Gateway TM 5150 manual Using the video system, Setting up the composite video out port

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Note:

TV screen display resolution will not be as clear as an external monitor because of the TV screen display limitations.

Using the video system

Your notebook features a built-in, backlit, color liquid crystal display (LCD). The LCD uses a thin-film transistor (TFT) technology that provides sharp resolution and brilliant colors. See the table below for the resolution your configuration provides:

Setting

14.1 TFT

 

 

Maximum resolution setting

1024 x 768

(pixel column x pixel row)

 

 

 

Maximum color depth setting

24-bit

 

 

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.

Setting up the composite video out port

The composite video out port lets you view your notebook's display on a TV screen or record to a VCR. This option is typically used with large- screen TVs to give presentations and for other multimedia needs.

To setup 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.Next, connect one end of a video cable to the composite video (TV) out port on the left side of the notebook and the other end to the video in connector on the television or VCR.

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Contents Contents Appendix C Contacting Gateway Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard and LCD Panel Component Icon DescriptionLCD System Status Indicators LEDs Indicator DescriptionBack Port Icon DescriptionRight Side Left SideComponent Icon Description Bottom Getting Started Installing the battery pack To install the battery pack Getting StartedConnecting the AC power To connect the AC adapterGetting Started Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Using Your Using the keyboard Key ActionFunction keys KeyDescription CombinationKeyDescription Combination Special keys Pad lock keysSetting up the composite video out port Using the video systemTo setup and connect the computer to a TV or VCR To change the display resolution for an external monitor Setting up an external computer monitorTo connect the computer to an external monitor Monitor icon appears in the status area of the taskbar Using the EZ Pad Plus Touchpad Mouse and TouchPad action equivalents Mouse Action TouchPad ActionChanging touchpad properties Mouse wheel and rocker switch equivalentsTo customize the Enhanced EZ Pad Using an external mouse or keyboard To adjust playback and recording volume levels Using the audioAdjusting the volume To adjust volume controlsMaking an Audio Recording To make an audio recordingTo play back a recording in Media Player Using disc media To insert a discPlaying an audio disc To play an audio CDSwapping drive modules To swap your drive modulesUsing Your Notebook Using the diskette disk drive externally Swapping hard disk drives To swap the hard disk driveUsing Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Using Your Notebook Using PC Cards To insert a PC CardTo remove a PC Card Using the IR port To disable the IR portUsing the USB ports Using McAfee VirusScan To scan a disketteUpdating McAfee VirusScan Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Managing Power Use Using the battery Charging the battery packSwapping the battery pack To remove the battery packUsing Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Monitoring the battery status Battery Meter iconBuilt-in battery meter To use the Power Management Properties dialog box Managing powerWindows Power schemes To create a power schemeAlarm settings Again, then click OK Using Suspend mode in Windows 95 and Windows NT Windows 95 and Windows NTModifying the power button mode Maximizing the battery lifeUsing Bios Setup Program To enter the Bios Setup utility Using the Bios Setup UtilityIntroduction Appendix a Using the Bios Setup Program Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Using the Power menu To use the Power menuPower button switch settings To change the power button settingSolo Notebook Accessories Accessories Appendix B Solo Notebook Accessories Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Contacting Gateway Contacting Gateway Calling GatewayBios IndexUsing Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Index VCR Index Regulatory Compliance Statements Disconnect power before servicing All Rights Reserved