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www.gateway.com Connecting an IEEE 1394 device 58 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 59 Ordering accessories 60 Chapter 5: Managing Power 63 Monitoring the battery charge 64 Recharging the battery 64 Changing the battery 65 Replacing the battery 65 Recalibrating the battery 66 Getting the most from your battery 67 Maximizing battery performance 67 Conserving battery power 67...
www.gateway.com Connecting an IEEE 1394 device 58 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 59 Ordering accessories 60 Chapter 5: Managing Power 63 Monitoring the battery charge 64 Recharging the battery 64 Changing the battery 65 Replacing the battery 65 Recalibrating the battery 66 Getting the most from your battery 67 Maximizing battery performance 67 Conserving battery power 67...
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Contents Cleaning the convertible notebook screen 87 Maintaining the battery 88 Storing batteries 88 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 89 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 91 Preventing static electricity discharge 92 Adding or replacing memory modules 93 Replacing ...the hard drive kit 96 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 101 Safety guidelines 102 First steps 102 Troubleshooting 103 Audio 103 Batteries 103 Digital pen 103 Diskette drive (external 104 Display 105 DVD drives 106 Ethernet 107 File management 107 Fingerprint reader 108 Hard drive 108 ...
Contents Cleaning the convertible notebook screen 87 Maintaining the battery 88 Storing batteries 88 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 89 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 91 Preventing static electricity discharge 92 Adding or replacing memory modules 93 Replacing ...the hard drive kit 96 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 101 Safety guidelines 102 First steps 102 Troubleshooting 103 Audio 103 Batteries 103 Digital pen 103 Diskette drive (external 104 Display 105 DVD drives 106 Ethernet 107 File management 107 Fingerprint reader 108 Hard drive 108 ...
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... ■ LED blinking - Notebook is turned off - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is very low. ■ LED solid red - Pen is not in the pen holder or pen has been removed while the convertible notebook is... on - Notebook is turned on. Battery charge indicator ■ LED blue - Battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - For more information, see "Pen alarm" on and missing pen alarm sounding or LED ...
... ■ LED blinking - Notebook is turned off - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is very low. ■ LED solid red - Pen is not in the pen holder or pen has been removed while the convertible notebook is... on - Notebook is turned on. Battery charge indicator ■ LED blue - Battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - For more information, see "Pen alarm" on and missing pen alarm sounding or LED ...
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...or replacing memory modules" on page 65. www.gateway.com Bottom Battery lock Battery Battery latch DVD drive Customer care label Memory bay Hard drive bay Component Icon Hard drive bay Customer Care label DVD drive Battery lock Battery Battery latch Memory bay Description The hard drive is ...not plugged into AC power. Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 96. For more information, ...
...or replacing memory modules" on page 65. www.gateway.com Bottom Battery lock Battery Battery latch DVD drive Customer care label Memory bay Hard drive bay Component Icon Hard drive bay Customer Care label DVD drive Battery lock Battery Battery latch Memory bay Description The hard drive is ...not plugged into AC power. Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 96. For more information, ...
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... voltages that can run your convertible notebook using an AC adapter or your convertible notebook's battery. The replacement cord must be recalibrated. Caution Make sure that came with your convertible notebook may...your muscles, and relieve your eyes. • Find ways to you partially charged. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter that you use your convertible notebook on page ...Up and Getting Started Avoiding discomfort and injury from Gateway. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact...
... voltages that can run your convertible notebook using an AC adapter or your convertible notebook's battery. The replacement cord must be recalibrated. Caution Make sure that came with your convertible notebook may...your muscles, and relieve your eyes. • Find ways to you partially charged. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter that you use your convertible notebook on page ...Up and Getting Started Avoiding discomfort and injury from Gateway. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact...
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...a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. If the battery charge indicator does not ...turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on...
...a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. If the battery charge indicator does not ...turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on...
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... power button for more information, see "Using the tablet control buttons" on page 30. -ORPress CTRL+ALT+DEL. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it on your convertible notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the convertible notebook turns...
... power button for more information, see "Using the tablet control buttons" on page 30. -ORPress CTRL+ALT+DEL. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it on your convertible notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the convertible notebook turns...
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... . Wireless network ■ LED on - Caps lock ■ LED on - Caps lock is turned off - Battery is turned off - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is malfunctioning. Battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the LCD panel. A ■ LED off . The...
... . Wireless network ■ LED on - Caps lock ■ LED on - Caps lock is turned off - Battery is turned off - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is malfunctioning. Battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the LCD panel. A ■ LED off . The...
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...above the -+ normal brightest setting. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 48. Use this feature will affect battery performance. Important: Using this feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in dim lighting situations. For more information, see "...combination again to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. FN, then press this feature in bright sunlight. www.gateway.com Press and hold To... Use this system key... Press a third time to return the display to the normal brightness...
...above the -+ normal brightest setting. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 48. Use this feature will affect battery performance. Important: Using this feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in dim lighting situations. For more information, see "...combination again to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. FN, then press this feature in bright sunlight. www.gateway.com Press and hold To... Use this system key... Press a third time to return the display to the normal brightness...
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... the display from notebook to the normal viewing position. 42 Converting from notebook to tablet mode You can use the digital pen to save battery power. The screen provides a hard, smooth writing surface, minimizes glare, and increases readability. • Your convertible notebook's display responds to...the touch of a fingertip. • Steady your hand or fingers will not affect any open programs. • Switching from AC to battery power dims the display slightly to write on the screen when the convertible notebook is in notebook mode, for best results and maximum stability, ...
... the display from notebook to the normal viewing position. 42 Converting from notebook to tablet mode You can use the digital pen to save battery power. The screen provides a hard, smooth writing surface, minimizes glare, and increases readability. • Your convertible notebook's display responds to...the touch of a fingertip. • Steady your hand or fingers will not affect any open programs. • Switching from AC to battery power dims the display slightly to write on the screen when the convertible notebook is in notebook mode, for best results and maximum stability, ...
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...be available in -flight power receptacle. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can swap batteries when necessary. See "Replacing the hard drive kit" on battery power for more information about using an additional battery. Hard drives If you may turn off the LCD... notebook into an automobile cigarette lighter or an airplane in all localities. Digital pens Order replacement digital pens from Gateway. Batteries If you can save battery power by plugging your convertible notebook on page 96 for extended periods, you want to other tablet pens, plastic...
...be available in -flight power receptacle. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can swap batteries when necessary. See "Replacing the hard drive kit" on battery power for more information about using an additional battery. Hard drives If you may turn off the LCD... notebook into an automobile cigarette lighter or an airplane in all localities. Digital pens Order replacement digital pens from Gateway. Batteries If you can save battery power by plugging your convertible notebook on page 96 for extended periods, you want to other tablet pens, plastic...
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CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Changing the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Getting the most from your battery • Changing convertible notebook power settings 63
CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Changing the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Getting the most from your battery • Changing convertible notebook power settings 63
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... Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway convertible notebook is connected to AC power. Closely monitor the battery charge. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a Low Battery warning message to ... the show icon on the taskbar is checked on the Advance tab in the taskbar has a lightning bolt . Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it is installed and your convertible notebook is designed to appear. Important If the power cord does not appear on...
... Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway convertible notebook is connected to AC power. Closely monitor the battery charge. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a Low Battery warning message to ... the show icon on the taskbar is checked on the Advance tab in the taskbar has a lightning bolt . Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it is installed and your convertible notebook is designed to appear. Important If the power cord does not appear on...
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...turned on page 42. 4 Turn your convertible notebook is facing up. 5 Slide the battery lock to local hazardous material regulations. Caution If your Gateway convertible notebook. Dispose of explosion if battery is in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. For more...the convertible notebook off the convertible notebook. 3 Make sure the LCD panel is incorrectly replaced. Discard used batteries according to the unlocked position , then slide the battery release latch. 65 www.gateway.com Changing the battery Replacing the battery Warning Danger of used...
...turned on page 42. 4 Turn your convertible notebook is facing up. 5 Slide the battery lock to local hazardous material regulations. Caution If your Gateway convertible notebook. Dispose of explosion if battery is in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. For more...the convertible notebook off the convertible notebook. 3 Make sure the LCD panel is incorrectly replaced. Discard used batteries according to the unlocked position , then slide the battery release latch. 65 www.gateway.com Changing the battery Replacing the battery Warning Danger of used...
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... power and restart your convertible notebook over again. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect your notebook to recalibrate your battery. If your convertible notebook unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you are using...
... power and restart your convertible notebook over again. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect your notebook to recalibrate your battery. If your convertible notebook unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you are using...
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...partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause harm because there is no memory. Over the long term, use the battery at least once a month, even if it reach its maximum rated capacity. www.gateway.com Getting the most from your battery Maximizing battery performance To get maximum ...performance from your convertible notebook battery, we recommend that you initially condition (...
...partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause harm because there is no memory. Over the long term, use the battery at least once a month, even if it reach its maximum rated capacity. www.gateway.com Getting the most from your battery Maximizing battery performance To get maximum ...performance from your convertible notebook battery, we recommend that you initially condition (...
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...or an automobile cigarette lighter, use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look ...running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. If you plan on taking your convertible notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on page 77. This drive uses a large amount of telephones. 68 CHAPTER 5: Managing Power • Decrease or mute speaker volume....
...or an automobile cigarette lighter, use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look ...running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. If you plan on taking your convertible notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on page 77. This drive uses a large amount of telephones. 68 CHAPTER 5: Managing Power • Decrease or mute speaker volume....
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... as the display and drives, turn on your work before using Standby mode. On Enter Standby Press FN+F3. If your convertible notebook's battery: • Standby - www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use the following power modes to lengthen the life of your convertible notebook is... ...and you want ...then...
... as the display and drives, turn on your work before using Standby mode. On Enter Standby Press FN+F3. If your convertible notebook's battery: • Standby - www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use the following power modes to lengthen the life of your convertible notebook is... ...and you want ...then...
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... the keyword power scheme in your convertible notebook may use technology to AC power and at full speed while connected to conserve battery power. You can change its operating speed according to the power source. Your convertible notebook's default settings operate the processor at... reduced speed (which uses less power) while using battery power. Changing the power scheme Power schemes (groups of power settings) let you change the function of the defined power schemes or create...
... the keyword power scheme in your convertible notebook may use technology to AC power and at full speed while connected to conserve battery power. You can change its operating speed according to the power source. Your convertible notebook's default settings operate the processor at... reduced speed (which uses less power) while using battery power. Changing the power scheme Power schemes (groups of power settings) let you change the function of the defined power schemes or create...
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... the Alarms tab. 4 Adjust the alarm settings, then click or tap OK. 72 CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Changing alarm options Alarms can alert you when the battery charge is in the Search box, then press ENTER.
... the Alarms tab. 4 Adjust the alarm settings, then click or tap OK. 72 CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Changing alarm options Alarms can alert you when the battery charge is in the Search box, then press ENTER.