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..., or television 58 Adjusting the display properties 60 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 62 Ordering accessories 63 Chapter 5: Managing Power 65 Monitoring the battery charge 66 Recharging the battery 66 Changing batteries 67 Recalibrating the battery 68 ii
..., or television 58 Adjusting the display properties 60 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 62 Ordering accessories 63 Chapter 5: Managing Power 65 Monitoring the battery charge 66 Recharging the battery 66 Changing batteries 67 Recalibrating the battery 68 ii
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www.gateway.com Extending battery life 68 Maximizing battery performance 68 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 70 Changing notebook power settings 71 Changing the power plan 71 Changing advanced settings 73...Caring for your notebook 82 Cleaning your notebook 83 Cleaning the exterior 83 Cleaning the keyboard 83 Cleaning the notebook screen 84 Maintaining the battery 84 Storing batteries 85 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 85 Recovering your system 86 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 87 Using Microsoft System Restore 93 Recovering ...
www.gateway.com Extending battery life 68 Maximizing battery performance 68 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 70 Changing notebook power settings 71 Changing the power plan 71 Changing advanced settings 73...Caring for your notebook 82 Cleaning your notebook 83 Cleaning the exterior 83 Cleaning the keyboard 83 Cleaning the notebook screen 84 Maintaining the battery 84 Storing batteries 85 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 85 Recovering your system 86 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 87 Using Microsoft System Restore 93 Recovering ...
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Contents Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 111 Safety guidelines 112 First steps 112 Troubleshooting 113 Audio 113 Battery 113 CD drives 113 Diskette drive (external 113 Display 114 DVD drives 115 Ethernet 117 Express Cards 117 File management 117 Fingerprint reader 118 Hard ... (wired 129 Networks (wireless 131 Passwords 133 Power 133 Printer 134 Sound 135 Status indicators 136 Touchpad 136 Video 136 Telephone support 137 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 137 Appendix A: Legal Information 139 Index 149 iv
Contents Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 111 Safety guidelines 112 First steps 112 Troubleshooting 113 Audio 113 Battery 113 CD drives 113 Diskette drive (external 113 Display 114 DVD drives 115 Ethernet 117 Express Cards 117 File management 117 Fingerprint reader 118 Hard ... (wired 129 Networks (wireless 131 Passwords 133 Power 133 Printer 134 Sound 135 Status indicators 136 Touchpad 136 Video 136 Telephone support 137 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 137 Appendix A: Legal Information 139 Index 149 iv
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.... ■ LED off . ■ LED blue - Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Battery is malfunctioning. Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to... AC power or the battery charge is in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone ...
.... ■ LED off . ■ LED blue - Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Battery is malfunctioning. Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to... AC power or the battery charge is in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone ...
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Bottom www.gateway.com Battery Battery latch Customer care label Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Battery lock Memory bay Component Icon Customer Care label Battery latch Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Hard drive bay Description Includes the Customer Care contact ... the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 67. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 101. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page ...
Bottom www.gateway.com Battery Battery latch Customer care label Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Battery lock Memory bay Component Icon Customer Care label Battery latch Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Hard drive bay Description Includes the Customer Care contact ... the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 67. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 101. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page ...
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You should use your notebook or one of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook's battery. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 18 Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook on page 68. Allow...
You should use your notebook or one of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook's battery. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 18 Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook on page 68. Allow...
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... indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on and off your notebook and leave your notebook ... Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 6 for the first time, turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly ...
... indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on and off your notebook and leave your notebook ... Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 6 for the first time, turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly ...
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... turn off your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to close unresponsive programs on again. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . 2. Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it . The notebook turns off..., then turns on your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off: 1. www.gateway.com To turn off your notebook, press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. 25 Important If for some reason you may...
... turn off your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to close unresponsive programs on again. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . 2. Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it . The notebook turns off..., then turns on your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off: 1. www.gateway.com To turn off your notebook, press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. 25 Important If for some reason you may...
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... this system key... Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on page 7. Press a second time to the normal brightness setting. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance.
... this system key... Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on page 7. Press a second time to the normal brightness setting. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance.
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...common types are relatively inexpensive, but they are better than you can swap batteries when necessary. Memory Large programs, such as documents. www.gateway.com Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. Hard drives If you need additional space for extended periods, you ...may not be available in color or black and white. Batteries If you run your existing hard drive with a larger drive. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you want to increase your internal storage space, try adding...
...common types are relatively inexpensive, but they are better than you can swap batteries when necessary. Memory Large programs, such as documents. www.gateway.com Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. Hard drives If you need additional space for extended periods, you ...may not be available in color or black and white. Batteries If you run your existing hard drive with a larger drive. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you want to increase your internal storage space, try adding...
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CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 65
CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 65
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... and the current power plan. • Wait for a greater battery life experience. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to AC power. This design provides you may need to recalibrate the battery. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to appear. •...
... and the current power plan. • Wait for a greater battery life experience. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to AC power. This design provides you may need to recalibrate the battery. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to appear. •...
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...plugged into an AC outlet, you can change the battery while the notebook is turned on and is on . The batteries used batteries according to AC power you must turn off while changing the battery. Keep away from children. Discard used in this ...°F (100°C), or incinerate. Dispose of explosion if battery is connected to local hazardous material regulations. Caution If your Gateway notebook. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of used batteries promptly. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook is incorrectly replaced.
...plugged into an AC outlet, you can change the battery while the notebook is turned on and is on . The batteries used batteries according to AC power you must turn off while changing the battery. Keep away from children. Discard used in this ...°F (100°C), or incinerate. Dispose of explosion if battery is connected to local hazardous material regulations. Caution If your Gateway notebook. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of used batteries promptly. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook is incorrectly replaced.
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... maximum rated capacity. 68 For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. Important If, after completing this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. To...
... maximum rated capacity. 68 For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. Important If, after completing this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. To...
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... only when necessary. Tip For more information about using your notebook, see "Traveling with frequent recharges are not using power plans, see "Recharging the battery" on page 71. • Close the LCD panel to get maximum power savings. This drive uses a large amount of power while inserted, even... your notebook: • Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth. • Dim the display as low as is no memory. www.gateway.com Over the long term, use the battery at least once a month, even if it was kept in a cool, dry place for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges...
... only when necessary. Tip For more information about using your notebook, see "Traveling with frequent recharges are not using power plans, see "Recharging the battery" on page 71. • Close the LCD panel to get maximum power savings. This drive uses a large amount of power while inserted, even... your notebook: • Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth. • Dim the display as low as is no memory. www.gateway.com Over the long term, use the battery at least once a month, even if it was kept in a cool, dry place for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges...
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... Hybrid Sleep mode. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on Hybrid Sleep mode to the hard drive, then turns your notebook's battery: • Sleep - while your notebook, it restarts using the information in current memory, thus reducing startup time. You must turn off ...documents that were open when you activated Hibernate mode. • Hybrid Sleep - CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take a single-plug surge protector. • If you ...
... Hybrid Sleep mode. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on Hybrid Sleep mode to the hard drive, then turns your notebook's battery: • Sleep - while your notebook, it restarts using the information in current memory, thus reducing startup time. You must turn off ...documents that were open when you activated Hibernate mode. • Hybrid Sleep - CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take a single-plug surge protector. • If you ...
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...Select the power plan you need additional computing power for an extended period of time. Type the keyword power plan in order to extend battery life. Use this plan if you are accustomed to under the other two power plans. Help For more information about changing the power plan... for your program. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Three power plans are accustomed to under the other two power plans. • High performance - Your battery may run slower than you are pre-defined for you selected, then click Save changes. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change ...
...Select the power plan you need additional computing power for an extended period of time. Type the keyword power plan in order to extend battery life. Use this plan if you are accustomed to under the other two power plans. Help For more information about changing the power plan... for your program. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Three power plans are accustomed to under the other two power plans. • High performance - Your battery may run slower than you are pre-defined for you selected, then click Save changes. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change ...
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Type the keyword hybrid in . Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Power Options dialog box opens. 3 Click the + in front of Sleep, then click the + in front of Allow hybrid sleep. 4 Change the values to On for On battery and Plugged in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 74 The Change settings for the plan you are using. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power To turn on Hybrid Sleep mode: 1 On the Select a power plan window, click Change plan settings for the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings.
Type the keyword hybrid in . Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Power Options dialog box opens. 3 Click the + in front of Sleep, then click the + in front of Allow hybrid sleep. 4 Change the values to On for On battery and Plugged in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 74 The Change settings for the plan you are using. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power To turn on Hybrid Sleep mode: 1 On the Select a power plan window, click Change plan settings for the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings.
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... around in checked luggage. • Keep your notebook stable during travel. Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in case airport security asks you are traveling internationally. 76 Remember to pack those you will need while traveling. • Pack your notebook securely into...
... around in checked luggage. • Keep your notebook stable during travel. Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in case airport security asks you are traveling internationally. 76 Remember to pack those you will need while traveling. • Pack your notebook securely into...
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...devices, take a portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports. • Take a network cable if you are prompted to recharge the battery. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your notebook has been exposed to cold temperatures, let it on ...in "Protecting your notebook" in your online User Guide. Additional tips • If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. www.gateway.com 4 Highlight Password on boot, then press ENTER. 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes,...
...devices, take a portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports. • Take a network cable if you are prompted to recharge the battery. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your notebook has been exposed to cold temperatures, let it on ...in "Protecting your notebook" in your online User Guide. Additional tips • If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. www.gateway.com 4 Highlight Password on boot, then press ENTER. 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes,...