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USER’S GUIDE[...]

Y our First Solo Flight By now you’ve unpacked your Gateway 2000 Solo™ Multimedia Notebook, and you’re just a few steps from really taking off. 1. If you haven’t done so already, take the time now to connect your unit to an AC power source as shown below. (Use AC power as the battery in your unit is probably dead. An installed battery autom[...]

Contents Legal notices .................................................................................................................. ...................... 2 Specifications ................................................................................................................. ...................... 4 Outside the Notebook ............[...]

The Gateway 2000 SOLO ™ Multimedia Notebook User ’ s Guide[...]

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor- dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer- ence to radio communications. However, there is no guar- antee that interference will not occur in a particular instal- lation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to [...]

CAUTION: This equipment uses a grounded power cable. Do not attempt to defeat the grounding prong. Do not remove the ground- ing prong. If you use a three-prong adapter, be sure to connect the ground wire to a good ground. Replace the cord if it becomes damaged. U.S. and Canadian re- placement cords must be UL-approved (CSA certified in Canada) typ[...]

4 The Gateway 2000 Solo Multimedia Notebook Specifications (Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.) Dimensions (W × D × H) 11.8" × 8.8" × 2.0" (300mm x 223.5mm x 51mm) Weight approx. 6.3 lbs with battery Keyboard 86 keys, 100% scale; provides same functions as standard Windows 95 AT keyboard Screen Bac[...]

User’s Guide 5 PCMCIA option 2400/9600 data/fax modem; 14,400 data/fax modem; twisted pair or thinnet (BNC) Ethernet network; token ring network; other cards available from other sources Environment 10-35° C; 10-95% noncondensing relative humidity AC adapter Requires 100-240 VAC, 0.88-0.46A nominal: adapter powers system and charges battery simu[...]

6 The Gateway 2000 Solo Multimedia Notebook Outside the Notebook The Gateway 2000 Solo Multimedia Notebook is designed to provide the multime- dia functionality of a full-size desktop system along with the convenience of a lightweight portable. Even if you are already using the unit, we recommend you take a few moments to familiarize yourself with [...]

User’s Guide 7 Removable hard Removable hard Removable hard Removable hard Removable hard disk drive: disk drive: disk drive: disk drive: disk drive: can be removed from the unit. (See pages 19 and 20.) Removable Removable Removable Removable Removable lithium ion lithium ion lithium ion lithium ion lithium ion battery: battery: battery: battery:[...]

8 The Gateway 2000 Solo Multimedia Notebook Inside the Notebook Status display bar 10” color display: 10” color display: 10” color display: 10” color display: 10” color display: Power button: Power button: Power button: Power button: Power button: Press once to activate Suspend or Resume mode. Status display bar: Status display bar: Statu[...]

User’s Guide 9 Caps Lock key: Caps Lock key: Caps Lock key: Caps Lock key: Caps Lock key: press to lock letter keys in uppercase mode. (When active, Caps Lock icon appears in status display bar icon. See page 8.) Windows 95 Windows 95 Windows 95 Windows 95 Windows 95 menu key: menu key: menu key: menu key: menu key: press to access menus within a[...]

10 The Gateway 2000 Solo Multimedia Notebook Key To activate Function F n press with blue label key activates alternate functions of blue label keys (See Pad Lock below.) Setup press with Fn key displays Setup Menus (See page 25.) Monitor switch press with Fn key switches between monitor options: internal, external, or both Num Lock press with Fn k[...]

User’s Guide 11 EZ Pad pointing device Like a mouse, the EZ Pad pointing device controls the movements of the cursor on the screen. Press a finger against the pad and move it in the direction you want the cursor to move. To click on something: position the cursor on the item and tap on the pad once. To double-click on something: position the curs[...]

12 The Gateway 2000 Solo Multimedia Notebook Display The system features a built-in, backlit, active-matrix, color display. This display is either a 10.2 inch VGA display or a 10.4 inch SVGA display. Each of these displays provides sharp, clear color and resolution. Tilt the unit’s entire cover forward or backward to adjust the viewing angle. A s[...]

User’s Guide 13 Power The unit draws power from either a direct AC connection or its own rechargeable battery. To optimize the system’s use of power, enter the Power Managment Menu in the Setup Menus. (See page 25.) AC power We recommend you use the AC adapter whenever possible to provide the unit with a constant supply of power and simultaneou[...]

14 The Gateway 2000 Solo Multimedia Notebook If the battery is installed in the unit and the unit is connected to AC power (See “AC power” on the previous page.), it automatically charges, even if the unit is in use. While the battery charges, the battery charger light (See page 8.) glows yellow, and when it is fully charged, the light glows gr[...]

User’s Guide 15 Bridge battery Beneath the unit’s hard disk drive bay lies the bridge battery. This rechargeable 3.6V battery provides power for certain functions when the unit is not connected to a power source (AC or battery). It automatically charges while the unit uses either power source and is designed to last for the life of the unit. Ho[...]

16 The Gateway 2000 Solo Multimedia Notebook Standby mode To conserve the system’s power and resources while it is on, enter the Power Management Menu (See page 28.) and switch the Standby Timer setting in the User Settings Menu: Battery to the desired time amount. The unit then goes into Standby mode if you don’t use the keyboard or EZ Pad for[...]

User’s Guide 17 Cover latch: Cover latch: Cover latch: Cover latch: Cover latch: Modular option bay: Modular option bay: Modular option bay: Modular option bay: Modular option bay: (CD-ROM drive is shown installed). Modular bay Modular bay Modular bay Modular bay Modular bay cover cover cover cover cover : Modular Option Bay The Gateway 2000 Solo[...]

18 The Gateway 2000 Solo Multimedia Notebook To use CD-ROM and floppy disk drive functions simultaneously, install the modular CD-ROM drive and connect an external floppy drive to the floppy/parallel port on the unit or the docking bar. (See “External Floppy Drive” on page 19.) CD-ROM Drive To ensure that the system can recognize and read it, t[...]

User’s Guide 19 External Floppy Drive The system accepts an optional external floppy disk drive. This drive connects to the floppy/parallel port on the back of the unit as shown below. (It also connects to the floppy/parallel port on the docking bar. See page 24.) This connection requires a floppy drive cable: When the floppy disk drive is instal[...]

20 The Gateway 2000 Solo Multimedia Notebook When the hard disk drive is installed and active, the hard disk icon lights in the status display bar. (See page 8.) The instructions below detail the procedure for installing or replacing the hard drive: Step 1: Step 1: Step 1: Step 1: Step 1: Turn the unit over and locate the hard disk drive (HDD) and [...]

User’s Guide 21 PCMCIA Cards The system’s PCMCIA slots are located behind the PCMCIA door on the left side of the unit. These slots may be used as two Type II slots or as one Type III slot. Since these are flush slots, the door can be shut even when a PCMCIA card is installed. The system is preconfigured to accept most PCMCIA cards automaticall[...]

22 The Gateway 2000 Solo Multimedia Notebook Memory The system already has a minimum of 8MB of RAM on board. This memory capacity can be upgraded by installing memory modules in the unit’s expandable memory sockets, located on the underside of the unit. These sockets will accept 4, 8, or 16MB modules, but remember: If you upgrade the memory, the [...]

User’s Guide 23 Connections The unit uses a variety of hardware to connect to peripheral devices or to other computer systems. When the unit connects to another system, that system is called the “remote system.” IR module The IR module uses infrared technology to send signals between the unit and the remote system. The odd-shaped end of the m[...]

24 The Gateway 2000 Solo Multimedia Notebook Because the peripherals connect to the unit through the docking bar, the unit connects to (or disconnects from) them in one step and at only one place: its 120-pin docking bar port. The docking bar attaches directly to the unit as shown below: When the docking bar is installed, the docking bar icon light[...]

User’s Guide 25 Setup Menus The system contains a series of Setup Menus, or screens, which control its security, efficiency, and functionality. The features these screens control may be modified to suit your needs. To access these menus, press the Fn and Esc(Setup) keys simultaneously. Main Setup Menu The first screen to appear after pressing the[...]

26 The Gateway 2000 Solo Multimedia Notebook Option Controls To Change Time unit’s clock/time select; press Enter; type correct time; press Enter. Date unit’s calendar/date select; press Enter; type correct date; press Enter. Boot Drive which drive unit boots from select; press Spacebar to toggle between: HDD- unit boots from hard drive FDD/HDD[...]

User’s Guide 27 Option Function To Change Disable shuts off password protection select (can only be selected if password is currently enabled); press Enter; type old password; press Enter. Enables turns on password protection select (can only be selected if password is currently disabled); press Enter; type new password, press En- ter; type new p[...]

28 The Gateway 2000 Solo Multimedia Notebook Power Management Menu This menu allows you to control the unit’s efficiency in managing resources. Access this menu from the Main Setup Menu (See page 25.) The following chart details the process for setting the Power Management Menu options. (After setting op- tions, the screen automatically returns t[...]

User’s Guide 29 Miscellaneous Menu This menu allows you to set various options on the unit. Access this menu from the Main Setup Menu (See page 25.) The following chart details the process for setting the Miscellaneous options. (After setting options, press Enter to return to the Main Setup Menu.): Option To Change Low Battery Beep select; press [...]

30 The Gateway 2000 Solo Multimedia Notebook T r oubleshooting Although the Gateway 2000 Solo Multimedia Notebook is designed for trouble-free performance, you may occasionally encounter minor problems. Most of these can be fixed by thoroughly double-checking connections and settings or by performing the procedures described below. If the Solo does[...]

User’s Guide 31 General Even after the system is on and running, you may encounter one or more of the following problems. If any of these happen, check the appropriate parts and their connectors, and try the solutions suggested: The system date says January 1, 1980: The internal battery that keeps the clock/ calendar going ran completely down. Th[...]

32 The Gateway 2000 Solo Multimedia Notebook Index A AC adapter 3, 4, 5, 6, 13, 14, 24, 31 AC power 8, 13, 14, 22, 30 Audio 7, 1 1, 23, 27 B Battery 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 16, 22, 28, 29, 30, 31 Brightness 8, 12, 30, 31 C Caps Lock 8, 9, 31 Caution 2, 3 CD-ROM 4, 6, 8, 17, 18. See also Modular option bay Connect 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 18[...]

“Calling Gateway 2000 . . .” If you encounter any “turbulence” while using your Gateway 2000 Solo™ Multimedia Notebook, feel free to contact Gateway 2000. Please take a moment before calling to determine which service listed below is most appropriate for your particular needs. In most cases, we will need your Customer ID number and order [...]

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