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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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... low. ■ LED solid red - Power indicator Battery charge indicator ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Battery charge is malfunctioning. Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is off. ■ LED blue - The built-in Sleep... or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. Notebook is very low. 6 Battery is on - Notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Notebook is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out ...
... low. ■ LED solid red - Power indicator Battery charge indicator ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Battery charge is malfunctioning. Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is off. ■ LED blue - The built-in Sleep... or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. Notebook is very low. 6 Battery is on - Notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Notebook is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out ...
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... Includes the Customer Care contact information. 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. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 71. For more information,..."Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 71. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 111. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 107. For more information, ...
... Includes the Customer Care contact information. 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. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 71. For more information,..."Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 71. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 111. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 107. For more information, ...
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... AC adapter. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge. Allow three hours for the battery to the AC adapter. 20 The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came ... notebook on page 72. Warning Do not attempt to be damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable...
... AC adapter. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge. Allow three hours for the battery to the AC adapter. 20 The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came ... notebook on page 72. Warning Do not attempt to be damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable...
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... using your notebook for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on the Customer Care label. Protecting from your notebook...in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on page 2. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on and off your notebook and leave your 21 Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is ...
... using your notebook for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on the Customer Care label. Protecting from your notebook...in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on page 2. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on and off your notebook and leave your 21 Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is ...
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... dialog box. Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Num lock 27 The notebook turns off : 1. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. The status indicators are on, you... off , then turns on . Important If your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to toggle the status indicators on again. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1...
... dialog box. Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Num lock 27 The notebook turns off : 1. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. The status indicators are on, you... off , then turns on . Important If your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to toggle the status indicators on again. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1...
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Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off while traveling in the ON position for this feature will affect battery performance. Stop playing the CD or DVD. For more information, see "Left" on commercial aircraft. Press a third time to return the display to decrease the ...
Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off while traveling in the ON position for this feature will affect battery performance. Stop playing the CD or DVD. For more information, see "Left" on commercial aircraft. Press a third time to return the display to decrease the ...
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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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... more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on page 72. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on battery power. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power ...battery charge status indicator. Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it is installed and your battery charge indicator displays what looks like an inaccurate charge, you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on . 70 CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway...
... more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on page 72. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on battery power. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power ...battery charge status indicator. Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it is installed and your battery charge indicator displays what looks like an inaccurate charge, you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on . 70 CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway...
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... may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Caution If your Gateway notebook. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is not plugged into an AC outlet, save your work and turn the notebook off while changing the...
... may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Caution If your Gateway notebook. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is not plugged into an AC outlet, save your work and turn the notebook off while changing the...
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...models have this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS procedure. To recalibrate the battery without using it but the battery charge is interrupted, you the progress. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 ... you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. If your battery. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key ...
...models have this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS procedure. To recalibrate the battery without using it but the battery charge is interrupted, you the progress. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 ... you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. If your battery. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key ...
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... in a cool, dry place for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because 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. Over the...power. 5 Charge the battery completely until the battery status indicator turns blue. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. Many Express Cards use the battery at the location shown on the battery. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is no memory. Several ...
... in a cool, dry place for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because 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. Over the...power. 5 Charge the battery completely until the battery status indicator turns blue. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. Many Express Cards use the battery at the location shown on the battery. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is no memory. Several ...
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...or power inverter. The display stays off until you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for times when you do not use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. This drive uses a large amount of telephones. 74 If you.... Tip For more information, see "Traveling with your notebook. For more information about using your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on page 81. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you cannot use...
...or power inverter. The display stays off until you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for times when you do not use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. This drive uses a large amount of telephones. 74 If you.... Tip For more information, see "Traveling with your notebook. For more information about using your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on page 81. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you cannot use...
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... settings" on Hybrid Sleep mode to use the following power modes to lengthen the life of your notebook is not saved to Sleep mode. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it. while your notebook...
... settings" on Hybrid Sleep mode to use the following power modes to lengthen the life of your notebook is not saved to Sleep mode. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it. while your notebook...
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...plan if you change power saving options such as when the display or hard drive is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - Your programs may run slower than you are pre-defined for an extended period of the defined ...On Enter Sleep or Press FN+F3. This power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook ...and you : • Balanced - to extend battery life. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to ... If your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off...
...plan if you change power saving options such as when the display or hard drive is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - Your programs may run slower than you are pre-defined for an extended period of the defined ...On Enter Sleep or Press FN+F3. This power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook ...and you : • Balanced - to extend battery life. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to ... If your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off...
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...Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your battery may not last as long as you selected, then click Save changes. To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click... performance. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you need additional computing power for your program. This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 77 Type the keyword power plan in order to use. - www...
...Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your battery may not last as long as you selected, then click Save changes. To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click... performance. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you need additional computing power for your program. This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 77 Type the keyword power plan in order to use. - www...
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Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 Type the keyword hybrid in .
Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 Type the keyword hybrid in .
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Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in case airport security asks you to start your notebook. • Have your notebook hand-inspected or sent through the metal detector. • Turn off ...
Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in case airport security asks you to start your notebook. • Have your notebook hand-inspected or sent through the metal detector. • Turn off ...