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1 Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 1450
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Keyboard area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Identifying your model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2 Getting Started
Connecting the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Protecting from power source problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Starting your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Waking up your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Turning off your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Key types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
System key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Multi-function buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Using the EZ Pad touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using the touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connecting the modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Connecting to an Ethernet network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Broadband Internet connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3 Getting Help
HelpSpot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
HelpSpot Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Online help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Gateway Web site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4 Windows Basics
About the Windows environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Using the desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using the Start menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Identifying Window items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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  • Page 1 Gateway Web site ........
  • Page 2 Working with files and folders .........41 Viewing drives .
  • Page 3 Listening to Internet radio ......... 91 Using advanced features .
  • Page 4 11 Upgrading Your Notebook ........129 Adding PC Cards .
  • Page 5 Telephone support ..........230 Before calling Gateway Technical Support ......230...
  • Page 6 Tutoring and training ..........232 Self-help .
  • Page 7 Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 1450 Tips & Tricks To access the contents of this guide while you are traveling, download an electronic copy from www.gateway.com/support/manlib/. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 8: Front

    Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 1450 Front LCD panel release latch Battery Speaker Speaker charge Power indicator indicator Component Icon Description LCD panel release latch Open the LCD panel by sliding the release latch to the right. Speakers Provide audio output.

  • Page 9: Left Side

    Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this drive. For more information, see “Using diskettes” on page 68. Diskette drive eject Press the eject button to remove a diskette from the drive. For button more information, see “Using diskettes” on page 68. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 10: Right Side

    Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 1450 Right side Battery bay CD, CD-RW, DVD, Drive Manual eject hole or DVD/CD-RW indicator Drive eject button drive Component Icon Description Battery bay Insert the battery into this bay. For more information, see “Changing batteries”...

  • Page 11: Back

    Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor into this port. Parallel port Plug a parallel device (such as a printer) into this port. Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components. Do not block or insert objects into these slots. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 12: Bottom

    Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 1450 Bottom Hard drive Memory Battery Battery latch Reset hole System label Ventilation Component Icon Description Hard drive Install the hard drive here. For more information, see “Replacing the hard drive” on page 137.

  • Page 13: Keyboard Area

    Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. For more information, see “Status indicators” on page 17. Touchpad Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more information, see “Using the EZ Pad touchpad” on page 23. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 14 Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 1450 Component Icon Description Keyboard A full-sized 86-key keyboard. For more information, see “Using the keyboard” on page 18. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 15: Identifying Your Model

    Identifying your model Identifying your model The labels on the bottom of your computer contain information that identifies your notebook model and its features. Gateway Technical Support will need this information if you call for assistance. Important The label shown below is for informational purposes only.

  • Page 16: Accessories

    Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 1450 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 17: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter provides basic information about your Gateway notebook. Read this chapter to find out: How to connect the AC adapter How to start and turn off your notebook How to use the keyboard How to use the EZ Pad touchpad...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Ac Adapter

    Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. Warning Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or the notebook may be damaged. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 19 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 20: Protecting From Power Source Problems

    If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the surge protector and the modem. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 21: Starting Your Notebook

    Standby. While in Standby, the power indicator flashes. If your notebook is in Standby mode, “wake” it up by pressing the power button. For more information on changing power-saving settings, see “Changing power settings” on page 107. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 22: Turning Off Your Notebook

    . Windows shuts down and turns off your notebook. Turn Off Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Windows to turn off your notebook, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release www.gateway.com...

  • Page 23: Status Indicators

    Scroll Lock Scroll Lock is turned on. Diskette drive The standard 1.44 MB diskette drive is in use. Hard drive The hard drive is in use. Disc drive The CD, CD-RW, DVD, or combination DVD/CD-RW drive is in use. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 24: Using The Keyboard

    You can attach an external keyboard to the notebook using a USB or PS/2 port. You do not need to shut down the notebook to connect a keyboard. Navigation/Volume keys Function/System keys Fn key Numeric Windows Windows Arrow keys keypad Application Fn key www.gateway.com...

  • Page 25: Key Types

    E (Explorer utility). Numeric keypad Use these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on. Press to turn on the numeric keypad. Arrow keys Press these keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 26: System Key Combinations

    Pause execution of a DOS program. (This function is only available in some programs.) Stop the currently running DOS program. (This function is only available in some programs.) Mute the sound. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. Increase volume. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 27 Using the keyboard Press and hold F while Too... pressing this system key... Decrease volume. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 28: Multi-Function Buttons

    Open your Web browser. Help Open online help. User-defined shortcut Open the program you assign to this key. The multi-function buttons can be assigned different functions than those listed. For more information, see “Programming the multi-function buttons” on page 126. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 29: Using The Ez Pad Touchpad

    The EZ Pad™ consists of a touchpad, two buttons, and a rocker switch. Left Right touchpad touchpad Touchpad Rocker button button switch When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen moves in the same direction. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 30: Using The Touchpad

    This action is called clicking. Start a program Position the pointer over the or open a file or object. Press the left button below folder. the touchpad twice in rapid succession. This action is called double-clicking. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 31 Press the left button and hold it down, then use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to the appropriate part of the screen. Release the button to drop the object where you want it. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 32: Connecting The Modem

    Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. Start your notebook, then start your communications software. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 33: Connecting To An Ethernet Network

    You can use your notebook’s Ethernet jack for more than just networking. Many broadband Internet connections, such as cable modems and DSL modems, connect to your notebook’s Ethernet jack. For more information, see “Using the Internet” on page 57 and “Networking Your Notebook” on page 139. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 34: Installing A Printer, Scanner, Or Other Peripheral Device

    (USB) and parallel. These ports are used for connecting peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, and digital cameras to your computer. For more information about port locations, see “Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 1450” on page 1. 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 35: Getting Help

    Getting Help This chapter tells you about additional information resources available to help you use your computer. It includes the following topics: ™ HelpSpot Online help Gateway Web site www.gateway.com...

  • Page 36: Helpspot

    Use HelpSpot to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway computer. HelpSpot also has an area called Contact Gateway that helps you find the right resource at Gateway to answer your questions or help solve your problems.
  • Page 37 HelpSpot You can find help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. To learn about using your Gateway computer, your mouse, and other tasks, click the link on the HelpSpot Using your computer main page.

  • Page 38: Helpspot Videos

    HelpSpot contains several short videos to help introduce you to new concepts or show you how to perform various tasks. To play a HelpSpot video: To watch a video in HelpSpot, click on the HelpSpot home Video Tutorials page, then click a video title. The video plays. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 39: Online Help

    Help by clicking a button. Help You can search for information by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 40: Gateway Web Site

    Chapter 3: Getting Help Gateway Web site Gateway provides a variety of information on its Web site to help you use your computer. Visit the Gateway Web site at www.gateway.com for: Technical documentation and product manuals Technical tips and support, including online chat services...

  • Page 41: Windows Basics

    Basics Read this chapter to get basic information on how to: Use the Windows desktop Manage files and folders Work with documents Use shortcuts Help and For more information about Windows, click Start, then Support click Help and Support. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 42: About The Windows Environment

    The desktop is like the top of a real desk. Think of the desktop as your personalized work space where you open programs and perform other tasks. Your desktop may be different from the example shown below, depending on how your computer is set up. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 43: Using The Desktop

    The Recycle Bin is where files, folders, and programs that you discarded are stored. You must empty the Recycle Bin to permanently delete them from your computer. For instructions on how to use the Recycle Bin, see “Deleting files and folders” on page 45. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 44: Using The Start Menu

    All Programs When you move the mouse pointer over any menu item that has an arrow next to it, another menu, or submenu, opens and reveals related files, programs, or commands. Click a file or program to open it. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 45: Identifying Window Items

    When you double-click the icon for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after double-clicking the icon in the My Computer Local Disk (C:) window. Title bar Close Menu bar Maximize Minimize www.gateway.com...
  • Page 46 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 47: Working With Files And Folders

    Disk (C:) for the hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) for the diskette drive. You may also have more drives such as a CD, CD-RW, DVD, or combination DVD/CD-RW drive. To view the drives on your computer: Click , then click on the Start menu. Start My Computer Drives www.gateway.com...

  • Page 48: Creating Folders

    Double-click the drive or folder, for example the , where you Local Disk (C:) want to put the new folder. The drive or folder window opens. If you do not see the contents of the drive or folder, click Show the contents of this drive www.gateway.com...

  • Page 49: Copying And Moving Files And Folders

    A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. Click on the pop-up menu. Copy Open the destination folder. With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. Click . A copy of the file or folder appears in the new location. Paste www.gateway.com...
  • Page 50 A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. Click on the pop-up menu. Open the destination folder. With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. Click . The file or folder you moved appears in its new location and Paste is removed from its old location. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 51: Deleting Files And Folders

    Click the files or folders that you want to restore. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see “Shortcuts” on page 55. Click , then click . Windows returns the deleted files or folders File Restore to their original locations. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 52 The Recycle Bin window Recycle Bin opens. Click , then click . Windows asks you if you are sure File Empty Recycle Bin that you want to empty the bin. Click . Windows permanently deletes all files in the Recycle Bin. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 53: Browsing For Files And Folders

    Double-click the drive or folder that you think contains the file or folder that you want to find. If you do not see the contents of a folder, click Show the contents of this folder Continue double-clicking folders and their subfolders until you find the file or folder you want. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 54: Searching For Files

    Time period in which it was created or modified You can also combine search criteria to refine searches. Files and folders found using these utilities can be opened, copied, cut, renamed, or deleted directly from the list in the results window. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 55: Using The Search Utility

    If you type all of the name, Search will list all files and folders of that name. If you type part of the name, Search will list all of the file and folder names containing the letters you typed. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 56 You can search by the: Date the file was created or modified. Size of the file. Type of file, such as a program or a text document. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 57: Working With Documents

    Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. To create a new document: Click , then click . Microsoft Word starts Start All Programs Microsoft Word and a blank document opens. Click , then click . The New Document pane opens. File Document pane www.gateway.com...

  • Page 58: Saving A Document

    Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. To save a document in Microsoft Word: Click , then click . The Save As dialog box opens. File Save In the list, click the folder where you want to save the file. Save in www.gateway.com...

  • Page 59: Opening A Document

    Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. To open a document in Microsoft Word: Click , then click . Microsoft Word starts Start All Programs Microsoft Word and a blank document opens. Click , then click File Open www.gateway.com...

  • Page 60: Printing A Document

    For more information about printing a document in Support Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. To print a document in Microsoft Word: Make sure that the printer is turned on and loaded with paper. Start Microsoft Word and open a document. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 61: Shortcuts

    Recycle Bin. Rename a file or folder Click the file or folder, press , type the new name, then press NTER Close the active window or program Press Switch to a different file, folder, or Press running program www.gateway.com...
  • Page 62 Chapter 4: Windows Basics www.gateway.com...

  • Page 63: Using The Internet

    Internet This chapter provides information about the Internet and the World Wide ® Web, and tells you how to set up the America Online Internet service so that you can send and receive e-mail and access other Internet resources. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 64: Learning About The Internet

    For the location of your Ethernet jack, see “Left side” on page 3. Internet Servers store information so other computers can access it from the Internet. ISP Servers Your computer let you connect to connects to the the Internet and Internet through access your e-mail an ISP. messages. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 65: Setting Up An Internet Account

    Internet account, click Start, then click Help and Support. To set up an Internet account with America Online: Click , then click Start All Programs America Online Follow the on-screen instructions. After setting up your account, you can connect to the Internet and access your e-mail services. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 66: Accessing Your Internet Account

    ISP account, you may have to pay for the time that you are connected, even if you are not at the computer. If you are using a service other than America Online, check with your ISP for the correct procedure for disconnecting. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 67: Using The World Wide Web

    You can identify a link by moving the mouse pointer over it. If the pointer changes to a hand, the item is a link. To learn more about using the Web browser features, click in the menu Help bar. page Link Linked Web page www.gateway.com...

  • Page 68: Connecting To A Web Site

    To go to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for “Universal Resource Locator”) in the browser address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click on the browser address bar. - OR - On the current Web page, click a link to a Web site.

  • Page 69: Downloading Files

    Internet conditions. Open the folder that you created. Install or view the downloaded file by double-clicking it. If applicable, follow the instructions provided on the Web site to run or install the program. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 70: Using E-Mail

    ISP. For example, a person with an account with America Online might have an e-mail address that is similar to this one: jdoe@aol.com User name Internet domain name Help and For more information on using e-mail in Windows XP, click Support Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 71: Sending E-Mail

    To check your e-mail using America Online: Connect to your America Online account. Click Read Double-click the message you want to read. For more information about managing and organizing your e-mail messages, see the online help in your e-mail program. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 72 Chapter 5: Using the Internet www.gateway.com...

  • Page 73: Using Multimedia

    Read this chapter to learn how to: Use the diskette drive Use a CD, CD-RW, DVD, or combination DVD/CD-RW drive Create CDs Adjust the volume Play CDs and DVDs Record and play audio files Use Windows Media Player Use MusicMatch www.gateway.com...

  • Page 74: Using Diskettes

    My Computer drive letter (for example, the A: drive), then double-click the file name. To remove the diskette, make sure the diskette drive status indicator is off (see “Status indicators” on page 17), then press the diskette eject button. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 75: Using A Cd, Cd-Rw, Or Dvd Drive

    If the disc has two playable sides, place the disc so that the name of the side you want to play is facing up. Push the tray in until it is closed. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 76: Creating Cds Using Your Cd-Rw Or Dvd/Cd-Rw Drive

    . The Project Selector window opens. Creator - OR - If a dialog box does not open, click Start All Programs Roxio Easy CD , then click . The Project Selector window opens. Creator Project Selector make a data CD dataCD project www.gateway.com...
  • Page 77 , then click . The make a data CD dataCD project Easy CD Creator window opens. Select Source Files Source Pane Click the arrow button to open the Select Source Files list, then click the folder where your files are located. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 78 S key when HIFT you click to select multiple files) in the Source pane, then click record After you have added all of your files, click . The Record CD Setup record window opens. Start Recording Click Start Recording www.gateway.com...

  • Page 79: Creating Music Cds

    . The Project Selector window opens. Creator - OR - If a dialog box does not open, click Start All Programs Roxio Easy CD , then click . The Project Selector window opens. Creator Project Selector make a music CD musicCD project www.gateway.com...
  • Page 80 . The make a music CD musicCD project Easy CD Creator window opens. Select Source Files Source pane Source pane Click the arrow button to open the Select Source Files list, then click the folder where your files are located. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 81 You can add any combination of music tracks or MP3 files to a music CD project. You can add up to 99 tracks and files, or up to 650 MB (74-minute CD) or 700 MB (80-minute CD) of tracks and files to a music CD project. record www.gateway.com...
  • Page 82 Chapter 6: Using Multimedia After you have added all of your tracks and files, click . The Record record CD Setup window opens. Start Recording Click Start Recording www.gateway.com...

  • Page 83: Adjusting The Volume

    . The Control Panel window opens. If Start Control Panel your Control Panel is in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices Click/Double-click the Adjust the system volume Sounds and Audio . The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. Devices www.gateway.com...
  • Page 84 . The Control Panel window opens. If Start Control Panel your Control Panel is in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices Click/Double-click the Adjust the system volume Sounds and Audio . The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. Devices www.gateway.com...
  • Page 85 Drag the volume level and balance sliders for the device you want to adjust, then close the window. For more information about the volume controls, click in the window. Help Click X in the top-right corner of the window to close it. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 86: Listening To Cds

    Insert a CD into the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or combination DVD/CD-RW drive. If a message asks you to chose a CD player, click Windows Media Player The Windows Media Player opens. When the media player opens, click (play). Play Volume Stop Previous Mute Next www.gateway.com...

  • Page 87: Recording And Playing Audio

    When you finish recording, click (stop). Click , then click . The Save As dialog box opens. File Save As Name the recording, specify the location where you want to save the recording, then click . The recording is saved. Save www.gateway.com...
  • Page 88 Open the Sound Recorder. Click , then click . The Open dialog box opens. File Open Click the file you want to play, then click Open Play the file by clicking (play), then stop playing the file by clicking (stop). www.gateway.com...

  • Page 89: Playing Audio And Video Files With The Windows Media Player

    Play Stop Click , then click . The Open dialog box opens. File Open Click the file you want to play, then click Open Play the file by clicking (play), then stop playing the file by clicking (stop). www.gateway.com...

  • Page 90: Playing A Dvd

    Insert a DVD into the DVD drive, then click (play). The DVD plays. To specifically control the DVD or adjust the volume, use the controls in the DVD player. For more information on using the DVD player, see its online help. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 91: Using Musicmatch

    You can use the MusicMatch program to play music CDs. To play a music CD: Insert the music CD into the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or combination DVD/CD-RW drive on your computer. The first time you insert a CD, the Audio CD dialog box opens. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 92: Creating Music Files

    Insert a CD into the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or combination DVD/CD-RW drive, then click (record). The Recorder window opens. By default all tracks in the track list are selected. Clear the checkbox of any audio track you do not want to record (rip). www.gateway.com...
  • Page 93 Using MusicMatch Click ), then follow the on-screen instructions. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 94: Editing Track Information

    In the library window, right-click the file, then click . The Edit Track Tag(s) Edit Track Tag dialog box opens. Enter information such as track title, lead artist, album, and genre. Click . The new track information appears in the MusicMatch playlist, music library, and recorder. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 95: Building A Music Library

    Dragging and Dropping – Drag and drop files from Windows Explorer or your desktop to the music library. Downloading files from the Internet – When you are connected to the Internet, MP3 files that you download are automatically added to your music library. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 96 Changing the music library display settings To change the music library display settings: In MusicMatch, click , then click . The Settings window Options Settings opens. Click the tab. Music Library Click the categories that you want to display in the columns, then click www.gateway.com...

  • Page 97: Listening To Internet Radio

    Using MusicMatch Listening to Internet radio Use the Radio feature in MusicMatch to listen to Internet Radio stations. To listen to an Internet radio station: Connect to the Internet, then open MusicMatch. Click . The Radio window opens. Radio Stations www.gateway.com...

  • Page 98: Using Advanced Features

    . MusicMatch connects to the station Play and plays the audio. Using advanced features You can also use MusicMatch to create your own music CDs and to download MP3 files to your portable MP3 player. For more information, see the MusicMatch online Help. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 99: Sending And Receiving Faxes

    Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Before you send your first fax, you need to set up your user information. Your fax cover sheets and fax headers will contain this information, which is required by law. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 100: Setting Up Your Cover

    20 characters in the text box. We suggest using eight characters for your identifier name, followed by 12 characters for your telephone number. Important Some fax machines cannot use special characters such as hyphens. We suggest using spaces instead of hyphens in telephone and fax numbers. Click www.gateway.com...
  • Page 101 If you want to replace the PhoneTools logo with one of your own, click the import button then select a picture for the logo. The picture must be saved in a supported format (.BMP, .DGR, .GIF, .JPG, .PCX, .T31, or .TIF) and be small enough to fit in the logo box. Click www.gateway.com...

  • Page 102: Sending A Fax

    Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving Faxes Sending a fax To send a fax: If PhoneTools is not open, click , then click Start All Programs PhoneTools PhoneTools Click . The Send Fax Wizard opens. Send Fax www.gateway.com...
  • Page 103 Finish Click . PhoneTools dials the fax number and sends your fax. Send Important If for any reason you receive a failed transmission message, click Send, then click Outbox. Right-click the fax that was not sent to modify it. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 104: Faxing From Programs

    When PhoneTools is open, it detects incoming faxes and stores them in the In Box. To view a fax, click , then double-click the fax you want to view. Fax Inbox The fax viewer opens, where you can view and print the fax. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 105: Managing Power

    This chapter shows you how to: Check and recharge the battery Recalibrate the battery Change batteries Extend the life of the battery by conserving battery power and using alternate power sources Change power-saving settings www.gateway.com...

  • Page 106: Monitoring The Battery Charge

    This LED only lights up when the notebook is plugged in. Waiting for a Low Battery warning message to appear. If your battery charge indicators display what looks like an inaccurate charge, you may need to recalibrate the battery. For more information, see “Recalibrating the battery” on page 102. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 107: Recharging The Battery

    AC power. While the battery is recharging, the battery indicator turns orange and the battery icon in the taskbar has a lightning bolt Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 108: Recalibrating The Battery

    When the recalibration has finished, the message “Press [Esc] key to exit” appears. Press E . The battery indicator now displays the accurate battery charge. If the battery indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Technical Support. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 109: Changing Batteries

    Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the Gateway Solo 1450 Li-Ion or Ni-MH battery. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled.
  • Page 110 Chapter 8: Managing Power Slide a charged battery into the bay until it snaps into place. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 111: Extending Battery Life

    Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. To find AC power outlets in airports, look for them next to support pillars, in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of telephones. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 112: Changing Power Modes

    Enter Press TANDBY Standby mode Enter Hibernate Click Start, Turn Off Computer, then mode (must be press and hold and click HIFT enabled) Hibernate. In Standby or Exit Standby or Press the power button. Hibernate mode Hibernate mode www.gateway.com...

  • Page 113: Changing Power Settings

    Standby key. You can also select which power saving mode is activated when you close the LCD panel. Help and For more information about changing power settings in Support Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 114: Changing The Power Scheme

    Click the arrow button to open the list, then click the Power Scheme power scheme you want. - OR - Set the timers, then save your custom power scheme by clicking Save As and typing a name for the scheme. Click www.gateway.com...

  • Page 115: Changing Alarm Options

    . The Control Panel window opens. If Start Control Panel your Control Panel is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance Click/Double-click the icon. The Power Options Properties Power Options dialog box opens. Click the tab. Alarms Adjust the alarm settings. Click www.gateway.com...

  • Page 116: Changing Advanced Settings

    Performance and Maintenance Click/Double-click the icon. The Power Options Properties Power Options dialog box opens. Click the tab. Advanced Click the arrow button to open a Power buttons list, then click the power setting mode you want to use. Click www.gateway.com...

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