Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 3450

    Tips & Tricks

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    Front

    Component Icon Description

    Microphone jack

    Plug a microphone into this jack.

    Headphone jack

    Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack.

    Cover release latch

    Open the notebook cover by sliding the release latch to the right.

    Left Side

    Component Icon Description

    Modem jack

    Plug a modem cable into this jack.

    Power connector

    Plug the AC adapter cord into this connector.

    Ethernet/serial connector

    Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or serial cable into this jack using the supplied connector. For more information, see "Connecting to an Ethernet network", "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device", and "Networking Your Notebook".

    IEEE 1394 port

    Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire or i.Link) cable into this jack.

    USB port

    Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a keyboard, mouse, printer, scanner, or camera) into this port.

    PC Card eject button

    Press the eject button to remove a PC Card from the PC Card slot.

    PC Card slot

    Insert one Type I, II, or Zoom Video PC Card into this slot. For more information, see "Adding PC Cards".

    Right Side

    Component Icon Description

    Ventilation fan


    Helps cool internal components. Do not block.

    Monitor port

    Plug an analog VGA monitor into this port.

    Back

    Component Icon Description

    Kensington™ lock slot

    Secure your computer to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot.

    Bottom

    Component Icon Description

    Battery release latch

    Slide to release the battery.

    Memory bay

    Install a memory module in this bay.

    Battery

    Insert the battery into this bay.

    Docking connector

    Connect the docking station to this connector.

    Warning! Power is passed through this connection. This docking connection is UL certified for use only with Solo 3450 docking stations.

    System identification label

    Find the product model number and serial number on this label.

    Identifying your model

      The label on the bottom of your computer contains information that identifies your notebook model. Gateway Technical Support will need this information if you call for assistance.

      Important

      The label shown below is for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model.

      Accessories

        Gateway offers accessories that can help you make the most of using your notebook.

      Batteries and automobile/airplane power adapters

        If you run your notebook on battery power for extended periods, you may want to buy an additional battery so that you can swap batteries when necessary.

        With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you can save battery power by plugging your notebook into an automobile cigarette lighter or an airplane in-flight power receptacle.

      Carrying cases

        Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need additional space for accessories or supplies.

      External devices

        You can attach external devices such as a keyboard, mouse, printer, or monitor to your notebook or docking station.

      Memory

        Large programs, such as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of memory. If your programs are running more slowly than you think they should, try adding more memory.

      Printers

        You can attach many types of printers to your computer. The most common types are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white.

        Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but usually they are slower than laser printers. Using an inkjet color printer, you can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as documents.

        Laser printers and cartridges are more expensive, but usually they print much faster than inkjet printers. Laser printers are better than inkjet printers when you are printing large documents.