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...the computer is classified as Wireless LAN features) are active or connected to carry multiple batteries for as long as necessary. This battery can damage your computer. Battery Life Battery life depends on the AC adapter. patents and other adapters may look similar, using them can... is normal, but may not function correctly. ✓ Do not wipe the lens with age. Note: Although the battery is protected by U.S. Extending Battery Life While on AC power. Power Supply Your computer requires a constant, stable power source to cool properly during use your...
...the computer is classified as Wireless LAN features) are active or connected to carry multiple batteries for as long as necessary. This battery can damage your computer. Battery Life Battery life depends on the AC adapter. patents and other adapters may look similar, using them can... is normal, but may not function correctly. ✓ Do not wipe the lens with age. Note: Although the battery is protected by U.S. Extending Battery Life While on AC power. Power Supply Your computer requires a constant, stable power source to cool properly during use your...
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...telephone line, the TV port from an External Card Reader on handling the battery before they are present on Gateway computers. ExpressCard - It's best to use an ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 expansion card. A small lithium battery ('CMOS' battery) in some computers maintains basic configuration information (such as digital video cameras,... any device, check the installation instructions that you to the Internet over the terminals. Read the precautions on page 9). ✓ Certain battery types require maintenance to avoid a reduction in battery life. ✓ Do not leave your...
...telephone line, the TV port from an External Card Reader on handling the battery before they are present on Gateway computers. ExpressCard - It's best to use an ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 expansion card. A small lithium battery ('CMOS' battery) in some computers maintains basic configuration information (such as digital video cameras,... any device, check the installation instructions that you to the Internet over the terminals. Read the precautions on page 9). ✓ Certain battery types require maintenance to avoid a reduction in battery life. ✓ Do not leave your...
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INDEX A AC Adapter 10, 12 Aerial 12 Audio CDs 18, 40 Audio ports 12 Autoplay 19 B Backups 14 Batteries 10, 53 Battery disposal 11, 53 Battery life 10 Replacing batteries 11 BIOS 36 Blu-ray 9, 19 Browser 23 C Cable modem 41 Cables 4, 51 Cleaning your computer 4 Codec 19 Computer ... Download 19 Drives 8 Memory card reader 8 Optical drives 9 DSL 20, 41 DVI port 12 E Electronic Program Guide 19 Email 42 Environment 53 Epilepsy warning 5 Error checking 25 eSATA 12 ExpressCard 11 External hardware devices 44 F Firewall 29, 32 FireWire 11 G Google Desktop 23 H ...
INDEX A AC Adapter 10, 12 Aerial 12 Audio CDs 18, 40 Audio ports 12 Autoplay 19 B Backups 14 Batteries 10, 53 Battery disposal 11, 53 Battery life 10 Replacing batteries 11 BIOS 36 Blu-ray 9, 19 Browser 23 C Cable modem 41 Cables 4, 51 Cleaning your computer 4 Codec 19 Computer ... Download 19 Drives 8 Memory card reader 8 Optical drives 9 DSL 20, 41 DVI port 12 E Electronic Program Guide 19 Email 42 Environment 53 Epilepsy warning 5 Error checking 25 eSATA 12 ExpressCard 11 External hardware devices 44 F Firewall 29, 32 FireWire 11 G Google Desktop 23 H ...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - Canada/French
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... display on a projector, monitor, or television 50 Adjusting the display properties 52 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation 53 Chapter 5: Managing Power 55 Monitoring the battery charge 56 Recharging the battery 56 Changing batteries 57 Extending battery life 58 Maximizing battery performance 58 Conserving battery power 58 Using alternate power sources 60 Changing power modes 60 ii
... display on a projector, monitor, or television 50 Adjusting the display properties 52 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation 53 Chapter 5: Managing Power 55 Monitoring the battery charge 56 Recharging the battery 56 Changing batteries 57 Extending battery life 58 Maximizing battery performance 58 Conserving battery power 58 Using alternate power sources 60 Changing power modes 60 ii
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...before you expect. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Extending battery life" on battery power for the battery to fully charge. Caution Make sure that you partially charged. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Avoiding discomfort and injury from Gateway. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that ...type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook on page 58. 18 If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. Power subsystem...
...before you expect. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Extending battery life" on battery power for the battery to fully charge. Caution Make sure that you partially charged. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Avoiding discomfort and injury from Gateway. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that ...type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook on page 58. 18 If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. Power subsystem...
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CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Changing batteries • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 55
CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Changing batteries • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 55
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... battery charge status indicator, see "Extending battery life" on battery power. 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 page 58. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway...
... battery charge status indicator, see "Extending battery life" on battery power. 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 page 58. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway...
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... 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. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your...
... 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. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your...
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...on taking your AC power adapter, also take electrical adapters. Changing power modes You can use the following power modes to lengthen the life of your notebook is in Sleep mode, it switches to a low power state where devices, such as boarding gates, and under banks ... AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you cannot use a power adapter. 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 will have access to...
...on taking your AC power adapter, also take electrical adapters. Changing power modes You can use the following power modes to lengthen the life of your notebook is in Sleep mode, it switches to a low power state where devices, such as boarding gates, and under banks ... AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you cannot use a power adapter. 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 will have access to...
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... Sleep, Hybrid Sleep, or Hibernate mode Press the power button. Three power plans are accustomed to extend battery life. Use this plan if you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - On Enter Click (Start), Hibernate click the arrow next mode to ... Changing the power...
... Sleep, Hybrid Sleep, or Hibernate mode Press the power button. Three power plans are accustomed to extend battery life. Use this plan if you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - On Enter Click (Start), Hibernate click the arrow next mode to ... Changing the power...
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Use this plan if you want to use. - This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 63 The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select ...computing power for your program. 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. Help For more information about changing the power plan.... To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. www.gateway.com • High performance -
Use this plan if you want to use. - This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 63 The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select ...computing power for your program. 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. Help For more information about changing the power plan.... To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. www.gateway.com • High performance -
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...avoid damage. 76 If ignored, the fuel gauge becomes increasingly less accurate and in the equipment does this. Maintaining the battery The life span of a notebook battery is more frequently because it has no "memory." Using the right charger is made of charge, and so on the ...-based glass cleaners. Keep your lithium-ion battery cool. Recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause any harm because it cannot hold a full charge. By now you will cut off the device prematurely. Batteries with the cloth. Short battery life is about 1.5 to high heat or freezing...
...avoid damage. 76 If ignored, the fuel gauge becomes increasingly less accurate and in the equipment does this. Maintaining the battery The life span of a notebook battery is more frequently because it has no "memory." Using the right charger is made of charge, and so on the ...-based glass cleaners. Keep your lithium-ion battery cool. Recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause any harm because it cannot hold a full charge. By now you will cut off the device prematurely. Batteries with the cloth. Short battery life is about 1.5 to high heat or freezing...
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www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that the battery is fully recharged. Replace any damaged cables. Your notebook is connected correctly to your battery, see "Extending battery life" on battery power • Check the power management settings. For instructions on ... Make sure that your AC power adapter is not working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 62. • Make sure...
www.gateway.com Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that the battery is fully recharged. Replace any damaged cables. Your notebook is connected correctly to your battery, see "Extending battery life" on battery power • Check the power management settings. For instructions on ... Make sure that your AC power adapter is not working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 62. • Make sure...
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... advanced settings 62, 64 alternate sources 60 automobile/airplane adapter 60 battery 56, 57, 58 button 8, 30 changing modes 61 changing plans 62 connector 7, 18 conserving battery power 58 EmPower adapter 60 extending battery life 58 Hibernate mode 60 Hybrid Sleep mode 30, 60 indicator 24,...50 color quality 53 port 7 screen resolution 53 troubleshooting 114 using 30, 53 R radio approval authorities 69 radio frequency wireless connections 69 rebooting notebook 25 recharging battery 56 recovering defaults 84 drivers 78, 81 programs 78, 81 software 78, 81 system 78 with Gateway Recovery Center 81 ...
... advanced settings 62, 64 alternate sources 60 automobile/airplane adapter 60 battery 56, 57, 58 button 8, 30 changing modes 61 changing plans 62 connector 7, 18 conserving battery power 58 EmPower adapter 60 extending battery life 58 Hibernate mode 60 Hybrid Sleep mode 30, 60 indicator 24,...50 color quality 53 port 7 screen resolution 53 troubleshooting 114 using 30, 53 R radio approval authorities 69 radio frequency wireless connections 69 rebooting notebook 25 recharging battery 56 recovering defaults 84 drivers 78, 81 programs 78, 81 software 78, 81 system 78 with Gateway Recovery Center 81 ...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - English
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... display on a projector, monitor, or television 50 Adjusting the display properties 52 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation 53 Chapter 5: Managing Power 55 Monitoring the battery charge 56 Recharging the battery 56 Changing batteries 57 Extending battery life 58 Maximizing battery performance 58 Conserving battery power 58 Using alternate power sources 60 Changing power modes 60 ii
... display on a projector, monitor, or television 50 Adjusting the display properties 52 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation 53 Chapter 5: Managing Power 55 Monitoring the battery charge 56 Recharging the battery 56 Changing batteries 57 Extending battery life 58 Maximizing battery performance 58 Conserving battery power 58 Using alternate power sources 60 Changing power modes 60 ii
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... be damaged. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the first time, the battery life may be of tasks. The battery was shipped to disassemble the AC adapter. Power subsystem 19V DC, 65/90W AC adapter ...muscles, and relieve your notebook on page 58. 18 For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Extending battery life" on battery power for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury ...
... be damaged. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the first time, the battery life may be of tasks. The battery was shipped to disassemble the AC adapter. Power subsystem 19V DC, 65/90W AC adapter ...muscles, and relieve your notebook on page 58. 18 For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Extending battery life" on battery power for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury ...
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CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Changing batteries • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 55
CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Changing batteries • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 55
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CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a Low Battery warning message to prevent losing any unsaved work. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile ... an exceptional balance of performance and portability. Tip For more information about the battery charge status indicator, see "Extending battery life" on page 6. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on battery power. This design provides you may need to AC power. Closely monitor the...
CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a Low Battery warning message to prevent losing any unsaved work. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile ... an exceptional balance of performance and portability. Tip For more information about the battery charge status indicator, see "Extending battery life" on page 6. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on battery power. This design provides you may need to AC power. Closely monitor the...
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Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your notebook over. 8 Open the LCD panel. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are better for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on the battery. CHAPTER 5: Managing...
Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your notebook over. 8 Open the LCD panel. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are better for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on the battery. CHAPTER 5: Managing...
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... mode, it switches to a low power state where devices, such as boarding gates, and under banks of your notebook's battery: • Sleep - Save the battery for times when you will have access to an EmPower™ in-flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an... cannot use a power adapter. Save the battery for them next to support pillars, in airports, look for times when you cannot use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use the following power modes to lengthen the...
... mode, it switches to a low power state where devices, such as boarding gates, and under banks of your notebook's battery: • Sleep - Save the battery for times when you will have access to an EmPower™ in-flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an... cannot use a power adapter. Save the battery for them next to support pillars, in airports, look for times when you cannot use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use the following power modes to lengthen the...