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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.
Contents Legal notices .................................................................................................................. ...................... 2 Specifications .........................................................................
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.
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.
4 The Gateway 2000 Solo Multimedia Notebook Specifications (Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.) Dimensions (W × D × H) 11.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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