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... monitor for a presentation . . . . 43 Ordering accessories 44 Chapter 5: Managing Power 47 Monitoring the battery charge 48 Recharging the battery 48 Changing the battery 49 Replacing the battery 49 Recalibrating the battery 50 Getting the most from your battery 51 Maximizing battery performance 51 Conserving battery power 51 Using alternate power sources 52 Changing power modes 52 Changing notebook power...
... monitor for a presentation . . . . 43 Ordering accessories 44 Chapter 5: Managing Power 47 Monitoring the battery charge 48 Recharging the battery 48 Changing the battery 49 Replacing the battery 49 Recalibrating the battery 50 Getting the most from your battery 51 Maximizing battery performance 51 Conserving battery power 51 Using alternate power sources 52 Changing power modes 52 Changing notebook power...
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... is connected to AC power or the battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Power indicator Battery charge indicator Power indicator Battery charge indicator Icon Description ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Battery is malfunctioning. Notebook is off - Battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Battery charge is on - Notebook is very low. ■...
... is connected to AC power or the battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Power indicator Battery charge indicator Power indicator Battery charge indicator Icon Description ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Battery is malfunctioning. Notebook is off - Battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Battery charge is on - Notebook is very low. ■...
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... you use the AC adapter right away to be recalibrated. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for three hours, the battery may need to fully charge the battery. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to you expect. The AC...or your notebook may be damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you ...
... you use the AC adapter right away to be recalibrated. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for three hours, the battery may need to fully charge the battery. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to you expect. The AC...or your notebook may be damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you ...
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...status lights on and off. 4 When you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector. 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 steps ... turns blue. Warning High voltages can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on : a Unplug the adapter from reaching your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge protector that ...
...status lights on and off. 4 When you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector. 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 steps ... turns blue. Warning High voltages can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on : a Unplug the adapter from reaching your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge protector that ...
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.... ■ LED off - Notebook is off - Notebook is in Sleep mode. ■ LED off . 23 Wireless network Power Num lock Hard drive Battery charge Caps lock Indicator Icon Description Wireless network (optional) ■ LED on - Notebook is on , you when a drive is being used or when a ... turned on . Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to toggle the status indicators on . ■ LED off . www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. The status indicators are on . ■ LED blinking...
.... ■ LED off - Notebook is off - Notebook is in Sleep mode. ■ LED off . 23 Wireless network Power Num lock Hard drive Battery charge Caps lock Indicator Icon Description Wireless network (optional) ■ LED on - Notebook is on , you when a drive is being used or when a ... turned on . Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to toggle the status indicators on . ■ LED off . www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. The status indicators are on . ■ LED blinking...
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..., including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. Battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Function keys/ System keys FN key 24 Windows key Numeric Application keypad key Arrow keys/ Navigation... keypad is turned on - Caps lock is charging. ■ LED blinking red - You do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook or optional port replicator using a USB port. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Indicator Battery charge Num lock Caps lock Icon Description ■ ...
..., including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. Battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Function keys/ System keys FN key 24 Windows key Numeric Application keypad key Arrow keys/ Navigation... keypad is turned on - Caps lock is charging. ■ LED blinking red - You do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook or optional port replicator using a USB port. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Indicator Battery charge Num lock Caps lock Icon Description ■ ...
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...: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be turned off while traveling in your display. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is being used.
...: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be turned off while traveling in your display. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is being used.
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CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Changing the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Getting the most from your battery • Changing notebook power settings 47
CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Changing the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Getting the most from your battery • Changing notebook power settings 47
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CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to AC power. Closely monitor the battery charge. If your notebook is designed to prevent losing any unsaved work. Tip For more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Using the status indicators" on battery power. Tip For more information about the battery charge status indicator, see "Recalibrating...
CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to AC power. Closely monitor the battery charge. If your notebook is designed to prevent losing any unsaved work. Tip For more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Using the status indicators" on battery power. Tip For more information about the battery charge status indicator, see "Recalibrating...
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... information" on the Customer Care label. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. Important If, after completing this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. 50 If your notebook unexpectedly goes into Sleep mode while you are...
... information" on the Customer Care label. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. Important If, after completing this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. 50 If your notebook unexpectedly goes into Sleep mode while you are...
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... you do not need them. Many PC Cards use a small amount of use, to get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your new battery a few times during the first several weeks of power while inserted, even if they are better for a lithium-ion... saver power plan to let it was kept in a cool, dry place for maximum power savings while your notebook is not in use. 51 www.gateway.com Getting the most from your battery Maximizing battery performance To get maximum power savings.
... you do not need them. Many PC Cards use a small amount of use, to get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your new battery a few times during the first several weeks of power while inserted, even if they are better for a lithium-ion... saver power plan to let it was kept in a cool, dry place for maximum power savings while your notebook is not in use. 51 www.gateway.com Getting the most from your battery Maximizing battery performance To get maximum power savings.
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... external CD or DVD drive). • Pack your notebook stable during travel. Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in checked luggage. • Keep your notebook securely into a briefcase or hand-carried luggage, and keep it separate from sliding around in the aircraft. Dial...
... external CD or DVD drive). • Pack your notebook stable during travel. Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in checked luggage. • Keep your notebook securely into a briefcase or hand-carried luggage, and keep it separate from sliding around in the aircraft. Dial...
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...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 . • Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling internationally. 61 If you...battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use several USB peripheral devices, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to recharge the battery. Additional tips • If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. www.gateway....
...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 . • Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling internationally. 61 If you...battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use several USB peripheral devices, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to recharge the battery. Additional tips • If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. www.gateway....
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...glass cleaners. Use a soft cloth and water to high heat or freezing temperatures. Do not expose the battery to clean the LCD screen. If you may not be recalibrated once every 30 charges. Keep your notebook and turn off the device prematurely. Avoid a hot car, for lithium-ion than ...by charge/discharge patterns. Recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause any harm because it dries, you spill liquid on the screen), and wipe the screen with fuel gauges (notebooks) ...
...glass cleaners. Use a soft cloth and water to high heat or freezing temperatures. Do not expose the battery to clean the LCD screen. If you may not be recalibrated once every 30 charges. Keep your notebook and turn off the device prematurely. Avoid a hot car, for lithium-ion than ...by charge/discharge patterns. Recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause any harm because it dries, you spill liquid on the screen), and wipe the screen with fuel gauges (notebooks) ...
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... contact with the notebook) with an electrical outlet, the automatic battery charger no longer keeps the battery charged. Do not freeze the battery. A stored battery should be dropped on it. Caution When the battery is fully charged and you have a fresh one way to extend their life...battery. Make sure that it has a full charge. Consider removing the battery from the battery to four weeks, the battery could fully discharge because the battery circuitry itself consumes power. Do not buy batteries and store them for years, they may not work when you plan to four weeks. www.gateway...
... contact with the notebook) with an electrical outlet, the automatic battery charger no longer keeps the battery charged. Do not freeze the battery. A stored battery should be dropped on it. Caution When the battery is fully charged and you have a fresh one way to extend their life...battery. Make sure that it has a full charge. Consider removing the battery from the battery to four weeks, the battery could fully discharge because the battery circuitry itself consumes power. Do not buy batteries and store them for years, they may not work when you plan to four weeks. www.gateway...
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Warning To reduce the risk of static charges. The voltage selector switch is set up your dialup modem connection. There ...future use. • Do not use . Such areas include patient care areas of explosion if the CMOS battery is properly grounded when in use this notebook, make sure that the total ampere rating on the power cord... • Do not spill anything on the system board. Your Gateway notebook is in the documentation before you operate your notebook. • Some notebooks have a replaceable CMOS battery on the notebook. The plug on the notebook and in the ...
Warning To reduce the risk of static charges. The voltage selector switch is set up your dialup modem connection. There ...future use. • Do not use . Such areas include patient care areas of explosion if the CMOS battery is properly grounded when in use this notebook, make sure that the total ampere rating on the power cord... • Do not spill anything on the system board. Your Gateway notebook is in the documentation before you operate your notebook. • Some notebooks have a replaceable CMOS battery on the notebook. The plug on the notebook and in the ...
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... volume up button 27 audio CD cleaning 68 automobile power adapter 52 automobile power adapters 44 B battery alternate power sources 52 bay 49 changing 49 charge indicator 6, 24, 48 charge status 48 charging 16, 48 conserving power 51 icons 48 installing 49 latch 10 locating 10 managing power 51 monitoring... charge 48 purchasing 44 recalibrating 50 recharging 16, 48 release latch 10 replacing 49 bays battery 49 hard drive 10 memory 10, 83 Bluetooth 27 brightness adjusting 27, 30 system keys 27 C ...
... volume up button 27 audio CD cleaning 68 automobile power adapter 52 automobile power adapters 44 B battery alternate power sources 52 bay 49 changing 49 charge indicator 6, 24, 48 charge status 48 charging 16, 48 conserving power 51 icons 48 installing 49 latch 10 locating 10 managing power 51 monitoring... charge 48 purchasing 44 recalibrating 50 recharging 16, 48 release latch 10 replacing 49 bays battery 49 hard drive 10 memory 10, 83 Bluetooth 27 brightness adjusting 27, 30 system keys 27 C ...