Contents

Checking Out Your Documentation..................................................... iii

Checking Out Your Notebook ................................................. 1

Checking Out Your Solo 3100................................................................ 2
Keyboard and LCD panel ................................................................ 2
Top panel buttons and indicators..................................................... 3
Rear panel ......................................................................................... 4
Right side .......................................................................................... 5
Left side ............................................................................................ 6
Bottom ............................................................................................. 7

Getting Started ......................................................................... 9

Getting Your System Running.............................................................. 10
Installing the battery pack .............................................................. 10
Connecting the AC power.............................................................. 11
Starting up your notebook.............................................................. 12

Using Your Notebook ............................................................ 15

Using Your Solo 3100........................................................................... 16
Using the keyboard......................................................................... 16
Using key combinations................................................................. 17
Using the LCD................................................................................ 20
Using the EZ Point ......................................................................... 22
Connecting the modem .................................................................. 24
Using the audio............................................................................... 25
Using 3.5" diskettes........................................................................ 27
Using CD-ROMs and DVDs......................................................... 28
Using the USB port ........................................................................ 31
Removing and replacing the hard disk drive ................................ 31
Using PC Cards .............................................................................. 32
Using the IR port ............................................................................ 34
Using McAfee VirusScan.............................................................. 35

Getting Online ........................................................................ 37

Using the Internet .................................................................................. 38
E-mail.............................................................................................. 39

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 World Wide Web........................................................................... 39
Using Microsoft Fax ............................................................................. 41
Setting up Microsoft Fax ............................................................... 41
Sending and receiving faxes.......................................................... 43
Manually answering with your modem ........................................ 44
Installing Your PC Modem .................................................................. 44
Enabling the modem...................................................................... 46
Installing Your Network Modem......................................................... 47
Configuring the modem................................................................. 49
Locating the COM port address .................................................... 50

Managing Power Usage .........................................................51

Managing Battery Power...................................................................... 52
Charging the battery pack.............................................................. 52
Using the battery ............................................................................ 54
Monitoring the battery status......................................................... 55
Changing the Power button setting ............................................... 55
Using the Suspend and Standby modes ........................................ 56
Maximizing Battery Life ...................................................................... 58

Using the Port Replicator .......................................................61

Checking Out the Port Replicator ........................................................ 62
Attaching to the replicator ............................................................. 64
Separating from the replicator....................................................... 65
Setting up the video out port ......................................................... 66

Accessories ............................................................................69
Solo Notebook Accessories.................................................................. 70

Using the BIOS Setup Program ............................................71

About the BIOS Setup Utility............................................................... 72
Using the BIOS Setup utility......................................................... 72

Contacting Gateway ...............................................................75

Contacting Gateway.............................................................................. 76

Index .......................................................................................83

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Checking Out Your
Documentation
In addition to this User Guide, we’ve also provided other documentation to
help you get the most from your Solo 3100. Please refer to the following
printed and online documentation for additional resources:

♦ Printed manuals
• The “Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your Solo 3100 Notebook”
contains information about managing system resources, preserving
your system performance, reinstalling your operating system and
drivers, and general troubleshooting tips.
• Windows 95, 98, or NT manual (depending upon the operating
system you ordered) provides information about using the
operating system, learning about advanced features, networking,
getting help, and more.
♦ Online documentation - Lets you access the electronic manuals from
your hard drive when you are traveling or when the manuals are not
accessible. To access the online documentation click Start, Online
Documentation, then select the manual you want to review.
♦ Gateway web site (http://www.gateway.com) - If you have a
subscription to an Internet service provider, you can tap into some of
the latest help and other information on our web site. We provide
notebook support help, technical documents, tech tips, FAQs
(Frequently Asked Questions), glossary, software library with BIOS
updates, and other resources that can help you make the most of using
your notebook.

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iv Using Your Gateway Solo 3100 Notebook
Chapter 1:
Checking Out
Your Notebook
Checking Out Your Solo 3100................................ 2
Keyboard and LCD panel ................................ 2
Top panel buttons and indicators ..................... 3
Rear panel ......................................................... 4
Right side .......................................................... 5
Left side............................................................. 6
Bottom .............................................................. 7
 Checking Out Your Solo 3100
Take a tour of your notebook to familiarize yourself with its options.

Keyboard and LCD panel

C D C

Component Description
A. 12.1" TFT Color Provides sharp, crisp resolution with backlit
LCD (Liquid anti-glare screen.
Crystal Display)

B. Keyboard Provides full functionality of a desktop com-

puter keyboard. Many keys have been
assigned alternate functions.

C. Speakers Provides high-quality sound reproduction for

software, audio CDs, and DVDs.

D. EZ Point™ Controls the cursor movement on the screen.

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Top panel buttons and indicators
A B C D E F G H

Component or Icon Description

Indicator
Note:
A. Power or Can be set to either turn the system on and You can save power and
Suspend/ off or suspend and resume. Pressing the extend battery operating
Standby button switch for five seconds restarts the system. time by using the Suspend/
Standby mode. See “Using
the Suspend and Standby
B. Display off Activated automatically by closing the note- modes” on page 56 for
button book lid. Turns off the LCD display. more information on setting
the power button to
C. Hard drive Displays when the computer accesses the Suspend/Resume.
hard drive.

D. DVD or CD Displays when the computer accesses the

DVD or CD (Compact Disc) drive.

E. Caps lock Visible when Caps Lock is enabled.

F. Pad lock Visible when Pad Lock is enabled.

G. Scroll lock Visible when Scroll Lock is enabled.

H. Microphone Records sounds when the system is

recording.

Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Notebook 3

 Rear panel

A B C D E F G H

Port Icon Description

Note:
A. Fast IR Sends infrared signals between the notebook
For best IR operation, place (Infrared) port and a remote device that uses infrared (for
infrared devices up to three
feet (one meter) apart. example, another computer, printer, or other
peripheral).

B. Speaker out/ Connect external speakers or headphones to

Headphone jack this port. Supports small unamplified
speakers. (1/8 inch/3.5 mm jack.)

C. Modem jack Plug a phone line into this jack to connect the
notebook’s on-board modem to an analog
phone system.

D. PS/2 port Connect an external keyboard, mouse,

numeric keypad, or other device to this port.

E. VGA port Connect a VGA (Video Graphics Adapter)

monitor cable to this port.

F. Parallel port Connect a parallel device such as a printer to

(LPT1) this port.

G. Serial port Connect an optional serial device to this port.

H. Fan intake Pulls air into chassis to keep system

components cool.

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Right side

A B C D E F

Component Icon Description

A. DVD or Reads data and audio CDs (and DVDs if you
CD-ROM drive have a DVD drive).

B. Eject button Ejects the DVD or CD-ROM tray from the

drive. This button works only when the power
is on.

C. Manual eject Provides manual eject capability to remove a

button DVD or CD if power is unavailable. Insert a
straightened paper clip or other stiff wire to
eject the DVD or CD tray.

D. PC Card slot Accepts one Type I or Type II PC Card.

Note:
E. Volume wheel Adjust speaker volume. Other port volume levels For more information on
are controlled by multimedia software. adjusting volume levels,
see “Adjusting the volume”
F. PC Card eject Push once to release the eject button and on page 25.
button push a second time to eject the PC Card.
Push a third time to retract the button into the
chassis.

Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Notebook 5

 Left side

A B C D E

Component Icon Description

A. Kensington lock Attach a Kensington lock into this slot. A
slot Kensington lock is an optional cable lock for
portable computers.

B. Air outlet port Outlet for air intake to cool components.

C. Power connector Connect the AC power adapter to this port.

Note:
For more information on
D. USB port Plug optional USB (Universal Serial Bus)
how to use the USB port,
see “Using the USB port” serial devices into this port.
on page 31.
E. Hard disk drive Hard disk drive storage bay. The hard drive
can be removed only by first removing the
mounting screw on the bottom of the note-
book, then sliding the drive out.

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Bottom
C B A

Component Icon Description

A. Battery pack Slide battery pack into bay for battery power
and battery charging.

B. Battery release Slide the latch to release the battery pack

latch from the battery pack bay.

C. Hard disk drive The hard drive can be removed only by first
removing the two mounting screws, then
sliding the drive out. Note:

D. Replicator port See “Attaching to the

Connect the port replicator to this port.
replicator” on page 64 for
more information about
using the port replicator.
E. Memory bay Open the memory bay cover to install or
remove RAM memory modules.

Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Notebook 7

8 Using Your Gateway Solo 3100 Notebook
Chapter 2:
Getting
Started
Getting Your System Running.............................. 10
Installing the battery pack .............................. 10
Connecting the AC power.............................. 11
Starting up your notebook.............................. 12
 Getting Your System Running
To get the computer started, you’ll need to install the battery pack, connect
to AC power, open the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel, and start up the
system.

Installing the battery pack

Your notebook is shipped to you with the battery partially charged. When
you first get started, you may want to use the AC adapter to fully charge the
battery and provide a constant supply of power while you are checking out
some of the notebook features.

If your battery is not installed, you need to install the battery pack and
charge it. The battery will charge whenever your notebook is connected to
AC power.
Note:
See Chapter 5, “Managing
The notebook can run on a fully charged battery for about 2.5 to 3 hours,
Power Usage” for more but battery life varies depending on configuration, power management
information about power settings, and features used. Use the battery gauge icon in the taskbar to
management and
track the available battery power.
monitoring the battery
status.
Battery life is affected by how much you use the system components such
as the hard drive, CD/DVD drive, LCD display, and other components.
Other factors such as the power management settings affect battery life.

To install the battery pack

1. Turn the notebook over so the battery bay is facing up.

2. Insert the front end of the battery into the battery bay, then press the
battery down until it securely latches.

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Connecting the AC power
Your AC adapter comes in two parts, the power cord and the AC power Caution!
adapter. Replace the power cord if it
becomes damaged. The
replacement cord must be
of the same type and
To connect the AC adapter voltage rating as the
original cord.
1. Connect the power cord to the AC power adapter.

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 personal
injury or death. Contact
Gateway about returning
defective AC adapters.

Chapter 2: Getting Started 11

 2. Plug the AC power adapter into the notebook power connector on the
left side of the notebook.

Important!
The power button is preset
to On/Off mode. You can
set it to function either in
On/Off or Standby/Resume
3. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
mode using the BIOS setup
program. See “Using the
BIOS Setup utility” on page
72 for more information
about accessing the BIOS
Starting up your notebook
Power menu settings to After the battery is installed and the AC power adapter is plugged in, you can
change the Power button
start up your system.
mode.

To start up the computer

Important! 1. Slide the LCD panel latch to the right to release and open the LCD
This system ships with the panel, then tilt the LCD panel to adjust for the proper viewing angle.
“Auto dim with battery”
feature enabled. Auto dim
2. Press the power button to turn your computer on.
cuts LCD power 50% when
your notebook is operating
on battery power. See 3. Press FN+↑ or FN+↓ to change display brightness for suitable viewing.
“Using the BIOS Setup
utility” on page 72 for Windows starts and the Regional Settings dialog box opens.
information about the
Power menu options.

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 To complete the first-time operating system setup

1. Scroll down the list and select the appropriate regional setting, then
click Next. The Keyboard Layout dialog box appears.

2. Scroll down the list and select the keyboard layout, then click Next. The
User Information dialog box appears.

3. Enter your name and company (optional) in the User Information dialog
box, then click Next. The License Agreement appears.

4. Read the License Agreement, click I accept the agreement, then click
Next. The Certificate of Authenticity dialog box appears.

5. Type in the Product ID number (located on the Certificate of

Authenticity on the cover of the Windows manual), then click Next.
The Start Wizard dialog box appears.

6. Click Finish. The Time Properties dialog box appears.

7. Set the Time Zone and Time, then click OK. The Add Printer Wizard
dialog box appears.

8. Click Next.

9. Select a printer from the list and click Next.

- OR -

click Cancel to skip the printer setup.

10. Select the printer port (usually LPT1), then click Next. The Printer Name
dialog box appears.

11. Type a name for the printer, then click Next.

12. Click Yes or No to print a test page, then click Finish. The Welcome
dialog box appears, and you can begin exploring your new notebook.

Chapter 2: Getting Started 13

14 Using Your Gateway Solo 3100 Notebook
Chapter 3:
Using Your
Notebook
Using Your Solo 3100................................................16
Using the keyboard..............................................16
Using key combinations......................................17
Using the LCD.....................................................20
Using the EZ Point ..............................................22
Connecting the modem .......................................24
Using the audio....................................................25
Using 3.5" diskettes.............................................27
Using CD-ROMs and DVDs..............................28
Using the USB port .............................................31
Removing and replacing the hard disk drive......31
Using PC Cards ...................................................32
Using the IR port .................................................34
Using McAfee VirusScan ...................................35
 Using Your Solo 3100
This chapter covers using the components on your computer. Spend some
time getting familiar with the versatility built into your Solo notebook.

Using the keyboard

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

C A

Key Action
A. Fn (function) Press FN key plus one of the Fn Combination keys
Combination (blue) to perform a specific function. For example,
keys FN+F2 shows the Pop-up status display.
B. Fn (function) Press FN key plus another Fn Combination key (such
keys as F2, F3, F4, etc.) to perform a specific function.

C. Numeric keypad Press FN+F9 to activate the numeric keypad.

16 Using Your Gateway Solo 3100 Notebook

Using key combinations
For normal key functions:

♦ Press the key to get numerals, punctuation marks, and lower case
letters.
♦ Press the key together with the SHIFT key to get symbols and standard
upper case letters.

Special keys
The following keys help you use shortcuts when working with some
software:

Key Description
Use this key to display the Windows Start menu.
Pressing CTRL+ESC also displays the Start menu.

Use this key to provide quick access to shortcut menus

and help assistants in Windows. In many cases, this key
functions like a right mouse click.

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 Function keys
Press the FN key together with one of the following keys (with blue letters)
to get these “on-the-fly” functions:

Key Description
Combination
+

Displays the power status in the upper left corner of the

Windows 95 and Windows 98 desktop. Press the key
combination again to make the display disappear. See
“Pop-up status display” on page 55.

Toggles between the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display),

external monitor, both displays at the same time, or TV
display (NTSC or PAL format) as the active display. See
“Using the LCD” on page 20.

Places the system in Standby mode. See “Using the

Suspend and Standby modes” on page 56 for more
information about the Standby mode.

Makes temporary changes to the power management

(PM) mode settings by toggling the setting options:
• PM ON - enables power management with AC or
battery power
• PM DC - enables power management when the
notebook is using battery power only.
• PM OFF - disables power management.
The selected option is not saved when the system is
turned off. The power management settings selected in
the BIOS setup take effect when the system is restarted.

Enables the Pad Lock function so you can use the

numeric keypad.
The Pad Lock icon stays lit while this function is
enabled. Press the keys again to clear the display.

In some programs you can scroll through large volumes

of text.
The Scroll Lock icon stays lit as long as this function
is enabled.

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Key Description
Combination
+

In some programs this key combination pauses the dis-

play when text is scrolling very quickly. Press any key to
continue the text flow.

In some programs this key combination breaks text

scrolling in a DOS screen.

Prints the screen if a printer is connected to your

notebook (DOS only). In Windows, this key copies a
picture of the screen to the clipboard. You can then paste
the picture into another program display or print it.

SysRq (System Request) is reserved for certain appli-

cations such as in some DOS programs.

In some programs this key combination will send you to

the starting point of your text.

In some programs this key combination sends you to the

end point of your text.

Increases LCD brightness and displays the brightness

meter for the Popup Status Display reflecting the
changes. Use the FN+F2 key combination to make the
display disappear.

Decreases LCD brightness and displays the brightness

meter for the Popup Status Display reflecting the
changes. Use the FN+F2 key combination to make the
display disappear.

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 Pad lock keys
Press FN+F9 (PAD LOCK) keys to activate the keypad. The keypad section of
the keyboard will function like a numeric keypad. Press FN+F9 to put the
keyboard back into standard mode.

Using the LCD

Your notebook features a built-in, backlit, color LCD (Liquid Crystal
Display). The LCD uses TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) technology that
provides sharp resolution and brilliant colors. The notebook’s display
supports a maximum resolution of 800 x 600 and a maximum color depth
of 24-bit color.

In addition to using your LCD panel for display, you can also attach an
external monitor for presentations and other multimedia purposes. See the
next sections to learn about setting up external displays.

20 Using Your Gateway Solo 3100 Notebook

Setting up an external computer monitor
You can connect an external computer monitor to your notebook through
the VGA (Video Graphics Adapter) port on the back of your notebook. If
you are using an optional port replicator, you can also connect an external
computer monitor to the replicator’s VGA port.

To connect the computer to an external monitor

1. Connect one end of a VGA cable to the VGA port on the back of the
notebook, and the other end to the video connector on the monitor.

2. Press FN+F3 to change the active display from LCD only, to LCD and
monitor, or monitor only. Continue changing the display options until
you get the desired display.

Depending upon the external monitor you are using, you may have to lower
the video resolution to 640 x 480. Refer to your monitor manual to find out
its display resolution capabilities.

To change the display resolution for an external monitor

1. Right-click the Monitor icon in the taskbar tray.

2. Select the desired resolution. The screen resolution changes.

If the Monitor icon does not appear on the taskbar and you want to have it
display there, right-click on the desktop, select Properties, click the Settings
tab, then check the Show settings icon on taskbar checkbox. The Monitor icon
appears in the taskbar tray.

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 Using the EZ Point
Your system includes the EZ Point™ stickpoint pointing device. Like a
mouse, this pointing device controls the cursor movements on the display.
You can also use an external mouse. Connect the mouse device to the PS/2
port or the serial port. Review this section to find out more about pointing
device options.

Controlling the EZ Point

The EZ Point provides an easy way to move the cursor across the screen and
navigate through software. The EZ Point consists of a stick located on the
keyboard between the G and H keys and two buttons located below the
spacebar on the keyboard.

A B C

A. EZ Point

B. EZ Point select button (left mouse button)

C. EZ Point select button (right mouse button)

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 To use the EZ Point

1. Place your hands in the typing position and press the EZ Point (A) in
the direction you want to move the cursor.

2. Press the EZ Point select buttons (B and C) located below the spacebar
to select as you would with a mouse. You can also press the EZ Point
directly downward to perform a mouse click.

Changing EZ Point properties

You can change EZ Point properties such as button assignments, cursor
speed, and acceleration. You can also enable scrolling, press to select,
release to select, and magnifying glass.

To customize the EZ Point

1. Click Start, Settings, then Control Panel. The Control Panel appears.

2. Double-click the EZ Point icon. The EZ Point Properties dialog box

appears.

3. Click the tab of your choice to customize functions of the EZ Point.

Replacing the EZ Point cap

The cap on the EZ Point is removable. If the cap becomes worn or damaged,
remove the cap from the stick and replace it with one of the spares included
with your notebook.

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 Using an external mouse or keyboard
You can attach an external mouse or keyboard to the notebook using the PS/2
port, the USB port, or the serial port. The optional port replicator also has
ports for external connections. It is not necessary to shut down the system to
connect an external PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Just connect it to the port and
start to work.

If the EZ Point drivers do not support the external mouse, refer to the mouse
documentation and follow the installation instructions.

Connecting the modem

Your Solo 3100 notebook comes with a built-in 56K data/fax modem and a
telephone cable.

To connect and use the modem

1. Insert one end or the telephone cable into the modem jack on the rear
panel of the notebook.

24 Using Your Gateway Solo 3100 Notebook

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

3. Start your computer, then start your communications software.

For more information on using your notebook’s modem and network

connections, see Chapter 4, “Getting Online.”

Using the audio

Your system provides 16-bit stereo audio with SoundBlaster Pro
compatibility. You can record audio for presentations, attach voice
messages to your e-mail, listen to audio CDs, and use it for many other
multimedia applications.

Adjusting the volume

You can use several methods to adjust audio input and output on your Solo
notebook computer. The volume control wheel on the left side of the system
controls the Speaker Out port and the internal system speakers. The volume
level for other ports is controlled by the multimedia software, as explained
below.

To adjust playback and recording volume levels

1. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Multimedia icon. The Multimedia Properties dialog box

appears.

3. Click the Audio tab, then set the Playback and Recording levels to your
preference.

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 To “quick-adjust” volume controls

1. Double-click the Speaker icon on the taskbar. The Volume Control

dialog box appears. This dialog box contains volume and balance
controls for master volume, wave, microphone, CD audio, MIDI, and
synthesizer.

2. Slide the volume and balance controls to suit your listening

requirements.

Making an audio recording

To make an audio recording, use the built-in microphone or connect an
external microphone to the port replicator. Connecting an external
microphone will disable the built-in microphone.

To make an audio recording

1. Click Start, Programs, Accessories, Multimedia, then Sound Recorder. The

Sound Recorder opens.

2. Click Edit, then Audio Properties to set or record volume levels.

3. Click OK.

4. Click the ● (Record) button to start recording.

26 Using Your Gateway Solo 3100 Notebook

 5. Click the ■ (Stop) button to stop recording.

6. Click File, then Save As.

7. Name the recording, then click Save.The recording is saved.

To play back a recording in Media Player

1. Click Start, Programs, Accessories, Multimedia, then Media Player. The

Media Player opens.

2. Click File, then Open. The Open dialog box appears.

3. Select the file to play back, then click Open.

4. Click the (Play) button to play the file.

5. Click the ■ (Stop) button to stop playing the file.

Using 3.5" diskettes

Your system has an external 3.5" diskette drive, which enables you to use Caution!
3.5" diskettes with up to 1.44 MB capacity.

To connect the external diskette drive Do not expose diskettes to

water or magnetic fields.
Exposure could damage the
1. Turn off your notebook. data on the diskette.

2. Plug the drive cable into the parallel port on the back of the notebook.

Chapter 3: Using Your Notebook 27

 3. Tighten the connector screws, then start up your notebook.

Using CD-ROMs and DVDs

Your system has a CD-ROM or DVD drive. This section describes some of
Important! the ways to use CD-ROM or DVD media.
Be sure to place the disc in
the tray so that the label
side is facing up. If the disc
has two playable sides,
place the disc so that the
To insert a CD or DVD
name of the side you want
to play is facing up.
1. Press the CD or DVD drive’s eject button. The drive tray opens.

2. Insert the CD or DVD. Press down carefully on the disc to ensure it

snaps onto the clips that hold the disc in the tray.

3. Press the eject button to close the tray.

To access information on the CD or DVD drive

1. Double-click the My Computer icon. The My Computer window opens.

2. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon.

28 Using Your Gateway Solo 3100 Notebook

Playing an audio CD
The CD-ROM accepts standard CDs, music CDs, and photo CDs. You can
play and control an audio CD using the CD Player application in Windows.
If your notebook has the optional DVD drive, it can also play DVDs.

To play an audio CD

1. Insert an audio CD. After a few seconds, the CD starts playing.

2. Click the CD Player taskbar button to use the CD Player software.

- OR -
1. If the CD did not auto-start, click Start, Programs, Accessories,
Multimedia, and CD Player. The CD Player appears.

2. Hold the mouse pointer over the control buttons on the CD Player to
get familiar with each button function. You can change music tracks,
view playing times, control the volume, define a play list, and even set
continuous or random play.

3. Control audio play as desired.

Chapter 3: Using Your Notebook 29

 Using manual eject for disc media
You may encounter a circumstance when it is not possible or convenient to
open the CD or DVD drive using the eject button (for example, when the
computer is shut down).

To use the manual eject button

1. Carefully insert a stiff wire (such as a straightened, heavy-duty paper

clip) into the manual eject hole until you feel resistance.

Manual eject hole

2. Gently press harder until the drive tray slides out.

3. Grasp the front of the tray and pull it out.

30 Using Your Gateway Solo 3100 Notebook

Using the USB port
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a new type of serial interface that serves as a
single-port alternative to connecting devices that traditionally have required
their own specific ports, such as mice, joysticks, keyboards, scanners, video
cameras, and speakers.

To use, connect the USB-compatible peripheral into the USB port (see
“Using the USB port” on page 31). The USB automatically installs and
configures the necessary drivers and the system resources.

Removing and replacing the hard disk drive

You can remove the hard disk drive from your notebook to swap to a second Caution!
drive. If you decide to add a new drive, use the documentation that comes
with the drive to prepare the it for use.

Do not expose the hard

drive to liquid or magnetic
To remove the hard disk drive fields. Exposure could
damage the data on the
hard drive.
1. Save all work.

2. Click Start, Shut Down, then click OK.

Note:
3. Close the LCD panel, then disconnect the AC power. For more information on
removing the battery, see
4. Remove the battery. “To remove the battery
pack” on page 53.
5. Remove the two screws that secure the hard disk drive.

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 6. Pull the drive straight out.

To replace the hard disk drive

1. Make sure the power is turned off, the AC power is disconnected, and
Note: the battery is removed.
For more information on
connecting AC power, see
2. Slide the new drive firmly into the bay.
“Connecting the AC power”
on page 11. 3. Secure the drive with the two screws.

4. Turn the notebook over and reconnect the AC adapter and replace the
battery pack.

5. Start up the system when you are ready to use it.

6. If this is a first-time installation, follow the information that

accompanied the drive to prepare it for use.

Using PC Cards
Your notebook’s PC Card slot (also known as a PCMCIA card slot) is
Note:
located on the right side of your notebook. This slot accepts PC Card 16,
For a picture of where the
PC Card 32 (CardBus), or Zoomed Video cards. Your notebook is
PC Card slot is located, see
“PC Card slot” on page 5. configured to automatically accept most PC Cards.

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You do not need to restart your notebook when changing most cards
because your notebook supports “hot-swapping.” This means that you can
usually insert a PC Card and the system recognizes it without shutting down
the notebook. If your PC Card does not work when hot-swapping, refer to
the PC Card manufacturer’s documentation for further information.

To insert a PC Card

1. Insert the PC Card with the label facing up.

2. Slide the card firmly into the PC Card slot. When the card is installed
correctly, the computer emits a two-toned beep.

3. Follow the Windows Setup Wizard installation steps the first time you
insert a PC Card. Operate the device as recommended in the PC Card
manufacturer’s manual.

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 To remove a PC Card

1. Click the PC Card icon in the taskbar, then click the card you want to
remove.

2. Click Stop. A message states that you may safely remove the device.

3. Click OK.

4. Press the PC Card eject button, located to the right of the PC Card slot,
to release the eject button.

5. Press the PC Card eject button a second time to eject the PC Card.

6. Press the PC Card eject button a third time to replace the button into
the chassis.

Using the IR port

Note: The IR (infrared) port built into the back of your notebook uses infrared
For a picture of the IR port technology to send and receive signals between the notebook and a remote
location, see “Fast IR device equipped with an IR port. A variety of desktop computers, printers,
(Infrared) port” on page 4.
and other peripherals are IR-equipped. Use the manufacturer’s documentation
to setup a remote IR device.

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Using McAfee VirusScan
McAfee VirusScan is a software program installed to help you protect your
system from computer viruses. Each time you start your system, McAfee
VirusScan scans your hard drive for computer viruses that are potentially
harmful to your system.

A computer virus is a software program that attaches itself to another

program on the computer and spreads from one program to another. Some
viruses can go unnoticed for long periods of time because they are tied to a
certain time or date before they become active. If transmitted unnoticed,
viruses can damage data, cause computers to crash, or display bothersome
or offensive messages. Avoiding computer virus infection is important, and
McAfee VirusScan helps you protect your system from computer viruses.
Important!
If you are using diskettes to transfer information to your system, you can You should always scan
run the McAfee VirusScan software on the diskette to check it before diskettes that you are
introducing into your
copying files from it to your system.
system.

To scan a diskette

1. Place the diskette in the diskette drive.

2. Click Start, Programs, McAfee VirusScan, and VirusScan.

3. Change the C:\ drive setting to A:\, then click All Files.

4. Click the Scan Now button to begin scanning the diskette.

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 Updating McAfee VirusScan
Because new viruses are continuously being introduced in the computer
world, a message appears approximately every six months reminding you to
update your version of McAfee VirusScan. Updating your version of
McAfee VirusScan is important because it keeps your virus protection
current.

If you have a subscription to an Internet service provider and your notebook

is properly connected to a phone line, you can update McAfee VirusScan
software. Click the Update button and follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the update process.

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Chapter 4:
Getting Online
Using the Internet .................................................. 38
E-mail.............................................................. 39
World Wide Web ........................................... 39
Using Microsoft Fax.............................................. 41
Setting up Microsoft Fax................................ 41
Sending and receiving faxes .......................... 43
Manually answering with your modem......... 44
Installing Your PC Modem................................... 44
Enabling the modem....................................... 46
Installing Your Network Modem.......................... 47
Configuring the modem ................................. 48
Locating the COM port address..................... 50
 Using the Internet
The Internet is a worldwide network of computers linked together to
provide information to users everywhere. You can access this global
network by connecting your computer to a normal phone line and signing
up with an Internet service provider. Internet services include e-mail and
the World Wide Web.

E-mail (electronic mail) lets you send messages to anyone in the world, as
long as you and the recipient both have an Internet connection and an
e-mail address.

The World Wide Web is a user-friendly interface to the Internet that gives
you point-and-click access to millions of sources of information. Almost
everything is available for download, including pictures, sounds, and
programs.

To begin your journey through the Internet you need:

♦ A modem — a device installed in the computer that connects the

computer to a phone line. Your Solo 3100 notebook has a built-in 56K
data/fax modem.
♦ An Internet service provider (ISP) — a connection between the
modem and the Internet, such as gateway.net.
♦ A Web browser — an application that translates information from the
Internet service provider to the computer. The Microsoft Internet
Explorer Web browser is installed on the computer.
To understand Internet functions, you should know the following terms:

♦ E-mail (electronic mail) — messages transmitted by telephone lines.

Important!
♦ E-mail address — an Internet address to which e-mail can be sent.
Downloading (receiving
files from the Internet) is not
This address designates a location on the Internet that messages and
always fast. Sometimes files can be sent to.
large files and slow
connection speeds can ♦ Downloading — transferring a copy of a file from a remote server or
contribute to slow computer to your computer’s hard drive.
downloading.
♦ Link — a word or image within a Web page on which you can click to
access another Web page or additional information.

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♦ Home page — a file that appears after connection has been made to a
Web site address. This page contains links that will guide you
throughout the Web site and may link you to other Web sites.
♦ Server — a computer or computer program that saves data in a storage
area. This data can be downloaded to your computer for manipulation
or printing purposes.
♦ Web browser — software that allows you to access and navigate Web
sites found on the World Wide Web. Netscape Navigator and
Microsoft Internet Explorer are two popular Web browsers.

E-mail
E-mail is an electronic mail service that lets you communicate with others
around the globe. You need an internet connection and an e-mail address to
send or retrieve e-mail.

World Wide Web

After you have your Internet service set up, you are ready to explore the
Internet. To do this, you need to use a Web browser. In our example below
we use Microsoft Internet Explorer to visit the Gateway Web site.

To browse the World Wide Web

Important!
Web site addresses are not
1. Connect to the Internet service. Depending upon your Internet service always permanent. If an
provider, you may be prompted to provide your user ID and password. error screen appears that
states the file cannot be
found, verify that you have
2. Double-click the Internet Explorer icon on the desktop to start Microsoft typed the correct address. If
Internet Explorer. The Web browser opens. a screen stating the file
cannot be found appears
3. Go to a Web site by typing its address in the browser’s Address Bar again, the Web site has
(for example, http://www.gateway.com), then press ENTER. either changed location or
no longer exists.

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 The Web browser locates the site, downloads the text and graphics to
the computer, and displays the site in the browser window. In the
following illustration, the Gateway Web site appears in Microsoft
Internet Explorer.

Address Bar

Display area for

Web pages.

When you move the cursor over the screen

and it changes to a hand, you can click to link
to another page or section of the Web site.

Refer to the Web browser’s online help to learn more about using the Web
browser, exploring the Web, printing, and saving information.

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Using Microsoft Fax
To fax documents from your multimedia notebook with Windows 98 and
Windows 95, we recommend using Microsoft Fax, which is available in both
operating systems. You must set up Microsoft Fax so that you can send and
receive faxes.

Setting up Microsoft Fax

Although Windows 95 and Windows 98 look very similar, the setup
required for Microsoft Fax is different for each operating system.

To set up Microsoft Fax in Windows 95

1. Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop, then click Control

Panel. The Control Panel appears.

2. Click Add/Remove Programs, then click the Windows Setup tab.

3. Click to select the Microsoft Fax check box if it is not already selected. If
the check box is already selected, exit Add/Remove Programs and you
can stop here. If a message asks you to include all required components,
click Yes and continue to step 4.

4. Click OK at the bottom of the Add/Remove Programs window. If the

Inbox Setup Wizard appears, go to step 5. If the Inbox Setup Wizard
does not appear, follow the instructions on the screen.

5. In the Inbox Setup Wizard, click the Properties button and make sure
your active modem is selected. If the wizard prompts you for mail
information you do not have, click Cancel to exit the wizard, then restart
the wizard and clear the check boxes for Microsoft Mail and Internet
Mail.

6. The default Answer mode is Don’t Answer. If another program uses the
same COM port as your modem, keep the default setting. Otherwise,
change the Answer mode to either Manual or Answer After. Choose
Manual if you will use your phone line for voice calls or other programs.

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 Choose Answer After if you will use your modem only for faxing. Click
OK to save changes.

7. Click the checkbox to indicate whether you want Microsoft Fax to

answer all incoming calls, then click Next.

8. Fill in your personal and phone line information, then click Next.

9. If you chose to install Microsoft Mail, enter the path to your Post Office,
which you can get from a server administrator.

10. If you chose to install Internet Mail, enter the information requested in
the next few windows.

11. If this is your first Microsoft Fax installation, choose the default path for
Personal Address Book by clicking Next.

12. If this is your first installation, choose the default path for Personal
folder file by clicking Next.

13. Choose whether you want Microsoft Exchange to automatically run

when you start Windows 95. Remember that you need to have Microsoft
Exchange running to receive faxes. Click Next.

14. Click Finish. Microsoft Exchange opens. If the Mail logon shows and
you do not have a Post Office set up, click Offline. You will still be able
to use Microsoft Fax.

To set up Microsoft Fax in Windows 98

1. Insert the Windows 98 CD into the CD drive, then on the CD open the
folder \tools\oldwin95\message\us\.

2. Run the file wms.exe by double-clicking on it, then follow the

instructions to install Windows Messaging.

3. After Windows Messaging is installed, run the file awfax.exe in the

same folder and follow the instructions to install Microsoft Fax.

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Sending and receiving faxes

To send a fax

Microsoft Fax lets you send faxes in the following ways:

♦ Using the Start button

1. Click the Start button, then click Programs, then click Accessories.
2. Click Fax, then click Compose New Fax. The Compose New Fax
Wizard opens to guide you in preparing your fax. Follow the
instructions on the screen.
♦ Using Microsoft Exchange
1. Double-click the Inbox icon to run Microsoft Exchange.
2. Click the Compose menu, then click New Fax. Follow the
instructions in the Compose New Fax Wizard.
♦ Printing to Microsoft Fax

1. Open the document that you want to fax (for example, a Microsoft
Word document).
2. Select the File menu and click Print.
3. Select Microsoft Fax from the list of printers, then click OK. Follow
the instructions in the Compose New Fax Wizard.

To receive, view, and print a fax

1. Double-click the Inbox icon to open Microsoft Exchange.

2. Go to Step 8 if you have already changed the Answer Mode to Answer

After or Manual.

3. Click the Tools menu, click Microsoft Fax Tools, then click Options.

4. Click the Modem tab in the Microsoft Fax Properties window.

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 5. Click the Properties button and make sure your active modem is
selected. The default Answer mode is Don’t Answer. If another program
uses the same COM port as your modem, keep the default setting.
Otherwise, you must change the Answer mode to be able to receive
faxes.

6. Select Manual if you will use your phone line for voice calls or other
programs. Select Answer After if you will use your modem only for
faxing. Click OK to save changes.

7. Close the Microsoft Fax Properties window, but leave Microsoft

Exchange open in order to receive faxes.

8. You are notified when a fax arrives. After a fax is received, click the
Inbox folder in the Personal Folders window, then double-click the first
fax in the list. The fax document opens in the FaxViewer.

9. Click Print to print the fax.

Manually answering with your modem

If you set the modem’s answer mode to Manual, you must manually answer
the phone when it rings. To manually answer the phone, double-click the
modem icon in the taskbar’s status area, then click the Answer Now button in
the dialog box that appears.

Installing Your PC Modem

You may want to use a separate PC Card modem instead of the built-in
modem. PC Card modems include basic data/fax modems using regular
telephone lines, cellular modems, and network modems. Network modems
can use network-only connections or use a combination of network and
telephone connections.

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 To install the modem

1. Plug the connector end of the modem cable into the modem.
Connectors are either the 4-pin (shown below), 15-pin, or RJ11
connector type.

Plug the RJ11 connector into the XJACK connector as shown below:

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 2. Insert the modem face up, 68-pin connector first, into the PC Card
Caution! slot. Press the modem gently but firmly into the PC Card slot until it
Do not use your modem on will go no farther. Do not force the modem.
a digital phone line. If you
attempt to use the modem 3. Plug the telephone jack end of the modem cable into the wall jack. Use
on a digital line, it could an extension telephone cable if you need a longer cord.
damage your modem.

Enabling the modem

Some modems have software drivers that need to be installed to enable the
modem after the modem card is installed. The drivers are usually on a
separate diskette or CD-ROM, not preloaded on the Windows® 95 or
Windows® 98 CD-ROM.

To install drivers for Windows 95

1. Make sure the external diskette drive is installed.

2. Insert the modem into the PC Card slot.

3. The New Hardware Found window appears. Click the Driver from disk
provided by hardware manufacturer button, then click OK.

4. The Install From Disk window appears. Insert the driver diskette into the
diskette drive.

5. On the command line provided, type A: then click OK.

6. The Select Device window appears. Select your modem and click OK.
Dual-toned beeps indicate that the modem is now enabled.

To install drivers for Windows 98

1. Make sure the external diskette drive is installed, then insert the
modem into the PC Card slot.

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 2. The Add New Hardware Wizard appears. Select Search for the best
driver for your device, then click Next.

3. Select Floppy disk drives, insert the driver diskette into the diskette drive,
then click Next.

4. Click Finish. Dual-toned beeps indicate that the modem is enabled.

Installing Your Network Modem

The network PC Card modem has a 64-pin connector on one end and an
RJ45 (Ethernet) connector on the other end.

The combo PC Card modem (A) shown below has the 68-pin connector on
one end and two ports (B, D) on the other end. The two ports include:

♦ A 15-pin connector port that can be used with a 10BASE-T Ethernet

cable with a 15-pin connector (B) on one end and a RJ45 connector
(C) on the other end.

♦ A 15-pin connector (D) on one end and an RJ11 connector (E) on the
other end for regular telephone lines.

A B C

D E

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 To install the modem

Important! 1. Plug the connector from your existing network bus into the RJ45
If you have trouble plugging connector at the end of the 10BASE-T cable, and plug the 15-pin
in the 15-pin connector, connector from the 10BASE-T cable into the modem. Plug the other
turn it over so that the arrow end of the telephone cable into the wall jack.
is on top.

- OR -

1. If your network PC Card has the XJACK connector, gently push on the
end of the XJACK to release it, then plug one end of the telephone
cable (RJ11) into the XJACK connector.

2. Plug the other end of the phone cable into the wall jack.

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Configuring the modem
After the modem card is installed in your system, you need to install the Caution!
drivers and configure the modem. See the appropriate section for the Do not use your modem on
operating system and cable connection you are using. a digital phone line. If you
attempt to use the modem
on a digital line, it could
damage your modem.
Windows 98

To configure the modem using 10BASE-T cable

1. Make sure the external diskette drive is installed.

2. Insert the modem face up, 68-pin connector first, into the PC Card
slot.

3. Start up your notebook. The Add New Hardware Wizard opens.

4. Select Search for the best driver for your device, then click Next.

5. Select Floppy disk drives, insert the driver diskette into the drive, then
click Next. The system finds the modem driver.

6. Click Finish. Dual-toned beeps indicate that the modem is enabled.

Windows 95

To configure the modem using 10BASE-T cable

1. Make sure the external diskette drive is installed.

2. Insert the modem face up, 68-pin connector first, into the PCMCIA
slot.

3. Start up your notebook. The Add New Hardware Wizard opens.

4. Select Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer, then click

OK. The Install From Disk dialog box opens.

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 5. Insert the driver diskette into the diskette drive.

6. In the Copy manufacturer’s files from text box, type A: then click OK.
The Select Device dialog box opens.

7. Select the make and model that matches your modem, then click OK.
Dual-toned beeps indicate that the modem is enabled.

8. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click the Network icon.
The Network dialog box opens.

9. Make sure the Primary Network Logon command line shows your
network type, then click OK.

10. Restart your system.

Locating the COM port address

Some modem applications require you to know the COM port address that
Windows assigned to your modem.

To locate the COM port address and verify settings

1. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel, then double-click the Modems
icon. The Modems Properties dialog box appears.

2. Click the Diagnostics tab. The assigned COM port appears.

3. Click the COM port, then click More Info. The More Info dialog box
appears.

The Command and Response section of the dialog box shows several
command and response selections.

4. Click OK twice.

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Chapter 5:
Managing
Power Usage
Managing Battery Power ...................................... 52
Charging the battery pack .............................. 52
Using the battery............................................. 54
Monitoring the battery status ......................... 55
Changing the Power button setting................ 55
Using the Suspend and Standby modes......... 56
Maximizing Battery Life....................................... 58
 Managing Battery Power
Your system has many ways to tailor power management and maximize
battery operating time to best fit how you use your notebook. This chapter
contains information about charging and using the battery pack, changing
the power button settings, using Standby, Suspend, and other notebook
settings to maximize battery power.

Charging the battery pack

The battery must be installed in the notebook and connected to an AC
power source to charge. The battery charges any time your notebook is
connected to an AC power source.

You can also purchase an external battery charger or an airplane/automobile

adapter from Gateway Add-Ons. The external charger can charge an
additional battery while your notebook is charging its own attached battery.
The airplane/automobile adapter lets you power your notebook and charge
your battery from power plugs on airplanes and automobiles.

To charge a battery pack

1. Install the battery pack in the notebook, then connect the AC power to
the notebook. The AC power begins to recharge the battery pack.

Swapping the battery pack

Battery packs can be “warm-swapped.” This means you can change battery
packs while in Suspend mode (Windows 95) or Standby mode
(Windows 98). The backup battery that supports warm swapping has a
limited power supply of about ten minutes. Make the battery swap quickly
to conserve the backup battery power.

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 To remove the battery pack

1. Save all work.

2. If you are using Windows 95 or Windows NT, click Start on the

taskbar, then click Suspend. The system goes into Suspend mode.

- OR -

If you are using Windows 98, click Start on the taskbar, then click Shut
Down, Standby, then OK. The system goes into Standby mode.

- OR -

Shut down the system.

3. Close the LCD panel and turn your notebook over.

4. Slide the battery release latch to release the battery pack.

5. Hold the latch forward and lift the battery pack from the notebook.

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 Using the battery
Your notebook can run on a fully charged battery for about 2.5 to 3 hours,
depending on how much you use the system components. For example,
battery life is reduced if you use a screen saver rather than the Suspend
function. Battery life is also reduced by playing an audio CD or DVD. Other
factors sich as the power management settings also affect the battery life.
See “Maximizing Battery Life” on page 58 for more information about
power management.

Battery learning software

About once a year you will need to run the Battery Learning Software
to re-calibrate the battery gauge. This learning cycle increases the battery
gauge accuracy (gauge accuracy changes over time).

Because the learning cycle can take as long as 16 hours per battery, we
Important!
suggest that you start the Learning Cycle program and run it overnight.
Removing the battery or
disconnecting the AC
power will interrupt the To perform a learning cycle on the battery pack
learning cycle. If the
learning cycle is
interrupted, it must be 1. Insert the battery into the battery bay.
restarted from the
beginning to properly 2. Plug the AC adapter into the notebook and an AC outlet.
condition the battery.
3. Connect the external diskette drive, then insert the Battery Learning
Cycle diskette into the drive.

4. Start up your notebook. The Learning Cycle software starts.

5. Follow the on-screen directions for the battery learning software.

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Monitoring the battery status
Use one of the following battery indicators to monitor the battery power
level:

Battery gauge icon

This icon appears in the taskbar tray. Double-click the Battery icon to open
the Battery Meter window. The Battery Meter window tells you what the
current power source is and the total battery power remaining.

Pop-up status display

Press FN+F2 (status key) to display the pop-up menu in the upper left corner
of the LCD panel. The menu displays the following system information:

1. The 1st line shows battery charge status percentage, where 100%
represents a fully charged battery. If the battery level is low, a warning
icon appears.

2. The 2nd line indicates the current power management setting (OFF,
ON, or DC).

3. The 3rd line shows the current power source (AC ON or AC OFF).

4. The 4th line displays the current BIOS used on the system.

Changing the Power button setting

You can change the Power button function from On/Off to Standby/Resume
in the BIOS Setup utility. See “Using the BIOS Setup utility” on page 72
for more information about accessing the BIOS Power menu settings to
change the Power Button Mode.

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 Using the Suspend and Standby modes
Setting the system to the Suspend (Windows 95 and Windows NT) or
Standby (Windows 98) mode helps conserve battery power without turning
the system power off, lets you leave software applications running, and lets
you “awaken” the system without going through the full start-up process.
Note:
if you have a program You may be using Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT operating
running and you place the system on your notebook. Each OS handles the system modes differently.
notebook into Suspend
Use the table below to see the mode differences in each OS.
mode, the software still
operates when the system
is brought out of Suspend System Definition Operating
mode.
mode system
Suspend Causes the system to remove power Windows 95
(“Sleeping from most devices except RAM (Ran- Windows NT
state”) dom Access Memory).
Pressing the power button restores
power to the notebook.

Resume “Awakens” system from Suspend Windows 95

mode. Restores power to notebook. Windows NT
Important!
Sleep Turns off: Windows 95
Set the Sleep settings in • CPU (Central Processing Unit) clock
the BIOS setup program. • Video controller
The system auto-starts • Hard disk
Sleep mode based on the
• Input/output controller
Sleep and Timeout
settings. See “Using the
• Audio
BIOS Setup utility” on page
72 for more information Any activity on the keyboard, mouse,
about changing settings. or a modem ring brings the notebook
back to full power.

Standby Equivalent to the Suspend mode in Windows 98

(“Sleeping Windows 95
state”)

Resume “Awakens” system from Standby Windows 98

mode. Restores power to the note-
book.

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Suspend in Windows 95 and NT
Windows 95 and NT uses Suspend mode. The table below shows how to
change the system modes in Windows 95 and NT.

If your ...and you ...do this:

notebook want to...
is...
OFF Start up Press the power button

ON Suspend Click Start, Suspend Note:

- OR - To access the Power menu
Press FN+F4 in the BIOS Setup program,
see “Using the BIOS Setup
In Suspend Restore Press the power button utility” on page 72. Also see
mode power the example BIOS settings
table in “Maximizing Battery
ON Shut down Click Start, Shut Down, Shut down the Life” on page 58 for sleep
computer, then click Yes. and timeout settings.

The system also initiates a sleep mode automatically based on sleep and
timeout settings made in the BIOS Setup program.

Standby in Windows 98
Windows 98 uses Standby mode. The table below shows how to change the
system modes in Windows 98.

If your ...and you ...do this:

notebook want to...
is...
OFF Start up Press the power button

ON Standby Click Start, Shut Down, Standby, OK.

- OR -
Press FN+F4

In Standby Restore Press the power button

mode power

ON Shut down Click Start, Shut Down, Shut Down

again, then click OK.

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 The system also initiates a sleep mode automatically based on sleep and
timeout settings made in the Control Panel Power Management settings.

To access the Power Management Properties dialog box, click Start, Settings,
Control Panel, then Power Management. Adjust the power settings to fit the way
you use your system.

Maximizing Battery Life

You can extend the battery life by following these practices:

♦ Lower the display brightness as much as is comfortable.

♦ Close the LCD panel when not in use. The LCD display stays off until
you open the LCD panel.
♦ Adjust the Power menu settings in the BIOS setup program for
maximum battery life.
For example, you can also make custom settings to the Standby mode,
such as changing the Sleep and Standby Timeout. Changing the
timeouts lets you choose the length of time before the system goes into
the Sleep or Standby mode.

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The following settings show user changeable power saving modes in the
BIOS setup Power menu:

Setting Power saving mode

Power button mode: [Standby/Resume]

PM Control: [Battery]

Power Savings: [Maximum Battery Life]

Sleep Timeout: [2 Minutes]

Standby Timeout: [10 Minutes]

Hard Disk Timeout: [2 Minutes]

Video Timeout: [4 Minutes]

Audio Timeout: [2 Minutes]

Battery Low Standby: [Enabled]

Auto Dim With Battery Only: [On]

Cooling control: [Silence]

Note:
♦ Remove PC Cards when not in use. Some PC Cards use battery power See “Using the BIOS Setup
even when they are not in use. Check the PC Card manufacturer’s utility” on page 72 for more
documentation to find out if the card uses power when not in use. information about
accessing the Power menu
♦ Keep the battery pack in the computer when using AC power to settings in the BIOS setup
program.
continuously charge the battery.
♦ Minimize your use of the DVD or CD-ROM drive. DVD and
CD-ROM drives use considerable battery power.
♦ Use the optional external charger to charge an additional battery pack
while you work.

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Chapter 6:
Using the Port
Replicator
Checking Out the Port Replicator......................... 62
Attaching to the replicator.............................. 64
Separating from the replicator........................ 65
Setting up the video out port .......................... 66
 Checking Out the Port Replicator
The optional port replicator for the Solo 3100 gives you a convenient way to
attach external devices such as a monitor, a full-size keyboard, or an AC
power adapter. Although devices can be attached directly to the ports on the
notebook’s rear panel, the port replicator lets you make all of those
connections in one step. The port replicator also gives you access to
additional ports not found on the notebook’s rear panel.

A A B

D C

B C

The replicator uses the following parts to securely hold your notebook:

Component Description
A. Notebook While pressing these buttons, lift the note-
release buttons book off the replicator.

B. Notebook These tabs help secure the notebook to the

securing tabs replicator and help ensure a constant, strong
connection between the two devices.

C. Notebook When the notebook release buttons are

elevating pressed, these platforms rise and help
platforms release the notebook from the replicator.

D. Docking This is the electronic connection between the

connector notebook and the replicator.

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 A C E G I K

B D F H J L

The replicator provides the following ports and connections:

Component Icon Description

A. Line in Allows audio input directly from sound
playing equipment

B. Line out Allows audio output directly to sound

recording equipment

C. Keyboard Allows attachment of a full-size keyboard

(port also exists on your notebook)

D. Mouse Allows any external pointing device to be

attached (port also exists on your notebook)

E. Video Provides output for an external monitor (port

also exists on your notebook)

F. Parallel Provides output for parallel devices (port also

exists on your notebook)

G. Serial Provides output for serial devices (port also

exists on your notebook)

H. Modem Connects your notebook’s modem to your

telephone line (port also exists on your note-
book)

I. USB (Universal Allows attachment of any USB device

Serial Bus)

J. NTSC TV/video sends the monitor signal out as a standard

out video signal. You can send monitor images to
a television or to a recorder.

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 Component Icon Description
K. Headphone/ Provides speaker output (port also exists on
speaker out your notebook)

L. AC power Attaches the AC power adapter to your note-

book (port also exists on your notebook)

Attaching to the replicator

You can attach your notebook to the port replicator while your notebook is
off, on, or in Standby/Suspend mode.

1. To attach your notebook to the port replicator, you should first connect
the desired external devices to the replicator ports on the replicator’s
rear panel.

2. Close the notebook’s LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel, then align
the interface connectors.

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3. Gently press the notebook down until the securing tabs lock into place.
Caution!
The notebook should easily
attach to the replicator. if
gentle pressing does not
result in a good connection,
do not try to force it into
place. Remove the
notebook and carefully
examine the bottom of the
notebook and the top of the
replicator for anything that
might be interfering with the
connection, then try again.
4. Open the notebook’s LCD panel and resume your work.

Separating from the replicator

1. To remove your notebook from the replicator, firmly press down on
the replicator’s notebook release buttons with your thumbs.

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 2. While pressing the release buttons, use the other fingers to gently lift
the notebook away from the replicator.

Setting up the video out port

Important! The composite video (TV) out port lets you view your notebook’s display
TV screen display on a TV screen or record to a VCR. This option is typically used with large-
resolution will not be as
clear as an external
screen TVs to give presentations and for other multimedia needs.
monitor.

To set up and connect the computer to a TV or VCR

1. Click Start, Settings, then Control Panel. Double-click the Display icon
and click the Settings tab in the Display Properties window.

2. Change the desktop area (display resolution) by sliding the Desktop area
slider to adjust pixel resolution to 640 x 480.

3. Change the font size to Large Font.

4. Click Apply, then OK. Windows changes the display settings.

5. Connect one end of a video cable to the Composite Video (TV) Out
port on the port replicator and the other end to the Video In connector
on the television or VCR.

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 6. Press FN+F3 to change the active display to LCD only, LCD and TV, or
TV only.

If the display is distorted on the television screen, check to see if the BIOS
setting is correct for NTSC or PAL (NTSC is used primarily in the United
States). See “About the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 72 for more
information about changing the TV Mode.

Chapter 6: Using the Port Replicator 67

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Appendix A:
Accessories
Solo Notebook Accessories .................................. 70
 Note: Solo Notebook Accessories
For more information on
We offer many accessories that can help you make the most of using your
these or other Gateway
solutions for your notebook, Solo notebook. Check out our web site or call our Add-Ons group to help
call 1-800-846-2000. you find products that will best fit your needs. Many accessories are
available, such as memory modules, external keyboards, speakers, carrying
cases, printers, tape backup units, hard drives, modems, network cards,
software, and uninterruptable power supplies (UPS).

Following are more accessories we offer that make using your Solo more
flexible:

♦ A carrying case protects your notebook and carries accessories. This

soft case is roomy enough to hold other items, as well. A no-slip
shoulder strap is included.

♦ An extra battery is handy for when you’re on the road and have no
place to plug in your notebook. Purchase an additional battery to keep
you working.

♦ The battery charger charges a fully discharged battery in about two

to three hours. This battery charger has two LEDs to indicate battery
charge status.

♦ The automobile/airplane adapter provides a safe and easy way to

plug any Solo notebook into the industry-standard EmPower in-seat
power receptacles now available on major airlines, or into any
available cigarette lighter in a car, boat, or RV. In addition to providing
a safe external power source, the advanced, lightweight design also
allows you to conveniently recharge your notebook’s batteries during
travel.

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Appendix B:
Using the
BIOS Setup
Program
About the BIOS Setup Utility ............................... 72
Using the BIOS Setup utility.......................... 72
 About the BIOS Setup Utility
The computer’s BIOS has a built-in program that lets you set many basic
system characteristics. These settings are stored and saved even when the
power is off. This section contains information about this setup utility and is
intended to serve as a guide so that you can make changes to your system
BIOS when necessary.

The screen example that you see in this chapter is similar to what you see on
your LCD. However, you may have a system with a newer BIOS version
than the one described in this manual. In that case, some of the examples
may differ somewhat from what you see. If there are differences, follow the
Item Specific Help box in the right-hand column of the BIOS Setup menu.

Using the BIOS Setup utility

Caution! The computer’s BIOS has a built-in setup utility that lets you configure
Setting items in the BIOS several basic system characteristics. The settings are stored in battery-
utility menus to incorrect backed RAM and are retained even when the power is off.
values may cause your
system to malfunction.
Make note of the settings
before making changes so To enter the BIOS Setup utility
you can change the
settings back if needed.
1. Restart the system.

2. Press F2 when prompted on screen during the start-up process. The

Main menu appears. Follow the on-screen instructions and helps.

As you select items on the main menu and in submenus, you see
specific information related to the current selection in the Item
Specific Help box. Refer to the help box for information about the
menu options.

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The command bar at the bottom of the screen shows the keystrokes
necessary to access help, navigate through the menus, and perform other
functions.

• F1 opens the Help screen, providing general help for using the
BIOS Setup utility.
• The up arrow and down arrow keys select items in the menu.
• The + (plus sign) and - (minus sign) change values in fields or
move an item up or down in a list.
• F9 opens a screen that lets you return all values to default settings.
• ESC closes the current screen and returns to the previous screen.
• The left arrow and right arrow keys move between the menus.
• ENTER moves you to a submenu or allows editing of the field.
• F10 opens a screen that lets you load previous values before you
made changes and then exit the BIOS Setup utility.
The main screen has the following menu selections at the top of the screen:

• Main gives you access to basic information and settings related to

your system hardware and configuration.
• Advanced gives you access to information and settings for system
resources, hardware, and system configuration.
• Security gives you access to settings related to system passwords.
• Power gives you access to information and settings related to
power-saving functions available with your system.
• Exit gives you access to options for exiting the BIOS Setup utility.
Refer to the Item-Specific Help box for information about specific menu
options.

Appendix B: Using the BIOS Setup Program 73

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Appendix C:
Contacting
Gateway
Contacting Gateway .............................................. 76
 Contacting Gateway
If you experience any trouble while using your Gateway Solo Multimedia
Notebook, feel free to contact Gateway. You will need to supply your Client
ID, serial number, and order number to the support technicians. Your Client
ID and order number can be found on your invoice; the serial number can
be found on the bottom of your notebook. Make a note of these numbers
here:

Client ID: _____________________________

Serial Number: _________________________
Order Number: _________________________
If your computer is stolen, be sure to contact your local police and a
Gateway representative at once. We can put a note on the account, so that if
anyone calls trying to use your notebook serial number, we can contact you
immediately.

Gateway offers a wide range of client services. If you have questions or

problems, contact the Gateway service below that is most appropriate for
your needs. Please refer to your Gateway Warranty booklet for information
and the contact numbers for Gateway outside the U.S.

Service How to reach Description

Sales & Client 800-846-2000 General information
Support about systems, pricing,
orders, billing, and war-
ranties.

Portables Technical 800-846-2302 Call this number if you

Support: 800-846-3609 have a problem with
Toll free from the U.S. hardware or software.
Toll free from Canada

World Wide Web: http://www.gateway.com Modem required. The

U.S. and Canada Gateway Web site con-
tains a variety of infor-
mation about Gateway.

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Appendix C: Contacting Gateway 77
 Notices
Copyright © 1998 Gateway 2000, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
610 Gateway Drive
N. Sioux City, SD 57049 USA

All Rights Reserved

This publication 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 consent in writing from Gateway 2000.
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However,
changes are made periodically. These changes are incorporated in newer publication editions.
Gateway 2000 may improve and/or change products described in this publication at any time. Due to
continuing system improvements, Gateway 2000 is not responsible for inaccurate information which
may appear in this manual. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway 2000 web site at
www.gateway.com. In no event will Gateway 2000 be liable for direct, indirect, special, exemplary,
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 notices or obligation.

Trademark Acknowledgments
AnyKey, black-and-white spot design, ColorBook, CrystalScan, Destination, EZ Pad, EZ Point, Field
Mouse, Gateway 2000, HandBook, Liberty, TelePath, Vivitron, stylized “G” design, and “You’ve got a
friend in the business” slogan are registered trademarks and “All the big trends start in South Dakota”
slogan, GATEWAY, and Gateway Solo are trademarks of Gateway 2000, Inc. Intel, Intel Inside logo,
and Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MS,
MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other
product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only, and may be the trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Copyright © 1998 Advanced Logic Research, Inc. (ALR)

All Rights Reserved
9401 Jeronimo
Irvine, CA 92618 USA

All Rights Reserved

This publication 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 consent in writing from ALR.
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However,
changes are made periodically. These changes are incorporated in newer publication editions. ALR
may improve and/or change products described in this publication at any time. Due to continuing
system improvements, ALR is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this
manual. For the latest product updates, consult the ALR web site at www.alr.com. In no event will ALR
be liable for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, 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, ALR reserves the right to make improvements in this
manual and the products it describes at any time, without notices or obligation.

Trademark Acknowledgments
ALR is a registered trademark of Advanced Logic Research, 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.

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Regulatory Compliance Statements
This device 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 American Users
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. 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 or television reception. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause interference to radio and 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 or more of the following measures:

♦ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Caution!

The Federal
♦ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Communications
Commission warns the
♦ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which users that changes or
the receiver is connected modifications to the unit not
expressly approved by the
♦ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. party responsible for
compliance could void the
Accessories: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits user’s authority to operate
of a Class B digital device. The accessory associated with this equipment is the the equipment.
shielded power cord.
This accessory is required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC
rules.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions Canadian Users:
from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry
Canada.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les

limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le
règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada

Attention!
Couper le courant avant l’entretien.

79
 This Information Technology Equipment has been tested and found to comply with
European Users: the following European directives:

[i]EMC Directive 89/336/EEC amending directive 92/31/EEC & 93/68/EEC as per

- EN 50081-1:1992 according to
EN 55022:1995 Class B
EN 61000-3-2:1995 or EN 60555-2:1986
EN 61000-3-3: 1995

- EN50082-1:1992 according to
EN 61000-4-2:1995 or IEC 801-2:1984
ENV 50140:1994 or IEC 801-3:1984
EN 61000-4-4:1988 or IEC 801-4:1998
[ii]Low Voltage Directive (Safety) 73/23/EEC as per EN 60950: 1992

Japanese Users: This equipment is in the Class 2 category (Information Technology Equipment to
be used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the
standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information
Technology Equipment aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential
area.

When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio
interference. Read instructions for correct handling.

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
Australian and New
Zealand Users: digital device, pursuant to the Australian/New Zealand standard AS/NZS 3548 set
out by the Spectrum Management Agency.

Caution!
Disconnect power before servicing.

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Regulatory Compliance Statements
FCC Part 68
This modem complies with the FCC, Part 68 Rules and Regulations.

The telephone company may request the following information:

• The ringer equivalence number*

• The FCC Registration number*

*This information is printed on the FCC label provided on the modem.

Note:
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine the quantity of
devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive REN’s on the
telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming
call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the REN’s should not exceed five
(5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line,
as determined by the total REN’s, contact the telephone company to determine
the maximum REN for your area.

If the modem malfunctions, disconnect it from the telephone line until the problem
is corrected. If you do not disconnect the modem and correct the problem, the
telephone company may temporarily disconnect your service.

The telephone company must notify you if it makes changes to the telephone line
that would affect the modem in any way. If advance notice is not practical, the
phone company will contact you as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of
your rights to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

Do not connect this modem to a coin telephone line or party line.

This modem uses the following USOC jacks:

• US: RJ-IIC
• CANADA: CAIIA

If you have any problems, contact Gateway Client Care.

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Index
Numerics automobile/airline adapter 70
10BASE-T cable 48
10BASE-T Ethernet 47 B
15-pin connector 45, 47, 48 batteries 70
3.5" diskettes 27 charging 10
4-pin connector 45 using 54
68-pin connector 46, 49 battery charger 70
battery gauge
A accuracy 54
AC connector 6 indicator 55
AC power 64 battery latch 7
connecting 11 battery learning
accessing software 54
CD-ROM 28 battery life 10
DVD 28 maximizing 58
accessories 70 battery pack
active display 21 bay 7
adapter charging 52
AC 64 installing 10
address bar 39 swapping 52
air outlet port 6 battery power 52
answer after mode 41 managing 52
answer mode 41, 43 battery status 55
answer after 41 BIOS
manual 41 menu descriptions 73
answering manually 44 navigating 73
application setup utility 72
key 17 updating v
applications break
Microsoft Internet Explorer 39 function key 19
Web browser 39 brightness
arrow down 20 display 12
arrow up 19 browser 38, 39
assistance resources 76 browser. See Web browser
attaching to the replicator 64
audio 63 C
adjusting volume 25 cable
audio input 63 modem 45
audio output 63 caps lock 3
auto dim 12 CardBus 32
CD-ROM

Index 83
 drive 3 TV 18
emergency eject 2 display type 7
inserting 28 docking connector 62
changing docking port 7
display resolution 21 docking station 62
stickpoint properties 23 documentation
charging online v
battery 10 printed v
battery pack 52 download 38
checking out your system 2 downloading 38
client ID 76 DVD
COM port address 50 inserting 28
combination keys 16
composite video out 66 E
composite video port 63 ejecting
computer viruses 35 manually 5
configuring the modem 49 PC Card 5
connecting elevating platforms 62
AC power 11 e-mail 38, 39
computer to TV 66 e-mail address 38
computer to VCR 66 emergency eject 5
contacting Gateway 76 CD-ROM 2
contrast enabling the modem 46
display 12 end key 19
Ethernet 47
D external
data modem 38 keyboard 24
decrease mouse 24
LCD brightness 20 external devices 64
devices external diskette drive 46
external 64 external keyboard 62, 63
diagnostics 50 external monitor 62, 63
diskettes changing resolution 21
scanning for viruses 35 setting up 21
using 27 external mouse 63
display 2 external pointing device 63
active 21 external speakers 64
brightness 12 external video 63
changing resolution 21 EZ Point 22
contrast 12 replacing cap 23
LCD 2 stickpoint 22
system status 55
TFT 20 F
F10 19

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F11 19 hyperlink 38
F12 19
F2 18 I
F3 18 icons
F4 18 battery gauge 55
F6 18 caps lock 3
F9 18 CD-ROM 3
fan 4 docking port 7
FAQs v Fast IR 4
Fast IR 4 hard disk drive 3
fax modem 38 pad lock 3
faxes parallel port 4
printing 43 PS/2 4
receiving 43 scroll lock 3
viewing 43 serial port 4
full-size keyboard 62, 63 VGA port 4
function keys 16, 18 increase
break 19 LCD brightness 19
pad lock 18 input
pause 19 audio 63
PgDn 19 inserting PC Cards 33
PgUp 19 installing
power management 18 battery pack 10
PrtScrn 19 modem 44
scroll lock 19 interface connectors 64
SysRq 19 interface port 62
Internet 38
G e-mail 38
Gateway Gateway Web site 39
contacting 76 World Wide Web 39
Web site v Internet Explorer 38, 39
Gateway Web site 39 Internet service provider 38
glossary v IR
using 34
H ISP 38
hard disk drive 3, 31
removing 31 J
replacing 32 jacks
headphone jack 4 headphones 4
headphone port 64 speakers 4
headphones 64
help 76 K
Home key 19 Kensington lock 6
home page 39 key combinations 17

Index 85
 keyboard 2, 16, 62, 63 online v
external 24 printed v
using 16 maximizing
keypad 18 battery life 58
numeric 16 McAfee VirusScan 35
keys updating 36
application 17 media
combination 16 diskette 27
end 19 memory bay 7
F10 19 microphone in 63
F11 19 Microsoft Exchange 42, 43
F12 19 Microsoft Fax
F2 18 setting up 41
F3 18 Microsoft Fax Tools 43
F4 18 mode
F6 18 sleep 56
F9 18 model number 7
function 16, 18 modem 38, 63
pad lock 20 configuring 49
PgDn 19 diagnostics 50
PgUp 19 enabling 46
PrtScrn 19 installing 44
Windows 17 network 47
modem cable 45, 46
L modem port 63
LCD modes
auto dim 12 standby 56
brightness 12 suspend 56
decrease 20 monitor 62, 63
increase 19 external 18
contrast 12 TV display 18
display 2 monitoring
external monitor 18 battery status 55
panel 2 mouse 22, 63
line out 63 external 24
link 38
lock N
Kensington 6 navigating
BIOS utility 73
M network modem 47
manual answer mode 41 notebook elevating platforms 62
manually answering 44 notebook release buttons 62, 65
manually ejecting 5 notebook securing tabs 62, 65
manuals

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notebooks technical support 76 serial 63
NTSC out 66, 67 VGA 21
NTSC port 63 port replicator 62, 64
NTSC TV 63 ports
numeric keypad 16, 18, 20 AC 6
air outlet 6
O docking 7
online documentation v Fast IR 4, 34
operating system IR 4, 34
setup 13 parallel 4
order number 76 PS/2 4
output serial 4
audio 63 TV out 66
video 63 USB 6, 31, 63
VGA 4
P post office 42
pad lock 3 power 52
function keys 18, 20 power adapter 64
page down 19 power button
page up 19 as on/off 55
PAL out 67 as standby/resume 55
parallel port 4, 63 power connector 6
password 39 power management
pause function key 18
function key 19 maximizing 52
PC Card 46, 49 settings
PC Cards Windows 98 58
ejecting 5 print screen 19
inserting 33 printing faxes 43
removing 34 processor speed 7
slots 5 properties
using 32 stickpoint 23
PCMCIA slot 49 PrtScrn 19
PCMCIA. See PC Cards PS/2 port 4
personal folder 42
PgDn 19 Q
function key 19 quick adjust
PgUp 19 audio volume 25
function key 19
pointing device 22, 63 R
pop-up status display 18, 55 receiving faxes 43
port recording
modem 63 audio levels 25
parallel 63 release buttons 62, 65

Index 87
 removing software
battery 7 battery learning 54
hard disk drive 31 setup 12, 13
PC Cards 34 software drivers 46
replacing speaker out port 64
hard disk drive 31, 32 speakers 64
replicator 62 external 4
attaching 64 out jack 4
replicator interface port 62 volume 5
replicator release buttons 65 standby mode 18, 56
resolution Windows 98 56, 57
changing display 21 starting up 12
resources 76 status
resume battery 55
Windows 95, 98, and NT 56 stickpoint 22
RJ11 45 customizing 23
RJ11 connector 47 replacing cap 23
RJ45 47 support 76
RJ45 connector 48 suspend mode 56
Windows 95 and NT 56, 57
S swapping
sales & client support 76 battery pack 52
sales and client support 76 SysRq
scroll lock 3 function key 19
function key 19 system
securing tabs 62 identification 7
serial number 7, 76 request 19
serial port 4, 63 startup 12
server 39 status display 55
services 76
setting T
on/off 55 tech tips v
power button 55 technical support 76
standby/resume 55 telephone cable 48
setting up telephone jack 46
external monitor 21 telephone line 63
setup television 63
BIOS 72 TFT display 20
first-time 13 TV
shutdown connecting computer to 66
Windows 95 and NT 57 out port 66
Windows 98 57 TV out port 63
sleep mode 56

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U Windows 95, 98, and NT
USB 6, 63 resume 56
USB port 31 Windows 98
user ID 39 power management properties 58
using standby mode 56, 57
batteries 54 Windows Messaging 42
EZ Point 22 World Wide Web 38, 39
IR port 34
keyboard 16, 24 X
McAfee VirusScan 35 XJACK 45, 48
mouse 24
PC Cards 32
Z
Zoomed Video 32
pointing device 22
your system 16

V
VCR 63
connecting computer to 66
VGA port 4
video 63
video out 63
video out port 63
video port 63
viewing faxes 43
viruses
scanning diskettes 35
scanning for 35
updating McAfee VirusScan 36
volume
audio 25
volume wheel 5

W
wall jack 46
Web
browser 39
See also World Wide Web
Web site
Gateway v
Windows
key 17
Windows 95 and NT
suspend mode 56, 57

Index 89
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