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... 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
... 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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www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings 62 Changing the power plan 62 Changing advanced settings 64 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . 67 Packing your notebook 68 ... Caring for your notebook 74 Cleaning your notebook 74 Cleaning the exterior 75 Cleaning the keyboard 75 Cleaning the notebook screen 76 Maintaining the battery 76 Storing batteries 77 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 77 Recovering your system 78 Creating recovery discs 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . . 81 Returning to a previous...
www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings 62 Changing the power plan 62 Changing advanced settings 64 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . 67 Packing your notebook 68 ... Caring for your notebook 74 Cleaning your notebook 74 Cleaning the exterior 75 Cleaning the keyboard 75 Cleaning the notebook screen 76 Maintaining the battery 76 Storing batteries 77 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 77 Recovering your system 78 Creating recovery discs 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . . 81 Returning to a previous...
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For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 57. Memory modules are located in this bay. 10 Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 57. Slide to unlock the battery. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery lock Battery latch Ventilation slots and cooling fan Hard drive bay Component Icon Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay Memory/ Hard drive bay Description Provides power when the notebook is not plugged into AC power.
For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 57. Memory modules are located in this bay. 10 Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 57. Slide to unlock the battery. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery lock Battery latch Ventilation slots and cooling fan Hard drive bay Component Icon Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay Memory/ Hard drive bay Description Provides power when the notebook is not plugged into AC power.
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... may become hot enough to the notebook. Keyboard area Keyboard area for select models Speakers Status indicators Keyboard Capacitive touch keys Power/Battery Touchpad indicators 11 Do not use the notebook on your notebook so air vents are blocked, the notebook may overheat resulting in ... with the notebook resting on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Caution: Provide adequate space around your lap. www.gateway.com Component Icon Hard drive bay Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description The hard drive is located in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to ...
... may become hot enough to the notebook. Keyboard area Keyboard area for select models Speakers Status indicators Keyboard Capacitive touch keys Power/Battery Touchpad indicators 11 Do not use the notebook on your notebook so air vents are blocked, the notebook may overheat resulting in ... with the notebook resting on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Caution: Provide adequate space around your lap. www.gateway.com Component Icon Hard drive bay Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description The hard drive is located in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to ...
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...on page 31. Power indicator ❥ LED on page 26. Battery is charging. ❥ LED blinking red - Battery charge is malfunctioning. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 27. Battery is very low. ❥ LED solid red - Capacitive touch... ❥ LED off . CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Description Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Battery charge indicator ❥ LED orange - Notebook is used. Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. Important:...
...on page 31. Power indicator ❥ LED on page 26. Battery is charging. ❥ LED blinking red - Battery charge is malfunctioning. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 27. Battery is very low. ❥ LED solid red - Capacitive touch... ❥ LED off . CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Description Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Battery charge indicator ❥ LED orange - Notebook is used. Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a full-sized, computer keyboard. Important:...
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... °C ~ 65 °C Warning Do not attempt to be damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Extending battery life" on battery power for three hours, the battery may need to disassemble the AC adapter. Caution Make sure that you use the... notebook on page 58. 18 If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Avoiding discomfort and injury from Gateway. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable ...
... °C ~ 65 °C Warning Do not attempt to be damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Extending battery life" on battery power for three hours, the battery may need to disassemble the AC adapter. Caution Make sure that you use the... notebook on page 58. 18 If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Avoiding discomfort and injury from Gateway. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable ...
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... indicator turns on (see "Front" on page 6 for the location of the 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 ... notebook, then plug 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 the AC adapter. • Plug the...
... indicator turns on (see "Front" on page 6 for the location of the 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 ... notebook, then plug 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 the AC adapter. • Plug the...
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... 4 When you finish using your notebook for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to levels far above normal... levels and cause data loss or system damage. Warning High voltages can use a surge protector. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the ...
... 4 When you finish using your notebook for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to levels far above normal... levels and cause data loss or system damage. Warning High voltages can use a surge protector. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the ...
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...than 10 seconds. The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being accessed. ❥ LED on . ❥ LED off - Bluetooth Num lock Battery HDD Caps lock Power Indicator Icon Bluetooth Hard drive Num lock Description ❥ LED on . ❥ LED off - The drive is turned off. ❥... none of the indicators are located below the screen. Num lock is turned off , then turns on . Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Important If your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to toggle the status ...
...than 10 seconds. The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being accessed. ❥ LED on . ❥ LED off - Bluetooth Num lock Battery HDD Caps lock Power Indicator Icon Bluetooth Hard drive Num lock Description ❥ LED on . ❥ LED off - The drive is turned off. ❥... none of the indicators are located below the screen. Num lock is turned off , then turns on . Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Important If your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to toggle the status ...
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...Notebook is fully charged. ❥ LED red - You do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. Battery is in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ❥ LED off - Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for ...off . Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. www.gateway.com Indicator Icon Description Caps lock ❥ LED on - Battery charge indicator ❥ LED blue - Power indicator ❥ LED on - Notebook is on . ❥ LED off...
...Notebook is fully charged. ❥ LED red - You do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. Battery is in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ❥ LED off - Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for ...off . Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. www.gateway.com Indicator Icon Description Caps lock ❥ LED on - Battery charge indicator ❥ LED blue - Power indicator ❥ LED on - Notebook is on . ❥ LED off...
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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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... connected to appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. Tip For more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on battery power. This design provides you may need to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed to recalibrate the...
... connected to appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. Tip For more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on battery power. This design provides you may need to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed to recalibrate the...
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...and turn the notebook off the notebook. 2 Turn your notebook is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the battery release latch. 57 Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook is not plugged into an AC outlet, you must turn off while ... the notebook is turned on and is on . To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to step 2. -ORIf your Gateway notebook. Keep away from children. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of used in this device may present a fire or...
...and turn the notebook off the notebook. 2 Turn your notebook is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the battery release latch. 57 Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook is not plugged into an AC outlet, you must turn off while ... the notebook is turned on and is on . To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to step 2. -ORIf your Gateway notebook. Keep away from children. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of used in this device may present a fire or...
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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...
... 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...
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...plan to the hard drive so you are not using power plans, see "Recharging the battery" on page 62. • Close the LCD panel to turn off auto-save features in use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. For... • Use the notebook touchpad instead of power. • Recharge the battery often, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. Tip For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 56. www.gateway.com • Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth. • Dim the ...
...plan to the hard drive so you are not using power plans, see "Recharging the battery" on page 62. • Close the LCD panel to turn off auto-save features in use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. For... • Use the notebook touchpad instead of power. • Recharge the battery often, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. Tip For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 56. www.gateway.com • Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth. • Dim the ...
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... low power state where devices, such as boarding gates, and under banks of telephones. 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 ... areas such as the display and drives, turn off. 60 while your notebook's battery: • Sleep - If you plan on taking your AC power adapter, also take electrical adapters. Save the battery for them next to an EmPower™ in-flight power receptacle, an automobile power...
... low power state where devices, such as boarding gates, and under banks of telephones. 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 ... areas such as the display and drives, turn off. 60 while your notebook's battery: • Sleep - If you plan on taking your AC power adapter, also take electrical adapters. Save the battery for them next to an EmPower™ in-flight power receptacle, an automobile power...
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..., Hybrid Sleep, or Hibernate mode Exit Sleep, Hybrid Sleep, or Hibernate mode Press the power button. Three power plans are accustomed to extend battery life. Use this plan if you change the function of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power If...mode to ... You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - You can select one of your notebook's power button, Sleep system key, and power-saving timers by selecting...
..., Hybrid Sleep, or Hibernate mode Exit Sleep, Hybrid Sleep, or Hibernate mode Press the power button. Three power plans are accustomed to extend battery life. Use this plan if you change the function of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power If...mode to ... You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - You can select one of your notebook's power button, Sleep system key, and power-saving timers by selecting...
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Your battery may not last as long as you selected, then click Save changes. OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you are accustomed to ... click Help and Support. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you need additional computing power for your program. www.gateway.com • High performance - This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 63 Use this plan if you want to gain performance.
Your battery may not last as long as you selected, then click Save changes. OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you are accustomed to ... click Help and Support. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you need additional computing power for your program. www.gateway.com • High performance - This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 63 Use this plan if you want to gain performance.
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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. 65
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. 65
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..., but never carry it separate from sliding around in the aircraft. Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in case airport security asks you to pack those you are traveling internationally. • Take remote access information with Your Notebook Packing your notebook stable...
..., but never carry it separate from sliding around in the aircraft. Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in case airport security asks you to pack those you are traveling internationally. • Take remote access information with Your Notebook Packing your notebook stable...