User manual GATEWAY SOLO 1150

[. . . ] Contents 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 1150 . 12 14 15 16 16 17 19 21 23 25 3 Windows Basics . 30 31 33 35 36 36 38 39 41 43 44 45 47 48 49 50 i Printing a document . . 68 Listening to music CDs in Media Player . [. . . ] When you start your computer, you are prompted to enter the user password you set in Step 5. Security 113 Power To get the best performance from your notebook, avoid using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient power management settings. s For information on conserving battery power, see "Conserving battery power" on page 92. For information on using alternate power sources, see "Using alternate power sources" on page 92. For information on monitoring the battery charge, see "Monitoring the battery charge" on page 88. s s 114 Travel Tips Upgrading Your Notebook s s s 10 This chapter provides information about adding hardware devices to your notebook. Topics include: Adding PC Cards Replacing memory Replacing the hard drive 115 Adding PC Cards The PC Card slot (also known as the PCMCIA card slot) is located on the left side of your notebook. These PC Cards can be used in your notebook: s s s PC Card (16-bit) CardBus (32-bit) Zoom Video PC Card You do not need to restart your notebook when changing most cards because your notebook supports hot-swapping. Hot-swapping means that you can insert a PC Card while your notebook is running. If your PC Card does not work after hot-swapping, refer to the PC Card manufacturer's documentation for further information. HelpSpot For more information on adding PC Cards, double-click the HelpSpot icon on your desktop. To insert a PC Card: s Push the card firmly into the PC Card slot label-side up until the outer edge of the card is flush with the side of the notebook. 116 Upgrading Your Notebook To remove a PC Card: 1 2 Release the eject button by pressing the PC Card eject button once. Eject the PC Card by pressing the eject button again. Adding PC Cards 117 Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your computer are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge sensitive components in the computer. Prevent ESD damage by following ESD guidelines every time you open the computer case. Before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: s s Turn off the computer power. Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of the computer. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object into the vent holes of the power supply. s s s Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the computer. Remove the battery. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: s Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. Always hold expansion cards by their edges or their metal mounting brackets. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the cards. Never slide expansion cards or components over any surface. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. s s 118 Upgrading Your Notebook Installing memory Your portable computer uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any available slot. Use only PC100 memory modules for upgrading your memory. To add or replace memory modules: 1 2 Follow the instructions under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 118. Shut down your notebook, then remove the battery and disconnect the power adapter and modem cable. Warning Disconnect the power supply cord, remove the battery, and disconnect the modem cable before you remove the memory bay cover. Replace the cover before you restore power or reconnect the modem cable. 3 Remove the memory bay cover screw. Installing memory 119 4 Remove the memory bay cover. 5 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on both clips at either end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 120 Upgrading Your Notebook 6 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 7 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and slide it into the empty memory slot. Important Use only PC100 (100 MHz) memory modules. 8 9 Gently push the module down until it clicks in place. Replace the memory bay cover, insert the battery or connect the power adapter, and turn on your notebook. Installing memory 121 Replacing the hard drive If you would like more hard drive capacity, you can replace your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. To replace the hard drive: 1 2 3 4 Follow the instructions under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 118 for important precautions. Shut down the notebook, then disconnect the power and modem cables. [. . . ] Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom's network services. This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to the Telecom `111' Emergency Service. Important Under power failure conditions, this telephone may not operate. Make sure that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is available for emergency use. Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this device. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications: (a)There shall be no more than 10 calls to the same number within any 30-minute period for any single manual call initiation, and (b)The equipment shall go on-hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next attempt. [. . . ]