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... monitor for a presentation . . . . 53 Viewing the display on a television 54 Adjusting the television display settings 55 Ordering accessories 56 Chapter 5: Managing Power 59 Monitoring the battery charge 60 Recharging the battery 60 Changing the battery 61 Recalibrating the battery 62 Extending battery life 63 ii
... monitor for a presentation . . . . 53 Viewing the display on a television 54 Adjusting the television display settings 55 Ordering accessories 56 Chapter 5: Managing Power 59 Monitoring the battery charge 60 Recharging the battery 60 Changing the battery 61 Recalibrating the battery 62 Extending battery life 63 ii
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www.gateway.com Maximizing battery performance 63 Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the power plan 66 Changing advanced settings 67 ... Caring for your notebook 76 Cleaning your notebook 76 Cleaning the exterior 77 Cleaning the keyboard 77 Cleaning the notebook screen 77 Maintaining the battery 78 Storing batteries 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 79 Recovering your system 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 80 Using Microsoft System Restore 86 Recovering your...
www.gateway.com Maximizing battery performance 63 Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the power plan 66 Changing advanced settings 67 ... Caring for your notebook 76 Cleaning your notebook 76 Cleaning the exterior 77 Cleaning the keyboard 77 Cleaning the notebook screen 77 Maintaining the battery 78 Storing batteries 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 79 Recovering your system 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 80 Using Microsoft System Restore 86 Recovering your...
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Contents Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 103 Safety guidelines 104 First steps 104 Troubleshooting 105 Audio 105 Battery 105 CD drives 105 Diskette drive (external 105 Display 106 DVD drives 107 Ethernet 109 Express Cards 109 File management 110 Hard drive 110 Internet ... (wireless 122 Passwords 124 PC Cards 124 Power 125 Printer 125 Sound 127 Status indicators 127 Touchpad 127 Video 128 Telephone support 128 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 128 Appendix A: Legal Information 131 Index 141 iv
Contents Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 103 Safety guidelines 104 First steps 104 Troubleshooting 105 Audio 105 Battery 105 CD drives 105 Diskette drive (external 105 Display 106 DVD drives 107 Ethernet 109 Express Cards 109 File management 110 Hard drive 110 Internet ... (wireless 122 Passwords 124 PC Cards 124 Power 125 Printer 125 Sound 127 Status indicators 127 Touchpad 127 Video 128 Telephone support 128 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 128 Appendix A: Legal Information 131 Index 141 iv
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...; LED blinking red - The optional built-in speakers are turned off . Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are plugged into this jack. 6 Battery is on - The built-in microphone is turned off - Notebook is in . ■ LED blue - Plug a microphone into this jack. Important:... This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to open the LCD panel. Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Notebook is off when speakers or headphones are not plugged in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode....
...; LED blinking red - The optional built-in speakers are turned off . Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are plugged into this jack. 6 Battery is on - The built-in microphone is turned off - Notebook is in . ■ LED blue - Plug a microphone into this jack. Important:... This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to open the LCD panel. Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Notebook is off when speakers or headphones are not plugged in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode....
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... 2. Includes the Customer Care contact information. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 61. 10 Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 100. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay Customer care label Hard drive bay Online Support...
... 2. Includes the Customer Care contact information. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 61. 10 Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 100. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay Customer care label Hard drive bay Online Support...
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...The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery to be damaged. You should use the AC adapter that... to disassemble the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Allow three hours for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you...
...The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery to be damaged. You should use the AC adapter that... to disassemble the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Allow three hours for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you...
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...3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to AC power until it turns on: •... turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. 17 www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care ...
...3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to AC power until it turns on: •... turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. 17 www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care ...
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... close unresponsive programs on again. 22 Important If your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. 2 Click Start Task Manager. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . 2. The notebook saves your session and shuts down to the lock icon, then click Restart. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up...
... close unresponsive programs on again. 22 Important If your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. 2 Click Start Task Manager. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . 2. The notebook saves your session and shuts down to the lock icon, then click Restart. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up...
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... situations, such as outside in dim lighting situations. Increase volume. Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Increase the brightness of the display. Press a third time to return the display to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Press... a second time to the normal brightness setting. Play or pause the CD or DVD. www.gateway.com Press and hold To... Decrease the brightness of the display.
... situations, such as outside in dim lighting situations. Increase volume. Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Increase the brightness of the display. Press a third time to return the display to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Press... a second time to the normal brightness setting. Play or pause the CD or DVD. www.gateway.com Press and hold To... Decrease the brightness of the display.
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... the video standard. If your existing hard drive with a larger drive. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you run your notebook on battery power for accessories or supplies. See "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 61 for more information about...
... the video standard. If your existing hard drive with a larger drive. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you run your notebook on battery power for accessories or supplies. See "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 61 for more information about...
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CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Changing the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 59
CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Changing the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 59
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... page 6. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed to prevent losing any unsaved work. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. To monitor the battery charge: • Move the mouse pointer over...
... page 6. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed to prevent losing any unsaved work. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. To monitor the battery charge: • Move the mouse pointer over...
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... AC power you can change the battery while the notebook is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to local hazardous material regulations. Dispose of used batteries promptly. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. www.gateway.com Changing the battery Warning Danger of explosion if battery is not plugged into an AC...
... AC power you can change the battery while the notebook is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to local hazardous material regulations. Dispose of used batteries promptly. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. www.gateway.com Changing the battery Warning Danger of explosion if battery is not plugged into an AC...
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... information, see a startup screen, press F2. 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 2. 62 You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the...
... information, see a startup screen, press F2. 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 2. 62 You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the...
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...because there is comfortable. • Disconnect all scheduled tasks. • Turn off the display while you are not using the battery to turn off auto-save features in Microsoft Office and other applications. 63 Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are not being used... or Express Cards when you do not need them. www.gateway.com 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 new battery a few times during the first several weeks of use, ...
...because there is comfortable. • Disconnect all scheduled tasks. • Turn off the display while you are not using the battery to turn off auto-save features in Microsoft Office and other applications. 63 Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are not being used... or Express Cards when you do not need them. www.gateway.com 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 new battery a few times during the first several weeks of use, ...
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... CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you turn off . Tip For more information, see "Traveling with your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on taking your notebook, it switches to a low power state where devices, such as boarding gates, and under banks of telephones. Changing power... modes You can use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power • Copy programs from ...
... CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you turn off . Tip For more information, see "Traveling with your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on taking your notebook, it switches to a low power state where devices, such as boarding gates, and under banks of telephones. Changing power... modes You can use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power • Copy programs from ...
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...are accustomed to under the other two power plans. This power plan sacrifices performance in order to extend battery life. This power plan sacrifices battery life in order to gain performance. Your battery may run slower than you are accustomed to under the other two power plans. • High ...performance - Your programs may not last as long as when the display or hard drive is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - Use this plan if you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on ...
...are accustomed to under the other two power plans. This power plan sacrifices performance in order to extend battery life. This power plan sacrifices battery life in order to gain performance. Your battery may run slower than you are accustomed to under the other two power plans. • High ...performance - Your programs may not last as long as when the display or hard drive is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - Use this plan if you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on ...
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To turn on the left side of Allow hybrid sleep. 4 Change the values to On for On battery and Plugged in front of the screen that you are not tied to change. Type the keyword hybrid in the Search Help box, then press ...
To turn on the left side of Allow hybrid sleep. 4 Change the values to On for On battery and Plugged in front of the screen that you are not tied to change. Type the keyword hybrid in the Search Help box, then press ...
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... remote access information with Your Notebook Packing your usual calling area. Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in case airport security asks you to prevent it through the metal detector. • Turn off all discs, PC Cards or Express Cards, peripheral devices...
... remote access information with Your Notebook Packing your usual calling area. Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in case airport security asks you to prevent it through the metal detector. • Turn off all discs, PC Cards or Express Cards, peripheral devices...
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...from power surges. • To get the best performance from 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. If you need to connect to a network. Some ...hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 7 When you start...
...from power surges. • To get the best performance from 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. If you need to connect to a network. Some ...hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 7 When you start...