Gateway TM 5150 manual Lcd

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Component	Icon Description

D. Modular option	Accepts the following devices: CD-ROM
bay	drive, DVD drive, diskette drive, or LS-120
	drive. The devices shipped with your system
	depend on your customized order.

E. Built-in speakers	Provides high-quality stereo sound
	reproduction for software and audio CDs.

F. Power button	Press to turn power ON or OFF. Can also be
	configured to Suspend/Resume mode.

G. Color Liquid	Backlit anti-glare screen.
Crystal Display
(LCD)

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Contents Contents Appendix C Contacting Gateway Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Description Keyboard and LCD PanelLCD Indicator Description System Status Indicators LEDsPort Icon Description BackLeft Side Right SideComponent Icon Description Bottom Getting Started Installing the battery pack Getting Started To install the battery packTo connect the AC adapter Connecting the AC powerGetting Started Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Using Your Key Action Using the keyboardKeyDescription Combination Function keysKeyDescription Combination Pad lock keys Special keysTo setup and connect the computer to a TV or VCR Using the video systemSetting up the composite video out port To connect the computer to an external monitor Setting up an external computer monitorTo change the display resolution for an external monitor Monitor icon appears in the status area of the taskbar Using the EZ Pad Plus Touchpad Mouse Action TouchPad Action Mouse and TouchPad action equivalentsTo customize the Enhanced EZ Pad Mouse wheel and rocker switch equivalentsChanging touchpad properties Using an external mouse or keyboard Adjusting the volume Using the audioTo adjust playback and recording volume levels To adjust volume controlsTo make an audio recording Making an Audio RecordingTo play back a recording in Media Player To insert a disc Using disc mediaTo play an audio CD Playing an audio discTo swap your drive modules Swapping drive modulesUsing Your Notebook Using the diskette disk drive externally To swap the hard disk drive Swapping hard disk drivesUsing Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Using Your Notebook To insert a PC Card Using PC CardsTo remove a PC Card To disable the IR port Using the IR portUsing the USB ports To scan a diskette Using McAfee VirusScanUpdating McAfee VirusScan Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Managing Power Use Charging the battery pack Using the batteryTo remove the battery pack Swapping the battery packUsing Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Battery Meter icon Monitoring the battery statusBuilt-in battery meter Windows Managing powerTo use the Power Management Properties dialog box To create a power scheme Power schemesAlarm settings Again, then click OK Windows 95 and Windows NT Using Suspend mode in Windows 95 and Windows NTMaximizing the battery life Modifying the power button modeUsing Bios Setup Program Introduction Using the Bios Setup UtilityTo enter the Bios Setup utility Appendix a Using the Bios Setup Program Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook To use the Power menu Using the Power menuTo change the power button setting Power button switch settingsSolo Notebook Accessories Accessories Appendix B Solo Notebook Accessories Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Contacting Gateway Calling Gateway Contacting GatewayIndex BiosUsing Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Index VCR Index Regulatory Compliance Statements Disconnect power before servicing All Rights Reserved