Gateway MULTIMEDIA NOTEBOOK SYSMAN017AAUS User Manual page 2

Your First Solo Flight
By now you've unpacked your Gateway 2000 Solo™ Multimedia Notebook, and you're just a few
steps from really taking off.
1. If you haven't done so already, take the time now to connect your unit to an AC power
source as shown below.
The unit
(Use AC power as the battery in your unit is probably dead. An installed battery automati-
cally charges itself, however, as long as the unit is connected to AC power. In order to
optimize the battery's life and performance, allow it to charge overnight and then completely
discharge it through normal use. Do this twice for best results.)
2. Slide the
5. Your system is now ready to fly. Continue navigating your own path, or, if the CD-ROM
drive is installed, follow the steps below to take a quick ride with the Gateway 2000 Solo
System CD.
B. Insert the Gateway
A. Press the eject
button on the
CD-ROM drive.
The AC adapter
cover latch to
the right to
open the unit.
2000 Solo System
CD.
3. Press the
power
button to
turn the unit
on.
D. Slide a finger on the pad to move
C. Close the drive
tray.
The AC power cord
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4. The Windows 95 logo
appears on the screen.
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(Windows for Workgroups
users must type win at the
C: prompt and press Enter.)
the cursor onto the MEETSOLO
icon in the CD's directory. Tap
twice to double-click the icon.