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Gateway TM 5150 manual Managing, Power Use, Charging the battery pack, Swapping the battery pack

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Managing

Managing
Power Use
Using the battery	46
Charging the battery pack	46
Swapping the battery pack	47
Monitoring the battery status	49
Managing power	51
Windows 98	51
Windows 95 and Windows NT	55
Modifying the power button mode	56
Maximizing the battery life	56

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Gateway TM 5150 manual Managing, Power Use, Charging the battery pack, Swapping the battery pack

Contents

Chapter 2 Getting Started ContentsChapter 3 Using Your Notebook Chapter 1 Checking Out Your NotebookIndex Chapter 4 Managing Power UseAppendix A Using the BIOS Setup Program Appendix C Contacting GatewayBack Checking Out Your NotebookSystem Status Indicators LEDs Keyboard and LCD PanelG F A B C D E Keyboard and LCD PanelComponent Icon DescriptionD. Modular option ComponentIcon Description A B C D E FG System Status Indicators LEDsIndicator DescriptionA BCD E F BackPort Icon DescriptionIcon Description Right SideLeft Side ComponentB. PC Card slots ComponentIcon Description Icon Description Bottom8 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook ComponentStarting up your notebook Getting StartedInstalling the battery pack Connecting the AC powerInstalling 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 Chapter 2 Getting Started 3. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet14 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Notebook Using YourAction Using the keyboardKeyDescription Combination + Function keysIncreases LCD brightness Decreases LCD brightness KeyDescription Combination +KeyDescription Special keysPad lock keys Setting Using the video systemSetting up the composite video out port To setup and connect the computer to a TV or VCRTo connect the computer to an external monitor Setting up an external computer monitorTo change the display resolution for an external monitor The Monitor icon appears in the status area of the taskbar 2. Click the Settings tab3. Click Show settings icon on taskbar 22 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia NotebookUsing the EZ Pad Plus Touchpad TouchPad Action Mouse and TouchPad action equivalents24 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Mouse ActionDo this Mouse wheel and rocker switch equivalentsChanging touchpad properties To customize the Enhanced EZ Pad26 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Using an external mouse or keyboardTo adjust volume controls Using the audioAdjusting the volume To adjust playback and recording volume levelsTo make an audio recording Making an Audio Recording2. Click File, then Open. The Open dialog box appears To play back a recording in Media PlayerChapter 3 Using Your Notebook Media Player opensTo insert a disc Using disc mediaPlaying an audio disc To play an audio CDTo swap your drive modules Swapping 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 34 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Using the diskette disk drive externallyTo swap the hard disk drive Swapping hard disk drives36 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook 10. Seat the latch down into position and secure with the screw To insert a PC Card Using PC Cards2. Click the card that you want remove To remove a PC CardChapter 3 Using Your Notebook 1. Click the PC Card icon in the taskbarTo disable the IR port Using the IR portUsing the USB ports To scan a diskette Using McAfee VirusScanUpdating McAfee VirusScan 44 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Swapping the battery pack Power UseManaging Charging the battery packCharging the battery pack Using the batteryTo remove the battery pack Swapping the battery pack48 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Pop-up status display Monitoring the battery statusBattery Meter icon Battery charge LED50 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Built-in battery meterWindows Managing powerTo use the Power Management Properties dialog box To create a power scheme Power schemesand you Alarm settingsUsing Standby mode in Windows If yournotebook If yourand you Do thisIf your Using Suspend mode in Windows 95 and Windows NTWindows 95 and Windows NT Do the followingMaximizing the battery life Modifying the power button modeUsing the Power menu Using the BIOS Setup ProgramIntroduction 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 To use the Power menu Using the Power menuTo change the power button setting Power button switch settingsSolo Notebook Accessories 64 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook AccessoriesAppendix B Solo Notebook Accessories 66 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Calling Gateway Contacting GatewayContact Contacting GatewayCalling Gateway Index Page Page Page Index Regulatory Compliance Statements Couper le courant avant l’entretienDisconnect power before servicing Trademark Acknowledgments Notices76 Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook All Rights Reserved