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SOLO 2100 USER MANUAL

1. The floppy disk drive module has an optional external adapter so you can use the floppy disk drive module and CD ROM at the same time or use the floppy disk drive module with an acditional battery pack Install additional memory modules with ease Swapped out the hard drive with another hard disk drive Use the optional mini docking station to save time by plugging in peripherals and leaving them plugged in The mini docking station easily connects to the rear of the system enabling all attached peripherals Dual Battery Operation To operate with two batteries at the same time install one battery pack in the battery bay and an optional second battery pack in the modular option bay This option is ideal when you travel provid ing additional hours of uninterrupted use Plug in the AC adapter and charge both battery packs at the same time Backup Password Protection Selecting this option from the Security menu in the Setup menus will allow you to access your system if you have forgotten your password Place and store the supervisor password on a diskette in a hidden file Popup Status Display Through a set of hot key options you can monitor battery status temporarily change the power management level view AC adapter connection view mute function enabled disabled change volume settings change brightness levels or change contrast levels DSIN models aly Zoamed Video The video information for most PC cards g
2. Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defau EXIT Select Menu Select Sub Menu Previous Va Figure 52 Exit menu Use the Arrow keys to make your selection and follow all screen prompts 62 Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook Popup Status Display BAT1 85 BAT2 00 PM COURSE USER DEF AC ON MUTE WARNING LOW BATTERY VOLUME CONTRAST BRIGHT The Popup menu display feature is supported by the VGA controller chip and the system BIOS The displays appear in the upper left corner of the display and disappear after four seconds of inactivity Popup menus u Power status display u Volume meter u Contrast meter u Brightness meter Power status display This display appears when you press theEn key together with theF2 Popup or theF5 BM key It shows current battery status power management level and mute function if enabled The display is updated when you change any function choice Battery status is displayed in the top two lines The top line reflects the status of the primary battery pack The second line reflects the status of the optional battery pack installed in the modular option bay If the battery level is low a warning icon will appear The power management levels are displayed in the third and fourth lines You can toggle between levels by pressing theFn key together with the F5 PM key Note These changes in power management levels are temp
3. Note You still need the old password If you have forgotten the password this procedure will not allow you to access the Setup menus 1 Make sure that Bootpassword is set toDiabled Use theArrow keys to select Setsupervisorpassword and press Enter 2 3 PressEnter instead of entering a password 4 PressEnter again to verify the lack of a password ANotice screen ap pears PressEnter to continue 5 The Supervisorpasswond is and Userpa ssword is lines near the top of the menu should both state Disabled Set user password This option is only available if you have set a supervisor password A user password allows limited access to BIOS setup with the password The User password is line near the top of the menu will reflect that the password has been enabled To set a user password 1 Use theArrow keys to select Setuserpassword from the Security menu and press Enter to access the Setuserpassword screen 2 Type in a password no more than seven characters long and pressEnter Try to think of a password that will be easy for you to remember but difficult for samecne else to guess 3 Retype the password to verify and pressEnter ANotice screen appears PressEnter to continue Backup password This function makes a backup copy of the supervisor password onto a floppy disk If you forget your password insert the flopy disk and change the supervisor password Make sure you label the diskette containi
4. Second battery Battery life Battery charge time Intel Pentium 100 120 or 133MHz TCP packaging 256K pipelined burst level 2 EDO 8MB minimum expandable to 40MB Intel 82430MX Mobile Triton I bus PCI 50 60 66MHz Phoenix 256KB Flash ROM 11 3 DSTN 1 SVGA 800 x 600 1 3 TFT 12 1 TFT TET 65 536 colors 16 bit at SVGA resolution DSIN 256 colors at SVGA resolution Supports simultaneous LCD External monitor 640x 480 with 16 ni llion colors to 1024x 768 with 256 colors Cirrus 7548 with DCI Direct draw capability GUI motion video acceleration continuous X Y upscaling to 1024x 768 and an enhanced Bit BLT engin 32 bit PCI bus with 64 bit memory interface 1MB PCMCI EDO RAM A connection to zoomed video port 85 keys U S full size 19m pitch 2 7m travel provides same functions as standard Windows 95 AT keyboard US UK English German French and Japan available video PS 2 keyboard mouse docking station connector PCMCIA EZ Pad integrated pointer PS 2 type connector for external mouse 16550A oampatible parallel bi directional FFP I card socket line in speaker out and microphone RDA 1 IR port serial port ECP Type III or two Type I or 1 Li Ion 35W 14 4V Batteries can b
5. Mic Connect an external microphone here disables intemal microghone Figure 4 Right Side View PCMCIA eject buttons Lirein Headphones PS 2 port Connect Connect headphones or Connect an external audio external speakers here external mouse or source here disables built in speakers keyboard here Accepts two Type I or Type II cards or are Tyce TTT card Figure 5 Left Side View Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook Inside the System ICD color display 11 3 inch DSIN 11 3 inch TET or 12 1 inch TFT System LEDs Built in microphone Can record meetings etc Power button Stereo speakers Full sized keyboard Windows 95 keys and special function keys Stereo speakers Modular option bay EZ Pad pointing device ROM module Battery bay Controls the cursor like a mouse Figure 6 Interior View Power LED Caps Lock LED Pad Lock LED Scroll Lock LED Floppy disk Hard disk Figure 7 System LEDs dave 1D drive IED Getting Started Connecting the AC Power 14 Powering Up the System roja 15 UOS DI ET 17 ROVIOSEICE Gach opened 6h ees dr es 18 num PT repre a2 14 Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook Connecting AC Power 4 The first time you use the Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook use the AC adapter to fully charge the battery and provide the system with a constant supply of power Caution Replace the power cord if it becom
6. print after the mini docking station is disconnected from my system ClickSart andSettings L 2 3 Right cli Make sure ck on thePrinter icon for your printer that SetasDefault is selected I WorkOffline is selected click an it to deselect it Why is there a yellow circle with an exclamation point over my Hard Disk CD ROM Controller in the Device Manager tab 1 ClickonthePerformance tab Make sureHle Sytem VirtualMemory andPCMCIA all display 32 Bt 2 E Note I accidental See if the re is a message explaining a conflict If this occurs you may have to remove the Real Mode Drivers from the AUTOEXEC BAT or CONHG SSS files If there is a message stating that the boot sector has been altered you may have a virus ly deleted a file can I get it back Maybe L Double c Lick on theRecycle Bin icon 2 Highlight the file you deleted by clicking on it 3 ClickEdit andUndo Delete and the file will be retrieved If the file was deleted fromHle Manager or at a DOS prompt the file is gone Why is the mouse erratic and hard to control L 2 3 Ion Click on Sart Settings ControlPanel and double click on theMouse Click on theMotion tab and adjust Pointerspeed Click on the ouch Pad tab and adjust the buch Threshold Note Make sure that your fingers are free fram excess moisture which can caus
7. When the Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Note book connects to another system that system is called the remote system The RDA 1 R infrared port and optional module uses infrared technology to send signals between the notebook and a remote system The IR port is located on the right side of the system 1 t can send signals as well as receive them A variety of desktop computers printers and other peripherals are IR campatible Placing the Gateway Solo 2100 s meter of another unit s IR port within three feet one IR port along with transfer software will allow you to send and receive information to that remote desktop computer printer or other peripheral The optional module the receiver transmitter must be placed no farther away than three feet one meter with the module s IR port directly facing the Gateway Solo 2100 s the remote system s serial port R port The other end connects to Figure 36 IR Port IRport User s Guide 39 Gateway 2000 Solo mini docking station The optional mini docking station or port replicator duplicates many of the connectors and ports found on the system such as a line out jack for audio a MIDI game port POMCIA slots and an extra PS 2 port Peripheral devices such as an external keyboard mouse or joystick connect to the mini docking station which then is connected to the syst
8. use the Spacebar to access 330H 331H 300H 301H TRO channel Stereo sound enabled select use theSpacebar to access IRQ5 IRQ7 IRQ9 IRQ10 DMA channel low Stereo sound enabled select us theSpacebar to access DMA1 DMA3 DMAO DMA channel high Stereo sound enabled select us theSpacebar to access DMA5 DMA6 DMAO Table 4 Integrated Peripherals Menu Options Press Esc when you have finished using the sub menu or wish to return to the mainAdvanced menu Plug amp Play OS Set toYes for Windows 95 Set toNO if you are using a different operating system or a PCMCIA card that needs real mode drivers does not already have Windows 95 drivers Reset configuration data Be careful with this setting since this option clears system configuration at the next boot if set toYes Large disk access mode Set toOn if your operating system is DOS or Windows Set toOff if you are using any other operating system Press theEsc key to access the Exit menu and accept discard changes Press F9 to return to the factory defaults orF10 to retum to the previous settings Use theRight Arrow key to tab over to the next screen 56 Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook Security menu The Security menu contains options to set or change system passwords and set cther system security precautions PhoenixBIOS Setup Copyright 1985 95 Phoenix Technologies Ltd DES ULUSM Security MATOS Supervisor password i
9. 45 Auto dim w battery 17 60 72 B Battery 28 31 66 charging discharging 28 dual battery operation 8 low suspend 60 removing replacing 30 Specifications 6 28 status 29 62 troubleshooting 72 Boot password 58 Boot sector protection 58 Boot sequence 53 72 Bottom view 10 Break key combination 19 Brightness 17 Brightness down key combination 20 62 Brightness meter 62 Brightness up key combination 20 62 Caps Lock 73 Care and Maintenance 5 68 carrying case 68 magnetic fields 68 port covers 68 shock 68 temperature 68 Carrying case 66 Caution 5 AC cord 5 14 battery 5 harddrive 34 memory modules 36 system option settings 54 CD ROM module 31 playing 45 Switching modules 32 Cleaning 68 Connections 38 Contrast 17 Contrast down key combination 20 62 Contrast meter 62 Contrast up key combination 62 Crtl4Alt4Del 50 73 Customer support phone numbers 77 D Dimensions 7 Disk defragmenter 70 using 70 Display troubleshooting 72 Display off key combination 17 19 Drive 4 E End key combination 20 Environment specifications 7 ESD precautions 35 Ethernet card 66 Exit menu 61 Expanded video key combination 19 External floppy drive adapter 31 33 66 External microphone 42 43 External monitor 17 External speakers 42 EZ Pad 22 53 clicking 22 customizing 23 drag and drop 22 erratic behavior 23 75 F FCC 4 Floppy disk drive module 31 F
10. Down Arrow key to select any other option User s Guide 17 LCD Display d See page 19 See page 60 The Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook features a built in backlit color ICD display This display is either an 11 3 inch DSIN 11 3 inch TFT or 12 1 inch TFT display Each of these SVGA displays provides sharp crisp resolution ard crystal clear color Figure 10 LCD Display Tilt the systen s entire cover forward or backward to adjust the viewing angle Press theFn key together with theLeft Arrow andRight Arrow keys to control display contrast DSIN display only or press theEn key together with theUp Arrow andDown Arrow keys to control display brightness Pressing theFn key together with theFl Display Off key will toggle off the display and save power Press any key to reactivate the display A few small dots of color may occasionally appear on the screen This is normal and does not affect the overall screen image Connect an external monitor to the computer through the VGA port on the rear of the system or the VGA port on the optional mini docking station Press theFn key with the F3 LCD CRT key to toggle between active displays Note This system ships with theAuto dim with batteryonly feature enabled Auto dim cuts LCD power 50 when the system is operating on battery power 18 Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook Keyboard Th
11. Program Order forms are included in the information pack that came with your system software CDs Modularity Connectivity Ea O UN vc EUN we en ee IR IE Or M RUE PES Modular Option Bay edd ht od bok eoa 31 External Floppy Drive Adapter 2 3 Hard Disk D XVO 6m an dedi eee d RO an 34 Additional Memo eb d we x de aa 20 GALA AA iioa a a a we Ae eine ene 37 Connections ciones nea eseese eb e de 38 28 Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook Batteries See page 10 When you first receive your system the battery is installed in the battery bay but will not have a full charge The battery bay is located in the right front panel of the system We recommend that you completely charge thendis charge the battery twice This optimizes the battery s life and performance Figure 16 Battery Pack bottom view Charging discharging the battery pack See page 31 The battery must be installed in the notebook and connected to an AC power source to charge completely The battery will charge if the system is operating as long as the AC adapter is properly connected For twice the battery life you can install an optional second battery pack in the modular option bay The notebook can run on a fully charged battery for about two and a half hours of nomal use before the battery needs recharging One Pack Two Packs System Status Charge Time Charge Time Ide 1 5 hours 3 hours Operating 3
12. The AC adapter has no user replaceable or user serviceable parts inside The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious personal injury or death Return incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquenment avec une batteries du meme type ou d un type recommande par le constructeur Mettre rebut les batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du faoricart Vorsicht Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemaRem Batteriewechsel Originalbatterien nur durch gleiche oder vom Hersteller empfohlene Batterien ersetzen Gebrauchte Batterien an Gateway 2000 zur cksenden Advarsel Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri Benytt sanme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner Caution Replace the cord if it becomes damaged U S and Canadian replacement cords must be UL approved CSA certified in Canada type SPT 2 18 AWG 2 conductor cord with permanently attached NEMA type 1 15P plug at one end and a permanently attached S1 connector body on the other Cord length may not exceed 15 feet Outside the U S and Canada the cord must be rated for at least 250VAC at 10 amps and must indicate international safety agency approval The plug must be a type appropriate for the country of use Obtain replacement cords at an authorized service center The replacement must be of the same type and voltag
13. a Mini docking Gateway Sold 2100 Multimedia Notebook staticn Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook staticn Figure 40 Connecting the Mini Docking Station To disconnect the Gateway 2000 Solo mini docking station 1 Open the handle on the mini docking station 2 Lift the system up off the retaining pins 3 Move the mini docking station away from the system Note Remember you can leave the peripherals connected to the mini docking station for future use Using the System Built in Microphone Speakers Recording a Meeting xxxn mde RE es Loading a Screen Saver airis Pita iG sal ANULO ieu ee ee oe ee Usina a Modele i pack xi qoe Soke ee Oe 42 Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook Built in Microphone Stereo Speakers d See page 62 A See page 25 This system contains a built in microphone and stereo speakers Figure 41 Locating the Built in Speakers and Microphone There are several ways to control the volume u Click onSart Settings andContolPanel Double click on theMultimedia icon You can change the volume from theAudio tab Click on the X in the upper right comer of the screen to close it Press theFn key together with theF7 Volumet orF8 Volumes key A volume meter will appear in the upper left corner of the display Hold the En key while tapping theF7 orF8 key to increase or decrease the volume level by single increments After four seconds of inactivity th
14. disabling 57 flogy drive access 58 restoring 58 setting 56 57 troubleshooting 73 Pause key combination 19 PCMCIA 37 74 installing 37 removing 37 troubleshooting 74 pheripherals 54 Plug amp Play 55 PM key combination 19 29 62 Popup status display 8 62 brightness meter 62 contrast meter 62 key combination 19 29 62 power status display 29 50 62 volume meter 42 62 Port assignment 54 Port configuration 63 Power button 15 50 59 setting 15 16 Power management 59 62 Power menu 72 Power status display 62 Powering up 15 Prirter troubleshooting 74 Prt Scm key combination 19 R Rear view 11 Recording 43 playback 43 Resume time 60 Right side view 11 S Scandisk 70 using 70 Screen savers loading 44 Scroll Lock key combination 19 Security menu 56 69 73 Setup menus 51 accessing 16 51 Shift key 18 Speakers 42 Specifications 6 Standby timeout 59 Standby mode 50 key combination 19 Start button 25 Supervisor password 56 disabling 57 setting 56 Suspend timeout 60 troubleshooting 74 Suspend mode key combination 19 50 Suspend resume 15 Suspend resume mode 50 Sys Rq key combination 19 System overview 10 System backup reminder 58 System date 73 setting 52 System LEDs 12 System time 73 setting 52 TI Task bar 25 Trademarks 4 Troubleshooting 72 73 74 75 AC power 72 battery 72 deleteda file 75 display 72 docking station 75 hard drive 72 mouse 75 password 73 PCMCIA 74 p
15. floppy drive adapter to the optional mini docking station flopoy parallel port on the system or the floppy parallel port on the 2 Slide the floppy disk drive module straight into the external flay drive adapter until the latch locks into place Figure 25 External Floppy Drive Adapter Figure 26 Inserting the Floppy Drive Module Note Remember you do not need to reboot the system for it to recognize the external floppy disk drive connection 34 Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook Hard Disk Drive You can remove the system s hard disk drive HDD from the system for replacement or to switch between optional additional hard drives Figure27 Hard Disk Drive bottom view To remove and replace the hard disk drive L 2 a See page 30 SO H9 5 nh t Save all work Press the power button or press and hold the power button for two seconds if you configured the power button for Suspend Resume mode to turn the system completely off Close the lid Disconnect the AC power and turn the system over Remove the battery pack Locate the hard disk drive HDD Remove the three screws holding the drive in place and set them aside Gently slide the hard drive away from the system Slide the new hard drive all the way into the system 4 Caution Donot force the hard drive 10 11 Replace the three screws and gently tighten the drive into place Rei
16. have you been stuck in the car on a long trip and your battery has run out With the optional Auto AC adapter you can run your notebook off the power of your car s battery through the cigarette lighter charging your battery pack s at the same time Carrying case Carrying cases add to the life of your notebook by protect ing the system fram dust the elements and some shocks You can carry all immediate supplies with you batteries adapters etc Gateway 2000 Solo mini docking station Connect all your peripheral devices to the optional min docking station The mini docking station con nects and disconnects easily from the rear of the notebook leaving all pe ripheral comections intact Ethernet card Networks all your equipment together External floppy disk drive adapter This adapter accepts the floppy drive module that came with your notebook and easily connects and disconnects from the system The modular option bay is then free to accept an extra battery pack or the CD ROM module Extra memory Additional 8MB and 16MB memory modules can be installed to upgrade your system The notebook has an easy access memory panel on the bottom of the system Extra hard disk drives Purchasing your additional hard drives fram Gate way 2000 is always a plus The hard drive comes equipped with the hard drive kit Have a personal hard drive and one for each major project Modems Modems are mor
17. menu and accept discard changes Press F9 to return to the factory defaults orF10 to retum to the previous settings Use theRight Arrow key to move over to the next screen 54 Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook Advanced menu The Advanced menu contains operating system system allocation IRQ and register settings and port assignment COM and LPT information Caution Setting the options on the menu to incorrect values may cause the system to malfunction PhoenixBIOS Setup Copyright 1985 95 Phoenix Technologies Ltd Advanced ize a TM de an aha PhoenixBIOS Setup Copyright 1985 95 Phoenix Technologies Ltd Advanced RAMA del 7 200 gt saa Item Specific Help Intergrated Peripherals Item Specific He Warning Setting items on this menu to incorrect values means pressing may cause your system to malfunction lt Enter gt to next screen mure tae COMi 3F8h IRQ4 Intergrated Peripherals Parallel port address LPT1 Cunas ESn IRUS Plug Play 0 S Yes Diskette controller ECP COM3 3E8h IRQ4 Reset configuration data No Parallel port mode Enabled COM4 2E8h IRQ3 Large disk access mode On On board IDE adapter Primary On board stereo sound Enabled L 0 channel 220H 22FH MPU channel 330H 331H1 IRQ channel LIR 51 DMA channel low DMA1 DMA channel high DMA 5 Help Select Item Change Values Setup D
18. over to the next screen Power a See page 15 A See page 50 menu User s Guide 539 The Power menu contains the power management settings and system timeouts PhoenixBIOS Setup Copyright 1985 95 Phoenix Technologies Ltd Main Advanced Security Power Exit Powe button mode On Off 1 Item Specific He PM Control Power Management Battery Select Power button Minium Battery Life functionality Suspend Resme Button function as Suspend Resume switch If you want 1 turn power off in th mode you must press c hold power button ove 2 seconds Orvoff Button function as Un Off switch Standby timeout 10 min Suspend timeout OFF Hard disk timeout 6 min Uideo timeout 8 min Resume on time OFF Resume time 00 00 001 Battery lou suspend ON Auto dim with battery only ON Help Select Item EXIT Select Menu Change Values Select Sub Menu Setup Defau Previous Ua Figure 51 Power Menu The following provides a brief overview of the options available through the Power menu Power button mode Sets power button functionality Press the Spacebar to select On Off or Sus pend Resme PM Control Sets the power management mode environment Press the Spacebar to choose betweenBattery Disabled or Always Power Management This function provides preset or customized power management Setting this option to Minimum Ba
19. port the IR port or both to gain system re sources for a new peripheral Another way to avoid allocation problems is to avoid address stacking Address stacking occurs when more than one port is set to COMl Windows 95 has a set of screens that will help you solve resource allocation problems very easily If you install a PC card and it will not work 1 Make sure the card was installed properly Check the PC card s documen tation if you have any installation questions 2 Click onS art Settings andContolPanel then double click on theSys tem iom 3 Click on theDevice Manager tab and check the device listing to see if any problems are noted This is illustrated by a black exclamation point within a yellow circle or a black box with a red X Double click on the device a device screen will appear Click on the Resources tab then click on theSetConfigurationManually button A conflict screen appears with specific conflicts listed in aConflict ing device ls 6 Highlight the item in theResource settings listing that matches the item in theConflicting device li Click on the Change Setting button and an Edit screen appears 7 Click on thes ort buttons in the Value field until theConflictinforma tion ield states that no devices are conflicting then press OK Repeat steps 6 and 7 until all resource allocations are solved Press OK You should hear a two tone beep indicati
20. turned over so the module being installed must be turned over as well Push the module straight into the bay until the latch locks into place Restart the system Figure 23 Locating the Release Latch Figure 24 Removing the Module External Floppy Drive Adapter User s Guide 33 You can connect an optional external f Oppy disk drive to the flopoy parallel port on the back of the system You can also connect the external drive to the floppy parallel port on the optional mini docking station The connection requires the floppy drive cable that was provided with your external floppy disk drive or the optional external floppy drive adapter for the modular flay disk drive It is not necessary to reboot the system for it to recognize the external floppy disk drive connection To connect the external floppy disk drive 1 Connect the parallel connector of the floppy drive cable to the floppy parallel port on the system or the mini docking station floppy parallel port on the optional 2 Connect the floppy drive cable s other connector to the connector on the extemal flagoy drive Note If the internal flogy disk drive module is already installed in the modular optional bay the external floppy disk drive will not be recognized To connect the optional external disk drive module floppy drive adapter and floppy 1 Attach the parallel connector of the external
21. while sliding your finger to reposition the cursor then release the mouse button u Position the cursor on the item tap on the pad twice after the second tap hold and slide without lifting your finger to reposition the cursor then lift your finger to release Customizing the EZ Pad User s Guide 23 You can adjust mouse button configuration drag edge motion cursor s Speed rate size and disable the pad tap To customize the EZ Pad 1 Clicking onGart Settings an ControlPanel 2 Double click on theMous icon 3 Click on each of the different tabs to see the options available Experiment with the different options and find the ones most comfortable for you Refer to your Windows 95 documentation for further information Note The mouse may become erratic and hard to control if your fingers have excess moisture or perspiration You can attach an external mouse to the notebook through the PS 2 port on the back of the notebook or the PS 2 mouse port on the optional mini docking station It is not necessary to power down the system when con necting an external mouse 24 Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook Windows 2a Once you initiate Windows 95 the first thing that appears on the display is the Welcame to Windows 95 screen This screen provides a Windows tour information about what s new the opportunity to register your software on line information about Windows prod
22. 2 Double click on the Display icon to access the Displa y Properties screen 3 Click on theScreen Saver tab to access the available resident screen saver programs 4 Click on one of the screen saver options An example of the screen ap pears on the simulated display Click onSettings to custamize your selection 6 Click on thes ort buttons to the right of theWait section of the Dis play Properties screen to set the time the system waits before going into Screen Saver mode Click OK when you have made all of your selections Click on the X in the upper right corner of the Control Panel to close the Screen Experiment with the different settings and choose the ones that work best for you User s Guide 45 Playing an Audio CD a See page 32 The Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook contains all the key features needed to enjoy your favorite audio CDs Note There must be power either battery or AC to the system before you can open the CD ROM tray To play an audio CD 1 Make sure the CD ROM drive module is installed in the modular option bay Press the eject button on the front of the CD ROM drive module Gently pull the CD ROM tray fully open and place the audio CD into the ty 4 Push in the CD ROM tray until it closes completely The CD will start playing autamatically Click on the CD Player option that appears in the task bar along the bottom of the displa
23. Popup Status seconds the icon disappears Disp ay ref ecting the changes After four 4 e y EX 4e Increases ICD co ntrast DSIN only and displays thecontat meter for the Popup Status Display reflecting the changes After four seconds the icon disappears Decreases LCD contrast DSIN only and displays thecontrast meter for the Popup Status Display reflecting the changes After four seconds the icon disappears Table 1 Function Keys Hot Keys User s Guide 21 See page 19 Press theFn andPad Lock keys together then press one of the following keys to activate keys in the numeric keypad Key Combination Description E Pressing the 7 key produces a 7 when the Pad Lock function is enabled Pressing the 8 key produces an8 when the Pad Lock function is enabled Pressing the 9 key produces a 9 when the Pad Lock function is enabled Pressing the zero key produces a when the Pad Lock function is enabled UN Pressing the U key produces a4 when the Pad Lock function is enabled m Pressing the I key produces a5 when the Pad Lock function is enabled 0 Pressing the O key produces a 6 when the Pad Lock function is enabled P Pressing the P key produces an when the Pad Lock function is enabled UN Pressing the J key produces a 1 when th
24. Power menu The hard disk drive spins down the screen goes blank and the AC power LED remains steady green Using the keyboard or EZ Pad sends the system fram Standby mode back to its active mode After approxi mately ten minutes of Standby mode depending upon your power man agement choices the system autamatically shifts to Suspend mode Suspend Resume mode a See page 60 a See page 19 RESUMING PLEASE WA LD Rebooting The system enters Suspend mode after approximately ten minutes of Standby mode depending on timeout setting The system will also enter Suspend mode from the active mode if you click Salt then Suspend press theFn key together with theF4 Suspend key or press the power button when it is configured for Suspend Resume During Suspend mode the hard disk drive spins down the screen goes blank and the AC power LED slowly flashes It looks like the system has been powered down Actually the computer is conserving power and resources as well as saving all current work The notebook can stay in Suspend mode for up to one week on a fully charged battery You should still save work to the hard drive as often as possible To exit Suspend mode press the power button The computer leaves Suspend mode and returns to its previous state It does not reboot When the system powers up thepowerstatusdisplay flashes briefly in the uger left comer of the display If the system stops responding t
25. Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook Frequently asked questions Why isn t the PCMCIA controller or PC card recognized in Windows 95 1 5 Right click on theMyComputer icon in the upper left comer of the display lick onProperties TheSystem Properties screen appears Click on theDevice Managertab Double click on CimusLogic PCIC compatible PCIto PCMCIA bridge under PCMCIA socket Make sure that the Device Usage boxes are checked Q Why is the video display on SVGA systems loaded with MS Office appear to be washed out when switching between applications the screen appears to have only 16 colors instead of 65 000 or 256 colors 1 2 3 Right click on theMSOffice bolbar control box This appears across the top of the toolbar if vertical or on the left of the toolbar if horizontal Select Cudomi e then theView tab Deselect the Use Gradienthill box Why doesn t the Suspend option appear on my Windows 95 Start Menu 1 2 3 Click Sart Settings thenContolPanel Double click on the Power icon Make sure that Always is selected under Show Supend command onthe Sartmenu then clickOk The Suspend option will always appear on the Start Menu How do I set up a printer on my portable 1 2 Click Sart Settings thenPrinters Double click on theAdd Printer icon then follow the instructions from the Add Printer Wizard Why can t I User s Guide Z9
26. Thank you for purchasing this Factory Service Manual CD DVD from servicemanuals4u com Please check out our eBay auctions for more great deals on Factory Service Manuals servicemanuals4u Contents Tea GEL CSS RPM EE 4 Speciticablqns sos Aes EG meh e REESE NE eI Ur rx yer meu Woe lene SRR E We e 6 Tf you don t read anythingelse ReadthisS ecce eee eee t n n n n 8 SY SUS MOVES WS d uso dust dt ao o Ea a RI acq E ate A Aa 9 QubESIde the Sysbten i ex A i rue BEG Se Se pes reus eoe a Shake suis LO Inside the SEM hole RAUS E x xeeoone WHO ON wie whan ter Re hier el eA eim Re rec re DES 12 ESTI SEATS id DE Mr L3 Connecting AC POWGE saa skewed enel A E eh E GONE eU AS wee E NS S 14 Powering up the iSySEbem ei e vare rw SI n E en meam EE ees 15 Power button Setting se sien Seg Ades E vA RI e eem E S Rus ee awe e wx d TED Display set evs uu ane SE ia E ane Uo s E reu S uus db KE VOGAL Oe RC n UL 18 Key combinations hot keys usas cra EAE ad aa ai 18 EZ Pad Pointing DEVIN dos 01 22 Custontz1mg Eh EZ Pad ut a reve A a 23 WNAOWS 93 A A A E A AA AAA Ta RAS 24 SETE DUELO ed a a A pa A di o E ja 25 TIA in A A A AA A IES MUERE ees 25 Windows 95 mati s a oe e ii la is rU 25 Onine docmentation ts ld a uk UL A EAM PL EL MM LU AIS eek oh a rs sh 25 Ordering MANUALS same e we eel quee eum e EU epee UE aE UR erm EU e e mue cel E o ew ee in 25 Machu dpt Ong EVE Vu AA Pe ed
27. aner onto the cloth and not directly onto the display Caution The ICD display is made of glass and can be scratched by abrasive cleaners User s Guide 69 Virus Checking Any computer system can pick up a virus A virus is a hidden program that is usually attached to an executable file When you start the file that contains the virus it beoames active Your system can catch a virus from shared disks or downloaded files While some viruses could destroy information or damage your system other viruses will simply spell out a message or prevent you from performing normal computing functions Setting up a maintenance schedule will make running your virus check a habit Once a month could be often enough to run a check or if you use your system more often once a week Note It is always a good idea to run a virus check after receiving data fram another source See page 58 You can program the system to remind you to perform a virus check using the Viruscheckreminder fron theSecurty menu A number of different virus detection packages are available on the market Choose one that works with your operating system and hardware setup 70 Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook Hard Drive Utilities Some system tools in Windows 95 can help you preserve the life of your hard drive Set up a maintenance schedule and perform these functions on a regular basis Disk de
28. become permanently unus able Most digital lines are in house PBX systems If you have any doubts about che type of line you have ask your telephone service supplier To install the TelePath 28 8 data fax modem 1 A See page 37 2 Using the APM connector Plug the APM connector end of the modem cable into the APM connector end of the modem see Figure 42 If you have trouble plugging it in turn the connector over Using the XJACK Gently push on the end of the jack and release The jack will pop out Plug an RJ 11 connector fram above into the XJACK see Figure 43 Insert the modem face up 68 pin connector first into the POVCIA slot in the left rear side of the notebook Press the modem gently but firmly into the POVCIA slot until it will go no farther Donot force the modem Plug the jack end of the modem cable into the RJ 11 wall jack Use an RJ 11 connector and extension telephone cable if you need a longer cord for your modem The modem is now enabled and ready to use Figure 42 Making an APM Connection Figure 43 Making an XJACK Connection See page 31 User s Guide 47 If you purchased the modem after the system you will need to perfom a few additional steps to enable the modem To enable the TelePath 28 8 modem L 6 7 Make sure the floppy disk drive module is installed in the modular option bay or connect the optional externa
29. d away fram the system 7 Slide a charged battery pack botta side up straight into the battery bay until it snaps into place Turn the notebook right side up and open the cover Press the power button to resume power to the system Figure 17 Locating the Battery Release Latch Figure 18 Removing the Battery Pack Warning The battery can pose a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not attempt to disassemble heat above 60 C 140 F or incinerate User s Guide 31 Modular Option Bay Figure 19 locating the Modular Option Bay The Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook features a modular option bay located in the right front panel of the notebook This bay accepts the modular CD ROM drive the modular internal floppy disk drive or an op tional additional battery pack The modular option bay houses either drive or the battery pack but only one at a time Note Be sure to remove any cardboard inserts that may have shipped with your CD ROM module or floppy disk drive module Modular option bay Floppy disk drive module installed Note Be sure to save and exit any applications before initiating any of the following procedures To use CD ROM and flogy disk drive functions simultaneously install the modular CD ROM drive and connect an external floppy drive to the floppy parallel port on the rear of the system or the optional docking station or use the optional
30. e display will disappear Click once on thespeaker icon in the lower right comer of the task bar A volume control screen will appear Using the EZ Pad slide the pointer up or down to change the volume setting Click once anywhere on the Windows 95 desktop to close the screen Click twice on thespeaker icon in the lower right comer of the start bar A more detailed volume control screen will appear containing volume and balance controls for volume control wave CD audio and synthesizer settings Using the EZ Pad slide the pointers to the left or right to control balance or up or down to change the volume setting Click on the X in the upper right correr of the screen to close it Use the audio ports on the right side of the system or the audio ports on the optional mini docking station to add external speakers headphones or a microphone User s Guide 43 Making an Audio Recording Use the built in microphone or connect an external microphone using the Mic port on the right side of the system to make an audio recording Note Remember connecting an external microphone will disable the built in microphone To make an audio recording 1 Click onSait Programs Accessories Multimedia andSound Recorder to access the Sound Sound Recorder screen Click on Edit and Audio Properties to set check record volume levels Click onHle andNew to begin a recording Slide
31. e warm swapped in the battery bay without rebooting Recharges in system Conforms to APM 1 2 standard A second battery can be installed and charged in the modular drive bay Approximately 2 5 hours 1 5 hours with the system Gouble if two batteries are with one battery and APM enabled off 3 0 hours with the system operating times installed AC adapter Modular drive bay Hard disk drive Hard disk controller Flagoy disk drive CD ROM drive 19VDC 45W output auto voltage adjustment between 100 and 240V Internal 1 44MB 3 5 floppy drive 5 CD ROM drive or battery pack Removable accepts 2 5 12 5mm hard disk drive 540MB 810MB and 1 3GB Enhanced IDE on PCI bus Removable 1 44MB 3 5 floppy drive hot swappable with optional second battery pack optional adapter allows external connection Removable 6X XA mode 2 compatible Audio chipset ESS 1888 stereo sound Speakers Speakers built in to palm rest Microphone Omnidirectional microphone under LCD panel on right Mini docking station Two serial one parallel VGA output DC in line out PS 2 keyboard PS 2 mouse MIDI game port one POMCIA Type III or two Type IT hot dockable Accessories AC adapter IR infrared module lithium battery mini docking station hard drives memory modules exte
32. e Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook features an 85 key keyboard To provide the full functicnality of a 101 102 key keyboard many of these keys have been assigned alternate functions including shortcut keys for Windows 95 and Popup Status Display menus Connect an external key board through the PS 2 port on the rear of the system or the PS 2 key board port on the optional mini docking station Hot Function Keys das TE ME LEUR d Ars T FEF FT TED T E PgDn Numeric Windows ES Key a Windows 95 Brightness or Contrast Menu Key DSIN only keys N Figure 11 Keyboard Key combinations hot keys For normal key functions u Press the key alone to get standard lowercase letters numerals and punctuation marks u Press the key together with theShift key to get standard uppercase letters and symbols a See page 17 ci See page 62 2j See page 17 zi See page 50 A See page 21 User s Guide 19 Press one of the following keys with blue letters together with theFn key to get these specific functions Key Combination eem Fn Turns the ICD display off to reserve power Press any key to restore the display Displays the powersaatusdisplay for the Popup Status Display program in the upper left corner o
33. e Pad Lock function is enabled K Pressing the K key produces a2 when the Pad Lock function is enabled L Pressing the L key produces a3 when the Pad Lock function is enabled t Pressing the key produces a when the Pad Lock function E is enabled M Pressing the M key produces a0 when the Pad Lock function gt is enabled Pressing the key produces a when the Pad Lock function AA is enabled ffe J Pressing the key produces a when the Pad Lock function m is endoled Table 2 Numeric Keypad Combinations 22 Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook EZ Pad Pointing Device Like a mouse the EZ Pad pointing device controls the movements of the cursor on the screen Press a finger against the pad then slide it in the direction you want the cursor to move Use the mouse buttons or tap on the pad to select samething Pad Slide finger across pad to control cursor movement Tap on the pad to emulate the mouse button Left mouse Figure 12 EZ Pad There are two ways toclick u Position the cursor on the item and press the left mouse button once u Position the cursor on the item and tap on the pad once There are two ways todouble click u Position the cursor on the item and press the left mouse button twice u Position the cursor on the item and tap on the pad twice There are two ways to drag and drop u Position the cursor on the item and hold down the left mouse button
34. e erratic mouse behavior 76 Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook Important Information If you experience any trouble while using your Gateway 2000 Sola 2100 Multimedia Notebook feel free to contact Gateway 2000 You will need to supply your Customer ID serial number and order number to the custamer support technicians Make a note of these numbers here If your camputer is ever stolen be sure to contact your local police anda Gateway 2000 representative at once We can put a note on the account so that if anyone calls in using the serial number for your notebook we can contact you immediately Customer ID Serial Number Order Number Calling Gateway 2000 U S 800 846 2000 800 846 2302 800 846 3609 605 232 2445 800 846 2080 800 846 4526 605 232 2191 605 232 2561 605 232 2224 800 846 7562 User s Guide 27 Please take a moment before calling and determine which service will be most appropriate for your needs Sales amp Customer Support Technical Support Toll Free from Canada Technical Support Fax Component Add on Sales FaxBack Service International Sales amp Support International FaxBack Bulletin Board Service Download Service http www gw2k com Calling Gateway 2000 outside the U S Information about systems pricing orders billing statements warranty service and cther non technical issues In the U S call this n
35. e rating as the original cord Vorsicht Besch digte Kabel ersetzen Ersatzkabel in den USA und Kanada m ssen folgende Bedingungen erf llen Ul anerkamter in Kanada CSA zertifizierter SPT 2 Typ 18 ANG 2 1eiter Kabelmit fest installiertem NEMA Typ 1 15P Stecker und fest installierter Anschlufidose am anderen Ende max 4 57 m Lange Au erhalb der USA und Kanada gelten folgende Bedingungen Kabel f r mindestens 250 V Wechselstrom bei 10 A anerkannt durch internationale Sicherheitsbeh rde landesspezifischer Stecker Ersatzkabel nur im Fachhandel erwerben Nur Ersatzkabel des gleichen Typs und f r die gleiche Spannung Voltzahl wie das Originalkabel verwenden defective AC adapters to Gateway 2000 The AC adapter is intended for use with a computer Both must meet EN 60950 Achtung Netzkabel stets in eine gut zug ngliche Steckdose nahe der Ausr stung einstecken um durch infaches Ziehen des Steckers jederzeit di Stromversorgung unterbrechen zu k nnen Den Adapter unter keinen Umst nden auseinanderbauen Der Adapter enth lt keine vom Benutzer zu ersetzenden oder zu wartenden Bestandteile Die Spannung im Adapter kann beim Auseinanderbau zu Verletzungen oder Tod f hren Besch digte Adapter an Gateway 2000 zur cksenden Der Adapter ist f r den Gebrauch mit einem Computer bestimmt Adapter und Computer m ssen die Norm EN 60950 erf llen Environmental considera
36. e than a convenience they are almost a neces sity if you want to stay connected to the world Gateway 2000 carries the TelePath line of data fax modems Care and Maintenance 68 aha CBE TE ped ihe den a ee eer ere ficu d 69 Hard Drive ULLLYDISS iaa ow ad RR o OR TO Reformatting the Hard Drive TL TLOUDISShOOCING 242064 640 0 TE a 72 Important INEGEMALLON aa ssa ek a od dias 76 68 Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook Care and Maintenance al See page 7 4 The Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook is a durable product How ever when transporting the system we recommend that you pack it into a camputer carrying case or briefcase Other ways to extend the life of your system u Don t subject the system to excessive shock u Don t put heavy objects on top of the system u Keep diskettes and modular drive options away from magnetic fields u Set up a maintenance schedule for your system Routinely run virus checks scan disk and disk defragmenter u Never turn off the system when the Hard Disk Drive LED is on u Avoid extreme temperature changes u Don t get the system wet or expose to water u Avoid areas with a high concentration of dust and dirt u Keep the port covers closed when you are not using the external device pats u Clean the exterior and LCD display periodically with a non abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth Spray the cle
37. efaults Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defau EXIT Select Menu Select Sub Menu Previous Values EXIT Select Menu Select Sub Menu Previous Va Figure 48 Advanced Menu Figure 49 Integrated Peripherals Sub Menu The following provides a brief overview of the options available through the Advanced mnu Integrated Peripherals Press Enter to access the sub menu that assigns port allocations and IRQ addresses see Figure 49 See Table 4 for the available options User s Guide 55 Option To Change Setting Serial port Select use the Spaosbar to access COM1 3F8h IRQ4 COM2 2F8h IRQ3 COM3 3E8h IRQ4 COM4 3E8h IRQ3 Disabled IRport Select use the Spaosbar to access COM2 2F8h IRQ3 COM3 3E8h IRO4 COM4 3E8h IRO3 Disabled COM1 3F8h IRO4 Parallel port acdress Select use the Spaosbar to access LPT1 378h IRQ7 Disabled LPT2 278h IRQ5 LPT3 378h IRQ7 Parallel port mode Select use the Spacebar to access ECP Output Only Bi Directional Diskette omtroller Select use the Spacebar to access Enabled Disabled On board IDE adapter Select use the Spacebar to access Primary Secondary Disabled On board stereo sound Select use the Spacebar to access Enabled Disabled I O channel Stereo sound enabled select use theSpacebar to access 220H 22FH 230H 23FH 240H 24FH 250H 25FH MPU channel Stereo sound enabled select
38. em PS 2 VOR poses AC power mouse port Connect any standard connector monitor here PS 2 MIDI Game port Serial port Floppy Parallel port keyboard port Connect a musical Connect any serial Connect a flogpy disk drive device or Joystick here devicelere or any parallel device here Figure 37 Mini Docking Station Rear View PCMCIA slots Two available Eject buttons Figure 38 Mini Docking Station Right Side View reainingpins 2 Mic Lirein Headphones Figure 39 Mini Docking Station Left Side View The system connects to or disconnects from the mini docking station with a few short steps 40 Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook To connect the optional Gateway 2000 Solo mini docking station 1 Save all work 2 Closethe lid 3 Open the longer of the two port doors at the rear of the system The port door will slide into the system leaving a flush mounting area 4 Open the handle on the mini docking station See page 10 5 Place the front edge of the mini docking station under the rear of the system The two mini cocking station retaining pins will settle into the two retaining pin guide holes on the insides of the raised rubber feet Close the handle on the mini docking station to secure the connection Connect peripherals to the ports on the mini docking station Open the lid Mini docki station handle
39. es damaged The replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord To connect the AC power adapter to the system 1 Plug the AC adapter into the system s AC connector 2 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter 3 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet AC adapter Power cord Figure 8 AC Power Connection 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 personal injury or death Return defective AC adapters to Gateway 2000 User s Guide LS Powering up the System a See page 10 Slide the latch on the front face of the system to the right to release the cover and open up the system The power button is located in the upper left corner on the notebook surface See page 59 The power button on your system is preset inOn Off mode However you can set it to function either inOry Off or Suspend Resume m This setting affects the manner in which your system operates Power button Figure 9 locating the Power Button Power button setting When the power button setting in the Power menu is On Off and u the system is off press the power button to turn On the computer u the system is on press the power button to turn the computer cam pletely Off Remember turning the system comple
40. external flopoy drive adapter for the floppy disk drive module Modular CD ROM floppy disk drive and battery pack Figure 20 CD ROM bottom view Figure 21 Floppy Disk Drive bottam view Figure 22 Battery Pack bottam view 32 Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook Swapping modules The floppy disk drive module and the battery pack are hot swappable in the modular option bay This means that you can change between battery packs or from battery pack to floppy disk drive and back again without having to reboot the system This does not however apply to the CD ROM To ensure that the system can recognize and read it the CD ROM must already be installed when you boot up the system If the system is on when you install or remove the CD ROM the operating system will not recognize ac find it To switch between the CD ROM module and another module 1 Saveall work 2 Press the power button or press and hold the power button for two seconds if you configured the power button for Suspend Resume mode to turn the system completely off Close the cover and turn the system over Locate the modular bay access latch and slide the latch to the right Hold the latch in place then place your fingers over the raised bar next to the latch Pull the CD ROM module straight out and away from the system 7 Turn the floppy disk drive module or battery pack over The system was
41. ey aoe og 72 Generell rs sia vans Dee era UN DAS ee dore cues A C eser use VD ee te e dete mete ENS fe n C S 73 krecuently asked quesblons vex ee ru eau qus GERE S e ve uen T ERE 74 Important TAFOAAETOA ia ECL a Cond A A Ec a 76 Calling Gateway 2000 U S ue a A A A Ai Aa ia een Y Calling Gateway 2000 outside the U S Li eV Ua D I dece We Rue ERR USUS T Legal notices Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook User s Guide Copyright O 1996 All rights reserved This bock is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved No part of it may be reproduced or transmit ted by any means or in any form without prior written consent from Gateway 2000 The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However Gateway 2000 assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual In no event will Gateway 2000 be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or amission in this manual even if advised of the possibility of such damages In the interest of continued product development Gateway 2000 reserves the right to make improve ments in this manual and the products it describes at any time without notice or obligation Trademark acknowledgments AnyKey cow spot motif Gateway 2000 TelePath stylized G design and motto You ve got a friend in the business are registered trademarks o
42. f Gateway 2000 EZ Pad EZ Point Gateway Solo GW2K and Vivitron are trademarks of Gateway 2000 Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Microsoft MS MS DOS and Windows are trademarks or regis tered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other product names mentioned herein are used for identifi cation purposes only and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Gateway 2000 610 Gateway Drive North Sioux City SD 57049 USA FCC statement Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against ham ul interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no quarantee that interference will not occur ina particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off andon the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures u Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna u Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
43. f the Windows 95 desktop After four seconds the display disappears Toggles between the ICD display external CRT display or both displays at the same time as the active display C Places the system in Suspend mode Press the power button to resume power to the notebook Fn Makes temporary changes to the power management mode setting and displays thepowersatusdkplay for the Popup Status Display program reflecting the changes After four seconds the display disappears Me Enables and disables the mute function and displays thepower statusdisplay for the Popup Status Display program reflecting the changes After four seconds the display disappears G gt Volumev Decreases the system volume level and displays thevolume meter for the Popup Status Display reflecting the changes After four seconds the display disappears F8 deua tit t t tt t t Increases the system volume level and displays thevolume meter for the Popup Status Display reflecting the changes After four seconds the display disappears II a LP Enables the Pad Lock function so you can access the embed ded numeric keypad The Pad Lock LED stays lit while this function is enabled Press the key combination again to disable In same programs you can scroll through large volumes of text T
44. fragmenter ScanDisk Windows 95 contains a disk defragmenter in its system tools A disk defrag menter program is like a housekeeper it finds file fragments and puts them together This saves hard drive space and allows the system to run faster and nore efficiently Note Windows 95 cannot defragment your CD ROM or any network drive To use Windows 95 Disk Defragmenter 1 Click mtat Programs Accewiies Sydemrn bob thenDikDefagmenter The SelectDrive screen appears Use thet button to select the drive you wish to defragment and click Ok The D amp kDefragmenter screen appears Click on dart to begin the disk defragment program The screen follows the program s progress When the program has finished running an other DiskDefragmenter screen appears ClickYes if you are ready to quit DEkDefragmenter Windows 95 contains a disk scan program that will check your hard drive and can fix many errors found To use Windows 95 ScanDisk 1 Click onSait Programs Accesores Sydem Do5 thenScanDisk The ScanDkk screen appears Select the drive you want to have checked for errors Make sure a check is in the box next toAutomaticallyfixenoss if you wish to use that option Click on Start to begin the program The screen follows the progran s progress When the program has finished running the Sc anDiskResults screen appears ClickClose after you have read the screen then clickC lose aga
45. gies Ltd Main Advanced Security Power Exit PhoenixBIOS Setup Copyright 1985 95 Phoenix Technologies Ltd Main System time 11 12 10 Item Specific Help System date 06711719961 Diskette A 1 44 MBI Enter system time by IDE Adapter O master C 1338 MB IDE Adapter 1 master None IDE Adapter 1 slave None Display device selection LCD CRT Built in pointing device Enabled typing in appropriat value Memory cache Enabled Boot Sequence IR then C System memory 640 KB Extended memory 7 KB Help Select Item EXIT Select Menu Change Values Select Sub Menu Setup Default Previous Ualut Figure 44 Main Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Copyright 1985 95 Phoenix Technologies Ltd IDE Adapter O master C 1338 MB Item Specific He Autotype fixed disk Press Enter Attempts to automatically detect Tupe Auto 1338 MB the drive type for Cylinders 2594 driues that comply w Heads 16 ANSI specifications Sectors Track 63 Urite precomp 0 Multi Sector transfers 16 Sectors LBA mode control Enabled 32 bit 1 0 Disabled Transfer mode Fast PIO 4 Help Select Item EXIT Select Menu Change Values Execute Command Setup Defaul Previous Val Figure 45 IDE Adapter O Master Sub Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Copyright 1985 95 Phoenix Technologies Ltd EXIT Select Menu Execute Command Previous Va Figure 46 IDE Adapter 1 Maste
46. he Scroll Lock IED stays lit as long as this function is enabled Fn j m Y Toggles between expanded and non expanded video mode Some DOS games need a 640 x 480 video display IFT only gt F12 Sondby Places the system briefly into Standby mode Press any key to resume power to the system fr ESI Home V Sys Ra y System Requirement This key combination is reserved End Pic Will print the screen if an extemal printer is connected to the system Pauses the display when text is scrolling very quickly Press the key combination again to restart the text flow fT Y i Ins Pouse p T Break ien J In same programs this key combination breaks the text Press the key combination again to restart the text flow m C In same programs this key combination will send you to the starting point of your text 20 Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook See page 62 eee Key Combination s PgDn Lg Jj In some programs this key combination sends you to the ending point of your text of Increases LCD brightness and displays thebrightnessmeter for the Popup Status seconds the icon disappears Disp ay ref ecting the changes After four En Decreases ICD brightness and displays thebrightnessmeter for the
47. hours 6 hours Table 3 Battery Charging Chart al See page 59 Note Your battery performance may vary depending on power manage ment settings and usage User s Guide 29 When the battery level gets low 2 See page 12 U See page 25 U WARNING LOW BATTERY The system emits three beeps The battery charging power LED flashes The battery icon in the lower right of the task bar has a red X over it The powerstatusdispla y appears flashing a warning in the upper left comer of the display The Low Battery screen appears advising you to change your battery or switch to AC power immediately to prevent losing your work Once the battery pack is fully discharged reconnect the AC adapter to the notebook to recharge the battery Battery status You can check battery status several ways u See page 25 u Click on Start Settings andContolPanel Double click on the Power icon You can view the battery status and set power preferences from this screen which stay in effect until they are changed in Windows Click on theX in the upper right corner of the screen to close it Press the En key together with theF2 Popup key or theF5 BM key The powerstatusdisplay appears in the upper left corner of the display This display monitors battery status power management selection and mute function status BAT1 monitors the status of the battery pack in the battery bay BAT2 monitor
48. in to exit the program User s Guide T3 Reformatting the Hard Disk Drive a See page 58 Q 2 See page 31 a See page 33 If your system has been damaged you might need to reformat your hard Note if the Axed diskbootsector option in the Security menu is set to Write protect the boot sector of the hard disk drive is write protected and you cannot format the hard drive Cauticn Reformatting the hard drive will eraseall information on the drive To format your hard drive 1 Make sure the Floppy disk drive module is in the modular option bay or connect the optional external floppy disk drive adapter and install the floppy drive module If you are using the optional external flopoy disk drive adapter make sure the CD ROM module is installed in the modular option bay Place the Solo 2100 System Boot Disk into the floppy disk drive 3 Press the power button or press and hold the power button for two seconds if the power button is configured for Suspend Resume to reboot the system The disk menu appears 4 Choose option number 4 Exit and press Enter You will see the A prompt and a message asking you to remove the boot disk Do not remove the boot disk 5 Type format C and pressEnter 6 Reboot the system after the drive has been formatted and choose option number 1 IndallOS from the disk menu Press Enter 7 Tf the floppy disk drive module is in the modular
49. l flogy disk drive and install the floppy arive module Once the modem has been installed the New Hardware Found window appears Click on the circle next toDriverfiom dikkprovided byhardware manufac turer so a black dot appears in the center of that circle Thelnsallfrom Disk window appears Insert the driver disk into the flopoy disk drive module usually designated driveA Type a on the command line provided then clickOk The SelectDevice window appears Select Gateway 2000 IelePath 28 8X ACKPCMCIA and clickCk The modem is now enabled Once your modem is connected you can talk to the world or send and receive faxes on your system Several on line services are accessible via your modem Check your Gateway Solo 2100 System CD for an OLS directory that contains an overview of three different on line services and registration information Advanced Topics Power Saving Modes es eins 50 Setup MUS proa al da e a nice eh a ded 51 Popup oratu Display eee 84a e wae 62 Port TRO COMELGUMa IONS ias s 63 Zoomed Video a se ssec a 64 50 Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook Power Saving Modes If the system goes through long periods of inactivity the system utilizes two power saving modes Standby mode 2 See page 59 The system enters Standby mode if you do not use the keyboard or EZ Pad within the amount of time allotted by your power management choices set in the
50. logy diskette in the drive and pressingEnter twice 9 Store the backup password diskette in a safe place Boot password Setting this feature to Enabled requires the supervisor or user password to boot the system Press theSpacebar to select Enabled or Disabled Floppy drive access Note This function only works ifBootpassword is enabled If this function is set toSupervisor you need the supervisor password to acoess the floppy disk drive If it is set toUser you need the supervisor or user password to access the floppy disk drive Press the Spacebar to select Supervisor or User Fixed disk boot sector If set toWrite protect the boot sector of the hard disk drive is write protected to help prevent viruses However you cannot add software or format the hard drive Press theSpaoebar to select Write protect or Normal System backup reminder This function will display a message at bootup reminding you to back up your system files Press the Spacebar to choose Daily Weekly every Moan day Monthly 1st day of the month or Disabled Virus check reminder This function will display a message at bootup reminding you to run a virus check program Press the Spacebar to chooseDaily Weekly every Monday Monthly 1st day of the month or Disabled Press theEsc key to access the Exit menu and accept discard changes Press F9 to return to the factory defaults orF10 to return to the previous settings Use theRight Arrow key to tab
51. loppy drive access 58 Fn key 19 Fn Del 19 En Down Arrow 20 62 FnrEnd 19 Fn F1 17 19 Fn F10 19 Fn F11 19 En F12 19 Fn F2 19 29 62 En F3 17 19 FntF4 19 50 En F5 19 29 62 FntF6 19 62 19 En F7 19 42 62 Fn F8 19 42 62 En F9 19 Fn Home 19 En Ins 19 En Left Arrow 20 62 Fn Pg Dn 20 Fn Pg Up 19 Fn Right Arrow 62 Fn Up Arrow 20 62 Front view 10 H Hard disk 66 71 72 timeout 60 troubleshooting 72 Hard drive utilities 70 refommatting 71 Headphones connection 42 Home key combination 19 Hot keys 19 IDE adapter 52 53 Interior view 12 IRmodule 38 TRO configuration 63 K Key combinations 19 20 21 Keyboard 18 specifications 6 L LCD specifications 6 LCD display 17 troubleshooting 72 LCD CRT 53 key combination 17 19 EDs 12 73 eft side view 11 User s Guide T9 M Main menu 52 72 Maintenance schedule 68 69 Memory 53 cache 53 Memory modules 35 66 installing 35 Microphone 42 43 recording 43 volume control 42 Mini docking station 8 40 66 connecting 40 Modem 66 installing using 46 47 Modular option bay 8 31 32 specifications 7 switching modules 32 Mute key combination 19 62 N Num Lock 73 Numeric keypad key combination 21 O Optional equipment 66 80 Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook P Pad Lock 21 73 key combination 19 Password backing up 57 backup protection 8 73 boot 58
52. me on time Turning this featureOn will wake the system up at the time specified in the Resume time field Use theSpacebar to select On or Off Resume time Sets a specific time the system will wake from Suspend mode Use the Tab key to access each field and type in the desired values Battery low suspend When this feature is enabled the system automatically enters Suspend mode when the battery gets low Use the Spacebar to select On or Off Auto dim with battery only When this feature is enabled the ICD brightness automatically decreases by 50 when using battery power only Use theSpacebar to select On or Off Press theEsc key to access the Exit menu and accept discard changes Press F9 to return to the factory defaults andF10 to return to the previous set tings Use theRight Arrow key to tab over to the next screen User s Guide 61 Exit menu The Ext menu contains the options available once you have made changes to the Setup menus Options available in this menu u Save changes exit u Exit without saving changes u Load default values u Load previous values u Save changes PhoenixBIOS Setup Copyright 1985 95 Phoenix Technologies Ltd Main Advanced Security Power Beste Item Specific He Save changes exit Exit without saving changes Exit after uriting Load default values changed SETUP item Load previous values values to CMOS Save changes
53. ng the backup password file It is a hidden file and cannot be seen or read Note We strongly recomend that you take advantage of Backup password if you are using passwords We have made the password function very secure There is no easy way to erase a forgotten password If you have not used the Backup password function you must send the system back to Gateway 2000 for a time consuming repair To backup the supervisor password 1 Make sure the flagpy disk drive module is installed in the modular opcion bay 2 Place a floppy diskette in the drive and pressEnter ANotice screen appears PressEnter to continue 3 Label and store the diskette in a safe place 58 Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook e See page 31 a See page 69 To restore the supervisor password using the backup password diskette 1 Make sure the floppy disk drive module is installed in the modular option bay Power up the system 3 PressF2 when prompted along the bottom of the display 4 The Enterpassword fromfloppy pressenter screen appears Place the backup diskette in the drive and pressEnter Use the Right Arrow key to move to the Security menu then press Enter 6 Type in a new password and press Enter 7 Retype the new password to verify and pressEnter ANotice screen appears PressEnter to continue 8 Back up the password again on diskette using the Backup pasword by placing a f
54. ng the card is en abled and the problem indicator over the device on the listing in the Device Manager tab should be gone 64 Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook Zoomed Video Zoomed video makes better use of your system resources The video infor mation for most PC cards goes through the CPU or system bus taking up additional processing time Zoomed video routes the video information directly to the video card freeing up the processor for other tasks Zoomed video also provides a hardware solution for MPEG decoding You still need software but the hardware solution provides a bigger display screen and faster running time Make sure you install the PC card in thebottam slot The bottam PC card slot is the one configured for zoamed video Since this is new technology the drivers for any zoamed video applications may need to be loaded separately Refer to the documentation that came with the PC card to install the card Accessories 66 Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook Additional AC adapter You may wish to have an extra AC adapter for traveling purposes Additional battery packs Additional battery packs are a must when you travel Having an optional battery pack installed in the modular option bay gives you twice the battery life on long trips You can also charge two batter ies in the system at the same Auto AC adapter How many times
55. nstall the battery pack and AC connections Figure 28 locating the Hard Disk Drive Figure 29 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Memory User s Guide 25 The system ships with at least 8MB of RAM on board The RAM capacity can be upgraded to 40MB by installing optional memory modules in the two expandable memory sockets located on the underside of the system Thes Sockets accept 8MB or 16MB modules Figure 30 Memory Module To install a memory module 1 Saveall work 2 Press the power button or press and hold the power button for two seconds if you configured the power button for Suspend Resume mod to turn the system completely off 3 Close the lid 4 Follow electrostatic discharge precautions when adding memory Preventing Electrostatic Discharge ESD Damage The componentsinside yoursystem are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge betterknownassati electricity Satic electricitycancause ineparable damage to your sytem however if you follow the Sequentia Procedure forgrounding yourself and take note ofthe Handling Precautions you should easly be able to avoid the possbilty of such damageoccuning Sequential Procedure L Weara grounding wristsira p ifone isavailabk available atmostelectronic stores 2 Tumoffthe system power 3 Remove the batterypack 4 Removealthe cables Handling Precautions o Neverside memorymodulsorotherpartsoverany surface Avoid satic causng surface
56. o boot from the floppy drive first Go to the Setup menus and check the Bootsequence setting under the Main menu The system isn t working from the battery if using battery power u Mke sure the battery is installed properly u Make sure the battery is charged The system isn t working from AC power if using AC power u Make sure all connections are secure u Make sure that there is electricity to the outlet for the power cord u Make sure the cables are free from cuts or damage Replace any dam aged cables There is something wrong with the display u Make sure there is an image on the screen Windows 95 desktop u Make sure that the brightness is turned up The screen may be simply too dark to see u Make sure the Auto dim with battery only option in the Power menu is set toOF General A See page 52 A See page 50 a See page 12 A See page 57 See page 17 User s Guide 73 Even after the system is on and running you may encounter one or more of the following problems If any of these happen check the appropriate parts and their connectors then try the solutions suggested The system date says January 1 1980 The internal battery that keeps the clock calendar going ran canpletely down This can happen if you leave the battery pack out of the system or fully discharged for a day or more To correct the problem reset the date in the Mainmenu Then plug
57. o the EZ Pad or the keyboard it can usually be fixed by one of the following procedures u PressFn key together withF4 Suspend key to put the notebook into Suspend mode and wait about ten seconds then press the power but ton to put the notebook back in Resume mode Press theCtrl Alt andDel keys simultaneously Press and hold the power button for at least two seconds User s Guide 51 setup Menus The Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook contains a series of Setup menus that control basic setup security and power settings You can modify the gotions controlled by these screens to tailor the systems functionality to best support the way you use it Note All of the following illustrations depicting the Setup menus are shown with options set to the factory defaults To access the Setup menus 1 Power up the system 2 Press the F2 key when you see the message Press F2 to access SETUP in the lower left corner of the display before Windows 95 loads The system beeps then the Main menu appears 3 Follow the instructions along the bottom of the menus to navigate through the different options and menus An ltem Specific Help bar providing additional information is also located along the right side of each menu 52 Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook Main menu The Main menu controls a variety of basic setup options PhoenixBIOS Setup Copyright 1985 95 Phoenix Technolo
58. oes through the CPU or system bus taking up additional processing time Zoomed video routes the video information directly to the video card freeing up the proces sor for cther tasks System Overview Outside the VS efle aspas Suus ure nr 10 Inside the System i 97 s ow wx EUR RR RR a IR Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook Outside the System Take a quick tour of the system to familiarize yourself with the options available Cover latch Battery bay Modular option bay Figure 1 Front View Flayy disk drive module installed Retaining pin guide hole Retaining pin guide hole Rubber foot For gotional mini docking station For goticnal mini docking station Rubber foot Modular option bay Battery bay Expansion memory Hard drive release latch release latch access panel access cover Figure 2 Bottom View AC Connector Connect the AC adapter here User s Guide 17 Serial Port Connect any serial device here x NN x pa e P N L o oJ ANOTA 1 pz lt peaa y Flagpy Parallel Port 120 Pin Docking Station Port Connect an external flopy Connect the gotional mini docking disk drive or other parallel station here VA Port device here Connect any standard monitor here Figure 3 Rear View IRport Place the tranamitter receiver within two feet so it can see the port Kensington lock slot
59. option bay power down the system Install the CD ROM module in the modular option bay and power up the system 8 Place the Windows 95 CD in the CD ROM and press Enter to finish installing the operating system 9 Reinstall all additional software 22 Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook Troubleshooting Start up a See page 34 See page 28 ET See page 14 d See page 17 2 See page 60 Although the Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook is designed for trouble free performance you may occasionally encounter minor problems Most of these can be fixed by thoroughly double checking connections and settings or by performing the procedures described below If the system does not respond to these solutions see the warranty that shipped with the system that describes several ways to request help includ ing traditional Portables Technical Support and our FaxBack Service When the system is turned on the hard disk makes a whirring noise the screen shows an image and the system LED is lit If any of these do not occur check the following camponents and their connectors The hard disk drive won t access u Make sure that the hard disk drive is installed properly u ZIfthe system has recently been subjected to an excessive amount of static electricity or physical shock youmay need to reinstall the system files from the Windows 95 CD u The system may be attempting t
60. orary and do not affect the power settings in the BIOS Setup screens The changes areonly in effect until the system is rebooted or powered off then the BIOS power settings are restored AC power status is monitored on the fifth line The mute function is enabled or disabled when you press theFn key together with theF6 Mute key Thepowersatusdtplay will briefly appear The bot tom line will display the wordMJTE when enabled and be blank when disabled Volume meter This meter shows the system volume level Press theFn key and tap theF8 Volumes orF7 Volumet key to increase or decreas the contrast level in single increments Contrast meter This meter shows the LCD display contrast levels DSIN displays only Press theFn key and tap the Left Arrow or Right Arrow key to increase or decrease the contrast level in single increments Brightness meter This meter shows the brightness level for the ICD display Press the En key and tap the Up Arrow or Down Arrow key to increase or decrease the brightness level in single increments User s Guide 63 Port IRQ Configurations See page 37 The Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook supports the use of multiple peripheral devices However you may periodically run into difficulties with port and IRQ allocations Your system only has two available interrupts You may need to disable the serial
61. r Sub Menu Main Main IDE Adapter 1 master None Item Specific He IDE Adapter 1 slave None Item Specific He Autotype fixed disk Press Enter Attempts to futotupe fixed disk Press Enter Attempts to automatically detect automatically detect Type None the drive type for Type None the drive tupe for Cylinders drives that comply i Cylinders drives that comply Heads ANSI specif ications Heads ANSI specifications Sectors Track Sectors Track Write Precomp Write Precomp Multi Sector transfers Disabled Multi Sector transfers Disabled LBA mode control Disabled LBA mode control Disabled 32 bit LO Disabled 32 bit LO Disabled Transfer mode Standard Transfer mode Standard Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defau Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defau EXIT Select Menu Execute Command Previous Va Figure 47 IDE Adapter 1 Slave Sub Menu The following provides a brief overview of the options controlled through the Mainmenu System time Controls the internal clock To reset the clock simply type in the correct values System date Controls the system date Type in the correct values displayed as month day year mmy dd yyyy PressTab to access each field See page 36 User s Guide 53 Diskette A Selects the drive type IDE Adapter 0 master Note Do not change these settings unless you are an advanced user This sub menu configures the IDE adapter see Fig
62. rinter 74 75 Suspend 74 video display 74 U User password 57 setting 57 V Video specifications 6 timeout 60 troubleshooting 74 Virus check 69 reminder 58 69 Volume down key combination 19 42 62 Volume meter 602 Volume up key combination 19 42 62 W Warning AC adapter 5 14 battery 30 Windows 95 24 start button 25 taskbar 25 utilities 70 welcome screen 24 Z Zoomed video 8 64
63. rnal floppy disk drive adapter leather carry ing case nylon carrying case external speakers modem ethernet cards Dimensions WX Dx H 11 3 x 8 97 x 1 93 288mm x 228mm x 49mm Weight System weight 6 9 lbs with battery and CD ROM drive Traveling weight 7 7 lbs with battery CD ROM drive and AC adapter Operating temperature 5 to 35 C Storage temperature 20 to 60 C Operating humidity 20 to 80 noncondensing relative humidity Storage humidity 8 to 90 noncondensing relative humidity Qcerating altitude 8000 feet nonpressurized Doesnot refer to pressurized comercial aircraft Storage altitude 40 000 feet nonpressurized Certification FCC Class B UL1950 TUV EN60950 CSA 22 2 If you don t read anything else Read this a See page 31 aj See page 33 See page 35 a See page 34 a See page 39 See page 31 al See page 57 See page 62 See page 64 Your Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook provides all the power and multimedia capabilities of a full size desktop system yet allows you the convenience of a lightweight portable notebook The Gateway Solo 2100 contains the following special features System Modularity The system has a modular option bay that accepts either a floppy disk drive module a CD ROM module or an additional battery pack Note Be sure to remove any cardboard inserts that may have shipped with your CD ROM module or floppy disk drive module
64. s Disabled A iti Me User password is Disabled P Set supervisor password Press Enter Su acr in id Set user password Press Enter Serting P Supervisor Backup password Press Enter E 1 prevents Boot Password Disabled is E Shaina i E BIOS setup without t Floppy driue access Supervisor A Fixed disk boot sector Normal erige dan pa System backup reminder Disabled BIOS p can be Virus check reminder Disabled obtained by ing the User Password if User Password is set Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaul EXIT Select Menu Select Sub Menu Previous Val Figure 50 Security Menu The following provides a brief overview of the options available through the Security menu Set supervisor password Setting a supervisor password protects the system by preventing access to the BIOS setup without the password The Supervisorpassword is line near the top of the menu will reflect that the password has been enabled To set a Supervisor password 1 Use theArrow keys to select Setsupervisorpassword from the Security menu and press Enter to access the Setsupervisorpassword screen 2 Type in a password no more than seven characters long and press Enter Try to think of a password that will be easy for you to remember but difficult for samecne else to guess 3 Retype the password to verify and pressEnter ANotice screen appears Press Enter to continue User s Guide 57 To disable the password function
65. s the status of the optional second battery pack which can be installed in the modular option bay After four sec ands of inactivity the display will dispar Position the cursor over the powercord AC orbattery icon in the lower right corner of the task bar A battery status screen will appear Moving the cursor anywhere on the display causes the screen to disappear Click twice on the powercord or battery icon in the lower right comer of the task bar A more detailed battery status screen will appear Click on theX in the upper right corner of the screen to close it 30 Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook Removing the battery pack A See page 50 While the battery pack may not be charged by itself battery packs can be warm swapped in the battery bay This means you can change battery packs while in Suspend mode without totally rebooting the system To remove replace the battery pack l Saveall work See page 19 2 Press theFn key together with theF4 Suspend key to put the system into suspend mode or press and hold the power button for two seconds if the power button is configured for Suspend Resume mode Close the cover and turn the system over Slide the battery release latch to the left Hold the latch in place and place your fingers over the raised bar on the battery pack next to the latch Slide the battery pack straight out an
66. ssuchasplastic and amp yrofoamin yourworkarea o Removethe partfromitsantistatic bag only when you are readyto use it Do not laythe partonthe outsde ofthe antidatic bag asonlythe insde ofthe bag pro videsantidatic protection o Alwayshold cardsbytheiredgesand theirmetalmounting bracket Avoid touching componentsonthe cardsand the edge connectorsthatconnectto expansonsots 5 Disconnect the AC power 36 Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook See page 30 6 Turn the system over and remove the battery pack Locate the memory module access panel Remove the screw and set it aside jo 0 N Use your thumb to press against the edge of the expansion memory access panel and lift it away Gently insert the memory module into one of the sockets 10 4 Caution Donot force the memory module 11 Replace the memory access panel and the screw 12 Reinstall the battery and reconnect the AC power 13 Power up the system Figure 31 Locating the Memory Module Access Figure 32 Locating the Memory Module Socket Figure 33 Inserting a Memory Module See page 53 If you choose you can verify the additional memory through the Main menu User s Guide 37 PCMCIA Cards a See page 25 To install a PC card 1 Flip open the PC card door on the left 2 Select aPC card to install See page 64 3 locate the PC card slot in which you wish 4 Slide the card into the chosen slot and The system s FC card slo
67. tee RR bin Ag A eee eese perde Gab e BAe EE TE alle dea Se e 50 Standby ModS qe exteletecede eit mue eroe rte rien eus envoie e Beds s dE e cone oko Tee Ire De 50 Suspencd Res mesmecde s id a s Edere PERS erede A oe edv ec s oa oe qe 50 REDOOE TIC RR EE EUN TEES 50 Setup Menus ira eI ye eR E P eie eos uw peii Nena a eni p Poet RUE a A Se equo Ria e PUR eles 51 Main ment ds nia oh ebore A O A nU ivre mss a ay 52 Advanced ME Ie CTS 54 Securrtyemenl cji Senate ar E a A SIS SR Rae ee wd a E Re eee qe ee a 56 Power ment A elie bau Wi ba aa et falar top din dI eem RUE Joie wem Er ea Wish Sas 59 ERIE ERNU ye fe dS Met ad LATA dE A at Nes M Le hM E ahd it oe A Toned Bei Aio Me s A ouf 61 ise lake Ici Display C IPLE 62 Port IRQ Configurations 2 6mmX as eee ee dete ela RE ee de ee ee eee eld TW 63 Zoomed VICO ae o yita tul Das data tan MD EDI Lt vato a AA Lora eleme ioi coe Urn 64 hlee cclemr M MED 65 Matntenanes TroubleshOoOE Lg 246a qoe a pp a P RIEN 67 Ca reand Maintenance earst DD 68 Virus e Pecki er a A A eee E ER Mete E E AA ATE Ape rade E ORT Mee ud 69 Hard Drive USELESS a a a et Dv eru eer rue tops Ne a A a r E Deh sve cedes 70 DESK AS ELMO A OP Re ia ied eee S dee ads 70 Cons A IC nip DOLLS Co a ne sten Qt UM sve IR Lu Mecum e IU Eni DL id oque 70 Refomattingthe Hard Disk Dive oss aod eA gos t e quon ee AG Gta ox o ea oe ee 71 Troubleshooting siese cenena ea e eon A n EE T2 SCAPE UD viento t vo TAE S ene PAD si SS RN cite A anie T
68. tely off when the power button is set for On Off mode causes every part of the computer to power down Any unsaved work will be lost Pressing the power button will reboot the system See page 50 When the power button setting in the Power menu is Suspend Resume and u the system is off in Suspend mode press the power button to Resume power to the computer u the system is on press the power button to cause the computer to enter Suspend mode u Press and hold the power button for two seconds to turn the system carpletely Off Remember when the system is on and set for Suspend Resume mode pressing the power button does not completely turn off the computer andthe system does not reboot You must press and hold the power button for two seconds to completely power down the system 16 Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook To check change the power button setting 1 Turn the system on 2 Press the F2 key when you see the message Press F2 to access SETUP in the lower left corner of the display before Windows 95 loads to access the Setup menus The system beeps then the Main menu appears Using theRight Arrow key move to the Power menu The first available gption isPowerbutton mode If the setting displayed is the one you want go to Step 6 Press the Spacebar to change the setting Press theESC key to access the Exit menu PressEnter toSave changes amp ext then press Enter again or use the
69. the AC adapter into the notebock and leave it attached for an hour or so The screen says General Failure reading drive C Try rebooting a couple of times by pressingCtrl Alt bel Make sure the system isn t too cold If nothing works call Gateway 2000 Custamer Support The screen says Non system disk or disk error reading drive A You have a non bootable disk in drive A the floppy disk drive Remove it and press any key The screen says Bad command or file name You may have mistyped a command Retype the command or check your Operating systems manual There may be a bad command or file name in the AUTOEXEC BAT or the CONFIG SYS file The boot sector may have been altered by a virus For information on other error messages refer to the manuals that document your operating system The notebook won t accept your password Check the LED indicators for Caps Lock Num Lock and Pad Lock If any of them are on turn them off you can do this before entering the password Then try retyping the password You forgot your password We made the password feature very secure and there is no easy way to erase a forgotten password If you haven t used the Backup password option in the Security menu you have to return your system to Gateway 2000 for a time consuming repair Call Gateway 2000 Customer Support The screen looks a little dark Check the brightness control 74 Gateway
70. the mouse pointer slowly over the control buttons along the bottom of the screen to display the function of each button Click on thel Record button to start recording Click on then Stap button to end recording Click onHle andSaveAs to name and store the recording You can play back the recording in eitherSound Recorder ox Media Player To play back the recording in Media Player E w Click onSart Programs Accessories Multimedia thenMedia Player to access theMedia Player screen Click on He thenOpen Select the file to play back and click theO pen button Slide the mouse pointer slowly over the control buttons along the bottom of the screen to display the function of each button Click on the Play button to start the recording Click on then Stop button to end recording 44 Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook Loading a Screen Saver Screen savers perform a valuable function for your system The system will go into Screen Saver mode after the user established time has passed A Screen saver keeps a moving picture on the screen to prevent ghosting Different screen saver packages on the market reflect a variety of interests If you are installing another screen saver refer to the documentation that came with the package for specific installation instructions To load a Windows 95 resident screen saver 1 Click onSart Settings andControlPanel
71. tions Your Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook has been engineered to provide many years of reliabl service However you should give it the same reason able care and protection that you would any other electronic equipment Damage caused by dropping the Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook impact with another object or immersion in liquids is not covered by the warranty Never expose the Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook to rain snow or moisture Avoid locations with high levels of dirt dust or smoke CAUTION DO NOT OPEN NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE ATTENTION NE OUVRIER PAS PARTIS R PARABLES UNIQUEMENT A L USINE VORSICHT NICHT FFNEN ENTHALT KEINE VOM BENUTZER ZU WARTENDEN BESTANDTEILE In oureffort to use nature s resources efficiently and wisely Gateway 2000 prints all manuals on recycled papersthatmeettheminimumrequirementsestablished by the Federal EPA in its guidelines forrecycled paper products Printed in the United States of America Part SYSMANO32AAUS 8501011 MAN US SYS SL21 USR GDE 6 96 Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation CPU Cache RAM Core logic Clock frequency BIOS LCD panel size ICD panel resolution LCD panel color depth Extemal video External video resolution Video Video interface Video memory Zoomed video Keyboard Mouse Pointer Extemal ports Battery pack
72. ts are located behind the PC card door on the left side of the system These slots acoept two Type II PC cards or one Type card Since these are recessed slots you can shut the door even when a PC card is installed The system is preconfigured to automatically accept most PC cards However some PC cards such as Zoomed Video cards may require addi tional drivers Refer to the PC card s documentation Figure 34 PC Card side of the system to install the card If you are installinga Type PC card or Zoomed Video card 1t must be inserted into the bottom slot operate the device as recommended in the PC card s manual Figure 35 Installing a PC Card To remove a PC card 1 Click on the PC card icon in the right corner of the task bar A control Screen appears 2 Clickon the screen and another screen appears stating it is safe to re move the device ClickCK 3 Press the appropriate eject button located to the left of the PC card slot and remove the card You do not need to reboot the system when changingmost cards because it supports hot swapping This means you can usually just exchange one card for another See your PC card s documentation for further information 38 Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook Connections IR port The system uses a variety of hardware to comect to peripheral devices or to other computer systems
73. ttery Life provides the notebook with best system performance Setting this option to Maximum Battery Life provides the system with best battery performance Setting this option toCustomiz allows you tomanually set the Standby Suspend Hard disk and Video timeouts Setting this option to Medium provides the system with a mixture of system and battery performance Use the Spacebar to choose between options Standby timeout The time that the system waits before going into Standby mode The Power Management function must be set to Cudiom e before you can change this field Use the Spacebar to choose2 4 6 8 10 througn 30 orOff 60 Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook a See page 50 Suspend timeout The time that the system waits after the notebook is in Standby mode before going into Suspend mode The PowerManagement function must be set to Customize before you can change this field Use the Spacebar to choose 2 4 6 8 10 throwgh30 or Off Hard disk timeout The time that the system waits before the hard drive spins down into a rest mode The PowerManagement function must be set toCustomize before you can change this field Use the Spacebar to choose2 4 6 8 10 through 14 oxOff Video timeout The time that the system waits before going into video rest ThePower Management function must be set toCudom e before you can change this field Use the Spacebar to choose2 4 6 8 10 througn14 orOff Resu
74. u Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different fram that to which the receiver is con nected u Consult an experienced radio TV technician for help Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment To meet FCC requirements shielded cables are required to connect this device to any other Class B certified device INDUSTRY CANADA Notice For the customers in Canada This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for radio noise emissions set out in Radio Interference Regulations INDUSTRIE CANADA Notice Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet appareil est conforme aux normes Classe B pourbruits radic lectriques sp cifi s dans le R glement sur le broullage Cautions and Warnings Cauticn Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced The battery can pose a fire or chemical burn Warning Always plug the cord into an easily acces sible outlet near the equipment so that unplugging the hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 60 C 140 F or incinerate Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manu facturer Dispose of used batteries pramptly and according to the manufacturer s instructions Attention Il y a danger d explosion s il y a replacement cord is an easy way to shut off power Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter
75. u qe E ea S AE des 27 laca DTP 28 Charging discharging the battery pack csse leere 28 BALLET Y SUMS M MEME C rrrE der Nw E 29 Removing the battery pack sardina taa ci mes 30 Modular Option Ba says won esate ate ae A AS E A IT a A eee 31 Modular CD ROM floppy disk drive and battery pack ee ee eee ees 31 Swapping MOdULeS AAA ewe ees nue ui ee SMS ee m RU M ah 32 External Eloy Deve AcBDEGE eere ez iP uar ev rd a iere e E NI eoe e celi i n DE EUR 33 Hard Da Sk Drive Y itd nur AA ites M ER a Mad a a D Beant Aire OSA ort th oe ANAM ure LIE 34 MEMO Eo eese ets tod fants td Ner ies ke su S oru ek de akg Aas da hase ak ded t 35 PENMETA Cards ICD 37 COMECELONS aia a A A ne ede A A v beam me ty ee eue terere 38 REDEE atada o rane e ad a uc alors 38 Gateway 2000 Solo mini docking station ooo ooo ooo oo 39 Using the SV etl x ed oce air em dh dex ere RE Im OR a AO Sd APR eel ee 41 Exridt imMrierophone Stereo Speakers xe degre edere s A NEN NIS Suh A LS EN RR ES 42 Making an Audio Recording 6 444 e nad 8E EO eGo a ween S RET 43 Ioading a Screen Saven og lxx IURE ERES E WU EE Ue a Ec E ee SE sis 44 Playing amA dro CD eue ri e ee eh ee Poele SP eu ce ad apo qute e YER e rede e TRUE d e vo ORS a 45 Using a Modem ese PEE 46 Advanced TOPICS alec ira oe a ds Ged e tele ate en ie eR a eee ne Se dd 49 Power Sav Ing Modes desee reru
76. ucts and useful tips AED to Windows PS Windows Tour What s New Online Registration Product Catalog You can use long e men you save s documents You Next Tip a M Show this Welcome Screen next time you start Windows Figure 13 Welcome to Windows 95 Screen Click theWindows our button to start a brief tour of the operating system This tour provides information on starting a program exploring your disk finding a file switching windows and using Help Click on the button next to the topic that you are interested in then follow the screen prampts If you have any questions about the instructions click on theShow Me button Click the Ext button and follow any screen prompts when you are finished Click onWhat sNew for information more experienced users might find useful This screen gives an overview of changes between earlier versions of Windows and Windows 95 Click on the box next to the topic you are interested in Click on the X in the upper right corner of the the screen free number You will need a modem to access this option to access this option you know section of the Welcome to Windows 95 screen Welcome screen to close it and start using Windows 95 window to close Click on the Online Registration button to register your software using a toll Click onProductCatalog to see what other Windows options are available for purchase You m
77. umber if you have a problem with hardware or software In Canada and Puerto Rico call this number if you have a problem with hardware or software Fax machine required Retrieve technical information and order information delivered to your fax machine Call this number to purchase software hardware upgrades and accessories FaxBack is an automated fax response system You can retrieve information and order docu ments delivered to your fax machine From outside the U S Canada or Puerto Rico Fax machine fax modem required You can retrieve information and order documents delivered to your fax machine from outside the U S Canada or Puerto Rico Modem Required Technical Support maintains an electronic bulletin board system BBS for answers comments and software upgrades Modem Required The download service is a toll free phone call that provides access to software patches driver upgrades and other infommation Modem Required The Gateway 2000 Web site contains a variety of information about Gateway 2000 Please refer to your Gateway 2000 Warranty Booklet for information and the contact numbers for Gateway 2000 outside the U S 78 Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook Index A AC adapter 66 auto 66 specifications 7 AC power status 62 troubleshooting 72 Accessories 66 Advanced menu 54 Allocation problems 63 solving 63 Audio specifications 7 Audio CD playing
78. ure 45 PressEnter to access the sub menu for this function PressEsc when you have finished using the sub menu or wish to return to theMain menu Autotype fixed disk Auto detects the drive and sets all drive values to comply with ANSI specifications Type Change fromAuto to User to edit Cylinders Heads Sectors Track etc 32 bit I O Enables or disables 32 bit data transfers IDE Adapter 1 master This sub menu is only used with more than one hard drive It functions the same as IDE Adapter 0 master IDE Adapter 1 slave This sub menu is only used with more than one hard drive It functions the same as IDE Adapter 0 master Display device selection Sets the video display device Use the Spacebar to choose betweenLCD CRT or both LCD amp CRT Built in pointing device Enables or disables the EZ Pad pointing device Press the Spaoebar to select Enabkld orDiabkd Memory cache Enables or disables external memory cache Press the Spacebar to select Enabled orD abkd Boot sequence Sets the order in which the system searches for the boot drive Press the Spacebar to choose betweenA then C C thenA C only or CD ROM The system memory and extended memory fields display the actual memory available You cannot access and change these fields These fields will only change if additional memory or a larger hard drive is installed Press theEsc key to access the Exit
79. ust load the Windows 95 CD ROM in the Cl D ROM module ClickingNextTip provides operational tips which are displayed in the Did Click on either theClose button or the X in the upper right corner of the User s Guide 25 Start button The start button is located in the bottam left corner of the Windows 95 desktop and accesses the Start menu Most programs and applications are launched via the Start menu To access the menu click on the Start button or press one of the llkeys E Start Figure 14 Windows 95 Start Button Task bar The task bar is located along the bottom of the Windows 95 desktop The task bar contains the start button in the left comer ard displays all active running programs If a program has been minimized click on the program name in the task bar to restore it A Start BY Microsoft Word Documenti MX Microsoft Excel Book1 E 2 49 PM Figure 15 Windows 95 Task Bar Windows 95 manual If you have additional questions regarding Windows 95 check the Windows 95 manual you received with your notebook Please use this manual as a reference for all Windows 95 questions On line documentation Some of the software packages that came with your notebook contain on line documentation Check the Help option which is featured in each soft ware package Ordering manuals If you prefer paper manuals you can purchase them at an additional cost through the Document Offer
80. y or click m art Programs Accessories Multimedia and CDPlayerto access the CDPlayer screen You can change music tracks view playing times control the volume set preferences define a play list and even set the system to continuous or random play through this screen 7 Slide the mouse pointer slowly over the control buttons on the CD Player screen to display the function of each button 8 Click on theBject button in the CD Player screen or press the eject but ton on the front of the CD ROM drive when you have finished listening 9 Gently pull the CD ROM tray fully open and remove the CD then close the tray completely Experiment with the different settings in theCD Player screen to find the ones that work best for you 46 Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook Using a Modem Installing and using a modem with the Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook is an easy process If you have ordered the TelePath 28 8 data fax modem with your notebook the drivers for the modem have already been preloaded onto the system Modems convert digital signals into analog signals that can be sent on 4 Caution Do not use your TelePath modem on a digital phone line normal analog telephone lines If you attempt to use the modem on a line that is already digital the TelePath data fax modem has built in protec tion and will not work Some modems could

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