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...AC Power Adapter Your computer can do to avoid trailing wires, your computer, connect the AC power adapter and charge the battery completely. The first time you use your computer's battery can become hot after prolonged use the supplied external power adapter (a power 'brick') to a mains socket and... at home then the AC adapter can be connected to run your computer uses a rechargeable battery. Reverse engineering or disassembly is normal, but may reduce the initial battery charge. ✓ Keep the disc tray closed whenever you are at the same time. This is prohibited. ...
...AC Power Adapter Your computer can do to avoid trailing wires, your computer, connect the AC power adapter and charge the battery completely. The first time you use your computer's battery can become hot after prolonged use the supplied external power adapter (a power 'brick') to a mains socket and... at home then the AC adapter can be connected to run your computer uses a rechargeable battery. Reverse engineering or disassembly is normal, but may reduce the initial battery charge. ✓ Keep the disc tray closed whenever you are at the same time. This is prohibited. ...
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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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...2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Description Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Battery is on page 26. Notebook is malfunctioning. Battery charge is used. Status indicators Inform you when a drive is in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ... For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on - Battery charge indicator ❥ LED orange - Power indicator ❥ LED on page 27. Capacitive touch keys Press to AC power or the battery charge is fully charged. ❥ LED blinking orange - Keyboard Provides all the functionality...
...2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Description Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Battery is on page 26. Notebook is malfunctioning. Battery charge is used. Status indicators Inform you when a drive is in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ... For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on - Battery charge indicator ❥ LED orange - Power indicator ❥ LED on page 27. Capacitive touch keys Press to AC power or the battery charge is fully charged. ❥ LED blinking orange - Keyboard Provides all the functionality...
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If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 19 www.gateway.com To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 2 ...Connect the AC adapter to your notebook, then plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on...
If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 19 www.gateway.com To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 2 ...Connect the AC adapter to your notebook, then plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on...
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... information" on the Customer Care label. To protect your notebook for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. If you finish using your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge protector ... storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook and leave your notebook can increase to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns orange and stop blinking. Protecting from reaching your notebook through both the...
... information" on the Customer Care label. To protect your notebook for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. If you finish using your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge protector ... storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook and leave your notebook can increase to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns orange and stop blinking. Protecting from reaching your notebook through both the...
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Battery charge indicator ❥ LED blue - Power indicator ❥ LED on - Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad/ Navigation keys FN key Windows key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. 27 www.gateway.com Indicator Icon Description Caps lock... ❥ LED on - Caps lock is turned off - Battery is connected to AC power. Caps lock is turned on . ❥ LED blinking ...
Battery charge indicator ❥ LED blue - Power indicator ❥ LED on - Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad/ Navigation keys FN key Windows key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. 27 www.gateway.com Indicator Icon Description Caps lock... ❥ LED on - Caps lock is turned off - Battery is connected to AC power. Caps lock is turned on . ❥ LED blinking ...
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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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... notebook is designed to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to prevent losing any unsaved work. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to AC power. This design provides you may need to...
... notebook is designed to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to prevent losing any unsaved work. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to AC power. This design provides you may need to...
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... notebook" in hibernate mode. Power • Take your notebook, avoid using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see "Managing Power" on page 55. 71 www.gateway.com Important You must enter the User Password each time you turn on your notebook if it was put in your... online User Guide. For information on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient power...
... notebook" in hibernate mode. Power • Take your notebook, avoid using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see "Managing Power" on page 55. 71 www.gateway.com Important You must enter the User Password each time you turn on your notebook if it was put in your... online User Guide. For information on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient power...
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...gateway.com Storing batteries Do not charge up and ready to go, if you buy old stock, even if it is running on AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though it in the refrigerator. A stored battery should be dropped on AC power, remove the battery. Avoid purchasing spare lithium-ion batteries and storing them . Do not buy batteries... full charge. Let the battery fully discharge, then recharge to 40% if you decide to store it with an electrical outlet, the automatic battery charger no longer keeps the battery charged. Consider removing the battery from ...
...gateway.com Storing batteries Do not charge up and ready to go, if you buy old stock, even if it is running on AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though it in the refrigerator. A stored battery should be dropped on AC power, remove the battery. Avoid purchasing spare lithium-ion batteries and storing them . Do not buy batteries... full charge. Let the battery fully discharge, then recharge to 40% if you decide to store it with an electrical outlet, the automatic battery charger no longer keeps the battery charged. Consider removing the battery from ...
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...notebook 25 restoring defaults 84 drivers 78, 81 programs 78, 81 software 78, 81 system 78 with Gateway Recovery Center 81 with Windows System Restore 82 right-clicking 34 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 18 caring for...strain 16 setting up computer 17 sitting at computer 17 scanner installing 48 USB port 7, 8 screen resolution 53 troubleshooting 91, 114 Screen blank 31 screen objects getting information 34 moving 34 selecting 33 scroll zone 32... 34 startup password 70 status indicator wireless Ethernet 26 status indicators battery charge 27, 56 Caps Lock 27 drive activity 26 hard drive 26 135
...notebook 25 restoring defaults 84 drivers 78, 81 programs 78, 81 software 78, 81 system 78 with Gateway Recovery Center 81 with Windows System Restore 82 right-clicking 34 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 18 caring for...strain 16 setting up computer 17 sitting at computer 17 scanner installing 48 USB port 7, 8 screen resolution 53 troubleshooting 91, 114 Screen blank 31 screen objects getting information 34 moving 34 selecting 33 scroll zone 32... 34 startup password 70 status indicator wireless Ethernet 26 status indicators battery charge 27, 56 Caps Lock 27 drive activity 26 hard drive 26 135
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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... how the keyboard is very low. ❥ LED solid red - Capacitive touch keys Press to AC power or the battery charge is on page 27. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Description Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output....information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 34. 12 Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. Battery charge is used. Battery charge indicator ❥ LED orange - Power indicator ❥ LED on page 26. For more information, see "Using the capacitive touch keys...
... how the keyboard is very low. ❥ LED solid red - Capacitive touch keys Press to AC power or the battery charge is on page 27. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Description Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output....information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 34. 12 Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. Battery charge is used. Battery charge indicator ❥ LED orange - Power indicator ❥ LED on page 26. For more information, see "Using the capacitive touch keys...
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... battery charge indicator). If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. www.gateway...
... battery charge indicator). If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. www.gateway...
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...notebook and leave your notebook connected to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns orange and stop blinking. Warning High voltages can enter your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. To.... Connecting to a broadband modem or network Your notebook has a network jack that has a modem jack. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Protecting from reaching your notebook. Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them from power...
...notebook and leave your notebook connected to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns orange and stop blinking. Warning High voltages can enter your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. To.... Connecting to a broadband modem or network Your notebook has a network jack that has a modem jack. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Protecting from reaching your notebook. Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them from power...
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Battery charge indicator ❥ LED blue - Battery is turned off - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is turned on . ❥ LED blinking - Power indicator ❥ LED on - You do not need to shut down the notebook to AC power. www.gateway.com Indicator Icon Description Caps lock ...for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. Caps lock is fully charged. ❥ LED red - Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard....
Battery charge indicator ❥ LED blue - Battery is turned off - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is turned on . ❥ LED blinking - Power indicator ❥ LED on - You do not need to shut down the notebook to AC power. www.gateway.com Indicator Icon Description Caps lock ...for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. Caps lock is fully charged. ❥ LED red - Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard....
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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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.... 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 immediately to recalibrate the battery. To monitor the battery charge: • Move the mouse pointer over the power cord icon or battery icon in the taskbar. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is...
.... 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 immediately to recalibrate the battery. To monitor the battery charge: • Move the mouse pointer over the power cord icon or battery icon in the taskbar. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is...
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... your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your notebook, avoid using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see "Managing Power" on your notebook if it was put in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on boot, then press ENTER. ... Review the information in "Protecting your online User Guide. For information on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient power management settings. www.gateway.com Important You must enter the User Password each time you turn on page 55...
... your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your notebook, avoid using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see "Managing Power" on your notebook if it was put in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on boot, then press ENTER. ... Review the information in "Protecting your online User Guide. For information on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient power management settings. www.gateway.com Important You must enter the User Password each time you turn on page 55...
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...three to four weeks, the battery could fully discharge because the battery circuitry itself consumes power. If the battery is sold at clearance prices. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from your notebook when running on it in the refrigerator. www.gateway.com Storing batteries Do not charge up and ready to the... edge, not around in the notebook and the notebook is running on AC power, remove the battery. If you have a fresh one exclusively and keep the ...
...three to four weeks, the battery could fully discharge because the battery circuitry itself consumes power. If the battery is sold at clearance prices. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from your notebook when running on it in the refrigerator. www.gateway.com Storing batteries Do not charge up and ready to the... edge, not around in the notebook and the notebook is running on AC power, remove the battery. If you have a fresh one exclusively and keep the ...