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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 ... 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 Creating recovery discs 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 95 Returning to...
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 ... 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 Creating recovery discs 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 95 Returning to...
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Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 107 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 135 Touchpad 136 Video 136 Telephone support 136 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 136 iv
Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 107 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 135 Touchpad 136 Video 136 Telephone support 136 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 136 iv
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... lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is very low. n LED off . n LED blue - Battery charge is very low. 6 n LED on . Battery is malfunctioning. Battery is charging. Notebook is fully charged. n LED purple - Front CHAPTER... Out Your Notebook Component Icon Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Plug a microphone into this jack. The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones...
... lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is very low. n LED off . n LED blue - Battery charge is very low. 6 n LED on . Battery is malfunctioning. Battery is charging. Notebook is fully charged. n LED purple - Front CHAPTER... Out Your Notebook Component Icon Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Plug a microphone into this jack. The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones...
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... notebook is located in this bay. Memory modules are located in this bay. Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Component Icon Battery latch Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Description Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 71. For...
... notebook is located in this bay. Memory modules are located in this bay. Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Component Icon Battery latch Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Description Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 71. For...
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... not attempt to the AC adapter. 20 For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Caution Make sure that you expect. The AC adapter has no user...user-serviceable parts inside. Allow three hours for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you partially charged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The battery was shipped to fully charge. Replace the power cord if it ...
... not attempt to the AC adapter. 20 For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Caution Make sure that you expect. The AC adapter has no user...user-serviceable parts inside. Allow three hours for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you partially charged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The battery was shipped to fully charge. Replace the power cord if it ...
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...). Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into your notebook connected to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the... AC adapter to your 21 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label.
...). Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into your notebook connected to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the... AC adapter to your 21 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label.
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Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Using the status indicators Important If none of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. The notebook turns off : 1. ... to toggle the status indicators on again. 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. To restart your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete...
Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Using the status indicators Important If none of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. The notebook turns off : 1. ... to toggle the status indicators on again. 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. To restart your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete...
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... normal brightness setting. Press a third time to return the display to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Use this feature will affect battery performance. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold To... Increase the LCD panel brightness above the F8 normal brightest setting. Important: Using this...
... normal brightness setting. Press a third time to return the display to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Use this feature will affect battery performance. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold To... Increase the LCD panel brightness above the F8 normal brightest setting. Important: Using this...
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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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...AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on . 70 Closely monitor the battery charge. Tip For more information about the battery charge status indicator, see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 6. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on battery power. Your notebook uses the... exceptional balance of performance and portability. This design provides you may need to recalibrate the battery. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to AC power. Tip For more information about recalibrating the...
...AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on . 70 Closely monitor the battery charge. Tip For more information about the battery charge status indicator, see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 6. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on battery power. Your notebook uses the... exceptional balance of performance and portability. This design provides you may need to recalibrate the battery. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to AC power. Tip For more information about recalibrating the...
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... on and is connected to AC power, go to local hazardous material regulations. Discard used batteries promptly. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is not plugged into an AC outlet, save your Gateway notebook. The batteries used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Replace only...
... on and is connected to AC power, go to local hazardous material regulations. Discard used batteries promptly. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is not plugged into an AC outlet, save your Gateway notebook. The batteries used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Replace only...
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... notebook unexpectedly goes into the BIOS. If your notebook to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. If your battery. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning, then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar. 5 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes...AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook over again. To recalibrate the battery using it but the battery charge is interrupted, you the progress. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD...
... notebook unexpectedly goes into the BIOS. If your notebook to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. If your battery. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning, then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar. 5 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes...AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook over again. To recalibrate the battery using it but the battery charge is interrupted, you the progress. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD...
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... to let it was kept 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 USB devices. • Remove...
... to let it was kept 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 USB devices. • Remove...
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..." on page 76. • Close the LCD panel to turn off the display while you are not using your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on taking your notebook is not in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute speaker...to the hard drive so you do not use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. The display stays off auto-save features in -flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette ...
..." on page 76. • Close the LCD panel to turn off the display while you are not using your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on taking your notebook is not in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute speaker...to the hard drive so you do not use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. The display stays off auto-save features in -flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette ...
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www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on Hybrid Sleep mode to use the following power modes ... turns off the power to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off. • Hibernate - (also called save your notebook's battery: • Sleep - If the notebook does not experience a power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, it switches to most devices except memory. Using power saving...
www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on Hybrid Sleep mode to use the following power modes ... turns off the power to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off. • Hibernate - (also called save your notebook's battery: • Sleep - If the notebook does not experience a power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, it switches to most devices except memory. Using power saving...
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Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of power settings) let you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - This power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook's power button, Sleep system key, and power...-saving timers by selecting power plans and adjusting advanced power settings. to extend battery life. Use this plan if you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your notebook ...and you change...
Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of power settings) let you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - This power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook's power button, Sleep system key, and power...-saving timers by selecting power plans and adjusting advanced power settings. to extend battery life. Use this plan if you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your notebook ...and you change...
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... For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 77 The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select ...the power plan you need additional computing power for your program. Your battery may not last as long as you selected, then click Save changes. OR Click Change plan settings, modify the...Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). www.gateway.com • High performance -
... For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 77 The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select ...the power plan you need additional computing power for your program. Your battery may not last as long as you selected, then click Save changes. OR Click Change plan settings, modify the...Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). www.gateway.com • High performance -
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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 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 .
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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 to start your notebook. • Have your notebook hand-inspected or sent through the X-ray scanner, but never carry...
... 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 to start your notebook. • Have your notebook hand-inspected or sent through the X-ray scanner, but never carry...