Solo 9300 User's Guide Contents


About Your Notebook

Front
Left side
Right side
Back
Bottom

Getting Started

Connecting the AC adapter
· Protecting from power source problems
Starting your notebook
· Waking up your notebook
Turning off your notebook
System status indicators
Power and battery indicators
Using the keyboard
· Adjusting the keyboard angle
· Function keys
Multi-function buttons
Using the EZ Pad touchpad

Windows Basics

About the Windows environment
· Desktop components
· Window components
Using the Start menu
Working with files and folders
· About drives
· About folders and files
Copying and moving files and folders
Deleting files and folders
Browsing for files and folders
Searching for files
· Using the Windows Me Search utility
· Using the Windows 98 Find utility
Shortcuts

Customizing Your Notebook

Adjusting the screen and desktop settings
· Adjusting the color depth
· Adjusting the screen area
· Changing the font size
· Applying a color scheme
· Changing the desktop background
· Selecting a screen saver
Customizing the multi-function buttons

Working with Documents

Creating a new document
Saving a document
Opening a document
Printing a document

Using Multimedia

Using diskettes
Using the CD/DVD drive
· Inserting a CD/DVD
Adjusting the volume
Playing CDs and DVDs
· Listening to music CDs in Windows Me
· Listening to music CDs in Windows 98
· Playing a DVD
Recording and playing audio
Using the Media Player
Using MusicMatch
· Playing CDs
· Creating music files
· Building a music library
· Changing the music library display settings
· Editing track information
· Listening to Internet Radio
Using composite video
· Using MGI VideoWave III
Changing the audio source

Using the Internet

Learning about the Internet
Setting up an Internet account
· Accessing your Internet account
Using the World Wide Web
· Connecting to a Web site
· Downloading files
Using e-mail
· Sending e-mail
· Checking your e-mail

Sending and Receiving Faxes

Creating a cover page
Sending a fax
Receiving a fax

Managing Power

Maintaining battery power
· Checking battery status
· Conserving battery power
Changing batteries
· Installing a second battery
Charging batteries
Recalibrating the battery
Changing power settings
· Changing settings
· Disabling the backlight dimmer
· Changing SpeedStep settings

Upgrading Your Notebook

Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device
Connecting the modem
Adding PC Cards
Changing bay modules
Preventing static electricity discharge
Installing memory
Replacing the main hard drive

Travel Tips and Accessories

Travel tips
· Modem
· Files
· Security
· Power
Accessories

Using the Solo Port Replicator

Front
Left side
Back
Right side
Attaching to the replicator
Using composite video or S-Video

Using the Solo Docking Station

Front
Left side
Back
Right side
Docking your notebook
Adjusting audio settings
Using composite video or S-Video
Installing a PCI card

Getting Help

For more information . . .
· HelpSpot
· QuickANSWERS
· Online help
· Gateway Web site
Before calling for technical support
Technical support resources

Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information