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Gateway TM 5150 manual Connecting the AC power, To connect the AC adapter

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Connecting the AC power

Caution!

Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord.

Warning!

Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious personal injury or death. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters.

Connecting the AC power

Your AC adapter comes in two parts: the power cord and the AC power adapter.

To connect the AC adapter

1.Connect the power cord to the AC power adapter.

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Contents

Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Notebook ContentsChapter 3 Using Your Notebook Chapter 2 Getting StartedAppendix C Contacting Gateway Chapter 4 Managing Power UseAppendix A Using the BIOS Setup Program IndexKeyboard and LCD Panel Checking Out Your NotebookSystem Status Indicators LEDs BackIcon Description Keyboard and LCD PanelComponent G F A B C D ED. Modular option ComponentIcon Description Description System Status Indicators LEDsIndicator A B C D E FGIcon Description BackPort A BCD E FComponent Right SideLeft Side Icon DescriptionB. PC Card slots ComponentIcon Description Component Bottom8 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Icon DescriptionConnecting the AC power Getting StartedInstalling the battery pack Starting up your notebookInstalling the battery pack Chapter 2 Getting Started To install the battery pack1. Turn the notebook over 12 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Connecting the AC powerTo connect the AC adapter 3. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet Chapter 2 Getting Started14 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Using Your NotebookUsing the keyboard ActionFunction keys KeyDescription Combination +KeyDescription Combination + Increases LCD brightness Decreases LCD brightnessKeyDescription Special keysPad lock keys To setup and connect the computer to a TV or VCR Using the video systemSetting up the composite video out port SettingTo connect the computer to an external monitor Setting up an external computer monitorTo change the display resolution for an external monitor 22 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook 2. Click the Settings tab3. Click Show settings icon on taskbar The Monitor icon appears in the status area of the taskbarUsing the EZ Pad Plus Touchpad Mouse Action Mouse and TouchPad action equivalents24 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook TouchPad ActionTo customize the Enhanced EZ Pad Mouse wheel and rocker switch equivalentsChanging touchpad properties Do thisUsing an external mouse or keyboard 26 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia NotebookTo adjust playback and recording volume levels Using the audioAdjusting the volume To adjust volume controlsMaking an Audio Recording To make an audio recordingMedia Player opens To play back a recording in Media PlayerChapter 3 Using Your Notebook 2. Click File, then Open. The Open dialog box appearsUsing disc media To insert a discTo play an audio CD Playing an audio discSwapping drive modules To swap your drive modules5. Firmly push the drive module you are installing into the bay until the latch clicks into place and is firmly seated. If you don’t hear the click, try it again Using the diskette disk drive externally 34 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia NotebookSwapping hard disk drives To swap the hard disk drive36 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook 10. Seat the latch down into position and secure with the screw Using PC Cards To insert a PC Card1. Click the PC Card icon in the taskbar To remove a PC CardChapter 3 Using Your Notebook 2. Click the card that you want removeUsing the IR port To disable the IR portUsing the USB ports Using McAfee VirusScan To scan a disketteUpdating McAfee VirusScan 44 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Charging the battery pack Power UseManaging Swapping the battery packUsing the battery Charging the battery packSwapping the battery pack To remove the battery pack48 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Battery charge LED Monitoring the battery statusBattery Meter icon Pop-up status displayBuilt-in battery meter 50 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia NotebookWindows Managing powerTo use the Power Management Properties dialog box Power schemes To create a power schemeIf your Alarm settingsUsing Standby mode in Windows and youDo this If yourand you notebookDo the following Using Suspend mode in Windows 95 and Windows NTWindows 95 and Windows NT If yourModifying the power button mode Maximizing the battery lifeUsing the BIOS Setup Program Using the Power menuIntroduction Using the BIOS Setup UtilityTo enter the BIOS Setup utility The up arrow and down arrow keys select items in the menu Boot gives you the order of bootable devices in the system Using the Power menu To use the Power menuPower button switch settings To change the power button settingSolo Notebook Accessories Accessories 64 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia NotebookAppendix B Solo Notebook Accessories 66 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Contacting Gateway Calling GatewayContact Contacting GatewayCalling Gateway Index Page Page Page Index Couper le courant avant l’entretien Regulatory Compliance StatementsDisconnect power before servicing All Rights Reserved Notices76 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Trademark Acknowledgments