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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Sioux City, SD 57049 USA All Rights Reserved This publication 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 consent in writing from Gateway 2000. The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. These changes are incorporated in newer publication editions. [. . . ]