Gateway SYSMAN017AAUS manual Battery latch Step, AC connector Step

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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 green. (If the battery charger light glows red, a charging failure has occurred. Check connections and try again.)

Removing the battery

The battery may also be charged independently of the unit. Simply remove the battery from the unit’s case as shown below and connect it directly to the AC adapter.

Battery latch:

Battery:

Step 1:

Step 2:

Disconnect the AC adapter, turn the unit over, and slide the battery latch away from the battery.

While holding the latch, place a fingertip in the indention and lift the edge of the battery up.

AC connector:

Step 3:

Lift the battery up and away from the unit.

Step 4:

Connect the AC adapter to the battery’s AC connector.

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Contents USER’S Guide Your First Solo Flight Unit AC adapter AC power cordContents Solo Gateway 2000 Solo Multimedia Notebook Users Guide Copyright Legal noticesEnvironmental considerations CPU SpecificationsUser’s Guide Back view Outside the NotebookFront view Left side view Bottom viewStatus display bar Inside the NotebookKeyboard Function keypad Key To activate FunctionBuilt-in microphone/stereo speakers EZ Pad pointing devicePad ButtonsBrightness control DisplayBacklit display AC power PowerBattery power StepAC connector Step Battery latch StepStarting, Stopping, and Restarting Bridge batterySuspend mode Standby modeRebooting Left side view of the systemModular Option Bay Bay accessCover latch Modular option bay PanelFloppy Disk Drive CD-ROM DriveHard disk drive HDD release latch External Floppy DriveHard Disk Drive Hard disk drive Pcmcia door Step Pcmcia CardsPcmcia slot Eject buttons StepMemory Memory access panel StepConnections IR receiver/transmitter Serial port connectorIR module Docking barPort cover Docking bar port Access door Step AC connectorLock PS/2 mouse VGA port PortMain Setup Menu Setup MenusAdditional Setup menus SimultaneouslyOption Controls To Change Password Setup MenuPort Assignment Menu COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 or DisabledOption Function To Change Option To ChangePower Management Menu Miscellaneous Menu Keyboard Setup MenuFRENCH, Germany or Japanese 500ms, 750ms, or 1000ms Press EnterConnectors TroubleshootingScreen looks a little dark Check the brightness control GeneralSee also IndexCalling Gateway SYSMAN017AAUS