If you purchased the Gateway Solo 9550, go to “Checking Out Your Gateway
Solo 9550” on page 11.
Tips & TricksT o acce ss the contents of this guide while you a re trav eling,
download an electronic copy from
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Front
SpeakerCover release latch
Battery
Speaker
charge
indicator
Power
indicator
ComponentIconDescription
SpeakersProvide audio outp ut when he adphon es or sp eak ers a re
not plugged in.
Cover release latchOpen the notebook cover by sliding the release latch to
the right.
Battery charge indicatorLights up when the computer is plugged in.
■
LED green – batter y is fully charged.
■
LED orange – battery is charging.
■
LED off – notebook is running on battery power.
Power indicatorLights up when the notebook is turned on and shows
notebook power status:
■
LED on – power is ON.
■
LED blinking– power is in Standby or Suspend mode.
■
LED off – power is off.
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Left side
Left side
Port
options
V entilation f an
(do not block)
PC Card
slots
3.5-inch
modular bay
ComponentIconDescription
Port optionsDepending on the options you ordered with your
notebook, this area can contain:
■
A modem jack
■
An Ethernet jack
■
An IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire or i.Link) port
Ventilation fanHelps cool internal components. Do not block.
PC Card slotsInsert one Type I, II, III, or Zoom Video PC Card into this
slot. For more information, see “Adding PCCards” on
page 156.
3.5-inch modular bayInstall a standard 3.5-inch diskette drive or an LS-120
drive. For more information, see “Using diskettes” on
page 86 and “Changing 3.5-inch bay modules” on
page 160.
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Right side
Microphone jack
USB
ports
S/PDIF digital audio jack
Line In jack
Headphone jack
5.25-inch
modular bay
ComponentIconDescription
USB portsPlug USB (UniversalSerial Bus) devices (such as a USB
printer, scanner, or camera) into these ports.
S/PDIF digital audio jackPlug an optical Toslink digital audio cable into this jack.
Headphone jackPlug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack.
Line In jackConnect an external audio input source (such as a
stereo) to this ja ck so that you c an rec ord sound on your
computer or play sound through the notebook speakers.
Microphone jackPlug a mic rophone into thi s jack. The built -in microphon e
is turned off when a microphone is pl ugged into this ja ck.
For the location of your built-in microphone, see “Using
the keyboard” on page 35.
5.25-inch modular bayInstall a CD or DVD drive, a second hard dr ive, or a
second battery into this bay. For more information, see
“Installing a second battery” on page 123 or “Changing
5.25-inch b ay modules” on pag e 158.
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Back
Back
PS/2 portParallel
port
Monitor
port
Docking
port
V entilation fan
(do not block)
Serial port
TV out jack
Power connector
Kensington lock sl ot
ComponentIconDescription
PS/2 portPlug a PS/2® (Per sonal System/2) de vice (s uch as a k eyboard
or mouse) into this port.
Parallel portPlug a parallel device (such as a printer) into this port.
Monitor portPlug an analog VGA monitor into this port.
Docking portConnect the optional docking station or port replicator to this
port.
Warning! Power is passed through this port. This docking
connection is UL certified for use only with Solo 9500 docking
stations or port replicators.
Ventilation fanHelps cool internal components. Do not block.
Serial portPlug a serial device (such as a digital camera) into this port.
TVout jackPlug a TV into this jack so that you can view your notebook
display on a TV using NTSC/PAL composite video. For more
information, see “Viewing the display on a television” on
page 110.
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ComponentIconDescription
Power connectorPlug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
Kensington
lock slot
Secure your computer to a n object b y connecting a Ke nsington
cable lock to this slot.
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Bottom
Bottom
Reset hole
5.25-inch
modular bay
Memory bay
Battery bay
ComponentIconDescription
Reset holeInsert a straightened paper clip into this hole to man ually
restar t the syst em.
5.25-inch modular bayInstall a CD/DVD drive, a second hard drive , or a secon d
battery into this bay. For more inf ormation, see “Installing
a second battery” on page123 or “Changin g 5.25-inc h
bay modules” on page 158.
Ventilation
fan
3.5-inch
modular bay
Memory bayInstall memo ry modu les into thi s bay. For more
information, see “Installing memory” on page 162.
Battery bayInsert the battery into this bay. For more info rmation, see
“Changing batteries” on page 121.
Ventilation fanHelps cool internal components. Do not block.
3.5-inch modular bayInstall a standard 3.5-inch diskette drive or an LS-120
drive. For more information, see “Using diskettes” on
page 86 and “Changing 3.5-inch bay modules” on
page 160.
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Identifying y our model
The label on the bottom of your computer contains informa tion that
identifies your notebook model. Gateway Technical Support will need this
information if you call for assistance.
ImportantThe label shown below is for informational purposes only.
Label information varies by model.
Revision co de and display
type/ processor size
Gateway model
number
Gateway serial
number
00.0X/000XXXX 0.0/XX
Gateway part
number
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Accessories
Gateway offers accessories that can help you make the most of using your
notebook.
Batteries and automobile/airplane power adapt ers
If you run your notebook on battery power for extended periods, you may
want to buy an additional battery so that you can swap batteries when
necessary.
With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you can save battery power by
plugging your notebook into an automobile cigarette lighter or an airplane
in-flight power receptacle.
Carrying cases
Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need additional space for
accessories or supplies.
Docking stations and port replicator s
Although you can attach external devices directly to your notebook, a docking
station or port replicator lets you make all of those connections at once. When
you travel with your notebook, you merely disconnect from the docking
station or port replicator instead of unplugging all the external devices.
Accessories
A docking station or port replicator also provides additional ports and other
expansion features not included with your notebook.
External devices
Y ou can attach external devices suc h as a keyboard, mouse, printer, o r monitor
to your notebook, docking station, or port replicator.
Memory
Large programs, such as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of
memory. If your programs are running more slowly than you think they
should, try adding more memory.
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Printers
You can attach many types of printers to your computer. The most common
types are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white.
Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but usually they are
slower than laser printers. Using an inkjet color printer, you ca n print pictures,
banners, and greeting cards, as well as documents.
Laser printers and cartridges are more expensive, but usually they print much
faster than inkjet printers. Laser printers are better than inkjet printers when
you are printing large documents.
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Checking Out
Your Gateway
Solo 9550
If you purchased the Gateway Solo 9500, go to “Checking Out Your Gateway
Solo 9500” on page 1.
Tips & TricksT o acce ss the contents of this guide while you a re trav eling,
download an electronic copy from
www.gateway.com/support/manlib/.
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Top
Bluetooth Indicator
ComponentIconDescription
Bluetooth indicator
(optional)
WarningRadio frequency wireless communication can interfere
with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation
regulations require w irel ess devices to be turned off while
travel ing in an airplane . Bluetooth and IEEE 802.11b (al so
known as wireless Ethernet or WiFi) communication
devices are examples of devices that provide wireless
communication. For instructions to turn Bluetooth on and
off, see “Multi-function buttons” on page 39.
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ImportantIf your system came equipped with an internal radio
frequency wir eless device, see “Safety, Regulatory, and
Legal Information” on page 277 for general wireless
regulatory and safety guidelin es. To find out if your sy stem
has an internal wireless device, check the label (see
“Identifying your model” on page 22).
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Front
Cover release latch
Battery charge
indicator
Powe r i nd i ca to r
Speaker
Speaker
Audi o DJ
controls
Hot-swap indicator
ComponentIconDescription
Cover release latchOpen the notebook cover by sliding the release latch to
the right.
SpeakersProvide audio output when headphones or speakers are
not plugged in.
Audio DJ controlsControl the built-in CD player. For more information, see
“Using Audio DJ on the Solo 9550” on page 88.
Battery charge indicatorLights up when the computer is plugged in.
■
LED green - battery is fully charged.
■
LED orange - battery is charging.
■
LED off - notebook is running on battery power.
Power indicatorLights up when the notebook is turned on and shows
notebook power status:
■
LED on - power is ON.
■
LED blinking - power is in Standby or Suspend mode.
■
LED off - power is off.
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ComponentIconDescription
Hot-swap indica torIndicate s when it is safe to remove the 5. 25-inch b ay
module.
■
LED green - it is safe to remove the 5.25-inch bay
module.
■
LED orange - it is not safe to remove the 5.25-inch bay
module.
For more information, see “Changing 5.25- inch bay
modules” on page 158.
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Left side
Ethernet
jack
Ventilation
Fan
PC Card slot
3.5-inch modu lar bay
ComponentIconDescription
Ethernet jackPlug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this jack. For more
information, see “Connecting to an Ethernet network” on page 45 and
“Networking Your Notebook” on page 189.
Ventilation FanHelps cool internal components. Do not block or insert objects into
these slots.
PC Card slotInsert one T y pe I, II, or III PC Card into this slot. For more information,
see “Adding PC Cards” on page 156.
3.5-inch
modular bay
Install a standard 3.5-inch diskette drive, an additional hard drive, or
a second battery into this bay. For more information, see “Installing
a second battery” on page 123 and “Changing 3.5-inch ba y mo dules”
on page 160.
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Right side
Right side
Line in jack
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
S/PDIF digital audio jack
USB
ports
5.25-inch modular bay
Modem jack
IEEE 1394 port
ComponentIconDescription
Line in jackConnect an external audio input source (such as a
stereo) to this j ack so that yo u can reco rd sound on your
computer or pla y s ound thro ugh th e noteboo k speak ers .
Microphone jackPlug a microphone into this jack. The built-in
microphone is turned of f when a micropho ne is plugged
into this jack. For the location of your built-in
microphone, see “Using the keyboa rd” on page 35.
Headphone jackPlug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack.
S/PDIF digital audio jackPlug an optical Toslink digital audio cable into this jack.
USB portsPlug USB (UniversalSerial Bus) devices (such as a
USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, pri nter , scanner , or camera )
into these ports.
IEEE 1394 portPlug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire or i.Link)
cable into this jack.
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ComponentIconDescription
Modem jackPlug a modem cable into this jack.
5.25-inch modular bayInstall a CD/D VD or an additional hard drive into this bay.
For more information, see “Changing 5.25-inch bay
modules” on page 158.
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Back
Back
PS/2
port
Parallel
port
Ventilation
Fan
Docking
port
Monitor
port
Serial
port
Power connector
TV out
jack
Kensington lock
slot
ComponentIconDescription
PS/2 portPlug a PS/2 device (such as a keyboard or mo us e) into
this port.
Parallel portPlug a parallel device (such as a printer) into this port.
Ventilation FanHelps cool internal components. Do not block or insert
objects into these slots.
Docking portConnect the docking station or port replicator to this
port.
Warning! Power is passed through this port. This
docking connec tion is UL certified f or use onl y with Solo
9550 docking stations or port replicators.
Monitor portPlug an analog VGA monitor into this port.
Serial portPlug a serial device (such as a digital camera) into this
port.
TV out jackPlug a TV into this jack so that you can view your
computer screen on a TV using NTSC/PAL composite
video. For more information, see “Viewing the displ ay on
a television” on page 110.
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ComponentIconDescription
Power connectorPlug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
Kensington™ lock slotSecure your computer to an object by connecting a
Kensington cable lock to this slot.
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Bottom
Reset
hole
5.25-inch
modular
bay
Memory
bay
Battery
bay
Bottom
Ventilation
Fan
3.5-inch
modular
bay
ComponentIconDescription
Reset holeInsert a straightened paper clip into th is hole to manually
restar t the sys tem.
5.25-inch modular bayInstall a CD, DVD, or an additional hard drive into this
bay. For more information, see “Changi ng 5.25-inch ba y
modules” on page 158.
Memory bayInstall a memory module in this bay. For more
information, see “Installing memory” on p age 162.
Battery bayInsert the main battery into this bay. For more
information, see “Changing batteries” on page 121.
Ventilation FanHelps cool internal components. Do not block or insert
objects into these slots.
3.5-inch modular bayInstall a standard 3.5-inch diskette drive, an additional
hard drive, or a se cond ba tter y in to t his bay. For more
information, see “Installing a second battery” on
page 123 and “Changing 3.5-inch bay modules” on
page 160.
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