Gateway Solo 2100 User manual

User’s Guide 1

2 Gateway Solo™ 2100 Multimedia Notebook
Contents
Legal notices .............................................................. 4
Specifications .............................................................. 6
If you don’t read anything else . . . Read this! ....................................... 8
System Overview.......................................... 9
Outside the System ......................................................... 10
Inside the System .......................................................... 12
Getting Started .......................................... 13
Connecting AC Power ...................................................... 14
Powering up the System ..................................................... 15
Power button setting .................................................... 15
LCD Display .............................................................. 17
Keyboard ................................................................ 18
Key combinations/hot keys ................................................ 18
EZ Pad Pointing Device ...................................................... 22
Customizing the EZ Pad .................................................. 23
Windows 95 ............................................................. 24
Start button ........................................................... 25
Task bar .............................................................. 25
Windows 95 manual ..................................................... 25
On-line documentation ................................................... 25
Ordering manuals ....................................................... 25
Modularity/Connectivity ................................... 27
Batteries ................................................................ 28
Charging/discharging the battery pack ........................................ 28
Battery status .......................................................... 29
Removing the battery pack ................................................ 30
Modular Option Bay ........................................................ 31
Modular CD-ROM, floppy disk drive, and battery pack ............................. 31
Swapping modules ...................................................... 32
External Floppy Drive Adapter ................................................. 33
Hard Disk Drive ........................................................... 34
Memory ................................................................ 35
PCMCIA Cards ............................................................ 37
Connections ............................................................. 38
IR port ............................................................... 38
Gateway 2000 Solo™ mini-docking station ..................................... 39

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Using the System ........................................ 41
Built-in Microphone/Stereo Speakers ............................................. 42
Making an Audio Recording .................................................. 43
Loading a Screen Saver ...................................................... 44
Playing an Audio CD ....................................................... 45
Using a Modem ........................................................... 46
Advanced Topics ......................................... 49
Power-Saving Modes ....................................................... 50
Standby mode ......................................................... 50
Suspend/Resume mode................................................... 50
Rebooting ............................................................ 50
Setup Menus ............................................................. 51
Main menu ........................................................... 52
Advanced menu ........................................................ 54
Security menu ......................................................... 56
Power menu .......................................................... 59
Exit menu ............................................................ 61
Popup Status Display ....................................................... 62
Port/IRQ Configurations ..................................................... 63
Zoomed Video ............................................................ 64
Accessories ............................................. 65
Maintenance/Troubleshooting .............................. 67
Care and Maintenance ...................................................... 68
Virus Checking ............................................................ 69
Hard Drive Utilities ......................................................... 70
Disk defragmenter ...................................................... 70
ScanDisk ............................................................. 70
Reformatting the Hard Disk Drive ............................................... 71
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 72
Start up .............................................................. 72
General .............................................................. 73
Frequently asked questions ................................................ 74
Important Information ...................................................... 76
Calling Gateway 2000 U.S. ................................................ 77
Calling Gateway 2000 outside the U.S. ........................................ 77
Index .................................................. 78

4 Gateway Solo™ 2100 Multimedia Notebook
Legal notices
Gateway Solo™ 2100 Multimedia Notebook Gateway 2000®
User’s Guide 610 Gateway Drive
Copyright © 1996 North Sioux City, SD 57049 USA
All rights reserved
This book is protected by copyright and all rights are
reserved. No part of it may be reproduced or transmit-
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The information in this manual has been carefully
checked and is believed to be accurate. However,
Gateway 2000 assumes no responsibility for any
inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual. In
no event will Gateway 2000 be liable for direct,
indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages
resulting from any defect or omission in this manual,
even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
In the interest of continued product development,
Gateway 2000 reserves the right to make improve-
ments in this manual and the products it describes at
any time, without notice or obligation.
Trademark acknowledgments
AnyKey, cow spot motif, Gateway 2000, TelePath,
stylized “G” design, and motto “You’ve got a friend in
the business” are registered trademarks of Gateway
2000. EZ Pad, EZ Point, Gateway Solo, GW2K, and
Vivitron are trademarks of Gateway 2000. Intel is a
registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft,
MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks or regis-
tered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other
product names mentioned herein are used for identifi-
cation purposes only, and may be the trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
FCC statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
uReorient or relocate the receiving antenna
uIncrease the separation between the equipment
and receiver
uConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is con-
nected
uConsult an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
To meet FCC requirements, shielded cables are required
to connect this device to any other Class B certified
device.
INDUSTRY CANADA Notice — For the customers in Canada
This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions set out in Radio Interference Regulations.
INDUSTRIE CANADA Notice — Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes Classe B pourbruits
radioélectriques, spécifiés dans le Règlement sur le broullage.

User’s Guide 5
Cautions and Warnings
Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. The battery can pose a fire or chemical burn
hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above
60°C (140°F), or incinerate. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manu-
facturer. Dispose of used batteries promptly and
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Attention: Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a replacement
incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquenment avec
une batteries du meme type ou d’un type
recommande par le constructeur. Mettre rebut les
batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du
fabricant.
Vorsicht: Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem
Batteriewechsel. Originalbatterien nur durch gleiche
oder vom Hersteller empfohlene Batterien ersetzen.
Gebrauchte Batterien an Gateway 2000 zurücksenden.
Advarsel: Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri.
Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type
anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier
kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner.
Caution: Replace the cord if it becomes damaged. U.S.
and Canadian replacement cords must be UL-approved
(CSA certified in Canada) type SPT-2, 18 AWG, 2-
conductor cord with permanently attached NEMA type
1-15P plug at one end and a permanently attached S1
connector body on the other. Cord length may not
exceed 15 feet. Outside the U.S. and Canada the cord
must be rated for at least 250VAC at 10 amps, and
must indicate international safety agency approval. The
plug must be a type appropriate for the country of use.
Obtain replacement cords at an authorized service
center. The replacement must be of the same type and
voltage rating as the original cord.
Vorsicht: Beschädigte Kabel ersetzen. Ersatzkabel in
den USA und Kanada müssen folgende Bedingungen
erfüllen: UL-anerkannter (in Kanada CSA-zertifizierter)
SPT-2 Typ, 18 AWG, 2-Leiter-Kabel mit fest installiertem
NEMA-Typ-1-15P-Stecker und fest installierter
Anschlußdose am anderen Ende, max. 4,57 m Länge.
Außerhalb der USA und Kanada gelten folgende
Bedingungen: Kabel für mindestens 250 V
Wechselstrom bei 10 A, anerkannt durch internationale
Sicherheitsbehörde, landesspezifischer Stecker.
Ersatzkabel nur im Fachhandel erwerben. Nur
Ersatzkabel des gleichen Typs und für die gleiche
Spannung (Voltzahl) wie das Originalkabel verwenden.
Warning: Always plug the cord into an easily acces-
sible outlet near the equipment so that unplugging the
cord is an easy way to shut off power.
Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC
adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable
parts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages
that can cause serious personal injury or death. Return
defective AC adapters to Gateway 2000.
The AC adapter is intended for use with a computer.
Both must meet EN 60950.
Achtung: Netzkabel stets in eine gut zugängliche
Steckdose nahe der Ausrüstung einstecken, um durch
einfaches Ziehen des Steckers jederzeit die
Stromversorgung unterbrechen zu können.
Den Adapter unter keinen Umständen
auseinanderbauen. Der Adapter enthält keine vom
Benutzer zu ersetzenden oder zu wartenden
Bestandteile. Die Spannung im Adapter kann beim
Auseinanderbau zu Verletzungen oder Tod führen.
Beschädigte Adapter an Gateway 2000 zurücksenden.
Der Adapter ist für den Gebrauch mit einem Computer
bestimmt. Adapter und Computer müssen die Norm
EN 60950 erfüllen.
Environmental considerations
Your Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook has
been engineered to provide many years of reliable
service. However, you should give it the same reason-
able care and protection that you would any other
electronic equipment. Damage caused by dropping
the Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook, impact
with another object, or immersion in liquids is not
covered by the warranty. Never expose the Gateway
Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook to rain, snow, or
moisture. Avoid locations with high levels of dirt, dust,
or smoke.
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6 Gateway Solo™ 2100 Multimedia Notebook
Specifications
(Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.)
CPU
Intel Pentium™ 100, 120, or 133MHz, TCP packaging
Cache 256K pipelined burst level 2
RAM EDO; 8MB minimum, expandable to 40MB
Core logic Intel 82430MX (Mobile Triton I), PCI bus
Clock frequency 50/60/66MHz
BIOS Phoenix; 256KB Flash ROM
LCD panel size 11.3″DSTN, 11.3″TFT, 12.1″TFT
LCD panel resolution SVGA 800 ×600
LCD panel color depth TFT: 65,536 colors (16-bit) at SVGA resolution;
DSTN: 256 colors at SVGA resolution
External video Supports simultaneous LCD/External monitor
External video resolution 640×480 with 16 million colors to 1024 ×768 with 256 colors
Video Cirrus 7548 with DCI/Direct draw capability, GUI motion video acceleration,
continuous X/Y upscaling to 1024 ×768, and an enhanced Bit-BLT engine
Video interface 32-bit PCI bus with 64-bit memory interface
Video memory 1MB EDO RAM
Zoomed video PCMCIA connection to zoomed video port
Keyboard 85 keys (U.S.), full size 19mm pitch; 2.7mm travel; provides same functions
as standard Windows 95 AT keyboard; US, UK English, German, French,
and Japan available
Mouse/Pointer EZ Pad integrated pointer; PS/2-type connector for external mouse
External ports IRDA-1 IR port, serial port (16550A-compatible), parallel (bi-directional, EPP,
ECP), video, PS/2 keyboard/mouse, docking station connector, PCMCIA
Type III or two Type I or II card socket, line in, speaker out, and microphone
Battery pack Li-Ion 35W, 14.4V; Batteries can be ”warm-swapped“ in the battery bay
without rebooting. Recharges in system. Conforms to APM 1.2 standard
Second battery A second battery can be installed and charged in the modular drive bay
Battery life Approximately 2.5 hours with one battery and APM enabled
Battery charge time 1.5 hours with the system off; 3.0 hours with the system operating; times
double if two batteries are installed

User’s Guide 7
AC adapter 19VDC, 45W output; auto voltage adjustment between 100 and 240V
Modular drive bay Internal 1.44MB 3.5″floppy drive, 5″CD-ROM drive, or battery pack
Hard disk drive Removable; accepts 2.5″, 12.5mm hard disk drive; 540MB, 810MB and
1.3GB
Hard disk controller Enhanced IDE, on PCI bus
Floppy disk drive Removable; 1.44MB 3.5″floppy drive; ”hot-swappable“ with optional
second battery pack; optional adapter allows external connection
CD-ROM drive Removable; 6X XA mode 2 compatible
Audio chipset ESS 1888 stereo sound
Speakers Speakers built-in to palm rest
Microphone Omnidirectional microphone under LCD panel on right
Mini-docking station Two serial, one parallel, VGA output, DC-in, line out, PS/2 keyboard, PS/2
mouse, MIDI/game port, one PCMCIA Type III or two Type II; ”hot-dockable“
Accessories AC adapter; IR (infrared) module; lithium battery; mini-docking station; hard
drives; memory modules; external floppy disk drive adapter; leather carry-
ing case, nylon carrying case; external speakers; modem; ethernet cards
Dimensions (W ×D ×H) 11.3″×8.97″×1.93″(288mm ×228mm ×49mm)
Weight System weight: 6.9 lbs with battery and CD-ROM drive
Traveling weight: 7.7 lbs with battery, CD-ROM drive and AC adapter
Operating temperature 5 to 35°C
Storage temperature -20 to 60°C
Operating humidity 20 to 80%; noncondensing relative humidity
Storage humidity 8 to 90%; noncondensing relative humidity
Operating altitude 8000 feet; nonpressurized
(Doesnot refer to pressurized commercial aircraft)
Storage altitude 40,000 feet; nonpressurized
Certification FCC Class B, UL1950, TUV/EN60950, CSA 22.2

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If you don’t read anything else . . . Read this!
Your Gateway Solo™ 2100 Multimedia Notebook provides all the power and
multimedia capabilities of a full-size desktop system, yet allows you the
convenience of a lightweight portable notebook.
The Gateway Solo 2100 contains the following special features:
System Modularity — The system has a modular option bay that accepts
either a floppy disk drive module, a CD-ROM module or an additional battery
pack.
Note: Be sure to remove any cardboard inserts that may have shipped with
your CD-ROM module or floppy disk drive module.
The floppy disk drive module has an optional external adapter so you can
use the floppy disk drive module and CD-ROM at the same time, or use the
floppy disk drive module with an additional battery pack.
Install additional memory modules with ease.
Swapped out the hard drive with another hard disk drive.
Use the optional mini-docking station to save time by plugging in peripherals
and leaving them plugged in. The mini-docking station easily connects to
the rear of the system, enabling all attached peripherals.
Dual Battery Operation — To operate with two batteries at the same time,
install one battery pack in the battery bay and an optional second battery
pack in the modular option bay. This option is ideal when you travel, provid-
ing additional hours of uninterrupted use. Plug in the AC adapter, and
charge both battery packs at the same time.
Backup Password Protection — Selecting this option from the Security
menu in the Setup menus will allow you to access your system if you have
forgotten your password. Place and store the supervisor password on a
diskette in a hidden file.
Popup Status Display — Through a set of hot key options you can monitor
battery status, temporarily change the power management level, view AC
adapter connection, view mute function enabled/disabled, change volume
settings, change brightness levels or change contrast levels (DSTN models
only).
Zoomed Video — The video information for most PC cards goes through
the CPU or system bus, taking up additional processing time. Zoomed video
routes the video information directly to the video card, freeing up the proces-
sor for other tasks.
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User’s Guide 9
1
System Overview
Outside the System.................. 10
Inside the System ................... 12

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Outside the System
Take a quick tour of the system to familiarize yourself with the options
available.
Figure 2. Bottom View
Rubber footRubber foot Retaining pin guide hole: For optional mini-docking station. Retaining pin guide hole: For optional mini-docking station.
Battery bay
release latch Expansion memory access panel Hard drive access cover
Modular option bay
release latch
Cover latch
Modular option bay:
Floppy disk drive module installed.
Battery bay
Figure 1. Front View

User’s Guide 11
Floppy/Parallel Port:
Connect an external floppy
disk drive or other parallel
device here.
120-Pin Docking Station Port:
Connect the optional mini-docking
station here. VGA Port:
Connect any standard
monitor here.
Serial Port:
Connect any serial
device here.
AC Connector:
Connect the AC
adapter here.
Figure 3. Rear View
Figure 5. Left Side View
Kensington lock slot
IR port:
Place the transmitter/receiver within
two feet so it can “see” the port.
PS/2 port:
Connect an
external mouse or
keyboard here.
Mic:
Connect an external
microphone here (disables
internal microphone).
Headphones:
Connect headphones or
external speakers here
(disables built-in speakers).
Line in:
Connect
external audio
source here.
Figure 4. Right Side View
PCMCIA eject buttons
Hard drive access
PCMCIA slots:
Accepts two Type I
or Type II cards or
one Type III card.

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Inside the System
Pad Lock LED Scroll Lock LED Floppy disk
drive LED Hard disk drive LED
Caps Lock LED
Figure 7. System LEDs
Battery charging
power LED
Power button
Full-sized keyboard:
Windows 95 keys and
special function keys.
Stereo speakers
Stereo speakers
Modular option bay:
CD-ROM module
installed.
Battery bay
EZ Pad™ pointing device:
Controls the cursor like a
mouse.
Built-in microphone:
Can record meetings, etc.
LCD color display:
11.3-inch DSTN,
11.3-inch TFT, or
12.1-inch TFT
System LEDs
Figure 6. Interior View
Power LED

User’s Guide 13
2
Getting Started
Connecting the AC Power ............ 14
Powering Up the System ............. 15
LCD Display........................ 17
Keyboard ......................... 18
EZ Pad............................ 22
Windows 95 Basics.................. 24

14 Gateway Solo™ 2100 Multimedia Notebook
Connecting AC Power
The first time you use the Gateway Solo™ 2100 Multimedia Notebook, use
the AC adapter to fully charge the battery and provide the system with a
constant supply of power.
Caution: Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The replacement
cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord.
To connect the AC power adapter to the system:
1. Plug the AC adapter into the system’s AC connector.
2. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
3. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
AC adapter
Power cord
Figure 8. AC Power Connection
Warning: Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter
has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter has
dangerous voltages that can cause serious personal injury or death. Return
defective AC adapters to Gateway 2000.

User’s Guide 15
Powering up the System
Slide the latch on the front face of the system to the right to release the
cover, and open up the system. The power button is located in the upper left
corner on the notebook surface.
The power button on your system is preset inOn/Off mode. However, you
can set it to function either inOn/Off orSuspend/Resume mode. This setting
affects the manner in which your system operates.
Figure 9. Locating the Power Button
Power button setting
When the power button setting in the Power menu is On/Off and:
uthe system is off, press the power button to turn On the computer.
uthe system is on, press the power button to turn the computer com-
pletely Off
.
Remember, turning the system completely off when the power button is
set forOn/Off mode causes every part of the computer to power down.
Any unsaved work will be lost! Pressing the power button will reboot the
system.
When the power button setting in thePower menu isSuspend/Resume
and:
uthe system is off (in Suspend mode), press the power button to
Resume
power
to the computer.
uthe system is on, press the power button to cause the computer to enter
Suspend mode .
uPress and hold the power button for two seconds to turn the system
completely Off .
Remember, when the system is on and set for Suspend/Resume mode,
pressing the power button does not completely turn off the computer
and
the system does not reboot . You must press and hold the power
button for two seconds to completely power down the system.
Power button
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To check/change the power button setting:
1. Turn the system on.
2. Press the F2 key when you see the message Press <F2> to access
SETUP in the lower left corner of the display, before Windows 95 loads,
to access the Setup menus. The system beeps, then theMain menu
appears.
3. Using theRight Arrow key, move to the Power menu.
4. The first available option isPowerbuttonmode:. If the setting displayed is
the one you want, go to Step 6.
5. Press theSpacebar to change the setting.
6. Press theESC key to access the Exit menu.
7. PressEnter toSavechanges&exit, then pressEnter again, or use the
Down Arrow key to select any other option.

User’s Guide 17
LCD Display
The Gateway Solo™ 2100 Multimedia Notebook features a built-in, backlit,
color LCD display. This display is either an 11.3-inch DSTN, 11.3-inch TFT, or
12.1-inch TFT display. Each of these SVGA displays provides sharp, crisp
resolution and crystal clear color.
Figure 10. LCD Display
Tilt the system’s entire cover forward or backward to adjust the viewing
angle. Press theFn key together with theLeft Arrow andRight Arrow keys
to control display contrast (DSTN display only), or press theFn key together
with theUp Arrow andDown Arrow keys to control display brightness.
Pressing theFn key together with theF1 (Display Off) key will toggle off the
display and save power. Press any key to reactivate the display.
A few small dots of color may occasionally appear on the screen. This is
normal and does not affect the overall screen image.
Connect an external monitor to the computer through the VGA port on the
rear of the system, or the VGA port on the optional mini-docking station.
Press theFn key with the F3 (LCD/CRT) key to toggle between active
displays.
Note: This system ships with theAutodimwithbatteryonly feature enabled.
Auto dim cuts LCD power 50% when the system is operating on battery
power.
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18 Gateway Solo™ 2100 Multimedia Notebook
Keyboard
The Gateway Solo 2100 Multimedia Notebook features an 85-key keyboard.
To provide the full functionality of a 101/102-key keyboard, many of these
keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for
Windows®95 and Popup Status Display menus. Connect an external key-
board through the PS/2 port on the rear of the system, or the PS/2 (key-
board) port on the optional mini-docking station.
Hot Function Keys
Windows 95
Start Button
Key
Windows 95
Start Button
Key
Numeric
Keypad
Fn Key
Figure 11. Keyboard
Key combinations/hot keys
For normal key functions:
uPress the key alone to get standard lowercase letters, numerals and
punctuation marks.
uPress the key together with theShift key to get standard uppercase letters
and symbols.
Windows 95
Menu Key Brightness or Contrast (DSTN only) keys

User’s Guide 19
Press one of the following keys (with blue letters) together with theFn key to
get these specific functions.
Key Combination Description
Turns the LCD display off to reserve power. Press any key to
restore the display.
Displays thepowerstatusdisplay for the Popup Status Display
program in the upper left corner of the Windows 95 desktop.
After four seconds, the display disappears.
Toggles between the LCD display, external CRT display, or
both displays at the same time as the active display.
Places the system in Suspend mode. Press the power button to
resume power to the notebook.
Makes temporary changes to the power management mode
setting and displays thepowerstatusdisplay for the Popup
Status Display program reflecting the changes. After four
seconds, the display disappears.
Enables and disables the mute function and displays thepower
statusdisplay for the Popup Status Display program reflecting
the changes. After four seconds, the display disappears.
Decreases the system volume level and displays thevolume
meter for the Popup Status Display reflecting the changes. After
four seconds, the display disappears.
Increases the system volume level and displays thevolume
meter for the Popup Status Display reflecting the changes. After
four seconds, the display disappears.
Enables the Pad Lock function, so you can access the embed-
ded numeric keypad. The Pad Lock LED stays lit while this
function is enabled. Press the key combination again to disable.
In some programs you can scroll through large volumes of text.
The Scroll Lock LED stays lit as long as this function is enabled.
Toggles between expanded and non-expanded video mode.
Some DOS games need a 640 x 480 video display (TFT only).
Places the system briefly into Standby mode. Press any key to
resume power to the system.
System Requirement. This key combination is reserved.
Will print the screen if an external printer is connected to the
system.
Pauses the display when text is scrolling very quickly. Press
the key combination again to restart the text flow.
In some programs this key combination breaks the text. Press
the key combination again to restart the text flow.
In some programs this key combination will send you to the
starting point of your text.
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Key Combination Description
In some programs this key combination sends you to the
ending point of your text.
Increases LCD brightness and displays thebrightnessmeter for
the Popup Status Display reflecting the changes. After four
seconds, the icon disappears.
Decreases LCD brightness and displays thebrightnessmeter for
the Popup Status Display reflecting the changes. After four
seconds, the icon disappears.
Increases LCD contrast (DSTN only) and displays thecontrast
meter for the Popup Status Display reflecting the changes. After
four seconds, the icon disappears.
Decreases LCD contrast (DSTN only) and displays thecontrast
meter for the Popup Status Display reflecting the changes. After
four seconds, the icon disappears.
Table 1. Function Keys/Hot Keys
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