User manual GATEWAY SOLO 2200

User's Guide 1 2 Gateway SoloTM 2200 Multimedia Notebook Contents Legal notices .............................................................. 4 S e i i a i n .............................................................. 6 pcfctos If you don't read anything else . . . Read this! ....................................... 8 System Overview .......................................... 9 Outside the System ......................................................... 10 Inside the System .......................................................... 12 Getting Started .......................................... 13 Connecting the Power ...................................................... Powering up the System ..................................................... Power button setting .................................................... B t e i s ................................................................ atre Charging/discharging the battery pack ........................................ Battery status .......................................................... LCD Display .............................................................. Keyboard ................................................................ Key combinations/hot keys ................................................ EZ Pad Pointing Device ...................................................... Customizing the EZ Pad .................................................. Windows 95 ............................................................. Start button ........................................................... Task bar .............................................................. If you need additional help: ................................................ Battery Pack Bay ........................................................... Modular Option Bay ........................................................ Modular CD-ROM, floppy disk drive, and battery pack ............................. Swapping modules ...................................................... External Floppy Drive Adapter ................................................. Hard Disk Drive ........................................................... Memory ................................................................ PC Cards ................................................................ Connections ........................................................... FastIR port ............................................................ Gateway SoloTM mini-docking station ............................................ Gateway SoloTM docking station ................................................ 14 15 15 17 17 17 19 20 20 24 25 26 27 27 27 30 31 31 32 33 34 35 37 38 38 39 40 Modularity/Connectivity ................................... 29 User's Guide 3 Using the System ........................................ 41 Built-in Microphone/Stereo Speakers ............................................. Making an Audio Recording .................................................. Playing a MIDI file .......................................................... Playing external MIDI modules or keyboards.................................. Using the Composite Video Out port ............................................ Using Fast IR Port .......................................................... Playing an Audio CD ....................................................... Using a Modem ........................................................... Power-Saving Modes ....................................................... Standby mode ......................................................... Suspend/Resume mode................................................... Rebooting ............................................................ Setup Menus ............................................................. Main menu ........................................................... Advanced menu ........................................................ Security menu ......................................................... Power menu .......................................................... Exit menu ............................................................ Popup Status Display ....................................................... Port/IRQ Configurations ..................................................... 42 43 44 47 48 48 49 50 52 52 52 52 53 54 56 58 61 63 64 65 Advanced Topics ......................................... 51 Accessories ............................................. 67 Maintenance/Troubleshooting .............................. 69 Care and Maintenance ...................................................... Virus Checking ............................................................ Hard Drive Utilities ......................................................... Disk defragmenter ...................................................... ScanDisk ............................................................. Reformatting the Hard Disk Drive ............................................... Troubleshooting ........................................................... Start up .............................................................. General .............................................................. Frequently asked questions ................................................ Important Information ...................................................... Calling Gateway 2000 U.S. ................................................ Calling Gateway 2000 outside the U.S. ........................................ 70 71 72 72 72 73 74 74 75 76 78 79 79 Index .................................................. 80 4 Gateway SoloTM 2200 Multimedia Notebook Legal notices Gateway SoloTM 2200 Multimedia Notebook User's Guide Copyright © 1996 All rights reserved This book is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted 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 omission 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 improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any time, without notice or obligation. 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 harmful 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 guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: u u u Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for hl. ep Trademark acknowledgments AnyKey, cow spot motif, CrystalScan, Destination, Gateway 2000, HandBook, RIDE, Store-On-A-Disc, TelePath, Vivitron, stylized "G" design, and motto "You've got a friend in the business" are registered trademarks of Gateway 2000. ColorBook, EZ Pad, EZ Point, Family PC, Gateway 2000 Duoline, Gateway 2000 Solo, GW2K, and Liberty are trademarks of Gateway 2000. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only, and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. u 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 radioélectriques, spécifiés dans le Règlement sur le broullage. User's Guide 5 Cautions and Warnings Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. The battery can pose a fire or chemical burn 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 manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries promptly and according to the manufacturer's instructions. Attention: Il y a danger d'explosion s'il y a replacement 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 fbiat arcn. Vorsicht: Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem Batteriewechsel. Originalbatterien nur durch gleiche oder vom Hersteller empfohlene Batterien ersetzen. Gebrauchte Batterien an Gateway 2000 zurücksenden. Advarsel: Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme 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, 2conductor 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 voltage rating as the original cord. Vorsicht: Beschädigte Kabel ersetzen. Ersatzkabel in den USA und Kanada müssen folgende Bedingungen erfüllen: UL-anerkannter (in Kanada CSA-zertifizierter) SPT-2 Typ, 18 AWG, 2-Leiter-Kabel mit fest installiertem NEMA-Typ-1-15P-Stecker und fest installierter Anschlußdose am anderen Ende, max. 4,57 m Länge. Außerhalb der USA und Kanada gelten folgende Bedingungen: Kabel für mindestens 250 V Wechselstrom bei 10 A, anerkannt durch internationale Sicherheitsbehörde, landesspezifischer Stecker. Ersatzkabel nur im Fachhandel erwerben. Nur Ersatzkabel des gleichen Typs und für die gleiche Spannung (Voltzahl) wie das Originalkabel verwenden. Warning: Always plug the cord into an easily accessible outlet near the equipment so that unplugging the cord is an easy way to shut off power. 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. The AC adapter is intended for use with a computer. Both must meet EN 60950. Achtung: Netzkabel stets in eine gut zugängliche Steckdose nahe der Ausrüstung einstecken, um durch einfaches Ziehen des Steckers jederzeit die Stromversorgung unterbrechen zu können. Den Adapter unter keinen Umständen auseinanderbauen. Der Adapter enthält keine vom Benutzer zu ersetzenden oder zu wartenden Bestandteile. Die Spannung im Adapter kann beim Auseinanderbau zu Verletzungen oder Tod führen. Beschädigte Adapter an Gateway 2000 zurücksenden. Der Adapter ist für den Gebrauch mit einem Computer bestimmt. Adapter und Computer müssen die Norm EN 60950 erfüllen. Environmental considerations Your Gateway Solo 2200 Multimedia Notebook has been engineered to provide many years of reliable service. However, you should give it the same reasonable care and protection that you would any other electronic equipment. Damage caused by dropping the Gateway Solo 2200 Multimedia Notebook, impact with another object, or immersion in liquids is not covered by the warranty. Never expose the Gateway Solo 2200 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 RÉPARABLES UNIQUEMENT Á L'USINE. VORSICHT: NICHT ÖFFNEN. ENTHÄLT KEINE VOM BENUTZER ZU WARTENDEN BESTANDTEILE. In our effort to use nature's resources efficiently and wisely, Gateway 2000 prints all manuals on recycled papers that meet the minimum requirements established by the Federal EPA in its guidelines for recycled paper products. Printed in the United States of America Part # SYSMAN037AAUS 8501164 MAN US SYS SL22 USR GDE 1/97 6 Gateway SoloTM 2200 Multimedia Notebook Specifications (Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.) CPU Cache RAM Core logic Clock frequency BIOS LCD panel size LCD panel resolution LCD panel color depth Intel PentiumTM 120, 133, 150 MMX or 166 MHz MMX, TCP packaging 256K pipelined burst level 2 EDO; 16MB minimum, expandable to 80MB Intel 82430MX (Mobile Triton I), PCI bus 50/60/66MHz Phoenix; 256KB Flash ROM 11.3 TFT, 12.1 TFT SVGA 800 × 600 TFT: 65,536 colors (16-bit) at SVGA resolution; External video Supports simultaneous LCD/External monitor External video resolution 640 × 480 with 64 million colors to 1280 × 1024 with 256 colors Video Chips & Technologies 65554 with DCI/Direct draw capability, GUI motion video acceleration, continuous X/Y upscaling to 1024× 768, and an enhanced Bit-BLT engine 32-bit PCI bus with 64-bit memory interface 2MB EDO RAM PC Card connection to zoomed video port 85 keys (U.S.), full size 19mm pitch; 2.7mm travel; provides same functions as standard Windows 95 AT keyboard; US, UK English, German, French, and Japanese available EZ Pad integrated pointer; PS/2-type connector for external mouse Fast IR port, serial port (16550A-compatible), parallel (bi-directional, EPP, ECP), video, PS/2 keyboard/mouse, docking station connector, PC Card Type III or two Type I or II card socket, line in, speaker out, and microphone Li-Ion 35Whrs, 14.4V; or NiMH 33.6Whrs, 9.6V; Batteries can be "warmswapped" 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 with one battery and Advanced Power Management (APM) enabled 3.0 hours for either battery pack type Video interface Video memory Zoomed video Keyboard Mouse/Pointer External ports Battery pack Second battery B t e yl f atr ie Battery charge time User's Guide 7 AC adapter Modular drive bay Hard disk drive Hard disk controller Floppy disk drive CD-ROM drive Audio chipset Speakers Microphone Docking solutions 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; 810MB, 1.0GB, 1.3GB and 2GB 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; 8X; XA mode 2 and CD enhanced compatible ESS ES1878S audio chip, ES938 sound effects chip, ES690 wavetable synthesizer chip Speakers built-in to palm rest Omnidirectional microphone under LCD panel on right Several solutions offered, including a mini-docking station with the following: one serial, one parallel, VGA output, DC-in, line in, microphone in, headphones out, PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, MIDI/game port, PC Card slots for one Type III or two Type II; "hot-dockable" AC adapter; IR (infrared) module; Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery, lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery; docking station solutions; automobile DC adapter; hard drives; memory modules; external floppy disk drive adapter; leather carrying case, nylon carrying case; external speakers; modem; ethernet cards (W × D × H) 11.3 × 8.97 × 1.93 (288mm × 228mm × 49mm) System weight: 6.9 lbs with battery and CD-ROM drive Traveling weight: 7.7 lbs with battery, CD-ROM drive and AC adapter 5 to 35°C -20 to 60°C 20 to 80%; noncondensing relative humidity 8 to 90%; noncondensing relative humidity 8000 feet; nonpressurized (Doesnot refer to pressurized commercial aircraft) 40,000 feet; nonpressurized FCC Class B, UL1950, TUV/EN60950, CSA 22.2 Accessories Dimensions Weight Operating temperature Storage temperature Operating humidity Storage humidity Operating altitude Storage altitude Criiain etfcto Many Gateway 2000 products are custom engineered by our suppliers to Gateway 2000 specifications, and may vary with similarly marketed products. 8 Gateway SoloTM 2200 Multimedia Notebook If you don't read anything else . . . Read this! Your Gateway SoloTM 2200 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 2200 contains the following special features: Wavetable Synthesis -- One of two options for playing MIDI files, the wavetable synthesizer uses digital samples (recordings) of actual instruments for a more realistic sound quality. 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. Floppy Disk Drive Module -- An optional external adapter allows you to use the floppy disk drive module and CD-ROM at the same time, or use the floppy disk drive module with an additional battery pack. Memory Modules -- Install additional modules with ease. Hard Drive Modules -- To swap out the hard drive with another hard drive. Optional Docking Solutions -- Use to save time by plugging in peripherals and leaving them plugged in. The docking solutions easily connect 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, providing additional hours of uninterrupted use. 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, or change brightness levels. Zoomed Video -- The video information 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. User's Guide 9 1 System Overview Outside the System.................. 10 Inside the System ................... 12 10 Gateway SoloTM 2200 Multimedia Notebook Outside the System Take a quick tour of the system to familiarize yourself with the options aalbe vial. Cover latch Battery bay Figure 1. Front View Retaining pin guide hole: For optional docking station. Modular option bay: CD-ROM module installed. Retaining pin guide hole: For optional docking station. Rubber foot Rubber foot Figure 2. Bottom View Modular option bay release latch Battery bay release latch Expansion memory access panel Hard drive access cover User's Guide 11 Power Connector: Connect the AC adapter here. Sra Pr: eil ot Connect any serial dvc hr. eie ee F o p / a a l lP r : lpyPrle ot Connect an external floppy d s d i eo o h rp r l e ik rv r te aall dvc hr. eie ee 240-Pin Docking Station Port: Connect optional docking station s l t o sh r . ouin ee VGA Port: Connect any standard monitor here. Figure 3. Rear View Fast IR port: Place the transmitter/receiver within two feet so it can "see" the port. Composite Video out port:(RCA phono jack connector) Kensington lock slot Mc i: Connect an external microphone here (disables internal microphone). Ln i: ie n Connect external audio source here. Headphones: Connect headphones or external speakers here ( i a l sb i t i s e k r ) dsbe ul-n paes. PS/2 port: Connect an external mouse or keyboard here. Figure 4. Right Side View PC Card eject buttons Figure 5. Left Side View PC Card slots: Accepts two Type I or Type II cards or o eT p I Ic r . n ye I ad Hard drive access 12 Gateway SoloTM 2200 Multimedia Notebook Inside the System LCD color display: 1 . - n hT T o 13ic F, r 1 . - n hT T 21ic F System LEDs Built-in microphone Power button Stereo speakers Full-sized keyboard: Windows 95 keys and s e i lf n t o k y . pca ucin es Stereo speakers EZ PadTM pointing device: Controls the cursor like a mouse. Modular option bay: Floppy disk drive module installed, accepts CD-ROM or second battery. Battery bay Figure 6. Interior View Power LED Battery charging power LED Caps Lock LED Pad Lock LED Scroll Lock LED Floppy disk drive LED Hard disk drive LED Figure 7. System LEDs User's Guide 13 2 Getting Started Connecting the Power ............... 14 Powering Up the System ............. 15 Batteries .......................... 17 LCD Display....................... 19 Keyboard ......................... 20 EZ Pad............................ 24 Windows 95 Basics.................. 26 14 Gateway SoloTM 2200 Multimedia Notebook Connecting the Power The first time you use the Gateway SoloTM 2200 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 becomes damaged. The replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord. To connect the AC adapter to the system: 1 Plug the AC adapter into the system's power 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 15 Powering up the System 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. The power button on your system is preset in On/Off mode. However, you can set it to function either inOn/Off orSuspend/Resume mode. 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 turnOn the computer. u the system is on, press the power button to turn the computercomp e e yO f ltl f. Remember, turning the system completely 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 willreboot the system. 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 toResume power to the computer. u the system is on, press the power button to cause the computer to enter Suspend mode. 16 Gateway SoloTM 2200 Multimedia Notebook u Press and hold the power button for two seconds to turn the system completely Off. Caution: Any unsaved work can be lost if you hold the power button down for too long. Remember, when the system is on and set forSuspend/Resume mode, pressing the power button does not completely turn off the computer and the system does not reboot. You must press and hold the power button for two seconds to completely power down the system. To check/change the power button setting: 1 Turn the system on. . 2 Press the F2 key when you see the message Press 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. 3 Using the Right Arrow key, move to the Power menu. . 4 The first available option isPower button mode:. If the setting displayed is . the one you want, go to Step 6. 5 Press theSpacebar to change the setting. . 6 Press the ESC key to access the Exit menu. . 7 PressEnter toSave changes & exit, then pressEnter again, or use the . Down Arrow key to select any other option. User's Guide 17 Batteries When you first receive your system, the "smart" 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 perform the "learning cycle" test outlined in this section. This test "teaches" the battery to hold a longer charge, increases the accuracy of battery gauging and extends the b t e y sl f . atr' ie Charging/discharging the battery pack 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 normal use before the battery needs recharging. Two options are offered for powering your Solo: the Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) and the Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH). Both need the same Learning Cycle, require about three hours to fully charge, and are interchangeable. Note: Your battery performance may vary, depending on power management settings and usage. To perform a learning cycle test on the battery pack: 1 Charge the batteryuntil the charge light (LED) goes out. You can check . the charge by pressing theFn key together with theF2 (Popup) key, which activates the popup window and should read "FUL." 2 Fully discharge the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adapter. Be sure the . CMOS option "Battery low suspend:" is disabled, then run the notebook until it shuts off (using battery power only). 3 Begin charging the battery pack. Once the notebook has shut off from . Step 2, connect the AC adapter and wait for the charging LED to light. At this point, the Learning Cycle is complete. Battery status You can check battery status several ways. u Click onStart, Settings and Control Panel. Double click on thePowericon. You can view the battery status and set power preferences from this 18 Gateway SoloTM 2200 Multimedia Notebook 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. u Press theFn key together with theF2 (Popup) key, or theF5 (PM) key. The power status display 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 monitors the status of the optional second battery pack, which can be installed in the modular option bay. After four seconds of inactivity, the display will disappear. u Position the cursor over thepower cord (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. u Click twice on thepower cord or battery icon in the lower right corner 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. When the battery level gets low: u The system emits three beeps u The battery charging power LED flashes u Thebattery icon in the lower right of the task bar has a red "X" over it u Thepower status display appears, flashing a warning in the upper left corner of the display u 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. User's Guide 19 LCD Display The Gateway SoloTM 2200 Multimedia Notebook features a built-in, backlit, color LCD display. This display is either an 11.3-inch TFT or 12.1-inch TFT display. Each of these SVGA displays provides sharp, crisp resolution and c y t lc e rc l r rsa la oo. Figure 10. LCD Display Tilt the system's entire cover forward or backward to adjust the viewing angle. Press the Fn key together with the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys to control display brightness. Pressing theFn key together with theF1 (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 the Fn key with the F3 (LCD/CRT) key to toggle between active dsly. ipas Note: This system ships with theAuto dim with battery only feature enabled. Auto dim cuts LCD power 50% when the system is operating on battery power. 20 Gateway SoloTM 2200 Multimedia Notebook Keyboard The Gateway SoloTM 2200 Multimedia Notebook features an 85-key keyboard. To provide the full functionality 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 keyboard through the PS/2 port on the rear of the system, or the PS/2 (keyboard) port on the optional docking solutions. Hot Function Keys Fn Key Windows 95 Start Button Key Numeric Keypad Windows 95 Start Button Windows 95 Key Menu Key Brightness keys Figure 11. Keyboard Key combinations/hot keys For normal key functions: u Press the key alone to get standard lower case letters, numerals and punctuation marks. u Press the key together with theShift key to get standard upper case letters and symbols. User's Guide 21 Press one of the following keys (with blue letters) together with theFn key to get these specific functions. Key Combination Description Turns the LCD display off to reserve power. Press any key to r s o et ed s l y etr h ipa. Displays thepower status display for the Popup Status Display program in the upper left corner of the Windows 95 desktop. After four seconds, the display disappears. Toggles between the LCD display, external monitor, both displays at the same time, or NTSC/PAL as the atv dsly cie ipa. Places the system in Suspend mode. Press the power button to resume power to the notebook. Makes temporary changes to the power management mode setting and displays thepower status display for the Popup Status Display program reflecting the changes. After four seconds, the display disappears. Enables and disables the mute function and displays thepower status display for the Popup Status Display program reflecting the changes. After four seconds, the display disappears. Decreases the system volume level and displays thevolume meter for the Popup Status Display reflecting the changes. After four seconds, the display disappears. Increases the system volume level and displays thevolume meter for the Popup Status Display reflecting the changes. After four seconds, the display disappears. Enables the Pad Lock function, so you can access the embedded numeric keypad. The Pad Lock LED stays lit while this function is enabled. Press the key combination again to disable. In some programs you can scroll through large volumes of text. The Scroll Lock LED stays lit as long as this function is enabled. Toggles between expanded and non-expanded video mode. Some DOS games need a 640 x 480 video display (TFT only). System Requirement. This key combination is reserved. Will print the screen if an external printer is connected to the system. (DOS only) Pauses the display when text is scrolling very quickly. Press the key combination again to restart the text flow. In some programs this key combination breaks the text. Press the key combination again to restart the text flow. In some programs this key combination will send you to the starting point of your text. 22 Gateway SoloTM 2200 Multimedia Notebook Key Combination Description In some programs this key combination sends you to the ending point of your text. Increases LCD brightness and displays thebrightness meter for the Popup Status Display reflecting the changes. After four seconds, the icon disappears. Decreases LCD brightness and displays thebrightness meter for the Popup Status Display reflecting the changes. After four seconds, the icon disappears. Table 1. Function Keys/Hot Keys User's Guide 23 Press the Fn andPad Lock keys together, then press one of the following keys to activate keys in the numeric keypad. Key Description Pressing the 7 key produces a 7 when the Pad Lock function is enabled. Pressing the 8 key produces an 8 when the Pad Lock function is enabled. Pressing the 9 key produces a9 when the Pad Lock function is enabled. Pressing the zero key produces a / when the Pad Lock function is enabled. Pressing the U key produces a 4 when the Pad Lock function is enabled. Pressing the I key produces a 5 when the Pad Lock function is enabled. Pressing the O key produces a 6 when the Pad Lock function is enabled. Pressing the P key produces an * when the Pad Lock function is enabled. Pressing the J key produces a1 when the Pad Lock function is enabled. Pressing the K key produces a 2 when the Pad Lock function is enabled. Pressing the L key produces a3 when the Pad Lock function is enabled. Pressing the ; key produces a- when the Pad Lock function is enabled. Pressing the M key produces a 0 when the Pad Lock function is enabled. Pressing the . key produces a. when the Pad Lock function is enabled. Pressing the / key produces a + when the Pad Lock function is enabled. Table 2. Numeric Keypad Combinations 24 Gateway SoloTM 2200 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 something. Pd a: Slide finger across pad to control cursor movement. Tap on the pad to emulate the mouse button. Left mouse button Right mouse button Figure 12. EZ Pad With the EZ Pad you have two choices: To click: 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. To double-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. To drag and drop: u Position the cursor on the item and hold down the left mouse button 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. User's Guide 25 Customizing the EZ Pad 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 Click onStart, Settings and Control Panel. . 2 Double-click on theMouse 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 be 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 docking station solutions. It is not necessary to power down the system when connecting an external mouse. 26 Gateway SoloTM 2200 Multimedia Notebook Windows 95 Once you initiate Windows 95, the Welcome to Windows 95 screen appears on the display. This screen provides a Windows tour, information about what's new, the opportunity to register your software on-line, information about Windows products and useful tips. Figure 13. Welcome to Windows 95 Screen Click theWindows Tour 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 prompts. If you have any questions about the instructions, click on theShow Me button. Click the Exit 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 theX in the upper right corner of the window to close the screen. Click on theOnline Registration button to register your software using a tollfree number. You will need a modem to access this option. Click on Product Catalog to see what other Windows options are available for purchase. You must load the Windows 95 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM module to access this option. ClickingNextTip provides operational tips, which are displayed in theDid you know... section of the Welcome to Windows 95 screen. Click on either theClose button, or theX in the upper right corner of the Welcome screen to close it and start using Windows 95. User's Guide 27 Start button The start button is located in the bottom 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 theÿkeys. 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 corner and displays all active/ running programs. If a program has been minimized, click on the program name in the task bar to restore it. Figure 15. Windows 95 Task Bar If you need additional help: If you have additional questions, check the on-line documentation or a hardcopy manual. For on-line documentation, check the Help option in each software package. The Windows 95 manual you received with your notebook is a reference for all Windows 95 questions. You can purchase other hard-copy manuals at an additional cost through the Document Offer Program. Order forms are included in the information pack that came with your system software CDs. 28 Gateway SoloTM 2200 Multimedia Notebook User's Guide 29 3 Modularity/Connectivity Battery Pack Bay .................... 30 Modular Option Bay ................. 31 External Floppy Drive Adapter ......... 33 Hard Disk Drive ..................... 34 Memory ........................... 35 PC Cards .......................... 37 Connections ....................... 38 30 Gateway SoloTM 2200 Multimedia Notebook Battery Pack Bay Both Li-Ion and NiMH battery packs can be "warm-swapped" in the battery bay. This means you can change battery packs while in Suspend mode. To remove/replace the battery pack: 1 Save all work. . 2 Press the Fn key together with theF4 (Suspend) key to put the system . into suspend mode. 3 Close the cover and turn the system over. . 4 Slide the battery release latch to the left. . 5 Hold the latch in place and place your fingers over the raised bar on the . battery pack next to the latch. 6 Slide the battery pack straight out and away from the system. . 7 Slide a charged battery pack (bottom side up) straight into the battery . bay until it "snaps" into place. 8 Turn the notebook right side up and open the cover. . 9 Press the power button to resume power to the system. . Battery release latch Figure 16. Locating the Battery Release Latch Figure 17. 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 The Gateway SoloTM 2200 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 optional 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. Figure 18. Locating the Modular Option Bay 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 floppy 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 external floppy drive adapter for the floppy disk drive module. Modular CD-ROM, floppy disk drive, and battery pack Figure 19. CD-ROM (bottom view) Figure 20. Floppy Disk Drive (bottom view) Figure 21. Battery Pack (bottom view) 32 Gateway SoloTM 2200 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" o "id i. r fn" t To switch between the CD-ROM module and another module: 1 Save all work. . 2 Click on Shutdown in the Windows 95 Start menu. . 3 Close the cover and turn the system over. . 4 Locate the modular bay access latch, and slide the latch to the right. . 5 Hold the latch in place, then place your fingers over the raised bar next . to the latch. 6 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 . turned over, so the module being installed must be turned over as well. 8 Push the module straight into the bay until the latch "clicks" into place. If . you don't hear the "click," try it again. 9 Restart the system. . Modular option bay release latch Figure 22. Locating the Release Latch (on the bottom of notebook) Figure 23. Removing the Module User's Guide 33 External Floppy Drive Adapter You can connect an optional external floppy disk drive to the floppy/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 yourexternal floppy disk drive, or the optional external floppy drive adapter for the modular floppy 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 floppy/parallel port on the optional mini-docking station. 2 Connect the floppy drive cable's other connector to the connector on the . external floppy drive. Note: If the internal floppy 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 floppy drive adapter and floppy disk drive module: 1 Attach the parallel connector of the external floppy drive adapter to the . floppy/parallel port on the system, or the floppy/parallel port on the optional mini-docking station. 2 Slide the floppy disk drive module straight into the external floppy drive . adapter until the latch locks into place. Figure 24. External Floppy Drive Adapter Figure 25. 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 SoloTM 2200 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. Figure26. Hard Disk Drive (bottom view) To remove and replace the hard disk drive: 1 Save all 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. 3 Close the lid. . 4 Disconnect the AC power and turn the system over. . 5 Remove the battery pack. . 6 Locate the hard disk drive (HDD). . 7 Remove the three screws holding the drive in place and set them aside. . 8 Gently slide the hard drive away from the system. . 9 Slide the new hard drive all the way into the system. . Caution: Do not force the hard drive. 10. Replace the three screws and gently tighten the drive into place. 11. Reinstall the battery pack and AC connections. Figure 27. Locating the Hard Disk Drive Figure 28. Removing the Hard Disk Drive User's Guide 35 Memory The system ships with at least 16MB of RAM. The RAM capacity can be upgraded to 80MB by installing optional memory modules in the two expandable memory sockets, located on the underside of the system. These sockets accept 8MB, 16MB or 32MB modules. Figure 29. Memory Module To install a memory module: 1 Save all 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. 3 Close the lid. . 4 Follow electrostatic discharge precautions when adding memory. . Preventing Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Damage The components inside your system are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge, better known as static electricity. Static electricity can cause irreparable damage to your system; however, if you follow theSequential Procedure for grounding yourself and take note of theHandling Precautions, you should easily be able to avoid the possibility of such damageoccurring. Sequential Procedure 1. Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronic stores). 2. Turn off the system power. 3. Remove the battery pack. 4. Remove all the cables. Handling Precautions o Never slide memory modules or other parts over any surface. Avoid static-causing surfaces such as plastic and styrofoam in your work area. o Remove the part from its antistatic bag only when you are ready to use it. Do not lay the part on the outside of the antistatic bag, as only the inside of the bag provides antistatic protection. o Alwaysholdcardsbytheiredges. Avoidtouchingcomponentsandedgeconnectors. 5 Disconnect the AC power. . 36 Gateway SoloTM 2200 Multimedia Notebook Turn the system over and remove the battery pack. Locate the memory module access panel. Remove the screw and set it aside. Use your thumb to press against the edge of the expansion memory access panel and lift it away. 10. Firmly insert the memory module into one of the sockets. Caution: Do not 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. 6 . 7 . 8 . 9 . Figure 30. Locating the Memory Module Access Figure 31. Locating the Memory Module Socket Figure 32. Inserting a Memory Module If you choose, you can verify the additional memory through theMain menu. User's Guide 37 PC Cards The system's PC Card slots are located behind the PC Card door on the left side of the system. These slots accept two Type II PC Cards or one Type III 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 additional drivers. Refer to the PC Card's documentation. Figure 33. PC Card To install a PC Card: 1 Flip open the PC Card door on the left . side of the system. 2 Select a PC Card to install. . 3 Locate the PC Card slot in which you . wish to install the card. If you are installing a Type III PC Card or Zoomed Video card, it must be inserted into the bottom slot. 4 Slide the card into the chosen slot and . operate the device as recommended in the PC Card's manual. Figure 34. 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 Click on the screen and another screen appears stating it is safe to re. move the device. ClickOK. 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 changing most 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 SoloTM 2200 Multimedia Notebook Connections Your Solo 2200 uses a variety of hardware to connect to peripheral devices or to other computer systems. Among these are the IR port, the PS/2 port, the Composite Video out jack, the microphone jack and the headphones jc. ak Fast IR port The Fast IR (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. It can send signals, as well as receive them. A variety of desktop computers, printers and other peripherals are IRcompatible. Placing the Gateway Solo 2200's IR port within three feet (one meter) of another unit's IR port (and using 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 2200's IR port. The other end connects to the remote system's serial port. User's Guide 39 Gateway SoloTM mini-docking station The optional mini-docking station, or port replicator, duplicates many of the connectors and ports found on the system. It also provides other options such as a MIDI/game port, two additional PC Card 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 system. AC power connector PS/2 (mouse) port VGA port: Connect any standard monitor here. PS/2 (keyboard) port MIDI/Game port: Connect a musical dvc o jytc hr. eie r osik ee Sra pr: eil ot Connect any serial dvc hr. eie ee F o p / a a l lp r : lpyPrle ot Connect a floppy disk drive o a yp r l e d v c h r . r n aall eie ee Figure 35. Mini-Docking Station - Rear View PC Card slots: T oa a l b e w vial Mini-docking station retaining pins (2) Eject buttons Figure 36. Mini-Docking Station - Right Side View IR port Mini-docking station retaining pins (2) Mic Ln i ie n Headphones Figure 37. Mini-Docking Station - Left Side View 40 Gateway SoloTM 2200 Multimedia Notebook Gateway SoloTM docking station The Gateway SoloTM docking station is a full-featured expansion unit designed to meet the needs of mobile users who require the modularity and functionality of a desktop system without compromise. The docking station's key features include two dual expansion slots (PCI or ISA), one internal 3.5" bay, one external 5.25" half-height bay and one modular option bay that house the floppy disk drive module from the Gateway SoloTM multimedia notebooks. It also includes one Type II and one Type III (or two Type II) PC Card slots, built-in stereo speakers and a removable monitor stand. Other features are the MIDI/game port and the two PS/2 ports that allow you to attach peripheral devices--such as an external keyboard, mouse, or joystick--to the docking station. Once you connect the peripherals, you can leave them attached for the next time you need them. Monitor Gateway SoloTM Multimedia Notebook Mouse Gateway SoloTM Docking Station Keyboard Figure 38. The Gateway SoloTM docking station and Optional Peripherals User's Guide 41 4 Using the System Built-in Microphone/Speakers .......... 42 Making an Audio Recording ........... 43 Playing a MIDI file................... 44 Using the Composite Video Out port .... 48 Using Fast IR ....................... 48 Playing an Audio CD................. 49 Using a Modem..................... 50 42 Gateway SoloTM 2200 Multimedia Notebook Built-in Microphone/Stereo Speakers This system contains a built-in microphone and stereo speakers. Built-in microphone Stereo speakers Stereo speakers Figure 39. Locating the Built-in Speakers and Microphone To control the volume: u Click onStart, Settings andControl Panel. Double click on theMultimedia icon. You can change the volume from the Audio tab. u Press the Fn key together with the F7 (Volumet), or F8 (Volumes) key. A volume meter will appear in the upper left corner of the display. Hold the Fn key while tapping theF7 or F8 key to increase or decrease the volume level by single increments. After four seconds of inactivity, the display will disappear. u Click once on thespeaker icon in the lower right corner 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. u Click twice on thespeaker icon in the lower right corner of the start bar. A more detailed volume control screen will appear, containing volume and balance controls for master volume control, wave, CD audio, synthesizer and IIS (zoomed video) 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. To adjust the bass, treble and spatializer settings, first make sure Advanced Controls is checked on the Options Menu, then click on the Advanced box to change the settings. Use the audio ports on the right side of the system, or the audio ports on the optional docking stations 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 onStart, Programs, Accessories, Multimedia, andSound Recorder to . access theSound - Sound Recorder screen. 2 Click onEdit and Audio Properties to set/check record volume levels. . 3 Click onFile and New to begin a recording. . 4 Slide the mouse pointer slowly over the control buttons along the bottom . of the screen to display the function of each button. 5 Click on thel (Record) button to start recording. . 6 Click on then (Stop) button to end recording. . 7 Click on File and SaveAs... to name and store the recording. . You can play back the recording in eitherSound Recorder, orMedia Player. To play back the recording in Media Player: 1 Click onStart, Programs, Accessories, Multimedia, thenMedia Player to . access theMedia Player screen. 2 Click onFile, thenOpen.... . 3 Select the file to play back and click theOpen button. . 4 Slide the mouse pointer slowly over the control buttons along the bottom . of the screen to display the function of each button. 5 Click on theu (Play) button to start the recording. . 6 Click on then (Stop) button to end recording. . 44 Gateway SoloTM 2200 Multimedia Notebook Playing a MIDI file The Gateway SoloTM 2200 Multimedia Notebook has two musical instruments capable of playing back MIDI files. These instruments consist of: u a four-operator FM synthesizer with 16 voices. FM synthesis creates complex sounds by mixing simple waveforms; it is a primitive form of synthesis included primarily for compatibility with games and entertainment software. u a wavetable synthesizer, which provides much more realistic MIDI playback quality using digital samples (recordings) of actual instruments. The wavetable synthesizer includes: u 32-note polyphony u 128 melodic and 47 rhythmic instruments u Chorus and reverb effects u General MIDI compatibility to ensure proper playback of most MIDI files. (General MIDI is an extension of the basic MIDI specification that assigns specific patch numbers to specific instruments.) You can choose to use either FM or wavetable synthesis when playing back MIDI files, or even a combination of the two. For best sound quality, we recommend the wavetable synthesizer. To select a music synthesizer: 1. Go to the Windows Control Panel, and click on the Multimedia icon. The Multimedia Properties control panel appears. 2. Select the tab labeled "MIDI." The MIDI control panel appears: Figure 40. MIDI Control Panel User's Guide 45 3. Select "MIDI for External MIDI Port" if you want the wavetable synthesizer. You can play back most .MID or .RMI MIDI files with the Media Player accessory supplied with Windows 95. If you want to create and edit MIDI files, consider purchasing one of the many commercially-available MIDI sequencer software applications available from software retailers or music stores. 4. Click on OK when you are finished selecting a music synthesizer. To play back a MIDI file: 1. Load the Media Player application from the Accessories program group. The Media Player appears on the display: Figure 41. The Media Player Panel 2. From theDevice menu, select "MIDI Sequencer. . ." 3. From theFile menu, selectOpen. A list of sample files supplied with Windows 95 appears: Figure 42. The Open Panel 46 Gateway SoloTM 2200 Multimedia Notebook Select one of the files, then click the "Play" button in Media Player. The sequence should begin playing. If you can't hear it, make sure that the appropriate volume controls are all turned up. Don't forget to check the "Synthesizer" volume control. If you hear a strange rhythmic pattern played by a non-percussion instrument when playing back a MIDI file, the percussion instrument channel is probably set incorrectly. It is generally accepted that percussion instruments should go on MIDI channel 10, and this is the default setting for Windows 95. However, you may encounter a MIDI file that plays percussion instruments on channel 16 instead. Playing back such a file with the wavetable synthesizer default channel 10 percussion setting creates bizarre effects, such as a snare drum or cymbal part played back on an electric piano, and a bass drum on a flute. T c r e tt i s t a i n o orc hs iuto: 1. Use the "Advanced" tab in the Multimedia Control Panel to bring up the list of multimedia devices installed on your system. Figure 43. The Advanced Tab on Multimedia Properties Panel User's Guide 47 2. Double-click on an instrument (External MIDI if you're using the wavetable synthesizer).The "MIDI for External MIDI Port Properties" dialog appears. 3. Click on the "Details" tab. Figure 44. The Details Tab Window 4. Click on the "Percussion on Channel 16" option and then click onOK. 5. Try playing the sequence again. This time, the percussion instruments should play correctly. When you're finished playing this file, be sure to set this control panel option back to "General MIDI Instrument," or you'll encounter the same problem when trying to play back a normal MIDI file with percussion instruments on MIDI channel 10. Playing external MIDI modules or keyboards You can use a MIDI sequencer on your Solo 2200 to play through external MIDI modules or keyboards. To do this, you need one of the optional Solo Docking Stations that has a MIDI/Game port. You also need a standard MIDI breakout box that converts the Game port connector to standard 5-pin MIDI In and Out connectors. The breakout box is not available from Gateway 2000, but can be obtained from various musical instrument retailers. 48 Gateway SoloTM 2200 Multimedia Notebook Using the Composite Video Out port The Composite Video Out port allows you to display your notebook's screen on a TV screen by connecting the notebook to the TV or VCR using a standard video connecting cable. This option works well on large-screen TVs to give demonstrations and presentations. To connect the notebook and TV, plug one end of the cable into the Composite Video out jack on your notebook and the other end into the Video In jack connector on your television or VCR. To view the new display, use the key combination FN+F3 to switch to TV. You should see the display on the TV screen only. If the display is distorted, check to see if the BIOS setting is correct (see Figure 47). For optimal usage, set the notebook's display to 640 by 480 pixels. Because a TV screen's display is of a lower quality, large fonts should be selected to maximize on-screen viewing effectiveness. To change the display resolution using Windows 95, 1. With the cursor pointing to an open area on the desktop, right click to get the popup menu. 2. Click on Properties to get the Display Properties window. 3. Click on the Settings tab and then select 640 by 480 pixels using the Desktop area slider. Using Fast IR Port To use the Fast IR Port option, first check in Control Panel for the Infared icon. If you don't see the icon, infared support needs to be installed. In Windows 95, click on the Infared icon in theControl Panel to get to the Infared Monitor window. Click on the Options tab (with Infared enabled) to make changes. Windows 95 uses COM2 to create two virtual ports: LPT3 for printers and COM4 to send files or handle other communications. If you have problems using the Fast IR option for communications, try changing the "Limit connection speed to" setting to 115.2kps. User's Guide 49 Playing an Audio CD The Gateway SoloTM 2200 Multimedia Notebook contains all the key features needed to enjoy your favorite audio CDs. Note: Power (either battery or AC) must be supplied 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 . by a. 2 Press the eject button on the front of the CD-ROM drive module. . 3 Gently pull the CD-ROM tray fully open and place the audio CD into the . ta. ry 4 Push in the CD-ROM tray until it closes completely. . 5 The CD will start playing automatically. . 6 Click on theCD Player option that appears in the task bar along the . bottom of the display, or click onStart, Programs, Accessories, Multimedia, and CD Player to access the CD Player 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 ti sre. hs cen 7 Slide the mouse pointer slowly over the control buttons on theCD Player . screen to display the function of each button. 8 Click on theEject button in theCD 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. 50 Gateway SoloTM 2200 Multimedia Notebook Using a Modem Installing and using a modem with the Gateway SoloTM 2200 Multimedia Notebook is an easy process. If you have ordered TelePath® data/fax modem with your notebook, the drivers for the modem have already been preloaded onto the system. Caution: Do not use your TelePath modem on a digital phone line. Modems convert digital signals into analog signals that can be sent on normal, analog telephone lines. If you attempt to use the modem on a digital line,the TelePath data/fax modem has built-in protection, and will not work. Some modems could become permanently unusable. Most digital lines are inhouse PBX systems. If you have any doubts about the type of line you have, ask your telephone service supplier. To install the TelePath data/fax modem: 1 Using the 15-pin connector: Plug the 15-pin connector end of the . modem cable into the end of the modem (see Figure 45). 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 connectorfrom above into the XJACK (see Figure 46). 2 Insert the modem face up, 68-pin connector first, into the PC Card slot in . the left rear side of the notebook. Press the modem gently, but firmly into the PC Card slot until it will go no farther. Donot force the modem. 3 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. 4 The modem is now enabled and ready to use. . RJ-11 connector 15-pin connector XJACK Figure 45. Making a 15-pin Connection Figure 46. Making an XJACK Connection