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Gateway TM 5150 manual Click the Settings tab, Click Show settings icon on taskbar

Models: TM 5150

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If the Monitor icon does not appear on the taskbar and you want to have it appear there, follow these steps:

1.Right-click on the desktop, and select Properties from the menu. The Display Properties dialog box opens.

2.Click the Settings tab.

3.Click Show settings icon on taskbar.

The Monitor icon appears in the status area of the taskbar.

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Gateway TM 5150 manual Click the Settings tab, The Monitor icon appears in the status area of the taskbar

Contents

Contents Chapter 3 Using Your NotebookChapter 1 Checking Out Your Notebook Chapter 2 Getting StartedChapter 4 Managing Power Use Appendix A Using the BIOS Setup ProgramAppendix C Contacting Gateway IndexChecking Out Your Notebook System Status Indicators LEDsKeyboard and LCD Panel BackKeyboard and LCD Panel ComponentIcon Description G F A B C D EComponent Icon DescriptionD. Modular option System Status Indicators LEDs IndicatorDescription A B C D E FGBack PortIcon Description A BCD E FRight Side Left SideComponent Icon DescriptionComponent Icon DescriptionB. PC Card slots Bottom 8 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia NotebookComponent Icon DescriptionGetting Started Installing the battery packConnecting the AC power Starting up your notebookInstalling the battery pack To install the battery pack 1. Turn the notebook overChapter 2 Getting Started Connecting the AC power To connect the AC adapter12 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook 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 brightnessSpecial keys Pad lock keysKeyDescription Using the video system Setting up the composite video out portTo setup and connect the computer to a TV or VCR SettingSetting up an external computer monitor To change the display resolution for an external monitorTo connect the computer to an external monitor 2. Click the Settings tab 3. Click Show settings icon on taskbar22 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook The Monitor icon appears in the status area of the taskbarUsing the EZ Pad Plus Touchpad Mouse and TouchPad action equivalents 24 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia NotebookMouse Action TouchPad ActionMouse wheel and rocker switch equivalents Changing touchpad propertiesTo customize the Enhanced EZ Pad Do thisUsing an external mouse or keyboard 26 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia NotebookUsing the audio Adjusting the volumeTo adjust playback and recording volume levels To adjust volume controlsMaking an Audio Recording To make an audio recordingTo play back a recording in Media Player Chapter 3 Using Your NotebookMedia Player opens 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 CardTo remove a PC Card Chapter 3 Using Your Notebook1. Click the PC Card icon in the taskbar 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 Power Use ManagingCharging the battery pack 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 Monitoring the battery status Battery Meter iconBattery charge LED Pop-up status displayBuilt-in battery meter 50 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia NotebookManaging power To use the Power Management Properties dialog boxWindows Power schemes To create a power schemeAlarm settings Using Standby mode in WindowsIf your and youIf your and youDo this notebookUsing Suspend mode in Windows 95 and Windows NT Windows 95 and Windows NTDo the following If yourModifying the power button mode Maximizing the battery lifeUsing the BIOS Setup Program Using the Power menuUsing the BIOS Setup Utility To enter the BIOS Setup utilityIntroduction 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 GatewayContacting Gateway Calling GatewayContact Index Page Page Page Index Couper le courant avant l’entretien Regulatory Compliance StatementsDisconnect power before servicing Notices 76 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia NotebookAll Rights Reserved Trademark Acknowledgments