Gateway 2100 Guía Del Usuario
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Gateway Solo™ 2100 Multimedia Notebook
Popup Status Display
The Popup menu display feature is supported by the VGA controller chip and
the system BIOS. The displays appear in the upper left corner of the display,
and disappear after four seconds of inactivity.
Popup menus:
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Power status display
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Volume meter
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Contrast meter
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Brightness meter.
Power status display — This display appears when you press the Fn key
together with the F2 (Popup) or the F5 (PM) key. It shows current battery
together with the F2 (Popup) or the F5 (PM) key. It shows current battery
status, power management level and mute function (if enabled). The display
is updated when you change any function choice.
Battery status is displayed in the top two lines. The top line reflects the status
of the primary battery pack. The second line reflects the status of the optional
battery pack installed in the modular option bay. If the battery level is low, a
warning icon will appear.
warning icon will appear.
The power management levels are displayed in the third and fourth lines. You
can toggle between levels by pressing the Fn key together with the F5 (PM)
key.
Note:
These changes in power management levels are temporary and do not
affect the power settings in the BIOS Setup screens. The changes are
only in
effect until the system is rebooted or powered off, then the BIOS power
settings are restored.
settings are restored.
AC power status is monitored on the fifth line.
The mute function is enabled or disabled when you press the Fn key together
with the F6 (Mute) key. The
power status display
will briefly appear. The bot-
tom line will display the word
MUTE
when enabled, and be blank when
disabled.
Volume meter — This meter shows the system volume level. Press the Fn key
and tap the F8 (Volume s) or F7 (Volume t) key to increase or decrease
the contrast level in single increments.
the contrast level in single increments.
Contrast meter — This meter shows the LCD display contrast levels (DSTN
displays only). Press the Fn key and tap the Left Arrow or Right Arrow key to
increase or decrease the contrast level in single increments.
Brightness meter — This meter shows the brightness level for the LCD
display. Press the Fn key and tap the Up Arrow or Down Arrow key to
increase or decrease the brightness level in single increments.
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