Gateway SYSMAN017AAUS User Manual
USER’S GUIDE
Your First Solo Flight
By now you’ve unpacked your Gateway 2000 Solo™ Multimedia Notebook, and you’re just a few
steps from really taking off.
1. If you haven’t done so already, take the time now to connect your unit to an AC power
source as shown below.
The unit
(Use AC power as the battery in your unit is probably dead. An installed battery automatically charges itself, however, as long as the unit is connected to AC power. In order to
optimize the battery’s life and performance, allow it to charge overnight and then completely
discharge it through normal use. Do this twice for best results.)
2. Slide the
cover latch to
the right to
open the unit.
5. Your system is now ready to fly. Continue navigating your own path, or, if the CD-ROM
drive is installed, follow the steps below to take a quick ride with the Gateway 2000 Solo
System CD.
The AC adapter The AC power cord
3. Press the
power
button to
turn the unit
on.
4. The Windows® 95 logo
appears on the screen.
(Windows® for Workgroups
users must type win at the
C: prompt and press Enter.)
A. Press the eject
button on the
CD-ROM drive.
B. Insert the Gateway
2000 Solo System
CD.
C. Close the drive
tray.
D. Slide a finger on the pad to move
the cursor onto the MEETSOLO
icon in the CD’s directory. Tap
twice to double-click the icon.
Contents
Legal notices........................................................................................................................................ 2
Specifications....................................................................................................................................... 4
Outside the Notebook ......................................................................................................................... 6
Front view........................................................................................................................... 6
Back view ........................................................................................................................... 6
Bottom view ....................................................................................................................... 7
Left side view...................................................................................................................... 7
Inside the Notebook............................................................................................................................ 8
Status display bar ................................................................................................................ 8
Keyboard............................................................................................................................. 9
EZ Pad pointing device ..................................................................................................... 11
Built-in microphone/stereo speakers................................................................................. 11
Display .............................................................................................................................. 12
Power ................................................................................................................................................. 13
AC power.......................................................................................................................... 13
Battery power ...................................................................................................................13
Bridge battery ................................................................................................................... 15
Starting, Stopping, and Restarting ................................................................................................. 15
Standby mode ................................................................................................................... 16
Suspend mode................................................................................................................... 16
Rebooting.......................................................................................................................... 16
Modular Option Bay ........................................................................................................................ 17
CD-ROM Drive ................................................................................................................ 18
Floppy Disk Drive............................................................................................................. 18
External Floppy Drive ...................................................................................................................... 19
Hard Disk Drive................................................................................................................................ 19
PCMCIA Cards ................................................................................................................................ 21
Memory.............................................................................................................................................. 22
Connections ....................................................................................................................................... 23
IR module ......................................................................................................................... 23
Docking bar ...................................................................................................................... 23
Setup Menus...................................................................................................................................... 25
Main Setup Menu.............................................................................................................. 25
Password Setup Menu ...................................................................................................... 26
Port Assignment Menu ..................................................................................................... 27
Power Management Menu ................................................................................................ 28
Miscellaneous Menu ......................................................................................................... 29
Keyboard Setup Menu ...................................................................................................... 29
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 30
Index .................................................................................................................................................. 32
The Gateway 2000
™
SOLO
Multimedia Notebook
User’s Guide
Legal notices
Gateway 2000 Solo™ Multimedia Notebook
User's Guide
Copyright © 1995
All rights reserved
This book is protected by copyright and all rights are
reserved. No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted
by any means or in any form without prior written consent
from Gateway 2000.
The information in this manual has been carefully checked
and is believed to be accurate. However, Gateway 2000
assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be
contained in this manual. In no event will Gateway 2000
be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in
this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such
damages.
In the interest of continued product development, Gateway 2000 reserves the right to make improvements in this
manual and the products it describes at any time, without
notice or obligation.
Trademark acknowledgments
Gateway 2000, The Gateway 2000 Solo logo, cow spot
motif, and motto “You’ve got a friend in the business” are
registered trademarks of Gateway 2000. EZ Pad is a trademark of Gateway 2000. IBM, PC/AT, and PS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows 95
are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. XJACK
is a trademark of the Megahertz Corp. Novell and NetWare
are trademark of Novell, Inc. PostScript is a trademark of
Adobe Systems Inc. All other product names mentioned
herein are used for identification purposes only, and may
be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
FCC statement
NOTE: This is a Class B Digital Device. This equipment has
been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Gateway 2000®
610 Gateway Drive
North Sioux City, SD 57049 USA
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one of more of the
following measures:
❑ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
❑ Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver
❑ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected
❑ Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
To meet FCC requirements, shielded cables and power
cords are required to connect this device to a personal
computer or other Class B certified device.
Cautions and warnings
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by
the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries promptly and according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
ATTENTION: Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a replacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquenment avec une batteries du
meme type ou d’un type recommande par le constructeur. Mettre
rebut les batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du
fabricant.
VORSICHT: Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem Batteriewechsel.
Originalbatterien nur durch gleiche oder vom Hersteller empfohlene
Batterien ersetzen. Gebrauchte Batterien an Gateway 2000
zurücksenden.
ADVARSEL: Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt
samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av
apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til
fabrikantens instruksjoner.
CAUTION: This equipment uses a grounded power cable. Do not
attempt to defeat the grounding prong. Do not remove the grounding prong. If you use a three-prong adapter, be sure to connect the
ground wire to a good ground.
Replace the cord if it becomes damaged. U.S. and Canadian replacement cords must be UL-approved (CSA certified in Canada)
type SPT-2, 18 AWG, 2-conductor cord with permanently attached
NEMA type 5-15P plug at one end and a permanently attached
connector body on the other. Cord length may not exceed 15 feet.
Outside the U.S. and Canada the cord must be rated for at least
250VAC at 10 amps, and must indicate international safety agency
approval. The plug must be a type appropriate for the country of
use.
Obtain replacement cords at an authorized service center. The
replacement must be of the same type and voltage rating as the
original cord.
VORSICHT: Diese Ausrüstung verwendet ein geerdetes Netzkabel.
Den Erdungskontakt unter keinen Umständen umgehen oder
entfernen. Bei Verwendung eines dreipoligen Adapters den
Erdungsdraht stets an geprüften Erdungskontakt anschließen.
Beschädigte Kabel ersetzen. Ersatzkabel in den USA und Kanada
müssen folgende Bedingungen erfüllen: UL-anerkannter (in Kanada
CSA-zertifizierter) SPT-2 Typ, 18 AWG, 2-Leiter-Kabel mit fest
installiertem NEMA-Typ-5-15P-Stecker und fest installierter
Anschlußdose am anderen Ende, max. 4,57 m Länge. Außerhalb
der USA und Kanada gelten folgende Bedingungen: Kabel für
mindestens 250 V Wechselstrom bei 10 A, anerkannt durch
internationale Sicherheitsbehörde, landesspezifischer Stecker.
Ersatzkabel nur im Fachhandel erwerben. Nur Ersatzkabel des
gleichen Typs und für die gleiche Spannung (Voltzahl) wie das
Originalkabel verwenden.
WARNING: Always plug the cord into an easily accessible outlet
near the equipment so that unplugging the cord is an easy way to
shut off power.
Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC
adapter has no user-replaceable or -serviceable parts inside. The AC
adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious personal
injury or death. Return defective AC adapters to Gateway 2000.
The AC adapter is intended for use with a computer. Both must
meet EN 60950.
ACHTUNG: Netzkabel stets in eine gut zugängliche Steckdose
nahe der Ausrüstung einstecken, um durch einfaches Ziehen des
Steckers jederzeit die Stromversorgung unterbrechen zu können.
Den Adapter unter keinen Umständen auseinanderbauen. Der
Adapter enthält keine vom Benutzer zu ersetzenden oder zu
wartenden Bestandteile. Die Spannung im Adapter kann beim
Auseinanderbau zu Verletzungen oder Tod führen. Beschädigte
Adapter an Gateway 2000 zurücksenden.
Der Adapter ist für den Gebrauch mit einem Computer bestimmt.
Adapter und Computer müssen die Norm EN 60950 erfüllen.
Environmental considerations
Your Gateway 2000 Solo has been engineered to provide many
years of reliable service. However, you should give it the same
reasonable care and protection that you would any other electronic
equipment. Damage caused by dropping the Gateway 2000 Solo,
impact with another object, or immersion in liquids is not covered
by the warranty. Never expose the Gateway 2000 Solo to rain,
snow, or moisture. Avoid locations with high levels of dirt, dust, or
smoke.
CAUTION: DO NOT OPEN. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
ATTENTION: NE OUVRIER PAS. PARTIS RÉPARABLES UNIQUEMENT Á L'USINE
VORSICHT: NICHT ÖFFNEN. ENTHÄLT KEINE VOM BENUTZER ZU
WARTENDEN BESTANDTEILE
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Gateway 2000
Gateway 2000 Solo Multimedia Notebook
User’s Guide
Part # SYSMAN017AAUS
9/95
4 The Gateway 2000 Solo Multimedia Notebook
Specifications
(Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.)
Dimensions (W × D × H) 11.8" × 8.8" × 2.0" (300mm x 223.5mm x 51mm)
Weight approx. 6.3 lbs with battery
Keyboard 86 keys, 100% scale; provides same functions as standard Windows 95 AT keyboard
Screen Backlit active-matrix LCD: 10.2" diagonal (207.4mm x 155.5mm); 640 x 480 x 256
VGA resolution; supports virtual screen to 1024 x768; 0.324mm dot pitch; 70:1
contrast ratio
Backlit active-matrix LCD: 10.4" diagonal (211.2mm x 158.4mm); 800 x 600 x 256
SVGA resolution; supports virtual screen to 1024 x768; 0.264mm dot pitch; 100:1
contrast ratio
Video 1MB video memory; C&T 65545 controller, VESA local bus with Windows accelera-
tion; Video port supports: 640 x 480 x 16–64K colors, 800 x 600 x 16 or 256 colors,
1024 x 768 x 16 or 256 colors
Mouse/Pointer EZ Pad integrated pointer; PS/2-type connector for external mouse
CPU Intel P54CLM-75 or P54CLM-90 low power Pentium Processor
Cache 16K in CPU; 256K pipelined burst synchronous external
CPU speed 75 or 90MHz
BIOS 256K; includes configuration utility with password security and power management
RAM type 70ns 3.3V low power DRAM
RAM capacity 8MB on board, expandable to 16, 24, or 40MB by using a pair of 4, 8, or 16MB modules
(subject to availability)
Expansion slots Two PCMCIA Type II slots (or stacked as one Type III slot) with card ejectors;
supports hot-swapping of most cards
I/O ports DB25 floppy/parallel port; DB9 serial port; PS/2 external keyboard/mouse connector;
docking bar connector, video connector, IR port
Modular bay Internal 1.44MB 3.5 inch floppy drive or 5 inch 2x CD-ROM drive
Hard disk drive 340MB, 540MB, 720MB or 1.2GB IDE removeable drive, depending on system
Accessories AC adapter; IR (infrared) module; Lithium battery; Docking bar, External floppy disk
drive, Optional leather carrying case
User’s Guide 5
PCMCIA option 2400/9600 data/fax modem; 14,400 data/fax modem; twisted pair or thinnet (BNC)
Ethernet network; token ring network; other cards available from other sources
Environment 10-35° C; 10-95% noncondensing relative humidity
AC adapter Requires 100-240 VAC, 0.88-0.46A nominal: adapter powers system and charges
battery simultaneously
Battery pack 14.4DC, 2700mAh lithium battery: batteries can be “hot-swapped” without rebooting.
Recharges in or out of system. Conforms to APM 1.1
Permanent internal NiMH battery maintains system memory for about one-half day
with battery pack removed
Battery life 38.88 watt-hours; 2.5 to over 4 hours in typical usage under Windows®; fully charged
battery lasts about three weeks in Suspend mode
Charging cycle Varies depending on battery condition; full charge usually takes about two and one-half
hours
Certification FCC Class B, UL, CSA, TUV (approved to IEC950/EN60950),
6 The Gateway 2000 Solo Multimedia Notebook
Outside the Notebook
The Gateway 2000 Solo Multimedia Notebook is designed to provide the multimedia functionality of a full-size desktop system along with the convenience of a
lightweight portable. Even if you are already using the unit, we recommend you take
a few moments to familiarize yourself with its many functions and features.
Front view
Cover latch:Cover latch:
Cover latch:
Cover latch:Cover latch:
slide to the right
to release the lid
and open the
unit.
Back view
(port cover flipped down)
Flip down foot:Flip down foot:
Flip down foot:
Flip down foot:Flip down foot:
flip it down to
tilt the unit for
more comfort.
PS/2PS/2
PS/2
PS/2PS/2
port:port:
port:
port:port:
connect a
mouse or
keyboard
here. (See
pages 9
and 11.)
Docking barDocking bar
Docking bar
Docking barDocking bar
port (120-pin):port (120-pin):
port (120-pin):
port (120-pin):port (120-pin):
connect the
docking bar here.
(See page 23.)
IR port:IR port:
IR port:
IR port:IR port:
place the IR module so that it’s
receiver/transmitter can “see”
this port. (See page 23.)
Serial port:Serial port:
Serial port:
Serial port:Serial port:
connect any serial
device here.
VGA port:VGA port:
VGA port:
VGA port:VGA port:
connect any
standard
monitor here.
(See page 12.)
Floppy/Parallel port:Floppy/Parallel port:
Floppy/Parallel port:
Floppy/Parallel port:Floppy/Parallel port:
connect external floppy disk drive
or any parallel device here. (See
page 19.)
Modular optionModular option
Modular option
Modular optionModular option
bay:bay:
bay:
bay:bay:
houses internal
floppy disk drive
or CD-ROM drive.
(See page 17.)
Flip down foot:Flip down foot:
Flip down foot:
Flip down foot:Flip down foot:
flip it down to
tilt the unit for
more comfort.
ACAC
AC
ACAC
connector:connector:
connector:
connector:connector:
connect AC
adapter
here. (See
page 13.)
Bottom view
User’s Guide 7
RemovableRemovable
Removable
RemovableRemovable
lithium ionlithium ion
lithium ion
lithium ionlithium ion
battery:battery:
battery:
battery:battery:
can be removed
and charged
separately from
the unit. (See
pages 13 and
14.)
Modular drive bayModular drive bay
Modular drive bay
Modular drive bayModular drive bay
release access panel:release access panel:
release access panel:
release access panel:release access panel:
open to access release latch for
removing drive or cover from
drive bay. (See page 17.)
Left side view
PCMCIA doorPCMCIA door
PCMCIA door
PCMCIA doorPCMCIA door
(reset button):(reset button):
(reset button):
(reset button):(reset button):
flip it down to
reveal flush
PCMCIA slots and
reset button.
(See pages 21
and 16.)
Removable hardRemovable hard
Removable hard
Removable hardRemovable hard
can be removed
Expansion memory access panel:Expansion memory access panel:
Expansion memory access panel:
Expansion memory access panel:Expansion memory access panel:
open to install or replace memory
modules. (See page 22.)
Volume control:Volume control:
Volume control:
Volume control:Volume control:
volume of built-in
headphone jack.
does not affect
the volume of the
Line Out jack on
the docking bar.)
disk drive:disk drive:
disk drive:
disk drive:disk drive:
from the unit.
(See pages 19
and 20.)
turn to adjust
speakers or
(This control
Microphone jack:Microphone jack:
Microphone jack:
Microphone jack:Microphone jack:
connect external
microphone here.
(Using this
disables the builtin microphone.)
Line input jack:Line input jack:
Line input jack:
Line input jack:Line input jack:
connect line from external
audio source here.
Headphone jack:Headphone jack:
Headphone jack:
Headphone jack:Headphone jack:
connect headphones
or speakers here.
(Using this disables
the built-in speakers.)
8 The Gateway 2000 Solo Multimedia Notebook
Inside the Notebook
Power button:Power button:
Power button:
Power button:Power button:
Press once to activate
Suspend or Resume
mode.
10” color display:10” color display:
10” color display:
10” color display:10” color display:
Full-size keyboard:Full-size keyboard:
Full-size keyboard:
Full-size keyboard:Full-size keyboard:
Specially designed for
use with Windows® 95.
(See page 9.)
Status display bar:Status display bar:
Status display bar:
Status display bar:Status display bar:
indicates which devices and functions
are active. (See below.)
Battery charge light:Battery charge light:
Battery charge light:
Battery charge light:Battery charge light:
changes color to indicate
battery charge status:
Yellow=charging;
Green=charged;
Red=charging error.
(See page 14.)
Screen brightnessScreen brightness
Screen brightness
Screen brightnessScreen brightness
control:control:
control:
control:control:
slide up or down to
adjust brightness
of screen. (See
page 12.)
Built-in microphone:Built-in microphone:
Built-in microphone:
Built-in microphone:Built-in microphone:
suitable for recording sounds.
(See page 11.)
Status display bar
AC power:AC power:
AC power:
AC power:AC power:
lit when unit is
operating on AC
power.
Standby:Standby:
Standby:
Standby:Standby:
lit when unit is in
standby mode.
(See page 16.)
Battery power:Battery power:
Battery power:
Battery power:Battery power:
lit when unit is
operating on
battery power.
Hard disk:Hard disk:
Hard disk:
Hard disk:Hard disk:
lit when hard
drive is ac-
cessed.
EZ Pad™ pointing device:EZ Pad™ pointing device:
EZ Pad™ pointing device:
EZ Pad™ pointing device:EZ Pad™ pointing device:
controls the cursor like a mouse. (See page 11.)
CD-ROM:CD-ROM:
CD-ROM:
CD-ROM:CD-ROM:
lit when CDROM drive is
accessed.
Floppy disk:Floppy disk:
Floppy disk:
Floppy disk:Floppy disk:
lit when internal
floppy drive is
accessed.
IR port:IR port:
IR port:
IR port:IR port:
lit when IR port
is enabled.
Serial port:Serial port:
Serial port:
Serial port:Serial port:
lit when serial
port is enabled.
Monitor switch:Monitor switch:
Monitor switch:
Monitor switch:Monitor switch:
lit when external
monitor port is
active.
Docking bar:Docking bar:
Docking bar:
Docking bar:Docking bar:
lit when docking
bar is con-
nected.
Stereo speakers:Stereo speakers:
Stereo speakers:
Stereo speakers:Stereo speakers:
provide stereo sound
Caps Lock:Caps Lock:
Caps Lock:
Caps Lock:Caps Lock:
lit when Caps
Lock is enabled.
(See page 10.)
Num Lock:Num Lock:
Num Lock:
Num Lock:Num Lock:
lit when Num
Lock is enabled.
(See page 10.)
(See page 11.)
Pad Lock:Pad Lock:
Pad Lock:
Pad Lock:Pad Lock:
lit when Pad
Lock is enabled.
(See page 10.)
Scroll Lock:Scroll Lock:
Scroll Lock:
Scroll Lock:Scroll Lock:
lit when Scroll
Lock is enabled.
(See page 10.)
Keyboard
User’s Guide 9
The system features a specially-designed, 86-key keyboard. In order to provide the
full functionality of a 101-key keyboard, many of these keys have been assigned
special alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows® 95.
Caps Lock key:Caps Lock key:
Caps Lock key:
Caps Lock key:Caps Lock key:
press to lock
letter keys in
uppercase mode.
(When active,
Caps Lock icon
appears in
status display
bar icon. See
page 8.)
An external keyboard may be attached to the unit through the PS/2 port on the
back of the unit (See page 6.) or the PS/2 (keyboard) port on the docking bar. (See
page 24.)
Special function keys
The keys with blue labels perform special functions when activated. The status
display bar shows individual icons for the Monitor Switch, Num Lock, Pad Lock,
and Scroll Lock keys when each is activated. (See page 8.)
Windows 95 start button key:Windows 95 start button key:
Windows 95 start button key:
Windows 95 start button key:Windows 95 start button key:
press to automatically click the Start button in
Windows 95. (See Windows 95 documentation.)
Windows 95Windows 95
Windows 95
Windows 95Windows 95
menu key:menu key:
menu key:
menu key:menu key:
press to access
menus within a
Windows 95
application. (See
Windows 95
documentation.)
SetupSetup
Setup
SetupSetup
key:key:
key:
key:key:
Fn (function)Fn (function)
Fn (function)
Fn (function)Fn (function)
key:key:
key:
key:key:
Monitor switchMonitor switch
Monitor switch
Monitor switchMonitor switch
key:key:
key:
key:key:
Num LockNum Lock
Num Lock
Num LockNum Lock
key:key:
key:
key:key:
Pad LockPad Lock
Pad Lock
Pad LockPad Lock
key:key:
key:
key:key:
Scroll LockScroll Lock
Scroll Lock
Scroll LockScroll Lock
key:key:
key:
key:key:
FunctionFunction
Function
FunctionFunction
keypad:keypad:
keypad:
keypad:keypad:
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