Gateway TM 5150 manual Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook

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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