Samsung 5350015318R User Manual

Contents

1 Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 5350 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Identifying your model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Protecting from power source problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Starting your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Waking up your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Turning off your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using the multi-function keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using the EZ Pad touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using the touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using the rocker switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting the modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting to an Ethernet network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Broadband Internet connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3 Windows Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

About the Windows environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Desktop items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Window items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using the Start menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Working with files and folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

About drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

About folders and files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Copying and moving files and folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Deleting files and folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Browsing for files and folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Searching for files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using the Windows Me Search utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Working with documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Creating a new document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Saving a document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Opening a document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Printing a document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Transferring software and hardware from your old computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Transferring files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Transferring Internet settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Reinstalling your old printer or scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Reinstalling your old programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 5350

Tips & Tricks To access the contents of this manual while you are

traveling, download an electronic copy from www.gateway.com/support/manlib/.

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Top

Component Description

Bluetooth indicator Lights up when Bluetooth (if equipped) is turned

on.

Important Wireless communication can interfere with equipment on

commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. 802.11B and Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication.

Important If your system came equipped with an internal wireless

device, please see “Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information” on page 33 for general wireless regulatory and safety guidelines.

Front

Component Description

Cover release latch Open notebook cover by pressing the release latch.

Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or speakers are

Hot-swap indicator

Power indicator Lights up when the notebook is turned on and shows

not plugged in.

notebook power status:

■

LED steady green - power is ON

■

LED blinking green - power is in Standby or Suspend mode

■

LED blinking green accompanied by beeping - battery charge is low

■

LED off - power is off

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Component Description

Battery charge indicator Lights up when the computer is plugged in.

Left

Component Description

Ethernet jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this optional

Fan Helps cool internal components. Do not block or insert

Line in jack Connect an external audio input source (such as a

■

LED green - battery is fully charged and AC is connected

■

LED orange - battery is charging

■

LED red - battery is low

■

LED off - notebook is running on battery power

jack. For more information, see “Connecting to an Ethernet network” on page 14.

objects into these slots.

stereo) to this jack so that you can record sound on your computer or play sound through the notebook speakers.

Left

Headphone jack Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this jack.

Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack.

Modem jack Plug a telephone cable into this jack.

PC Card eject button Press the eject button to remove a PC Card from the

PC Card slot Insert one Type I, II, or III PC Card into this slot.

Right

Component Description

Modular bay Install a CD/DVD drive, a second hard drive, or a second

PC Card slot.

battery into this bay.

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Component Description

Kensington™ lock slot Secure your computer to an object by connecting a

Kensington cable lock to this slot.

PS/2 port Plug a PS/2 device (such as a keyboard or mouse) into

this port.

Parallel port Plug a parallel printer into this port.

TV out jack Plug a TV into this jack so that you can view your

computer screen on a TV using NTSC/PAL composite video.

Docking connector Connect the docking station to this connector.

Warning! Power is passed through this connection. This docking connection is UL certified for use only with Solo 5350 docking stations.

Monitor port Plug an external (VGA) monitor into this port.

USB ports Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a

USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, or camera) into these ports.

Serial port Plug a serial device (such as a digital camera) into this

port.

Power connector Plug the AC power adapter cable into this connector.

Bottom

Component Description

Microsoft label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label includes the

product key code for your operating system.

Module bay Use this bay for a second battery, or a CD, CD-RW, DVD,

diskette, LS-120, or second hard drive.

Module bay latch Slide to release the module.

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Identifying your model

Component Description

Battery latch Slide to release the battery.

Main battery bay Insert the main battery into this bay.

Hard drive The hard drive is stored here.

Memory bay Install up to two SO-DIMM memory modules into the slots

held within this bay.

System label Includes the product model number and serial number.

Identifying your model

The label on the bottom of your computer contains information that

identifies your notebook model. Technical support will need this information

if you call for assistance. Label information varies by model.

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Accessories

Gateway offers accessories that can help you make the most of using your notebook.

Batteries and automobile/airplane power adapters

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.

External devices

You can attach external devices such as a keyboard, mouse, printer, or monitor to your notebook.

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.

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 can print pictures, banners, 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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Getting Started

This chapter provides basic information about your Gateway notebook. Read this chapter to find out:

■ How to connect the AC power adapter

■ How to start and turn off your notebook

■ How to use the keyboard

■ How to use the EZ Pad™ touchpad

■ How to connect the modem

■ How to connect to a network

■ How to install peripheral devices

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Connecting the AC adapter

You can run your notebook using an AC adapter or the notebook battery. The battery was shipped to you partially charged. You should use the AC adapter right away to fully charge the battery. Allow 24 hours for the battery to fully charge.

Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your

notebook on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you expect. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for 24 hours, the battery may need to be recalibrated.

To connect the AC adapter:

1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter, then plug it in to a wall power

outlet.

Warning Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The

replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or the notebook may be damaged.

2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook’s power connector.

The battery charging indicator light turns on. If the battery charging indicator light does not turn on, disconnect the adapter from your notebook and repeat Step 2.

3 When you finish using your notebook the first time, turn the notebook

off and leave the notebook connected to AC power for at least 24 hours.

Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. The

AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters.

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Starting your notebook

Protecting from power source problems

During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your

computer can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system

damage. Protect your computer and peripherals by connecting them to a surge

protector, which will absorb voltage surges and prevent them from reaching

your computer.

Warning High voltages can enter your computer through both the

power cord and the modem connection. Protect your computer by using a surge protector. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the surge protector and the modem.

Starting your notebook

To start the notebook:

1 Open your notebook by sliding the latch on the front of your notebook

to the right and lifting the LCD panel.

2 Press the power button located above the keyboard.

The power button is preset to On/Off mode. However, you can also set it to function in Standby/Resume mode.

3 If you are starting your computer for the first time, follow the on-screen

instructions to set up your computer.

Waking up your notebook

When you have not used your notebook for several minutes, it will go into

a power-saving mode called Standby. While in Standby, the power indicator

light flashes.

If your notebook has gone into Standby mode, “wake” it up by pressing the

power button.

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Turning off your notebook

To turn off your notebook:

1 Click Start, then select Shut Down. The Shut Down Windows dialog box

opens.

2 Select Shut down. 3 Click OK. Windows shuts down and turns off your notebook.

Important If for some reason you cannot use the Shut down option

in Windows to turn off your notebook, press and hold the power button for about five seconds.

Using the keyboard

Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that has the full functionality of a desktop computer keyboard. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Pad Lock keys for the numeric keypad.

Keys

You can attach an external keyboard to the notebook using a USB port. You do not need to shut down the notebook to connect a USB keyboard.

Component Description

Function keys Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform actions

in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open help.

Each program uses different function keys for different purposes. Refer to the program documentation to find out more about the function key actions.

Numeric keypad Use these keys to type numbers when Pad Lock is

turned on. Press

System keys Press these green colored keys in combination with

N key to perform a specific action.

the F

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FN+F9 to turn on the numeric keypad.

Using the keyboard

Component Description

Navigation keys Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning

of a line, to the end of a line, up the page, down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to the end of a document.

N key Press the FN key in combination with a green or

blue-colored system key (such as S B

LUETOOTH) to perform a specific action.

Windows key Press to open the Windows Start menu. These keys

can also be used in combination with other keys to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility).

Application key Press for quick access to shortcut menus and help

assistants in Windows.

Arrow keys Press these keys to move the cursor up, down, right,

or left.

TANDBY, PAUSE, or

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Using the multi-function keys

Button Press to...

Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth on or off.

E-mail Open your e-mail program.

Internet Open your Web browser.

Help Open online help.

User-defined shortcut Open the program you assign to this key.

Using the EZ Pad touchpad

The EZ Pad™ consists of a touchpad, two buttons, and a rocker switch.

When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen moves in the same direction.

You can use the EZ-Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to select objects. You can scroll, zoom, autoscroll, and pan using the rocker switch between the touchpad buttons. Scrolling capabilities are available in some Windows applications, including Microsoft Office.

Using the touchpad

To... Do this...

Move the pointer on the screen. Move your finger around on the touchpad. If

you run out of space on your touchpad and need to move the pointer farther, lift your finger, move it to the middle of the touchpad, then continue moving your finger.

Select an object on the screen. Position the pointer over the object. Press the

left button below the touchpad once. This action is called clicking.

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Using the EZ Pad touchpad

To... Do this...

Start a program or open a file or folder. Position the pointer over the object. Press the

left button below the touchpad twice in rapid succession. This action is called double-clicking.

Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen.

Move an object on the screen. Position the pointer over the object. Press the

Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right button once. This action is called right-clicking.

left button and hold it down, then use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to the appropriate part of the screen. Release the button to drop the object where you want it.

Using the rocker switch

To... Do this...

Scroll up/down Press forward or backward on the rocker switch to scroll through documents.

Zoom in/out Press and hold Ctrl as you apply pressure to the rocker switch.

Data zoom Press and hold Shift as you rock the switch to jump to a hyperlink or return

to previous Web sites using Internet Explorer or expand or collapse menu trees in Windows Explorer.

Autoscroll Click both sides of the rocker switch and let go once. The document continues

flowing until you use a keystroke, mouse click, or additional rocker action to quit scrolling.

Pan Hold down both sides or the middle of the rocker switch and swipe your finger

across the Touchpad to scroll quickly, either vertically or horizontally. Break contact with the touchpad to quit scrolling.

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Connecting the modem

If your notebook has a modem jack, the notebook has a built-in V.92 56K modem.

Caution To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger

telecommunications line cord.

To connect the modem:

1 Insert one end of the telephone cable into the modem jack on the right

side of the notebook.

2 Insert the other end of the telephone cable into a telephone wall jack.

The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines.

3 Start your notebook, then start your communications software.

Connecting to an Ethernet network

If your notebook has a network jack, you can connect it to a 10/100 Ethernet network.

To connect to a network:

1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack on the back

of the notebook.

2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a network wall jack. Ask

your network administrator to help you select the correct network jack.

Your notebook is now physically connected to the network. Your network administrator can help you log onto your network.

Broadband Internet connections

You can use your computer’s Ethernet jack for more than just networking. Many broadband Internet connections, such as cable modems and DSL modems, connect to your computer’s Ethernet jack.

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