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i Contents 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 9500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Identifying your model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 9550. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Identifying your model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 3Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Connecting the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Protecting from power source problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Starting your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Waking up your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Turning off your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 System key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Multi-function buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Using the EZ Pad touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Using the touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Connecting the modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Connecting to an Ethernet network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Broadband Internet connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 4Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 HelpSpot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Solo9550.book Page i Tuesday, June 19, 2001 3:18 PM ii HelpSpot Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Online help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Gateway Web site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 5 Windows Basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 About the Windows environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Desktop items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Window items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Using the Start menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Working with files and folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 About drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 About folders and files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Copying and moving files and folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Deleting files and folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Browsing for files and folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Searching for files . . . . . . . . . . . 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49 4 www.gateway.com Getting Help This chapter tells you about additional information resources available to help you use your computer. It includes the following topics:
HelpSpot ™
Online help
Gateway Web site Tips & TricksTo access the contents of this manual while you are traveling, download an electronic copy from www.gateway.com/support/manlib/. Solo9550.book Page 49 Tuesday, June 19, 2001 3:18 PM 50 Chapter 4: Getting Help www.gateway.com HelpSpot Your notebook may include HelpSpot, an easily accessible collection of Help information, troubleshooters, instructional videos, and automated support. Use HelpSpot to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway computer. To start HelpSpot:
Click Start, then select Help. -OR- Double-click the Gateway Help and Support desktop icon. HelpSpot opens. If this is the first time you have started HelpSpot on your computer, you will experience a brief wait while HelpSpot builds the help database, then HelpSpot will display an introductory video. Solo9550.book Page 50 Tuesday, June 19, 2001 3:18 PM 51 HelpSpot www.gateway.com You can find help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. To learn about how to work with documents and programs, use your mouse, and other topics, click the Getting Started link on the HelpSpot main page. Solo9550.book Page 51 Tuesday, June 19, 2001 3:18 PM 52 Chapter 4: Getting Help www.gateway.com HelpSpot Videos HelpSpot contains several short videos to help introduce you to new concepts or show you how to perform various tasks. To play a HelpSpot video:
To play a video in HelpSpot, click Videos on the HelpSpot navigation bar, then click a video title. The video plays. Solo9550.book Page 52 Tuesday, June 19, 2001 3:18 PM 53 Online help www.gateway.com Online help Many programs provide information online so you can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. Most online help information can be accessed by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking a Help button. You can search for information by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help. Solo9550.book Page 53 Tuesday, June 19, 2001 3:18 PM 54 Chapter 4: Getting Help www.gateway.com Gateway Web site Gateway provides a variety of information on its Web site to help you use your computer. Visit the Gateway Web site at www.gateway.com for:
Technical documentation and product manuals
Technical tips and support
Hardware drivers
A glossary of computer terms
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) For more information about connecting to the Internet, see “Learning about the Internet” on page 88. Solo9550.book Page 54 Tuesday, June 19, 2001 3:18 PM 55 Gateway Web site www.gateway.com You can access the following resources through the Gateway Web site or through HelpSpot: ResourceService descriptionLocation Gateway Update Utility This utility automatically finds, downloads, and installs the latest drivers for your Gateway-supplied hardware. www.gateway.com/ support/index.shtml Chat with Gateway CoPilot Use this remote-help utility that allows Gateway to deliver live person-to-person computer support to you. Any time you engage in a live chat session, a Gateway support representative has the ability to resolve your in-warranty technical issue in real time. This is done by simultaneously viewing your desktop, controlling the mouse and keyboard, and chatting with you. www.gateway.com/ support/index.shtml -OR- HelpSpot Chat with Search Assistant Engage in a live Internet chat session to help you find data on the Gateway.com Technical Support Web site. If the assistants cannot direct you to the solution on the Technical Support site, they will refer you to the area or department that can. www.gateway.com/ support/index.shtml -OR- HelpSpot Email Tech Support Get the answers to your technical inquiries by e-mail from a Gateway Technical Support representative. www.gateway.com/ support/index.shtml Frequently Asked Questions Get the answers to many of our most common customer service-related questions. www.gateway.com/ support/index.shtml Chat with Customer Service Engage in a live Internet chat session with a Gateway Customer Service Assistant about a non-technical issue. www.gateway.com/ support/index.shtml -OR- HelpSpot E-mail Customer Service Get the answers to your non-technical inquiries by e-mail from a Gateway Customer Service Assistant. www.gateway.com/ support/index.shtml Solo9550.book Page 55 Tuesday, June 19, 2001 3:18 PM 56 Chapter 4: Getting Help www.gateway.com Chat with eSales Advisor Get a personalized look at what system is best suited for your own individual needs. To use this service, fill out the eSales Advisor Questionnaire. The eSales Advisor will contact you by telephone and discuss the Gateway solution that best fits your needs. www.gateway.com -OR- HelpSpot Order StatusGet information on whether your order has been received, is in production, or has been shipped. You will also be given an estimated or actual shipping date, depending on the status. This information is updated daily and is available 24 to 36 hours after an order is placed. www.gateway.com ResourceService descriptionLocation Solo9550.book Page 56 Tuesday, June 19, 2001 3:18 PM 57 5 www.gateway.com Windows Basics Read this chapter to get basic information on how to:
Work on the Windows desktop
Manage files and folders
Wo rk with do cuments
Use shortcuts
Transfer software from your old computer HelpSpotFor more information on using Windows, double-click the HelpSpot icon on your desktop. Solo9550.book Page 5 7Tuesday, June 19, 2001 3:18 PM 58 Chapter 5: Windows Basics www.gateway.com About the Windows environment After your computer starts, the first screen you see is the Windows desktop. The desktop is like the top of a real desk. Think of the desktop as your personalized work spa…

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89 Setting up an Internet account www.gateway.com Setting up an Internet account Before you can view the information on the World Wide Web, you need to set up an Internet account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you have chosen America Online as an ISP, follow these instructions to set up and connect to your account. To establish a different ISP service, or to transfer an existing account to this computer, contact the ISP directly. If you set up an account with America Online, an Internet e-mail address is created for you. After completing the setup you are ready to access the Internet. To set up an Internet account with America Online: 1Double-click the America Online Included icon. If the icon is not on the Windows desktop, look for the America Online Included icon located in the Online Services folder on the Windows desktop. 2Follow the on-screen instructions. After setting up your account, you can connect to the Internet and access your e-mail services. HelpSpotFor more information on setting up an Internet account, double-click the HelpSpot icon on your desktop. Solo9550.book Page 89 Tuesday, June 19, 2001 3:18 PM 90 Chapter 6: Using the Internet www.gateway.com Accessing your Internet account To connect to your America Online Internet account: 1Double-click the America Online Included icon. The Connect dialog box opens. 2Complete the member name and password information, then click Connect. The computer dials the Internet account telephone number. If you are using a service other than America Online, check with your ISP for the correct procedure for connecting. After connecting, the Web browser window opens. For information about the Web and the Web browser, see “Using the World Wide Web” on page 91. To disconnect from your America Online Internet account:
Click X in the top right corner of the America Online program. Your computer disconnects from the Internet. If you are using a service other than America Online, check with your ISP for the correct procedure for disconnecting. HelpSpotFor more information on accessing your Internet account, double-click the HelpSpot icon on your desktop. ImportantMake sure that your computer disconnects correctly from your Internet account. If you do not have an “unlimited hours” ISP account, you may have to pay for the time that you are connected, even if you are not at the computer. Solo9550.book Page 90 Tuesday, June 19, 2001 3:18 PM 91 Using the World Wide Web www.gateway.com Using the World Wide Web The World Wide Web is a multimedia window to the Internet that gives you access to millions of information sources. Information on the Web comes to you on Web pa ge s, which are electronic documents that you view using a Web page display program called a browser. You can use any of the commercially available Web browsers, like Microsoft Internet Explorer, which comes installed on your new computer. Web pages can contain not only text, but animations, music, and other multimedia features. A group of related We b pa ge s is called a We b s i t e. You can access Web sites to shop, track investments, read the news, download programs, and much more. You can explore a Web site or visit other Web sites by clicking areas on the Web page called links, or hyperlinks. A link may be colored or underlined text, a picture, or an animated image. You can identify a link by moving the mouse pointer over it. If the pointer changes to a hand, the item is a link. To learn more about using the Web browser features, select Help in the menu bar. Web page Link Linked Web page Solo9550.book Page 91 Tuesday, June 19, 2001 3:18 PM 92 Chapter 6: Using the Internet www.gateway.com Connecting to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) such as America Online, you can access the many information sources on the World Wide Web. To connect to a Web site: 1Connect to your Internet account. After the computer connects, a default opening page or welcome screen opens. 2To go to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for “Universal Resource Locator”) in the browser address bar (for example www.gateway.com) then click GO on the browser address bar. - OR - On the current Web page, click a link to a Web site. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your computer, and displays the page on the site that you requested. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. The speed that a Web page displays on your screen depends on the complexity of the Web page and other Internet conditions. Additionally, the speed of your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. HelpSpotFor more information on connecting to a Web site, double-click the HelpSpot icon on your desktop. Solo9550.book Page 92 Tuesday, June 19, 2001 3:18 PM 93 Using the World Wide Web www.gateway.com Downloading files Downloading is the process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet to your computer. To protect your computer against viruses, make sure that you scan the files you download. For more information, see “Protecting your computer from viruses” on page 219. To download files or programs from a Web site: 1Connect to your Internet account. 2In the address bar, type the address of the Web site that contains the file or program you want to download, then click GO on the browser address bar. - OR - Click a link on a Web page to navigate to the Web site containing the file that you want to download. 3Create or locate the folder where you want to store the file on your computer. 4Click the link on the Web page for the file that you want to download. 5Follow the on-screen instructions for saving the file in the folder that you created. A copy of the file is downloaded to your computer. The time that it takes to transfer the file to your computer depends on file size and Internet conditions. 6Open the folder that you created. 7Install or view the downloaded file by double-clicking it. If applicable, follo…

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139 Extending battery life www.gateway.com To change the power scheme 1Click Start, then select Settings, then Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If you do not see the Power Options or Power Management icon, click view all Control Panel options. 2Double-click the Power Options or Power Management icon. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3Select a power scheme from the Power Schemes list. - OR - Set the timers for System stand by, System hibernate, Turn off monitor, and Turn off hard disks, then save your custom power scheme by clicking Save As and typing a name for the scheme. 4Save the changes by clicking OK. Solo9550.book Page 139 Tuesday, June 19, 2001 3:18 PM 140 Chapter 9: Managing Power www.gateway.com To change the alarm options: 1Click Start, then select Settings, then Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If you do not see the Power Options or Power Management icon, click view all Control Panel options. 2Double-click the Power Options or Power Management icon. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3Click the Alarms tab. 4Adjust the alarm settings, then save the changes by clicking OK. Solo9550.book Page 140 Tuesday, June 19, 2001 3:18 PM 141 Extending battery life www.gateway.com To change advanced power management settings: 1Click Start, then select Settings, then Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If you do not see the Power Options or Power Management icon, click view all Control Panel options. 2Double-click the Power Options or Power Management icon. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3Click the Advanced tab. 4Select a power savings mode to be activated by the power button, then save the changes by clicking OK. Solo9550.book Page 141 Tuesday, June 19, 2001 3:18 PM 142 Chapter 9: Managing Power www.gateway.com To use Hibernate mode: 1Click Start, then select Settings, then Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If you do not see the Power Options or Power Management icon, click view all Control Panel options. 2Double-click the Power Options or Power Management icon. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3Click the Hibernate tab. 4Select the Enable hibernate support check box, then click Apply. Hibernate mode is now an option you can select on the Advanced tab and in the Shut Down menu. 5To use Hibernate as a power savings mode, click the Advanced tab, select Hibernate as one of the advanced power settings, then save the changes by clicking OK. 6To manually activate Hibernate mode, click Start, then select Shut Down, then Hibernate, then click OK. Solo9550.book Page 142 Tuesday, June 19, 2001 3:18 PM 143 Extending battery life www.gateway.com Changing power settings in Windows NT In Windows NT, you can monitor the remaining battery charge and set low battery warnings. To monitor the remaining battery charge: 1Double-click the battery icon or power cord icon on the taskbar. The APM for NT dialog box opens. 2Click the Power Status tab. The current battery charge and estimated working time remaining appear. 3Click OK. To set the low battery warning: 1Double-click the battery icon or power cord icon on the taskbar. The APM for NT dialog box opens. 2Click the Settings tab, then select the Enable Low Battery Warning check box. 3Click OK. When the battery charge is very low, you see a warning message. Solo9550.book Page 143 Tuesday, June 19, 2001 3:18 PM 144 Chapter 9: Managing Power www.gateway.com Changing SpeedStep settings The processor installed in your notebook may use Intel ® SpeedStep™ technology to conserve battery power. A SpeedStep-equipped processor can change its operating speed according to the power source. Your notebook’s default settings operate the processor at full speed while connected to AC power and at reduced speed (which uses less power) while using battery power. To change SpeedStep settings: 1Click Start, then select Settings, then Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If you do not see the Power Options or Power Management icon, click view all Control Panel options. 2Double-click the Power Options or Power Management icon. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3Click the Intel SpeedStep technology tab. Solo9550.book Page 144 Tuesday, June 19, 2001 3:18 PM 145 Extending battery life www.gateway.com 4Change any of the following settings:
To run the processor at full speed regardless of the power source, change the Running on batteries setting to Maximum Performance.
To run the processor at reduced speed (using less power) regardless of the power source, change the Plugged in setting to Battery Optimized Performance .
To turn off SpeedStep technology control, click Advanced, select the Disable Intel SpeedStep technology control check box, then click OK.
To remove the SpeedStep icon from the taskbar, click Advanced, select the Remove icon from taskbar check box, then click OK. 5Click OK. Solo9550.book Page 145 Tuesday, June 19, 2001 3:18 PM 146 Chapter 9: Managing Power www.gateway.com Solo9550.book Page 146 Tuesday, June 19, 2001 3:18 PM 147 10 www.gateway.com Travel Tips These tips can make traveling with your notebook more convenient and trouble-free. This chapter provides information on:
Using the modem
Using your radio frequency wireless connections
Transferring files
Protecting your notebook from loss and theft
Managing your notebook’s power efficiently Tips & TricksTo access the contents of this manual while you are traveling, download an electronic copy from www.gateway.com/support/manlib/. Solo9550.book Page 14 7Tuesday, June 19, 2001 3:18 PM 148 Chapter 10: Travel Tips www.gateway.com Modem
Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to telephone jacks. If you are traveling internationally, take telephone jack adapters or an acoustic handset coupler.
Take a telephone line protector.
Take a telephone line tester to check for unsafe lines, especially if you are traveling internationally.
Take remote access information with you so you can conn…

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191 Checking out the docking station www.gateway.com Right side PC Card slots Headphone jack Power button Microphone jack Line in jack Line out jack PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Solo9550.book Page 191 Tuesday, June 19, 2001 3:18 PM 192 Chapter 13: Using the Port Replicator and Docking Station www.gateway.com ComponentIconDescription PC Card slotsInsert Type I, II, and III PC Cards into these slots. Headphone jackPlug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Microphone jackPlug a microphone into this jack. While the external microphone is connected, the built-in microphone is turned off. Line in jackConnect an external audio source (such as a stereo) to this jack so you can record sound on your notebook or play sound through the notebook speakers. Line out jackConnect an amplified external audio device (such as a stereo) to this jack so you can play your notebook audio through that device. PS/2 mouse portPlug a PS/2 mouse into this port. PS/2 keyboard portPlug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Power buttonUse this as an alternate power button. Solo9550.book Page 192 Tuesday, June 19, 2001 3:18 PM 193 Connecting to the docking station www.gateway.com Connecting to the docking station You can attach your notebook to the docking station while your notebook is off, on, or in Standby/Suspend mode. To dock your notebook: 1Refer to the docking station’s packing materials for first-time setup instructions. 2Connect external devices to the docking station. 3Lift the release latch on the docking station. 4Align the connector holes on the bottom of your notebook with the connector posts on the docking station, then press down on the release latch until it snaps into place. ImportantWhen the notebook is docked, the docking station must be connected to AC power to function properly. Solo9550.book Page 193 Tuesday, June 19, 2001 3:18 PM 194 Chapter 13: Using the Port Replicator and Docking Station www.gateway.com To undock your notebook: 1Click Start, then select Eject PC or press the Docking Eject button on the front of the docking station. The Eject PC menu item appears in the Start menu only while the notebook is docked. 2Lift the release latch on the docking station until the notebook is disconnected. 3Lift the notebook off of the docking posts. Adjusting audio settings Your notebook is configured to use only its internal audio jacks and speakers, even while docked. To turn on the docking station’s external speakers and audio jacks, if you have Windows Me, you must change audio settings (the settings are changed automatically in Windows NT and Windows 2000). You can also configure the notebook’s internal speakers (analog audio) to pass through the digital audio jack to the docking station. To turn on the docking station’s external speakers and audio jacks in Windows Me: 1Double-click the speaker icon on the taskbar. The Volume Control dialog box opens. 2Click Advanced. The Advanced Controls for Volume Control dialog box opens. 3Click Docked Speakers for analog audio. The docking station audio jacks are turned on. - OR - Click Enable S/PDIF for digital audio. The docking station digital audio jack is turned on. Solo9550.book Page 194 Tuesday, June 19, 2001 3:18 PM 195 Installing a PCI card in the docking station www.gateway.com Installing a PCI card in the docking station You can install one standard half-length PCI card in your docking station. To install a PCI card: 1Remove your notebook from the docking station. 2Unplug all cables, including the power cord. 3Remove the screw on the back of the docking station. ImportantThe PCI card bay cover is locked when the release latch is down and the docking station is secured using the Kensington lock slot. Solo9550.book Page 195 Tuesday, June 19, 2001 3:18 PM 196 Chapter 13: Using the Port Replicator and Docking Station www.gateway.com 4Lift the release latch on the docking station, then slide the cover straight back and lift it off. Solo9550.book Page 196 Tuesday, June 19, 2001 3:18 PM 197 Installing a PCI card in the docking station www.gateway.com 5If your card requires access for cables, push out the side panel cover and store it in a safe place. 6Remove the retaining screw from the card bracket in the card bay. 7Install the PCI card in the card slot. 8Secure the card by replacing the retaining screw. Solo9550.book Page 19 7Tuesday, June 19, 2001 3:18 PM 198 Chapter 13: Using the Port Replicator and Docking Station www.gateway.com 9Replace the cover by setting it flat on the docking station and sliding it forward into place. Do not tilt the cover. 10Replace the screw that secures the cover to the docking station. Solo9550.book Page 198 Tuesday, June 19, 2001 3:18 PM 199 14 www.gateway.com Networking Your Computer Connecting your home, small office, or home office computers lets you share drives, printers, and a single Internet connection among the connected computers. This chapter contains information about:
Benefits of a home, small office, or home office network
The Gateway Connected Home
Network connection types
Your networking shopping list Solo9550.book Page 199 Tuesday, June 19, 2001 3:18 PM 200 Chapter 14: Networking Your Computer www.gateway.com Using a network A network lets you:
Share a single Internet connection
Share computer drives
Share peripherals
Stream audio and video files
Play multi-player games Sharing a single Internet connection A network makes sharing the Internet easy. Each computer or Internet appliance that is connected to the network can share the same modem and telephone line or broadband connection and access the Internet at the same time. This saves on the cost of installing another telephone line for your second computer and paying for a second Internet Service Provider (ISP) account. Sharing drives With a network, you can copy files from computer to computer by copying and pasting or dragging and dropping. You will no longer waste your time transferring files by using diskettes. In addition, you can…

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