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Using the Windows Me Search utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Working with documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Creating a new document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Saving a document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Opening a document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 5350 Tips & Tricks 1 To access the contents of this manual while you are traveling, download an electronic copy from www.gateway.com/support/manlib/. www.gateway.
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 5350 Top Component Description Bluetooth indicator Lights up when Bluetooth (if equipped) is turned on. Important Wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. 802.11B and Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication.
Left Component Battery charge indicator Description Lights up when the computer is plugged in. ■ ■ ■ ■ LED green - battery is fully charged and AC is connected LED orange - battery is charging LED red - battery is low LED off - notebook is running on battery power Left Component Description Ethernet jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this optional jack. For more information, see “Connecting to an Ethernet network” on page 14. Fan Helps cool internal components.
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 5350 Back Component Description Kensington™ lock slot Secure your computer to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot. PS/2 port Plug a PS/2 device (such as a keyboard or mouse) into this port. Parallel port Plug a parallel printer into this port. TV out jack Plug a TV into this jack so that you can view your computer screen on a TV using NTSC/PAL composite video. Docking connector Connect the docking station to this connector.
Identifying your model Component Description Battery latch Slide to release the battery. Main battery bay Insert the main battery into this bay. Hard drive The hard drive is stored here. Memory bay Install up to two SO-DIMM memory modules into the slots held within this bay. System label Includes the product model number and serial number. Identifying your model The label on the bottom of your computer contains information that identifies your notebook model.
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 5350 Accessories Gateway offers accessories that can help you make the most of using your notebook. Batteries and automobile/airplane power adapters If you run your notebook on battery power for extended periods, you may want to buy an additional battery so that you can swap batteries when necessary.
Getting Started 2 This chapter provides basic information about your Gateway notebook. Read this chapter to find out: ■ How to connect the AC power adapter ■ How to start and turn off your notebook ■ How to use the keyboard ■ How to use the EZ Pad™ touchpad ■ How to connect the modem ■ How to connect to a network ■ How to install peripheral devices www.gateway.
Chapter 2: Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can run your notebook using an AC adapter or the notebook battery. The battery was shipped to you partially charged. You should use the AC adapter right away to fully charge the battery. Allow 24 hours for the battery to fully charge. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your notebook on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you expect.
Starting your notebook Protecting from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your computer can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Protect your computer and peripherals by connecting them to a surge protector, which will absorb voltage surges and prevent them from reaching your computer. Warning High voltages can enter your computer through both the power cord and the modem connection.
Chapter 2: Getting Started Turning off your notebook To turn off your notebook: 1 Click Start, then select Shut Down. The Shut Down Windows dialog box opens. 2 3 Select Shut down. Click OK. Windows shuts down and turns off your notebook. Important If for some reason you cannot use the Shut down option in Windows to turn off your notebook, press and hold the power button for about five seconds.
Using the keyboard Component Description Navigation keys Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the end of a line, up the page, down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to the end of a document. FN key Press the FN key in combination with a green or blue-colored system key (such as STANDBY, PAUSE, or BLUETOOTH) to perform a specific action. Windows key Press to open the Windows Start menu.
Chapter 2: Getting Started Using the multi-function keys Button Press to... Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth on or off. E-mail Open your e-mail program. Internet Open your Web browser. Help Open online help. User-defined shortcut Open the program you assign to this key. Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad™ consists of a touchpad, two buttons, and a rocker switch. When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen moves in the same direction.
Using the EZ Pad touchpad To... Do this... Start a program or open a file or folder. Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button below the touchpad twice in rapid succession. This action is called double-clicking. Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen. Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right button once. This action is called right-clicking. Move an object on the screen. Position the pointer over the object.
Chapter 2: Getting Started Connecting the modem If your notebook has a modem jack, the notebook has a built-in V.92 56K modem. Caution To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of the telephone cable into the modem jack on the right side of the notebook. 2 Insert the other end of the telephone cable into a telephone wall jack. The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines.
Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Your computer has one or more of the following ports: IEEE 1394, Universal Serial Bus (USB), serial, and parallel. These ports are used for connecting peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, and digital cameras to your computer. For more information about port locations, “Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 5350” on page 1.
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3 Windows Basics Read this chapter to get basic information on how to: ■ Work on the Windows desktop ■ Manage files and folders ■ Work with documents ■ Use shortcuts HelpSpot For more information on using Windows, double-click the HelpSpot icon on your desktop. www.gateway.
Chapter 3: Windows Basics About the Windows environment After your computer starts, the first screen you see is the Windows desktop. The desktop is like the top of a real desk. Think of the desktop as your personalized work space where you open programs and perform other tasks. Your desktop may be different from the example shown below, depending on how your computer is set up.
About the Windows environment Description The Start button provides access to programs, files, help for Windows and other programs, and computer tools and utilities. Click the Start button, then open a file or program by clicking (selecting) an item on the menu that opens. Window items When you double-click the icon for a drive, folder, files, or program, a window opens on the desktop.
Chapter 3: Windows Basics Using the Start menu You can start programs, open files, customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more using the Start menu. To open the Start menu: ■ Click the Start button on the lower left of the Windows desktop. The Start menu opens showing you the first level of menu items. When you move the mouse pointer over any menu item that has an arrow next to it, another menu, or submenu, opens and reveals related files, programs, or commands.
Working with files and folders About folders and files Folders are much like the folders in a file cabinet. They contain files and other folders. Files are much like paper documents—letters, spreadsheets, and pictures—that you keep on your computer. In fact, all information on a computer is stored in files. To create a folder: 1 Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. The My Computer window opens.
Chapter 3: Windows Basics To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Right-click the file or folder that you want to copy. A menu opens on the desktop. 2 3 4 Select Copy from the menu. 5 Select Paste. A copy of the file or folder appears in the new location. Open the destination folder. With the pointer inside the destination folder, press the right mouse button. To move a file or folder to another folder: 1 Right-click the file or folder that you want to move. A menu opens on the desktop.
Working with files and folders To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, select the files or folders that you want to delete. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see “Shortcuts” on page 27. 2 Click File, then Delete. Windows moves the files and folders to the Recycle Bin. To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon.
Chapter 3: Windows Basics To browse for a file: 1 2 Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. 3 Continue double-clicking folders and their subfolders until you find the file or folder you want. (If you do not see the contents of a folder, click View the entire contents of this folder.) Double-click the drive or folder that you think contains the file or folder that you want to find.
Working with documents ■ If you type all of the name, Search will list all files and folders of that name. ■ If you type part of the name, Search will list all of the file and folder names containing the letters you typed. 3 Click Search Now. When the search is completed, Windows lists the files and folders whose names contain the text that you searched for. 4 Open a file, folder, or program by double-clicking the name in the list.
Chapter 3: Windows Basics To create a new document: 1 Click Start, then select Programs, then Microsoft Word. Microsoft Word starts and a blank document opens. 2 3 Select File, then select New. The New dialog box opens. 4 Begin composing your document. Use the menus and toolbar buttons at the top of the window to format the document. Click a tab for the type of document you want to create, select a document template style, then click OK. The document template opens.
Working with documents 3 4 Find the folder you want to open in the Look in list. Double-click the document file name. The document opens. Printing a document To print a document, you must have a printer connected to your computer or have access to a network printer. For more information about installing or using your printer, refer to the printer documentation. HelpSpot For more information on printing a document, double-click the HelpSpot icon on your desktop.
Chapter 3: Windows Basics To... Do this... Select multiple adjacent items in a list Click the first item in the list, press and hold down the SHIFT key, then click the last item in the list. Permanently delete a file or folder Click the file or folder, then press SHIFT + DELETE. The file is permanently deleted and is not stored in the Recycle Bin. Rename a file or folder Select the file or folder, press F2, type the new name, then press ENTER. Close the active window or program Press ALT + F4.
Transferring software and hardware from your old computer Finding your files Many programs automatically save your personal data files in the My Documents folder. Look in your old computer’s My Documents folder for personal data files. Use Windows Find or Search to locate other personal data files. To find files in the My Documents folder: 1 Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop. The My Computer window opens. 2 3 Double-click the C:\ drive icon. The C:\ window opens.
Chapter 3: Windows Basics Setting up your ISP ■ If your current Internet Service Provider (ISP) software came preinstalled on your new computer, run that setup program. If it asks to set up a new account or an existing one, choose to reconnect to an existing account.
Transferring software and hardware from your old computer Reinstalling a USB printer or scanner USB devices may have special installation instructions. Refer to your USB device’s installation guide. Reinstalling a parallel port printer You can usually install parallel port printers by following these steps. To reinstall your old printer: 1 2 3 4 Exit Windows and turn off your computer. Connect your parallel port printer. Turn on your printer, then your computer.
Chapter 3: Windows Basics Tips & Tricks 32 If your new computer comes with a newer version of a program, it is usually best to use the newer version than to reinstall the old one. www.gateway.
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information A Important safety information Your Gateway system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that the safety instructions marked on the product and in the documentation are followed. Warning Always follow these instructions to help guard against personal injury and damage to your Gateway system.
Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information ■ Some products are equipped with a three-wire power cord to make sure that the product is properly grounded when in use. The plug on this cord will fit only into a grounding-type outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into an outlet, contact an electrician to install the appropriate outlet.
Regulatory compliance statements Regulatory compliance statements Wireless Guidance Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio wave (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz Band, may be present (embedded) in your notebook system. The following section is a general overview of considerations while operating a wireless device. Limitations, cautions, and concerns for specific countries are listed in the specific country sections (or country group sections).
Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Warning If your system came equipped with an internal embedded wireless device, do not operate the wireless device unless all covers and shields are in place and the system is fully assembled. Warning Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Please contact Gateway for service. Warning Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Do not modify them in any way. Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it.
Regulatory compliance statements Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device 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 harmful interference in a residential installation.
Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Telecommunications per FCC part 68 (applicable to products fitted with USA modems) Your modem complies with Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. On the computer or modem card is a label that contains the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this device. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.
Regulatory compliance statements Canada Industry Canada (IC) Intentional emitter per RSS 210 Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio wave (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz Band, may be present (embedded) in your notebook system. This section is only applicable if these devices are present. Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices.
Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Telecommunications per DOC notice (for products fitted with an IC-compliant modem) The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operation, and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the users’ satisfaction.
Regulatory compliance statements Mexico Intentional emitter Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio wave (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz Band, may be present (embedded) in your notebook system. This section is only applicable if these devices are present. Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices. Wireless devices that may be in your system are only qualified for use in Mexico if a SCT ID is on the system label.
Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information European Union The following information is only applicable to systems labeled with the CE mark .
Regulatory compliance statements European radio approval information (for products fitted with EU-approved radio devices) This Product is a Notebook computer; low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio wave (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz band, may be present (embedded) in your notebook system which is intended for home or office use. This section is only applicable if these devices are present. Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices.
Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information European telecommunication information (for products fitted with EU-approved modems) Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of this equipment to the Radio and Telecom Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC.
Regulatory compliance statements Japan Wireless devices Operational guidelines for 2.4 GHz band wireless equipment (if equipped) This equipment uses the 2.4 GHz ISM frequency band. The ISM band is the industrial, scientific, and medical device band. Devices that might also use this band are microwave ovens, other LAN devices, amateur radio stations, licensed premises radio stations, and non-licensed specified low-power radio stations.
Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Australia and New Zealand Wireless devices Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio wave (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz Band, may be present (embedded) in your notebook system. This section is only applicable if these devices are present. Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices.
Regulatory compliance statements New Zealand telecommunication statement (for products fitted with Telepermit-approved modems) The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty.
Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Laser safety statement All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with the appropriate safety standards, including IEC 825. The laser devices in these components are classified as “Class 1 Laser Products” under a US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard. Should the unit ever need servicing, contact an authorized service location.
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