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... on a projector, monitor, or television . 63 Adjusting the display properties 65 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 66 Chapter 5: Managing Power 69 Monitoring the battery charge 70 Recharging the battery 70 Changing batteries 71 ii
... on a projector, monitor, or television . 63 Adjusting the display properties 65 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 66 Chapter 5: Managing Power 69 Monitoring the battery charge 70 Recharging the battery 70 Changing batteries 71 ii
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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes 75 Changing notebook power settings 76 Changing the power plan 76 Changing advanced...for your notebook 88 Cleaning your notebook 88 Cleaning the exterior 89 Cleaning the keyboard 89 Cleaning the notebook screen 89 Maintaining the battery 90 Storing batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 ...
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes 75 Changing notebook power settings 76 Changing the power plan 76 Changing advanced...for your notebook 88 Cleaning your notebook 88 Cleaning the exterior 89 Cleaning the keyboard 89 Cleaning the notebook screen 89 Maintaining the battery 90 Storing batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 ...
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Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 111 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 115 Safety guidelines 116 First steps 116 Troubleshooting 117 Audio 117 Battery 117 CD drives 117 Diskette drive (external 117 Display 118 DVD drives 119 Ethernet 121 Express Cards 121 File management 121 Fingerprint reader 122 Hard ... (wired 133 Networks (wireless 135 Passwords 137 Power 137 Printer 138 Sound 139 Status indicators 139 Touchpad 140 Video 140 Telephone support 140 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 140 iv
Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 111 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 115 Safety guidelines 116 First steps 116 Troubleshooting 117 Audio 117 Battery 117 CD drives 117 Diskette drive (external 117 Display 118 DVD drives 119 Ethernet 121 Express Cards 121 File management 121 Fingerprint reader 122 Hard ... (wired 133 Networks (wireless 135 Passwords 137 Power 137 Printer 138 Sound 139 Status indicators 139 Touchpad 140 Video 140 Telephone support 140 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 140 iv
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...are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. Battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Power indicator Battery charge indicator ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Plug a microphone ... Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Headphone jack Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Battery is malfunctioning. The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ ...
...are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. Battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Power indicator Battery charge indicator ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Plug a microphone ... Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Headphone jack Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Battery is malfunctioning. The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ ...
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Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label Component Icon Description Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 111...more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 71. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 71. Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contact information. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 107. Battery Provides power when the notebook...
Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label Component Icon Description Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 111...more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 71. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 71. Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contact information. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 107. Battery Provides power when the notebook...
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...same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook's battery. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you partially charged. To connect the...battery. Warning Do not attempt to be recalibrated. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. Allow three hours for three hours, the battery may need to disassemble the AC adapter. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway...
...same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook's battery. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you partially charged. To connect the...battery. Warning Do not attempt to be recalibrated. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. Allow three hours for three hours, the battery may need to disassemble the AC adapter. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway...
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... cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of electricity coming into a wall outlet. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook can increase to levels far ...surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). For more information, see "Front" on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care...
... cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of electricity coming into a wall outlet. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook can increase to levels far ...surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). For more information, see "Front" on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care...
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Important If your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to toggle the status indicators on. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. The notebook turns off : 1. Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to the lock ...off , then turns on , you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Using the status indicators Important If none of the Windows...
Important If your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to toggle the status indicators on. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. The notebook turns off : 1. Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to the lock ...off , then turns on , you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Using the status indicators Important If none of the Windows...
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.... Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. 32 Increase the LCD panel brightness above the F8 normal brightest setting. Use this feature will affect battery performance. Stop playing the CD or DVD. Use this system key... Play or pause the CD or DVD. Skip ahead one CD track or DVD...
.... Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. 32 Increase the LCD panel brightness above the F8 normal brightest setting. Use this feature will affect battery performance. Stop playing the CD or DVD. Use this system key... Play or pause the CD or DVD. Skip ahead one CD track or DVD...
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CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 69
CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 69
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... current power plan. • Wait for a greater battery life experience. Tip For more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on . 70 CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed to appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. To monitor the battery charge: • Move the mouse pointer over...
... current power plan. • Wait for a greater battery life experience. Tip For more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on . 70 CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed to appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. To monitor the battery charge: • Move the mouse pointer over...
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..., go to step 2. -ORIf your notebook is on . The batteries used batteries promptly. Caution If your notebook is connected to local hazardous material regulations. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your Gateway notebook. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of the notebook. 5 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it is not plugged into an...
..., go to step 2. -ORIf your notebook is on . The batteries used batteries promptly. Caution If your notebook is connected to local hazardous material regulations. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your Gateway notebook. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of the notebook. 5 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it is not plugged into an...
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...screen, press F2. To recalibrate the battery using it but the battery charge is interrupted, you may need to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. The entire process takes several hours. If your battery. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. If recalibration is not low,...Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 7 Turn your notebook does not have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you are using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As ...
...screen, press F2. To recalibrate the battery using it but the battery charge is interrupted, you may need to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. The entire process takes several hours. If your battery. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. If recalibration is not low,...Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 7 Turn your notebook does not have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you are using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As ...
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... in a cool, dry place for a lithium-ion battery than one complete discharge, and recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause harm because there is no memory. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is comfortable. • Disconnect all external devices, like...discharges because this puts additional strain on page 2. Important If, after completing this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at least once a month, even if it reach its maximum rated capacity. Several ...
... in a cool, dry place for a lithium-ion battery than one complete discharge, and recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause harm because there is no memory. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is comfortable. • Disconnect all external devices, like...discharges because this puts additional strain on page 2. Important If, after completing this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at least once a month, even if it reach its maximum rated capacity. Several ...
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...save features in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you do not use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. Tip For more information about traveling with your notebook is ...not in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of power. • Recharge the battery often, take electrical adapters. This drive uses a large amount of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute speaker volume. • Turn off all...
...save features in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you do not use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. Tip For more information about traveling with your notebook is ...not in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of power. • Recharge the battery often, take electrical adapters. This drive uses a large amount of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute speaker volume. • Turn off all...
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... information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you turn off. • Hibernate - (also called save your notebook's battery: • Sleep - For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on Hybrid Sleep mode to use the following power modes to lengthen the life of your... to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn on your notebook completely off. If your notebook is lost. 75 www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it. You must turn off the power to Hibernate mode.
... information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you turn off. • Hibernate - (also called save your notebook's battery: • Sleep - For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on Hybrid Sleep mode to use the following power modes to lengthen the life of your... to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn on your notebook completely off. If your notebook is lost. 75 www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it. You must turn off the power to Hibernate mode.
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... power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook ...and you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - to extend battery life. Use this plan if you change the function of your notebook. On Enter Sleep or Press FN+F3. Three power plans...
... power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook ...and you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - to extend battery life. Use this plan if you change the function of your notebook. On Enter Sleep or Press FN+F3. Three power plans...
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Your battery may not last as long as you want to under the other two power plans. To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), ... Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). Type the keyword power plan in order to gain performance. This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 77 Use this plan if you selected, then click Save changes. The Select a power ... accustomed to use. - OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you need additional computing power for your program. www.gateway.com • High performance -
Your battery may not last as long as you want to under the other two power plans. To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), ... Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). Type the keyword power plan in order to gain performance. This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 77 Use this plan if you selected, then click Save changes. The Select a power ... accustomed to use. - OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you need additional computing power for your program. www.gateway.com • High performance -
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Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword hybrid in . www.gateway.com 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. 79
Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword hybrid in . www.gateway.com 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. 79
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Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in the aircraft. A list of your notebook stable during travel. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Packing your notebook hand-inspected or sent through the X-ray ...
Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in the aircraft. A list of your notebook stable during travel. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Packing your notebook hand-inspected or sent through the X-ray ...