Quanta Computer 9550015318 Mini-PCI Wireless LAN card in Notebook Computer User Manual Solo9550

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Date Submitted	2001-08-19 00:00:00
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Contents
1 Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 9500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identifying your model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 9550 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identifying your model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3 Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Connecting the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting from power source problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Waking up your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turning off your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi-function buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the EZ Pad touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting to an Ethernet network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Broadband Internet connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
HelpSpot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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HelpSpot Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Online help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Gateway Web site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
5 Windows Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
About the Windows environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Desktop items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Window items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Using the Start menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Working with files and folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
About drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
About folders and files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Copying and moving files and folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Deleting files and folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Browsing for files and folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Searching for files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Using the Windows Me or Windows 2000 Search utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Using the Windows 98 Find utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Working with documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Creating a new document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Saving a document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Opening a document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Printing a document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Transferring software and hardware from your old computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Transferring files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Transferring Internet settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Reinstalling your old printer or scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Reinstalling your old programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
6 Using the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Learning about the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Setting up an Internet account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Accessing your Internet account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Using the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Connecting to a Web site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Downloading files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Using e-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Sending e-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Checking your e-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
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7 Using Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Using drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Using diskettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Using the CD/DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Using Audio DJ on the Solo 9550 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Listening to CDs in Windows Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Listening to CDs in Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Recording and playing audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Playing audio and video files with Windows Media Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Playing a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Using MusicMatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Playing CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Creating music files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Editing track information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Building a music library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Changing the music library display settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Listening to Internet radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Using advanced features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Viewing the display on a television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Capturing video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
8 Sending and Receiving Faxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Setting up your cover page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sending a fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Faxing from programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Receiving and viewing a fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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9 Managing Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Monitoring the battery charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recharging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the main battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing a second battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extending battery life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Conserving battery power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using alternate power sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing power modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing automatic power settings in Windows Me, Windows 98, or
Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing power settings in Windows NT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing SpeedStep settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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10 Travel Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Radio frequency wireless connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
11 Customizing Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Adjusting the screen and desktop settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Adjusting the color depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Adjusting the screen area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Applying a color scheme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Changing the desktop background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Selecting a screen saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Changing the touchpad settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Programming the multi-function buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
12 Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Adding PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Changing bay modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Changing 5.25” bay modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Changing 3.5” bay modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
Preventing static electricity discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Installing memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Replacing the main hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
13 Using the Port Replicator and Docking Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Checking out the port replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180
Left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
Connecting to the port replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Checking out the docking station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Connecting to the docking station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
Adjusting audio settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
Installing a PCI card in the docking station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
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14 Networking Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Using a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sharing a single Internet connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sharing drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sharing peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Streaming audio and video files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Playing multi-player games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introducing the Gateway Connected Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Components of a Gateway Connected Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting a network connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wired connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wireless Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assessing your connection needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Comparing data transfer speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Network shopping list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HPNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wireless Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For more information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
200
200
200
201
201
201
202
203
204
204
205
206
208
210
210
211
212
212
213
15 Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Caring for your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating an emergency startup diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting your computer from viruses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Managing hard drive space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking hard drive space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Disk Cleanup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scanning the hard drive for errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defragmenting the hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Backing up files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Maintenance Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recalibrating the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
215
217
219
221
221
222
223
225
227
228
229
230
230
231
231
231
16 Reinstalling Device Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Reinstalling device drivers in Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000 . . . . 234
Updating device drivers in Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000 . . . . . . 236
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Reinstalling Windows NT 4.0 device drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238
Locating Windows NT 4.0 drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238
Reinstalling Windows NT 4.0 video device drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
Reinstalling Windows NT 4.0 audio device drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243
Reinstalling Windows NT 4.0 modem device drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246
Reinstalling Windows NT 4.0 network device drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248
Reinstalling the Windows NT Service Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250
17 Restoring Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
Reinstalling Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252
Reinstalling Windows NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
Reinstalling programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254
18 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .257
Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .257
First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .258
Software support tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .259
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260
CD/DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260
Device installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262
Diskette drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263
File management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .264
Hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .264
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .265
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266
LCD panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267
Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267
Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272
Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272
Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273
PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273
Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274
ScanDisk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
Telephone support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277
Before calling Gateway Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277
Telephone numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .278
Tutoring and training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279
Self-help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279
Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279
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Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
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Checking Out
Your Gateway
Solo 9500
If you purchased the Gateway Solo 9550, go to “Checking Out Your Gateway
Solo 9550” on page 11.
Tips & Tricks
To access the contents of this manual while you are
traveling, download an electronic copy from
www.gateway.com/support/manlib/.
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Front
Speaker
Component
Release latch
Icon
Speaker
Power
indicator
light
Description
Speakers
Provide audio output when headphones or speakers are
not plugged in.
Release latch
Open the notebook cover by sliding the release latch to
the right.
Battery charge indicator
Lights up when the computer is plugged in.
■
■
■
Power indicator
LED green – battery is fully charged.
LED orange – battery is charging.
LED off – notebook is running on battery power.
Lights up when the notebook is turned on and shows
notebook power status:
■
■
■
Battery
indicator
light
LED on – power is ON.
LED blinking – power is in Standby or Suspend mode.
LED off – power is off.
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Left side
Port
options
Component
Port options
Ventilation fan
(do not block)
Icon
PC Card
slots
3.5” modular
bay
Description
Depending on the options you ordered with your
notebook, this area can contain:
■
A modem jack
■
An Ethernet jack
■
An IEEE 1394 (Firewire) port
Ventilation fan
Helps cool internal components. Do not block.
PC Card slots
Insert one Type I, II, III or Zoom Video PC Card into this
slot. For more information, see “Adding PC Cards” on
page 166.
3.5” modular bay
Install a standard 3.5-inch diskette drive or an LS-120
drive. For more information, see “Using drives” on
page 98 and “Changing 3.5” bay modules” on page 170.
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Right side
Headphone jack
USB
ports
Microphone jack
5.25” modular
bay
Line In jack
S/PDIF digital audio jack
Component
Icon
Description
USB ports
Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB
printer, scanner, or camera) into these ports.
S/PDIF digital audio jack
Plug an optical Toslink digital audio cable into this jack.
Line In jack
Connect an external audio input source (such as a
stereo) to this jack so that you can record sound on your
computer or play sound through the notebook speakers.
Microphone jack
Plug a microphone into this jack. The built-in microphone
is turned off when a microphone is plugged into this jack.
For the location of your built-in microphone, see “Using
the keyboard” on page 36.
Headphone jack
Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack.
5.25” modular bay
Install a CD or DVD drive, a second hard drive, or a
second battery into this bay. For more information, see
“Installing a second battery” on page 134 or “Changing
5.25” bay modules” on page 168.
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Back
PS/2 port
Parallel
port
Monitor
port
Docking Ventilation fan Serial port
port
(do not block)
TV out jack
Power connector
Kensington lock slot
Component
Icon
Description
PS/2 port
Plug a PS/2 device (such as a keyboard or mouse) into this
port.
Parallel port
Plug a parallel device (such as a printer) into this port.
Monitor port
Plug an analog VGA monitor into this port.
Docking port
Connect the optional docking station or port replicator to this
port.
Warning! Power is passed through this port. This docking
connection is UL certified for use only with Solo 9500 docking
stations or port replicators.
Ventilation fan
Helps cool internal components. Do not block.
Serial port
Plug a serial device (such as a digital camera) into this port.
TV out jack
Plug a TV into this jack so that you can view your notebook
display on a TV using NTSC/PAL composite video. For more
information, see “Viewing the display on a television” on
page 117.
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Component
Icon
Description
Power connector
Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
Kensington
lock slot
Secure your computer to an object by connecting a Kensington
cable lock to this slot.
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Bottom
Reset hole
Ventilation
fan
5.25” modular
bay
Memory bay
3.5” modular
bay
Battery bay
Component
Icon
Description
Reset hole
Insert a straightened paper clip into this hole to manually
restart the system.
5.25” modular bay
Install a CD or DVD drive, a second hard drive, or a
second battery into this bay. For more information, see
“Installing a second battery” on page 134 or “Changing
5.25” bay modules” on page 168.
Memory bay
Install memory modules into this bay. For more
information, see “Installing memory” on page 172.
Battery bay
Insert the battery into this bay. For more information, see
“Changing the main battery” on page 132.
Ventilation fan
Helps cool internal components. Do not block.
3.5” modular bay
Install a standard 3.5-inch diskette drive or an LS-120
drive. For more information, see “Using drives” on
page 98 and “Changing 3.5” bay modules” on page 170.
Bottom
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Identifying your model
The label on the bottom of your computer contains information that
identifies your notebook model. Gateway Technical Support will need this
information if you call for assistance.
Important
Revision code and display
type/ processor size
The label shown below is for informational purposes only.
Label information varies by model.
00.0X/000XXX
X 0.0/XX
Gateway model
number
Gateway serial
number
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Gateway part
number
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Accessories
Gateway offers accessories that can help you make the most of using your
notebook.
Batteries and automobile/airplane power adapters
If you run your notebook on battery power for extended periods, you may
want to buy an additional battery so that you can swap batteries when
necessary.
With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you can save battery power by
plugging your notebook into an automobile cigarette lighter or an airplane
in-flight power receptacle.
Carrying cases
Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need additional space for
accessories or supplies.
Docking stations or port replicators
Although you can attach external devices directly to your notebook, a docking
station or port replicator lets you make all of those connections at once. When
you travel with your notebook, you merely disconnect from the docking
station or port replicator instead of unplugging all the external devices.
A docking station or port replicator also provides additional ports and other
expansion features not included with your notebook.
External devices
You can attach external devices such as a keyboard, mouse, printer, or monitor
to your notebook or docking station.
Memory
Large programs, such as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of
memory. If your programs are running more slowly than you think they
should, try adding more memory.
Printers
You can attach many types of printers to your computer. The most common
types are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white.
Accessories
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Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but usually they are
slower than laser printers. Using an inkjet color printer, you can print pictures,
banners, and greeting cards, as well as documents.
Laser printers and cartridges are more expensive, but usually they print much
faster than inkjet printers. Laser printers are better than inkjet printers when
you are printing large documents.
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Checking Out
Your Gateway
Solo 9550
If you purchased the Gateway Solo 9500, go to “Checking Out Your Gateway
Solo 9500” on page 1.
Tips & Tricks
To access the contents of this manual while you are
traveling, download an electronic copy from
www.gateway.com/support/manlib/.
www.gateway.com
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Top
Bluetooth Indicator
Component
Bluetooth indicator
(optional)
Warning
12
Icon
Description
Lights up when Bluetooth is turned on.
Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere
with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation
regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while
traveling in an airplane. Bluetooth and IEEE 802.11b (also
known as wireless Ethernet or WiFi) communication
devices are examples of devices that provide wireless
communication. For instructions to turn Bluetooth on and
off, see “Multi-function buttons” on page 40.
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Top
Important
If your system came equipped with an internal radio
frequency wireless device, see “Safety, Regulatory, and
Legal Information” on page 281 for general wireless
regulatory and safety guidelines. To find out if your system
has an internal wireless device, check the label (see
“Identifying your model” on page 23).
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 9550
Front
Cover release latch
Speaker
Component
Battery charge
indicator
Power indicator
Hot-swap indicator
Audio DJ
controls
Icon
Speaker
Description
Cover release latch
Open notebook cover by sliding the release latch to the
right.
Speakers
Provide audio output when headphones or speakers are
not plugged in.
Audio DJ controls
Control the built-in CD player. For more information, see
“Using Audio DJ on the Solo 9550” on page 100.
Battery charge indicator
Lights up when the computer is plugged in.
■
■
■
Power indicator
Lights up when the notebook is turned on and shows
notebook power status:
■
■
■
14
LED green - battery is fully charged.
LED orange - battery is charging.
LED off - notebook is running on battery power.
LED on - power is ON.
LED blinking - power is in Standby or Suspend mode
LED off - power is off.
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Front
Component
Hot-swap indicator
Icon
Description
Indicates when it is safe to remove the 5.25” bay module.
LED green - it is safe to remove the 5.25” bay module.
LED orange - it is not safe to remove the 5.25” bay
module.
For more information, see “Changing 5.25” bay modules”
on page 168.
■
■
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Left
Ethernet
jack
Component
Fan
Icon
PC Card slot
3.5” modular bay
Description
Ethernet jack
Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this jack. For more
information, see “Connecting to an Ethernet network” on page 46 and
“Networking Your Computer” on page 199.
Fan
Helps cool internal components. Do not block or insert objects into
these slots.
PC Card slot
Insert one Type I, II, or III PC Card into this slot. For more information,
see “Adding PC Cards” on page 166.
3.5” modular
bay
Install a standard 3.5-inch diskette drive, an additional hard drive, or
a second battery into this bay. For more information, see “Installing
a second battery” on page 134 and “Changing 3.5” bay modules” on
page 170.
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Right
Right
Line in jack
USB
ports
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
5.25” modular bay
Modem jack
IEEE 1394 port
S/PDIF digital audio jack
Component
Icon
Description
Line in jack
Connect an external audio input source (such as a
stereo) to this jack so that you can record sound on your
computer or play sound through the notebook speakers.
Microphone jack
Plug a microphone into this jack. The built-in
microphone is turned off when a microphone is plugged
into this jack. For the location of your built-in
microphone, see “Using the keyboard” on page 36.
Headphone jack
Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack.
S/PDIF digital audio jack
Plug an optical Toslink digital audio cable into this jack.
USB ports
Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a
USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, or camera)
into these ports.
IEEE 1394 port
Plug an IEEE 1394 (Firewire) cable into this jack.
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Component
Icon
Description
Modem jack
Plug a telephone cord into this jack.
5.25” modular bay
Install a CD, DVD, or an additional hard drive into this
bay. For more information, see “Changing 5.25” bay
modules” on page 168.
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Back
Back
PS/2
port
Parallel
port
Fan
Docking
port
Monitor Serial TV out
port
jack
port
Power connector
Kensington lock
slot
Component
Icon
Description
PS/2 port
Plug a PS/2 device (such as a keyboard or mouse) into
this port.
Parallel port
Plug a parallel device (such as a printer) into this port.
Fan
Helps cool internal components. Do not block or insert
objects into these slots.
Docking port
Connect the docking station or port replicator to this
port.
Warning! Power is passed through this port. This
docking connection is UL certified for use only with Solo
9550 docking stations or port replicators.
Monitor port
Plug an analog VGA monitor into this port.
Serial port
Plug a serial device (such as a digital camera) into this
port.
TV out jack
Plug a TV into this jack so that you can view your
computer screen on a TV using NTSC/PAL composite
video. For more information, see “Viewing the display on
a television” on page 117.
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Component
Icon
Description
Power connector
Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
Kensington™ lock slot
Secure your computer to an object by connecting a
Kensington cable lock to this slot.
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Bottom
Bottom
Reset
hole
Fan
5.25”
modular
bay
Memory
bay
3.5”
modular
bay
Battery
bay
Component
Icon
Description
Reset hole
Insert a straightened paper clip into this hole to manually
restart the system.
5.25” modular bay
Install a CD, DVD, or an additional hard drive into this
bay. For more information, see “Changing 5.25” bay
modules” on page 168.
Memory bay
Install a memory module in this bay. For more
information, see “Installing memory” on page 172.
Battery bay
Insert the main battery into this bay. For more
information, see “Changing the main battery” on
page 132.
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Component
Icon
Description
Fan
Helps cool internal components. Do not block or insert
objects into these slots.
3.5” modular bay
Install a standard 3.5-inch diskette drive, an additional
hard drive, or a second battery into this bay. For more
information, see “Installing a second battery” on
page 134 and “Changing 3.5” bay modules” on
page 170.
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Identifying your model
Identifying your model
The label on the bottom of your computer contains information that
identifies your notebook model. Gateway Technical Support will need this
information if you call for assistance.
Important
The label shown below is for informational purposes only.
Label information varies by model.
Gateway
model
number
Internal
wireless
devices
Gateway
serial
number
Gateway part
number
Revision
code and
display
type/
processor
size
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Accessories
Gateway offers accessories that can help you make the most of using your
notebook.
Batteries and automobile/airplane power adapters
If you run your notebook on battery power for extended periods, you may
want to buy an additional battery so that you can swap batteries when
necessary.
With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you can save battery power by
plugging your notebook into an automobile cigarette lighter or an airplane
in-flight power receptacle.
Carrying cases
Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need additional space for
accessories or supplies.
Docking stations or port replicators
Although you can attach external devices directly to your notebook, a docking
station or port replicator lets you make all of those connections at once. When
you travel with your notebook, you merely disconnect from the docking
station or port replicator instead of unplugging all the external devices.
A docking station or port replicator also provides additional ports and other
expansion features not included with your notebook.
External devices
You can attach external devices such as a keyboard, mouse, printer, or monitor
to your notebook or docking station.
Memory
Large programs, such as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of
memory. If your programs are running more slowly than you think they
should, try adding more memory.
Printers
You can attach many types of printers to your computer. The most common
types are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white.
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Accessories
Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but usually they are
slower than laser printers. Using an inkjet color printer, you can print pictures,
banners, and greeting cards, as well as documents.
Laser printers and cartridges are more expensive, but usually they print much
faster than inkjet printers. Laser printers are better than inkjet printers when
you are printing large documents.
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Getting Started
This chapter provides basic information about your Gateway notebook. Read
this chapter to find out:
■
How to connect the AC adapter
■
How to start and turn off your notebook
■
How to use the keyboard
■
How to use the EZ Pad™ touchpad
■
How to connect the modem
■
How to connect to an Ethernet network
■
How to install peripheral devices
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Connecting the AC adapter
You can run your notebook using an AC adapter or the notebook battery. The
battery was shipped to you partially charged. You should use the AC adapter
right away to fully charge the battery. Allow 24 hours for the battery to fully
charge.
Important
If the battery is not fully charged before you use your
notebook on battery power for the first time, the battery life
may be much shorter than you expect. If the battery life
seems short even after being charged for 24 hours, the
battery may need to be recalibrated. For information on
recalibrating the battery, see “Recalibrating the battery” on
page 229.
To connect the AC adapter:
Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
Warning
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Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The
replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage
rating as the original cord or the notebook may be
damaged.
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Connecting the AC adapter
Connect the AC adapter to your notebook’s power connector.
Plug the power cord in to a wall power outlet.
The battery charging indicator light turns on. If the battery charging
indicator light does not turn on, disconnect the adapter from your
notebook and repeat Step 2.
When you finish using your notebook, turn the notebook off and leave
the notebook connected to AC power for at least 24 hours.
Warning
Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. The
AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable
parts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that
can cause serious injury or death. Contact Gateway about
returning defective AC adapters.
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Protecting from power source problems
During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your
computer can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system
damage. Protect your computer and peripherals by connecting them to a surge
protector, which will absorb voltage surges and prevent them from reaching
your computer.
Warning
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High voltages can enter your computer through both the
power cord and the modem connection. Protect your
computer by using a surge protector. If you have a
telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a
modem jack. If you have a cable modem, use a surge
protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an
electrical storm, unplug both the surge protector and the
modem.
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Starting your notebook
Starting your notebook
To start the notebook:
Open your notebook by sliding the latch on the front of your notebook
to the right and lifting the LCD panel.
Press the power button located above the keyboard.
Power button
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The power button is preset to On/Off mode. However, you can also set
it to function in Standby/Resume mode. For instructions on changing
the power button mode, see “Changing automatic power settings in
Windows Me, Windows 98, or Windows 2000” on page 138.
If you are starting your computer for the first time, follow the on-screen
instructions to set up your computer.
Waking up your notebook
When you have not used your notebook for several minutes, it will go into
a power-saving mode called Standby. While in Standby, the power indicator
light blinks.
If your notebook has gone into Standby mode, “wake” it up by pressing the
power button. For more information on changing power-saving settings, see
“Changing automatic power settings in Windows Me, Windows 98, or
Windows 2000” on page 138.
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Turning off your notebook
Turning off your notebook
To turn off your notebook:
Click Start, then select Shut Down. The Shut Down Windows dialog box
opens.
Select Shut down.
Click OK. Windows shuts down and turns off your notebook.
Important
If for some reason you cannot use the Shut down option
in Windows to turn off your notebook, press and hold the
power button for about five seconds.
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Status indicators
Diskette drive
5.25” modular drive
Pad lock
Hard drive
This light turns
on...
Caps lock
Scroll lock
When...
The notebook is accessing a hard drive.
The notebook is accessing the 5.25” modular drive.
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Status indicators
This light turns
on...
When...
The notebook is accessing the diskette drive.
Caps Lock is turned on.
Pad Lock is turned on.
Scroll Lock is turned on.
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Using the keyboard
Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that has the full functionality of
a desktop computer keyboard. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate
functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific
system operations, and the Pad Lock keys for the numeric keypad.
You can attach an external keyboard to the notebook using a USB or PS/2 port.
You do not need to shut down the notebook to connect a keyboard.
Volume control
buttons
FN key
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Windows
key
Navigation
keys
Function/
system keys
Numeric
keypad
Application
key
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Using the keyboard
Keys
Component
Icon
Description
Volume control
buttons
Press the volume buttons to change the volume, or
press the mute button to turn off all sound.
Function keys
Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform actions
in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open help.
Each program uses different function keys for different
purposes. Refer to the program documentation to find
out more about the function key actions.
System keys
Press these green or blue-colored keys in combination
with the FN key to perform specific actions.
Navigation keys
Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning
of a line, to the end of a line, up the page, down the
page, to the beginning of a document, or to the end
of a document.
FN key
Press the FN key in combination with a green or
blue-colored system key (such as STANDBY, PAUSE, or
BLUETOOTH) to perform a specific action.
Windows key
Press to open the Windows Start menu. This key can
also be used in combination with other keys to open
utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and
E (Explorer utility).
Numeric keypad
Use these keys to type numbers when the numeric
keypad is turned on. Press FN+PAD LOCK to turn on
the numeric keypad.
Application key
Press for quick access to shortcut menus and help
assistants in Windows.
Arrow keys
Press these keys to move the cursor up, down, right,
or left.
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System key combinations
When you press an FN key and a system key at the same time, the notebook
performs the action identified by the green or blue text on the key.
Press and hold FN while
pressing this system key...
To...
Display the power status box in the upper left corner of your
screen. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS
version, and whether the AC adapter is being used. Press the
key combination again to close this box. (Available on the Solo
9500 only.)
Toggle the notebook screen between the LCD, an external
monitor, or both displays at the same time. A monitor must be
plugged into the monitor port on the notebook or docking
station.
Enter Standby mode. Press the power button to leave Standby
mode.
Turn on Pad Lock so you can use the numeric keypad. Press
this key combination again to turn off Pad Lock. The Pad Lock
status indicator appears while this function is turned on.
Pause the text scrolling in a DOS screen. The Scroll Lock
status indicator appears when this function is turned on. Press
the key combination again to continue scrolling. (This function
is only available in some programs.)
Pause execution of a DOS program. (This function is only
available in some programs.)
Stop the currently running DOS program. (This function is only
available in some programs.)
Increase the brightness of the display.
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Using the keyboard
Press and hold FN while
pressing this system key...
To...
Decrease the brightness of the display.
Turn Bluetooth on and off. (This function is only available on
notebooks equipped with Bluetooth.)
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Multi-function buttons
Bluetooth/
Internet
E-mail
Button
Icon
Help
User-defined
shortcut
Press to...
Bluetooth
Turn Bluetooth on and off. This button must be pressed
at the same time the FN button is pressed. (This function
is only available on notebooks equipped with Bluetooth.)
E-mail
Open your e-mail program.
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Using the keyboard
Button
Icon
Press to...
Internet
Open your Web browser.
Help
Open online help.
User-defined shortcut
Open the program you assign to this key.
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Using the EZ Pad touchpad
The EZ Pad™ consists of a touchpad, two buttons, and a rocker switch. (The
rocker switch is available on the Solo 9550 only.)
Left
touchpad
button
Rocker
switch
Right
Touchpad
touchpad
button
When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen
moves in the same direction.
You can use the EZ-Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to select
objects. You can assign a function to the rocker switch between the touchpad
buttons on the Solo 9550. This function can be to scroll up or down, maximize
or minimize the active window, or open and close the Start menu. For more
information about programming the rocker switch, see “Changing the
touchpad settings” on page 161.
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Using the EZ Pad touchpad
Using the touchpad
To...
Do this...
Move the pointer
on the screen.
Move your finger around on the
touchpad. If you run out of
space on your touchpad and
need to move the pointer
farther, lift your finger, move it
to the middle of the touchpad,
then continue moving your
finger.
Select an object
on the screen.
Position the pointer over the
object. Press the left button
below the touchpad once. This
action is called clicking.
Start a program
or open a file or
folder.
Position the pointer over the
object. Press the left button
below the touchpad twice in
rapid succession. This action is
called double-clicking.
Access a
shortcut menu or
find more
information
about an object
on the screen.
Position the pointer over the
object. Quickly press and
release the right button once.
This action is called
right-clicking.
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To...
Do this...
Move an object
on the screen.
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Position the pointer over the
object. Press the left button
and hold it down, then use the
touchpad to move (drag) the
object to the appropriate part of
the screen. Release the button
to drop the object where you
want it.
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Connecting the modem
Connecting the modem
If your notebook has a modem jack, the notebook has a built-in 56K modem.
Caution
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger
telecommunications line cord.
To connect the modem:
Insert one end of the telephone cable into the modem jack
side of the notebook.
Insert the other end of the telephone cable into a telephone wall jack.
The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines.
Start your notebook, then start your communications software.
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Connecting to an Ethernet network
If your notebook has a network jack, you can connect it to a 10/100 Ethernet
network.
To connect to a network:
Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack
left side of the notebook.
Insert the other end of the network cable into a network wall jack. Ask
your network administrator to help you select the correct network jack.
on the
Your notebook is now physically connected to the network. Your network
administrator can help you log onto your network.
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Connecting to an Ethernet network
Broadband Internet connections
You can use your computer’s Ethernet jack for more than just networking.
Many broadband Internet connections, such as cable modems and DSL
modems, connect to your computer’s Ethernet jack. For more information,
see “Using the Internet” on page 87 and “Networking Your Computer” on
page 199.
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Installing a printer, scanner, or other
peripheral device
Your computer has one or more of the following ports: IEEE 1394 (Firewire),
Universal Serial Bus (USB), serial, and parallel. These ports are used for
connecting peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, and digital cameras
to your computer. For more information about port locations, see “Checking
Out Your Gateway Solo 9500” on page 1 and “Checking Out Your Gateway
Solo 9550” on page 11.
IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play and hot swapping, which means
that your computer will usually recognize such a device whenever you plug
it into the appropriate port. When you use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for
the first time, your computer will prompt you to install any software the
device needs. After doing this, you can disconnect and reconnect the device
at any time.
Parallel and serial port devices are not plug-and-play. Refer to the device
documentation for detailed information and installation instructions.
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