User manual GATEWAY SOLO 3150

Contents Checking out your documentation......................................................... iii Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Notebook ........................................1 Keyboard and LCD panel .................................................................2 Top panel buttons and indicators......................................................4 Rear panel ..........................................................................................5 Right side ...........................................................................................6 Left side .............................................................................................7 Bottom ..............................................................................................8 Chapter 2: Getting Started ................................................................. 11 Getting your system running................................................................. 12 Installing the battery pack .............................................................. 12 Connecting the AC power.............................................................. 13 Turning on the power ..................................................................... 14 Chapter 3: Using Your Notebook ..................................................... 17 Using your Solo 3150............................................................................ 18 Using the keyboard......................................................................... 18 Using key combinations................................................................. 19 Using the LCD................................................................................ 22 Using the EZ Point ......................................................................... 23 Connecting the modem cable......................................................... 26 Connecting the network ................................................................. 27 Using the audio............................................................................... 27 Using 3.5" diskettes........................................................................ 30 Using CDs and DVDs.................................................................... 30 Using the USB port ........................................................................ 33 Removing and replacing the hard disk drive ................................ 33 Using PC Cards .............................................................................. 35 Using the IR port ............................................................................ 36 i Chapter 4: Getting Online ...................................................................37 Using the Internet...................................................................................38 E-mail..............................................................................................39 World Wide Web............................................................................39 Using Microsoft Fax ..............................................................................41 Setting up Microsoft Fax ................................................................41 Sending and receiving faxes...........................................................43 Manually answering with your modem .........................................44 Locating the COM port address ..................................................... 45 Chapter 5: Managing Power Usage ................................................47 Managing battery power........................................................................ 48 Charging the battery pack...............................................................48 Using the battery .............................................................................50 Monitoring the battery status..........................................................51 Changing the power button setting ................................................51 Using the Suspend and Standby modes .........................................52 Maximizing battery life ......................................................................... 55 Chapter 6: Using the Port Replicator ..............................................57 Port replicator components....................................................................58 Ports.................................................................................................59 Attaching to the replicator ..............................................................60 Separating from the replicator........................................................ 61 Setting up the video out port ..........................................................63 Appendix A: Accessories ....................................................................65 Accessories............................................................................................. 66 Appendix B: Using the BIOS Setup Program .............................67 About the BIOS Setup utility.................................................................68 Appendix C: Contacting Gateway ...................................................71 Contacting Gateway...............................................................................72 Regulatory Compliance Statements .............................................. 74 Index ........................................................................................................... 79 ii Using Your Gateway Solo 3150 Notebook Checking out your documentation In addition to this User Guide, we've also provided other documentation to help you get the most from your Solo 3150. Please refer to the following printed and online documentation for additional resources: Printed manuals o Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your Gateway Solo Notebook contains information about managing system resources, preserving your system performance, reinstalling your operating system and drivers, and general troubleshooting tips. The Windows manual provides information about using the operating system, learning about advanced features, networking, getting help, and more. The Internet and gateway.net provides an overview of the Internet and tells you how to set up an Internet account on gateway.netSM. Specifications for the Gateway Solo 3150 Notebook gives detailed information about your computer's technical specifications. o o o Online documentation Electronic manuals on your hard drive give you access to this documentation when you are traveling or when the printed manuals are not accessible. To access the online documentation click Start, select Online Documentation, then select the manual you want to review. Gateway Web site (http://www.gateway.com) If you have a subscription to an Internet service provider, you can tap into some of the latest help and other information on our Web site. We provide notebook support help, technical documents, tech tips, frequently asked questions (FAQs), glossary, software library with BIOS updates, and other resources that can help you make the most of using your notebook. iii iv Using Your Gateway Solo 3150 Notebook Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard and LCD panel ................................ 2 Top panel buttons and indicators ..................... 4 Rear panel ......................................................... 5 Right side .......................................................... 6 Left side............................................................. 7 Bottom .............................................................. 8 Keyboard and LCD panel A B C D C 2 Using Your Gateway Solo 3150 Notebook Component A. 12.1" TFT Color LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) B. Keyboard Description Provides sharp, crisp resolution with backlit anti-glare screen. Provides full functionality of a desktop computer keyboard. Many keys have been assigned alternate functions. Provides high-quality sound reproduction for software, audio CDs, and DVDs. Controls the cursor movement on the screen. C. Speakers D. EZ PointTM Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Notebook 3 Top panel buttons and indicators A B C D E F G H Component A. Power or Suspend/ Standby button B. Display off button C. Hard drive activity indicator D. DVD or CD indicator E. Caps lock indicator F. Pad lock indicator G. Scroll lock indicator H. Microphone Icon Description Can be set to either turn the system on and off or suspend and resume. Pressing the button for five seconds restarts the system. Turns off the LCD display. Activated automatically when you close the notebook lid. Lights when the computer accesses the hard drive. Displays when the computer accesses the DVD or CD (Compact Disc) drive. Lights when Caps Lock is enabled. Lights when Pad Lock is enabled. Lights when Scroll Lock is enabled. Records sounds when the system is recording. 4 Using Your Gateway Solo 3150 Notebook Rear panel A B C DE F G H Port A. LAN Icon Description Provides an Ethernet 10/100 connection to a network. Sends infrared signals between the notebook and a remote device that uses infrared (for example, a printer or other peripheral). Connect external speakers or headphones to this port. Supports small unamplified speakers. (1/8 inch/3.5 mm jack.) Plug a phone line into this jack to connect the notebook's on-board modem to an analog phone system. Connect an external keyboard, mouse, numeric keypad, or other device to this port. Connect a VGA (Video Graphics Adapter) monitor cable to this port. Connect a parallel device such as a printer to this port. Connect a serial device such as a serial mouse to this port. B. Fast IR (Infrared) port C. Speaker out/ Headphone jack D. Modem jack E. PS/2 port F. VGA port G. Parallel port (LPT1) H. Serial port Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Notebook 5 Right side A B C D E F Component A. DVD or CD-ROM drive B. Eject button C. Manual eject button Icon Description Reads data and audio CDs (and DVDs if you have a DVD drive). Ejects the DVD or CD tray from the drive. This button works only when the power is on. Provides manual eject capability to remove a DVD or CD if power is unavailable. Insert a straightened paper clip or other stiff wire and push to open the DVD or CD tray. Accepts one Type I or Type II PC Card. Adjusts speaker volume. Other port volume levels are controlled by multimedia software. Push to release the eject button, then push again to eject the PC Card. Push a third time to retract the button into the chassis. D. PC Card slot E. Volume wheel F. PC Card eject button 6 Using Your Gateway Solo 3150 Notebook Left side A B C D E Component A. Kensington lock slot B. Air outlet port C. Power connector D. USB port Icon Description Attach a Kensington lock into this slot. A Kensington lock is an optional cable lock for portable computers. Outlet for air intake to cool components. Connect the AC power adapter to this port. Plug Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices into this port. Hard disk drive storage bay. The hard drive can be removed only by first removing the mounting screw on the bottom of the notebook, then sliding the drive out. E. Hard disk drive Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Notebook 7 Bottom C B A D 8 Using Your Gateway Solo 3150 Notebook Component A. Battery pack B. Battery release latch C. Hard disk drive Icon Description Slide battery pack into bay for battery power and battery charging. Slide the latch to release the battery pack from the battery pack bay. The hard drive can be removed only by first removing the two mounting screws, then sliding the drive out. Connect the port replicator to this port. D. Replicator port E. Memory bay Open the memory bay cover to install or remove RAM memory modules. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Notebook 9 10 Using Your Gateway Solo 3150 Notebook Chapter 2: Getting Started Getting your system running................................. 12 Installing the battery pack .............................. 12 Connecting the AC power.............................. 13 Turning on the power ..................................... 14 Getting your system running To get the computer started, you'll need to install the battery pack, connect to AC power, open the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel, and turn on the power. Installing the battery pack Your notebook is shipped to you with the battery partially charged. When you first get started, you may want to use the AC adapter to fully charge the battery and provide a constant supply of power while you are checking out some of your notebook's features. If your battery is not installed, you need to install the battery pack and charge it. The battery charges whenever your notebook is connected to AC power. The notebook can run on a fully charged battery for about 2.5 to 3 hours, but battery life varies depending on configuration, power management settings, and features used. Click the battery gauge icon in the taskbar to track the available battery power. Battery life is affected by how much you use the system components such as the hard drive, CD/DVD drive, LCD display, and other components. Other factors such as the power management settings also affect battery life. See Chapter 5, "Managing Power Usage" for more information about power management and monitoring the battery status. To install the battery pack 1. Turn the notebook over so the battery bay is facing up. 2. Insert the front end of the battery into the battery bay, then press the battery down until it securely latches. 12 Using Your Gateway Solo 3150 Notebook Connecting the AC power Your AC adapter comes in two parts, the power cord and the AC power adapter. Warning! Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord. To connect the AC adapter 1. Connect the power cord to the AC power adapter. Warning! The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious personal injury or death. Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has no userreplaceable or userserviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. 2. Plug the AC power adapter into the notebook power connector on the left side of the notebook. Chapter 2: Getting Started 13 Important! The power button is preset to On/Off mode. You can set it to function either in On/Off or Standby/Resume mode using the BIOS setup program. See "About the BIOS Setup utility" on page 68 for more information about accessing the BIOS Power menu settings to change the Power button mode. 3. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. Turning on the power You can turn on the power after the battery is installed and the AC power adapter is plugged in. To start up the computer 1. Release the LCD panel by sliding the latch to the right, then adjust the Important! This system ships with the "Auto dim with battery" feature enabled. Auto dim cuts LCD power 50% when your notebook is operating on battery power. See "About the BIOS Setup utility" on page 68 for information about the Power menu options. LCD panel for the proper viewing angle by tilting it. 2. Press the power button. Windows® starts. 3. Change display brightness for suitable viewing by pressing FN+ or FN+. 4. If you are starting the computer for the first time, complete the Windows setup by following the on-screen instructions. (You can disregard the Printer Setup dialog boxes.) 14 Using Your Gateway Solo 3150 Notebook 5. When the Certificate of Authenticity dialog box opens, type in the Product ID number located on the Certificate of Authenticity on the cover of the Windows manual. For more information about how to use Windows, see your Microsoft Windows manual. Important! The software for your computer has been installed at the factory. Use your software CDs or diskettes only when re-installing a program or if a program prompts you to use it. Chapter 2: Getting Started 15 16 Using Your Gateway Solo 3150 Notebook Chapter 3: Using Your Notebook Using your Solo 3150............................................ 18 Using the keyboard......................................... 18 Using key combinations................................. 19 Using the LCD................................................ 22 Using the EZ Point ......................................... 23 Connecting the modem cable......................... 26 Connecting the network ................................. 27 Using the audio............................................... 27 Using 3.5" diskettes........................................ 30 Using CDs and DVDs .................................... 30 Using the USB port ........................................ 33 Removing and replacing the hard disk drive. 33 Using PC Cards .............................................. 35 Using the IR port ............................................ 36 Using your Solo 3150 This chapter covers using the components on your computer. Spend some time getting familiar with the versatility built into your Solo notebook. Using the keyboard Your notebook features a keyboard that has the full functionality of a desktop computer keyboard. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys, function keys for specific system operations, and pad lock keys for the numeric keypad. C A B Key A. Fn (function) Combination keys B. Fn (function) keys C. Numeric keypad Action Press FN key plus one of the Fn Combination keys (blue) to perform a specific function. For example, FN+F2 shows the Pop-up status display. Press FN key plus another Fn Combination key (such as F2, F3, F4, etc.) to perform a specific function. Press FN+F9 to activate the numeric keypad. 18 Using Your Gateway Solo 3150 Notebook Using key combinations For normal key functions: o o Press the key to get numerals, punctuation marks, and lower case letters. Press the key together with the SHIFT key to get symbols and standard upper case letters. Special keys The following keys help you use shortcuts when working with some software: Key Description Use this key to display the Windows Start menu. Pressing CTRL+ESC also displays the Start menu. Use this key to provide quick access to shortcut menus and help assistants in Windows. In many cases, this key functions like a right mouse click. Chapter 3: Using Your Notebook 19 Function keys Press the FN key together with one of the following keys (with blue letters) to get these "on-the-fly" functions: Key Combination + Displays the power status in the upper left corner of the Windows 95 and Windows 98 desktop. Press the key combination again to make the display disappear. See "Pop-up status display" on page 51. Toggles between the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), external monitor, both displays at the same time, or TV display (NTSC or PAL format) as the active display. See "Using the LCD" on page 22. Places the system in Standby mode. See "Using the Suspend and Standby modes" on page 52 for more information about the Standby mode. Description Makes temporary changes to the power management (PM) mode settings by toggling the setting options: · PM ON enables power management · PM DC enables power management when the notebook is using battery power only. · PM OFF disables power management. The selected option is not saved when the system is turned off. The power management settings selected in the BIOS setup take effect when the system is restarted. Enables the Pad Lock function so you can use the numeric keypad. The Pad Lock icon stays lit while this function is enabled. Press the keys again to clear the display. In some programs you can scroll through large volumes of text. The Scroll Lock icon stays lit as long as this function is enabled. 20 Using Your Gateway Solo 3150 Notebook Key Combination + Description In some programs this key combination pauses the display when text is scrolling very quickly. Press any key to continue the text flow. In some programs this key combination breaks text scrolling in a DOS screen. Prints the screen if a printer is connected to your notebook (DOS only). In Windows, this key copies a picture of the screen to the clipboard. You can then paste the picture into another program display or print it. SysRq (System Request) is reserved for certain applications such as in some DOS programs. In some programs this key combination will send you to the starting point of your document. In some programs this key combination sends you to the end point of your document. Increases LCD brightness and displays the brightness meter for the Popup Status Display reflecting the changes. Use the FN+F2 key combination to make the display disappear. Decreases LCD brightness and displays the brightness meter for the Popup Status Display reflecting the changes. Use the FN+F2 key combination to make the display disappear. Chapter 3: Using Your Notebook 21 Pad lock keys Press FN+F9 (PAD LOCK) keys to activate the keypad. The keypad section of the keyboard will function like a numeric keypad. Press FN+F9 to put the keyboard back into standard mode. Using the LCD Your notebook features a built-in, backlit, color LCD. The LCD uses Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) technology that provides sharp resolution and brilliant colors. The notebook's display supports a maximum resolution of 800 × 600 and a maximum color depth of 24-bit color. In addition to using your LCD panel for display, you can also attach an external monitor for presentations and other multimedia purposes. Setting up an external computer monitor You can connect an external computer monitor to your notebook through the VGA (Video Graphics Adapter) port on the back of your notebook. If you are using an optional port replicator, you can also connect an external computer monitor to the replicator's VGA port. 22 Using Your Gateway Solo 3150 Notebook To connect the computer to an external monitor 1. Connect one end of a VGA cable to the VGA port on the back of the notebook, and the other end to the video connector on the monitor. 2. Press FN+F3 to change the active display from LCD only, to LCD and monitor, or monitor only. Continue changing the display options until you get the desired display. Depending upon the external monitor you are using, you may have to lower the video resolution to 640 x 480. Refer to your monitor manual to find out its display resolution capabilities. To change the display resolution for an external monitor 1. Right-click the Monitor icon in the taskbar tray. 2. Select the desired resolution. The screen resolution changes. If the Monitor icon does not appear on the taskbar and you want to have it display there, right-click on the desktop, select Properties, click the Settings tab, then check the Show settings icon on taskbar checkbox. The Monitor icon appears in the taskbar tray. Using the EZ Point Your system includes the EZ PointTM stickpoint pointing device. Like a mouse, this pointing device controls the cursor movements on the display. Chapter 3: Using Your Notebook 23 Controlling the EZ Point The EZ Point provides an easy way to move the cursor across the screen and navigate through software. The EZ Point consists of a stick located on the keyboard between the G and H keys and two buttons located below the spacebar on the keyboard. A A. B. C. B C EZ Point EZ Point select button (left mouse button) EZ Point select button (right mouse button) To use the EZ Point 1. Place your hands in the typing position and press the EZ Point (A) in the direction you want to move the cursor. 2. Press the EZ Point select buttons (B and C) located below the spacebar to select as you would with a mouse. You can also press the EZ Point directly downward to perform a mouse click. 24 Using Your Gateway Solo 3150 Notebook Changing EZ Point properties You can change EZ Point properties such as button assignments, cursor speed, and acceleration. You can also enable scrolling, press to select, release to select, and magnifying glass. To customize the EZ Point 1. Click Start, Settings, then Control Panel. The Control Panel appears. 2. Double-click the EZ Point icon. The EZ Point Properties dialog box appears. 3. Click the tab of your choice to customize functions of the EZ Point. Replacing the EZ Point cap The cap on the EZ Point is removable. If the cap becomes worn or damaged, remove the cap from the stick and replace it with one of the spares included with your notebook. Using an external mouse or keyboard You can attach an external mouse or keyboard to the notebook using the PS/ 2 port, the USB port, or the serial port. The optional port replicator also has ports for external connections. It is not necessary to shut down the system to connect an external PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Just connect it to the port and start to work. Chapter 3: Using Your Notebook 25 If the EZ Point drivers do not support the external mouse, refer to the mouse documentation and follow the installation instructions. Connecting the modem cable Your Solo 3150 notebook comes with a built-in 56K data/fax modem and a telephone cable. To connect the modem cable 1. Insert one end of the telephone cable into the modem jack on the rear panel of the notebook. 2. Insert the other end of the telephone cable into any analog telephone wall jack. 3. Start your computer, then start your communications software. For more information on using your notebook's modem connection, see Chapter 4, "Getting Online." 26 Using Your Gateway Solo 3150 Notebook Connecting the network Your notebook comes with a built-in 10/100 Ethernet network card that supports Wake on LAN. If you plan to connect your computer to a local area network (LAN), you may want to connect it to the network before starting the system. To connect to the network 1. Insert one end of the network cable into the Ethernet port on the rear panel. 2. Insert the other end of the cable into a network jack (ask your network system administrator to help you select the correct network jack). Your Solo 3150 is now physically connected to the network. Your network system administrator can help you log on to establish an active network connection. Using the audio Your system provides 16-bit stereo audio with SoundBlaster Pro compatibility. You can record audio for presentations, attach voice messages to your e-mail, listen to audio CDs, and use it for many other multimedia applications. Chapter 3: Using Your Notebook 27 Adjusting the volume You can use several methods to adjust audio input and output on your Solo notebook computer. The volume control wheel on the left side of the system controls the Speaker Out port and the internal system speakers. The volume level for other ports is controlled by the multimedia software, as explained below. To adjust playback and recording volume levels 1. Click Start, select Settings, then select Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Multimedia icon. The Multimedia Properties dialog box appears. 3. Click the Audio tab, then set the Playback and Recording levels to your preference. To "quick-adjust" volume controls 1. Double-click the Speaker icon on the taskbar. The Volume Control dialog box appears. This dialog box contains volume and balance controls for master volume, wave, microphone, CD audio, MIDI, and synthesizer. requirements. 2. Slide the volume and balance controls to suit your listening 28 Using Your Gateway Solo 3150 Notebook Making an audio recording To make an audio recording, use the built-in microphone or connect an external microphone to the port replicator. Connecting an external microphone disables the built-in microphone. To make an audio recording 1. Click Start, Programs, Accessories, Multimedia, then Sound Recorder. The Sound Recorder opens. 2. Click Edit, then Audio Properties to set or record volume levels. 3. Click OK. 4. Click the q (Record) button to start recording. 5. Click the s (Stop) button to stop recording. 6. Click File, then Save As. 7. Name the recording, then click Save.The recording is saved. To play back a recording in Media Player 1. Click Start, Programs, Accessories, Multimedia, then Media Player. The Media Player opens. 2. Click File, then Open. The Open dialog box appears. 3. Select the file to play back, then click Open. 4. Click the (Play) button to play the file. 5. Click the s (Stop) button to stop playing the file. Chapter 3: Using Your Notebook 29 Using 3.5" diskettes Caution! Your system has an external 3.5" diskette drive, which enables you to use 3.5" diskettes with up to 1.44 MB capacity. Do not expose diskettes to water or magnetic fields. Exposure could damage the data on the diskette. To connect the external diskette drive 1. Turn off your notebook. 2. Plug the drive cable into the parallel port on the back of the notebook. 3. Tighten the connector screws, then start up your notebook. Using CDs and DVDs Your system has a CD-ROM or DVD drive. This section describes some of the ways to use CD-ROM or DVD media. 30 Using Your Gateway Solo 3150 Notebook To insert a CD or DVD 1. Press the CD or DVD drive's eject button. The drive tray opens. 2. Insert the CD or DVD. Press down carefully on the disc to ensure it Important! Be sure to place the disc in the tray so that the label side is facing up. If the disc has two playable sides, place the disc so that the name of the side you want to play is facing up. snaps onto the clips that hold the disc in the tray. 3. Push the tray back into the drive. To access information on the CD or DVD drive 1. Double-click the My Computer icon. The My Computer window opens. 2. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. Playing an audio CD The CD-ROM accepts standard CDs, music CDs, and photo CDs. You can play and control an audio CD using the CD Player application in Windows. If your notebook has the optional DVD drive, it can also play DVDs. To play an audio CD 1. Insert an audio CD. After a few seconds, the CD starts playing. 2. Click the CD Player taskbar button to use the CD Player software. - OR - Chapter 3: Using Your Notebook 31 If the CD did not start automatically, click Start, then select Programs, Accessories, Multimedia, and CD Player. The CD Player opens. 3. Hold the mouse pointer over the control buttons on the CD Player to get familiar with each button function. By clicking the buttons, you can change music tracks, view playing times, control the volume, define a play list, and set continuous or random play. 4. Control audio play as desired. Using manual eject for disc media You may encounter a circumstance when it is not possible or convenient to open the CD or DVD drive using the eject button (for example, when the computer is shut down). To use the manual eject button 1. Carefully insert a stiff wire (such as a straightened, heavy-duty paper clip) into the manual eject hole until you feel resistance. Manual eject hole 32 Using Your Gateway Solo 3150 Notebook 2. Gently press harder until the drive tray slides out. 3. Grasp the front of the tray and pull it out. Using the USB port Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a new type of serial interface that serves as a single-port alternative to connecting devices that traditionally have required their own specific ports, such as mice, joysticks, keyboards, scanners, video cameras, and speakers. To use, connect the USB-compatible peripheral into the USB port. The USB automatically installs and configures the necessary drivers and the system resources. The installation may prompt you to load discs or diskettes to complete the installation. Removing and replacing the hard disk drive You can remove the hard disk drive from your notebook to swap to a second drive. If you decide to add a new drive, use the documentation that comes with the drive to prepare the it for use. Caution! To remove the hard disk drive 1. Save all work. 2. Click Start, Shut Down, then click OK. 3. Close the LCD panel, then disconnect the AC power. 4. Remove the battery. Do not expose the hard drive to liquid or magnetic fields. Exposure could damage the data on the hard drive. Chapter 3: Using Your Notebook 33 5. Remove the two screws that secure the hard disk drive. 6. Pull the drive straight out. To replace the hard disk drive 1. Make sure the power is turned off, the AC power is disconnected, and the battery is removed. 2. Slide the new drive firmly into the bay, then secure the drive with the two screws. 3. Turn the notebook over, connect the AC adapter, and insert the battery. 4. Start up the system. If this is a first-time installation, follow the information that accompanied the drive to prepare it for use. 34 Using Your Gateway Solo 3150 Notebook Using PC Cards Your notebook's PC Card slot (also known as a PCMCIA card slot) is located on the right side of your notebook. This slot accepts PC Card 16, PC Card 32 (CardBus), or Zoomed Video cards. Your notebook is configured to automatically accept most PC Cards. You do not need to restart your notebook when changing most cards because your notebook supports "hot-swapping." This means that you can usually insert a PC Card and the system recognizes it without shutting down the notebook. If your PC Card does not work when hot-swapping, refer to the PC Card manufacturer's documentation for further information. To insert a PC Card 1. Insert the PC Card with the label facing up. 2. Slide the card firmly into the PC Card slot. When the card is installed correctly, the computer emits a two-toned beep. 3. Follow the Windows Setup Wizard installation steps the first time you insert a PC Card. Operate the device as recommended in the PC Card manufacturer's manual. Chapter 3: Using Your Notebook 35 To remove a PC Card 1. Click the PC Card icon in the taskbar, then click the card you want to remove. 2. Click Stop. A message states that you may safely remove the device. 3. Click OK. 4. Press the PC Card eject button, located to the right of the PC Card slot, to release the eject button. 5. Press the PC Card eject button a second time to eject the PC Card. 6. Press the PC Card eject button a third time to replace the button into the chassis. Using the IR port The IR (infrared) port built into the back of your notebook uses infrared technology to send and receive signals between the notebook and a remote device equipped with an IR port. A variety of desktop computers, printers, and other peripherals are IR-equipped. Use the manufacturer's documentation to setup a remote IR device. 36 Using Your Gateway Solo 3150 Notebook Chapter 4: Getting Online Using the Internet .................................................. 38 E-mail.............................................................. 39 World Wide Web ........................................... 39 Using Microsoft Fax.............................................. 41 Setting up Microsoft Fax................................ 41 Sending and receiving faxes .......................... 43 Manually answering with your modem......... 44 Locating the COM port address..................... 45 Using the Internet The Internet is a worldwide network of computers linked together to provide information to users everywhere. You can access this global network by connecting your computer to a normal phone line and signing up with an Internet service provider. Internet services include e-mail and the World Wide Web. E-mail (electronic mail) lets you send messages to anyone in the world, as long as you and the recipient both have Internet connections and e-mail addresses. The World Wide Web is a user-friendly interface to the Internet that gives you point-and-click access to millions of sources of information. Many types of files are available for download, including pictures, sounds, and programs. To begin your journey through the Internet you need: o A modem ­ a device installed in the computer that connects the computer to a phone line. Your Solo 3150 notebook has a built-in 56K data/fax modem. An Internet service provider (ISP) ­ a connection between the modem and the Internet, such as gateway.net. A Web browser ­ an application that translates information from the Internet service provider to the computer. The Microsoft Internet Explorer Web browser is installed on the computer. o o To understand Internet functions, you should know the following terms: Important! Downloading (receiving files) is not always fast. Sometimes large files and slow connection speeds can contribute to slow downloading. o o E-mail (electronic mail) ­ messages transmitted by telephone lines. E-mail address ­ an Internet address to which e-mail can be sent. This address designates a location on the Internet that messages and files can be sent to. Downloading ­ transferring a copy of a file from a remote server or computer to your computer's hard drive. Link ­ a word or image within a Web page on which you can click to access another Web page or additional information. o o 38 Using Your Gateway Solo 3150 Notebook o Home page ­ a file that appears after connection has been made to a Web site address. This page contains links that will guide you throughout the Web site and may link you to other Web sites. Server ­ a computer or computer program that saves data in a storage area. This data can be downloaded to your computer for manipulation or printing purposes. Web browser ­ software that allows you to access and navigate Web sites found on the World Wide Web. Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer are two popular Web browsers. o o E-mail E-mail is an electronic mail service that lets you communicate with others around the globe. You need an Internet connection and an e-mail address to send or retrieve e-mail. For more information on using e-mail, see the manual The Internet and gateway.net. World Wide Web After you have your Internet service set up, you are ready to explore the Internet. To do this, you need to use a Web browser. In our example below we use Microsoft Internet Explorer to visit the Gateway Web site. To browse the World Wide Web Important! 1. Connect to the Internet service. Depending upon your Internet service provider, you may be prompted to provide your user ID and password. 2. Double-click the Internet Explorer icon on the desktop to start Microsoft Internet Explorer. The Web browser opens. 3. Go to a Web site by typing its address in the browser's Address Bar (for example, http://www.gateway.com), then press ENTER. Web site addresses are not always permanent. If an error screen appears that states the file cannot be found, verify that you have typed the correct address. If a screen stating the file cannot be found appears again, the Web site has either changed location or no longer exists. Chapter 4: Getting Online 39 The Web browser locates the site, downloads the text and graphics to the computer, and displays the site in the browser window. In the following illustration, the Gateway Web site appears in Microsoft Internet Explorer. Address Bar Display area for Web pages. When you move the cursor over the screen and it changes to a hand, you can click to link to another page or section of the Web site. Refer to the Web browser's online help to learn more about using the Web browser, exploring the Web, printing, and saving information. 40 Using Your Gateway Solo 3150 Notebook Using Microsoft Fax To fax documents from your multimedia notebook with Windows 98 and Windows 95, we recommend using Microsoft Fax, which is available in both operating systems. You must set up Microsoft Fax so that you can send and receive faxes. Setting up Microsoft Fax Although Windows 95 and Windows 98 look very similar, the setup required for Microsoft Fax is different for each operating system. To set up Microsoft Fax in Windows 95 1. Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel appears. 2. Click Add/Remove Programs, then click the Windows Setup tab. 3. Click to select the Microsoft Fax check box if it is not already selected. If the check box is already selected, exit Add/Remove Programs and you can stop here. If a message asks you to include all required components, click Yes and continue to step 4. 4. Click OK at the bottom of the Add/Remove Programs window. If the Inbox Setup Wizard appears, go to step 5. If the Inbox Setup Wizard does not appear, follow the instructions on the screen. 5. In the Inbox Setup Wizard, click the Properties button and make sure your active modem is selected. If the wizard prompts you for mail information you do not have, click Cancel to exit the wizard, then restart the wizard and clear the check boxes for Microsoft Mail and Internet Mail. Chapter 4: Getting Online 41 6. The default Answer mode is Don't Answer. If another program uses the same COM port as your modem, keep the default setting. Otherwise, change the Answer mode to either Manual or Answer After. Select Manual if you will use your phone line for voice calls or other programs. Select Answer After if you will use your modem only for faxing. Click OK to save changes. 7. Click the checkbox to indicate whether you want Microsoft Fax to answer all incoming calls, then click Next. 8. Fill in your personal and phone line information, then click Next. 9. If you chose to install Microsoft Mail, enter the path to your Post Office, which you can get from a server administrator. 10. If you chose to install Internet Mail, enter the information requested in the next few windows. 11. If this is your first Microsoft Fax installation, choose the default path for Personal Address Book by clicking Next. 12. If this is your first installation, choose the default path for Personal folder file by clicking Next. 13. Select whether you want Microsoft Exchange to automatically run when you start Windows. Remember that you need to have Microsoft Exchange running to receive faxes. Click Next. 14. Click Finish. Microsoft Exchange opens. If the Mail logon shows and you do not have a Post Office set up, click Offline. You will still be able to use Microsoft Fax.