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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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...Sleep mode. ■ LED off - Notebook is in speakers are turned off . ■ LED blue - Battery charge is malfunctioning. Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Power indicator Battery charge indicator ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Notebook is on - Important: This LED ...your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. Notebook is very low. 6 Battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Plug a microphone into this jack. Battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - ...
...Sleep mode. ■ LED off - Notebook is in speakers are turned off . ■ LED blue - Battery charge is malfunctioning. Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Power indicator Battery charge indicator ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Notebook is on - Important: This LED ...your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. Notebook is very low. 6 Battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Plug a microphone into this jack. Battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - ...
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... Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on... page 71. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. 11 Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contact information. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 71. Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label ...
... Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on... page 71. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. 11 Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contact information. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 71. Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label ...
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... has dangerous voltages that you partially charged. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. 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 expect. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. If...
... has dangerous voltages that you partially charged. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. 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 expect. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. If...
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...for the location of electricity coming into a wall outlet. For more information, see "Front" on the Customer Care label. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on and off your notebook and leave your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into your 21 ... can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 6 for the first time, turn on, complete the following...
...for the location of electricity coming into a wall outlet. For more information, see "Front" on the Customer Care label. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on and off your notebook and leave your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into your 21 ... can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 6 for the first time, turn on, complete the following...
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... turns on . The notebook turns off : 1. Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Num lock 27 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to the lock icon, then click Restart. ...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...
... turns on . The notebook turns off : 1. Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Num lock 27 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to the lock icon, then click Restart. ...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...
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Increase the LCD panel brightness above the F8 normal brightest setting. Play or pause the CD or DVD. Use this feature will affect battery performance. Stop playing the CD or DVD. Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off while traveling ...
Increase the LCD panel brightness above the F8 normal brightest setting. Play or pause the CD or DVD. Use this feature will affect battery performance. Stop playing the CD or DVD. Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off while traveling ...
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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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... speed and power consumption for a greater battery life experience. If your notebook is designed to recalibrate the battery. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to prevent losing any...
... speed and power consumption for a greater battery life experience. If your notebook is designed to recalibrate the battery. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to prevent losing any...
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... and is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 71 www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is connected to local hazardous material regulations. The batteries used batteries according to AC power you must turn off while changing the battery. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook is incorrectly...
... and is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 71 www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is connected to local hazardous material regulations. The batteries used batteries according to AC power you must turn off while changing the battery. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook is incorrectly...
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... exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. If recalibration is not low, you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. Important Select models have this...Changes, then press ENTER. 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook starts and ...
... exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. If recalibration is not low, you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. Important Select models have this...Changes, then press ENTER. 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook starts and ...
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... at least once a month, even if it reach its maximum rated capacity. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the battery. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is no memory. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook to let it was kept in a cool, dry place...
... at least once a month, even if it reach its maximum rated capacity. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the battery. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is no memory. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook to let it was kept in a cool, dry place...
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... Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to get maximum power savings. Save the battery for times when you cannot use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. For more information about traveling with Your... "Traveling with your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you plan on taking your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on page 81. This drive uses a large amount of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute speaker volume. • Turn off all scheduled...
... Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to get maximum power savings. Save the battery for times when you cannot use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. For more information about traveling with Your... "Traveling with your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you plan on taking your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on page 81. This drive uses a large amount of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute speaker volume. • Turn off all scheduled...
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..., such as the display and drives, turn off the power to Hibernate mode. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on your notebook's battery: • Sleep - www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it. If your notebook is in current memory, thus reducing startup time. The next time you turn...
..., such as the display and drives, turn off the power to Hibernate mode. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on your notebook's battery: • Sleep - www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it. If your notebook is in current memory, thus reducing startup time. The next time you turn...
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CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to extend battery life. Hybrid Sleep mode On Enter Hibernate Click (Start), click mode the arrow next to ... You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for ...you are pre-defined for an extended period of power settings) let you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - This is ... This power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook. If your notebook's power button, Sleep system key, and...
CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to extend battery life. Hybrid Sleep mode On Enter Hibernate Click (Start), click mode the arrow next to ... You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for ...you are pre-defined for an extended period of power settings) let you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - This is ... This power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook. If your notebook's power button, Sleep system key, and...
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...Support. 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 Use this plan if you want to use. - The Windows Mobility Center window opens.... settings). OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you are accustomed to gain performance. Your battery may not last as long as you selected, then click Save changes. www.gateway.com • High performance - Type the keyword power plan in order to under the other two power...
...Support. 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 Use this plan if you want to use. - The Windows Mobility Center window opens.... settings). OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you are accustomed to gain performance. Your battery may not last as long as you selected, then click Save changes. www.gateway.com • High performance - Type the keyword power plan in order to under the other two power...
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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 . Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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Do not pack it in the aircraft. Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in case airport security asks you to your ISP while outside of country dialing codes may be especially useful if you are traveling internationally. • ...
Do not pack it in the aircraft. Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in case airport security asks you to your ISP while outside of country dialing codes may be especially useful if you are traveling internationally. • ...