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Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Identifying your model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Protecting from power source problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Starting your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Waking up your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Turning off your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the multi-function keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the EZ Pad touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the rocker switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting the modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting to an Ethernet network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Broadband Internet connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
About the Windows environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Desktop items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Window items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using the Start menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Working with files and folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
About drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
About folders and files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Copying and moving files and folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Deleting files and folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Browsing for files and folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Searching for files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 5350 ......1 Top ............. . . 2 Front . - Page 2 Using the Windows Me Search utility ....... .24 Working with documents ..........25 Creating a new document .
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Page 3: Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 5350
Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 5350 Tips & Tricks To access the contents of this manual while you are traveling, download an electronic copy from www.gateway.com/support/manlib/. www.gateway.com... -
Page 4: Top
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 5350 Component Description Bluetooth indicator Lights up when Bluetooth (if equipped) is turned Important Wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. -
Page 5: Left
Press the eject button to remove a PC Card from the PC Card slot. PC Card slot Insert one Type I, II, or III PC Card into this slot. Right Component Description Modular bay Install a CD/DVD drive, a second hard drive, or a second battery into this bay. www.gateway.com... -
Page 6: Back
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 5350 Back Component Description Kensington™ lock slot Secure your computer to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot. PS/2 port Plug a PS/2 device (such as a keyboard or mouse) into this port. -
Page 7: Identifying Your Model
Includes the product model number and serial number. Identifying your model The label on the bottom of your computer contains information that identifies your notebook model. Technical support will need this information if you call for assistance. Label information varies by model. www.gateway.com... -
Page 8: Accessories
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 5350 Accessories Gateway offers accessories that can help you make the most of using your notebook. Batteries and automobile/airplane power adapters If you run your notebook on battery power for extended periods, you may want to buy an additional battery so that you can swap batteries when necessary. -
Page 9: Getting Started
Getting Started This chapter provides basic information about your Gateway notebook. Read this chapter to find out: How to connect the AC power adapter How to start and turn off your notebook How to use the keyboard How to use the EZ Pad™ touchpad... -
Page 10: Connecting The Ac Adapter
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 injury or death. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. www.gateway.com... -
Page 11: Protecting From Power Source Problems
When you have not used your notebook for several minutes, it will go into a power-saving mode called Standby. While in Standby, the power indicator light flashes. If your notebook has gone into Standby mode, “wake” it up by pressing the power button. www.gateway.com... -
Page 12: Turning Off Your Notebook
Numeric keypad Use these keys to type numbers when Pad Lock is turned on. Press F9 to turn on the numeric keypad. System keys Press these green colored keys in combination with the F key to perform a specific action. www.gateway.com... - Page 13 F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). Application key Press for quick access to shortcut menus and help assistants in Windows. Arrow keys Press these keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left. www.gateway.com...
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Page 14: Using The Multi-Function Keys
Select an object on the screen. Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button below the touchpad once. This action is called clicking. www.gateway.com... -
Page 15: Using The Rocker Switch
Hold down both sides or the middle of the rocker switch and swipe your finger across the Touchpad to scroll quickly, either vertically or horizontally. Break contact with the touchpad to quit scrolling. www.gateway.com... -
Page 16: Connecting The Modem
Broadband Internet connections You can use your computer’s Ethernet jack for more than just networking. Many broadband Internet connections, such as cable modems and DSL modems, connect to your computer’s Ethernet jack. www.gateway.com... -
Page 17: Installing A Printer, Scanner, Or Other Peripheral Device
For more information about port locations, “Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 5350” on page 1. IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play and hot swapping, which means that your computer will usually recognize such a device whenever you plug it into the appropriate port. - Page 18 Chapter 2: Getting Started www.gateway.com...
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Page 19: Windows Basics
Basics Read this chapter to get basic information on how to: Work on the Windows desktop Manage files and folders Work with documents Use shortcuts HelpSpot For more information on using Windows, double-click the HelpSpot icon on your desktop. www.gateway.com... -
Page 20: About The Windows Environment
(Internet Service Provider). Double-click the America Online Included icon to dial the service. Gateway has provided an easily accessible interactive guide called HelpSpot. This guide is designed to provide help information and let you quickly discover and use the features of your computer. Double-click the HelpSpot icon to begin. -
Page 21: Window Items
Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to fit the entire screen. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to its former size. Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. Clicking an item on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or Save. www.gateway.com... -
Page 22: Using The Start Menu
My Computer To see the files and folders on a drive: Double-click the drive icon. If you do not see the contents of a drive after you double-click its icon, click View the entire contents of this drive www.gateway.com... -
Page 23: About Folders And Files
Then the clipboard contains the new information only. Therefore, you can paste copies of a file into more than one place, but as soon as you copy or cut a file again, the old file is deleted from the clipboard. www.gateway.com... -
Page 24: Deleting Files And Folders
In Windows, you throw away files and folders by first moving them to Windows trash can, the Recycle Bin, where they remain until you decide to empty the bin. You can recover any file in the Recycle Bin as long as the bin has not been emptied. www.gateway.com... -
Page 25: Browsing For Files And Folders
(usually many more levels than a file cabinet, in fact). So you usually will have to search through levels of folders to find the file or folder that you need. This is called browsing. www.gateway.com... -
Page 26: Searching For Files
If you want to search by file or folder name, type in all or part of the file or folder name in the box in the left Search for files or folders named pane of the window. www.gateway.com... -
Page 27: Working With Documents
Microsoft Word, similar procedures apply to other programs such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Works, and Microsoft Publisher. For more information about using a program, select on the menu bar. Help Creating a new document HelpSpot For more information on creating a document, double-click the HelpSpot icon on your desktop. www.gateway.com... -
Page 28: Saving A Document
For more information on opening a document, double-click the HelpSpot icon on your desktop. To open a document in Microsoft Word: Click , then select , then . Microsoft Word Start Programs Microsoft Word starts and a blank document opens. Select , then File Open www.gateway.com... -
Page 29: Printing A Document
Select multiple items in a list or in an Click the first item, press and hold down the C key, Explorer window then click each of the remaining items. www.gateway.com... -
Page 30: Transferring Software And Hardware From Your Old Computer
This program, with its special USB cable, helps you do this quickly and efficiently. To order the Gateway Data Mover Plus kit, visit the Gateway Accessory Store at www.gateway.com. -
Page 31: Transferring Internet Settings
Use Windows Search to locate data files by file name or file type. For help on finding files, click , then select Help Help Topics Transferring Internet settings You can use different methods to transfer your Internet account from your old computer to your new one. www.gateway.com... -
Page 32: Reinstalling Your Old Printer Or Scanner
Reinstalling your old printer or scanner Older printers, scanners, or other peripheral devices may have Windows support integrated (built in), which means you do not need any additional software. Newer devices, however, usually require your original software installation CDs or disks. www.gateway.com... -
Page 33: Reinstalling Your Old Programs
Locate your original program installation CDs and installation guides. Your original CDs and guides should contain any serial numbers or product ID keys that may be required for program installation and registration. Remember to check the manufacturers’ Web site for important program updates. www.gateway.com... - Page 34 Chapter 3: Windows Basics Tips & Tricks If your new computer comes with a newer version of a program, it is usually best to use the newer version than to reinstall the old one. www.gateway.com...
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Page 35: A Safety, Regulatory, And Legal Information
Legal Information Important safety information Your Gateway system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that the safety instructions marked on the product and in the documentation are followed. - Page 36 The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. The system performance changes. Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway. Important Do not use Gateway products in areas classified as hazardous locations. Such areas include patient care areas of medical and dental facilities, oxygen-laden environments, or industrial facilities.
- Page 37 Gateway believes these devices are safe for use. Regardless of the power levels, care should be taken to minimize human contact during normal operation.
- Page 38 Warning Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Please contact Gateway for service. Warning Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Do not modify them in any way. Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it.
- Page 39 (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product. www.gateway.com...
- Page 40 Refer to your fax communication software documentation for details on how to comply with the fax-branding requirement. www.gateway.com...
- Page 41 Warning Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Please contact Gateway for service. Warning Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Do not modify them in any way. Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it.
- Page 42 The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5. www.gateway.com...
- Page 43 Warning Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Please contact Gateway for service. Warning Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Do not modify them in any way. Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it.
- Page 44 - ETS 300 328-2:2000 (if fitted with a 2.4 GHz band embedded wireless device) - ETS 301 489-1:2000 (if fitted with a 2.4 GHz band embedded wireless device) - ETS 301 489-17:2000 (if fitted with a 2.4 GHz band embedded wireless device) www.gateway.com...
- Page 45 Accept EU No limitations at this time. Warning Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Please contact Gateway for service. Warning Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Do not modify them in any way. Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it.
- Page 46 However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point. In the event of problems, you should contact Gateway customer support.
- Page 47 Make sure that there are no other devices in your area using the same frequency band. Change the channel, location, or discontinue device use if you are interfering with any other radio station. Contact Gateway if you have any problems with this device. 2.4DS4 VCCI statement...
- Page 48 RF exposure limits as set by the Australia Communications Authority (ACA) and Radio Spectrum management Group (RSMG). Warning Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Please contact Gateway for service. Warning Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Do not modify them in any way. Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it.
- Page 49 5 seconds between the end of one call attempt and the beginning of another. The equipment shall be set to make sure that calls are answered between 3 and 30 seconds of receipt of ringing. www.gateway.com...
- Page 50 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Laser safety statement All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with the appropriate safety standards, including IEC 825. The laser devices in these components are classified as “Class 1 Laser Products” under a US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard.
- Page 51 For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at www.gateway.com. In no event will Gateway be liable for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
- Page 52 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information www.gateway.com...