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www.gateway.com Ordering accessories 64 Chapter 5: Managing Power 67 Monitoring the battery charge 68 Recharging the batteries 68 Changing batteries 69 Replacing the main battery 69 Installing the optional multibay battery 70 Recalibrating the batteries 71 Getting the most from your batteries 72 Maximizing battery performance 72 Conserving battery power 72 Using alternate power sources 73 ...87 Cleaning your convertible notebook 88 Cleaning the exterior 88 Cleaning the keyboard 89 Cleaning the convertible notebook screen 89 Maintaining the batteries 89 Storing batteries 90 iii
www.gateway.com Ordering accessories 64 Chapter 5: Managing Power 67 Monitoring the battery charge 68 Recharging the batteries 68 Changing batteries 69 Replacing the main battery 69 Installing the optional multibay battery 70 Recalibrating the batteries 71 Getting the most from your batteries 72 Maximizing battery performance 72 Conserving battery power 72 Using alternate power sources 73 ...87 Cleaning your convertible notebook 88 Cleaning the exterior 88 Cleaning the keyboard 89 Cleaning the convertible notebook screen 89 Maintaining the batteries 89 Storing batteries 90 iii
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... Adding or replacing memory modules 107 Replacing the hard drive kit 110 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 115 Safety guidelines 116 First steps 116 Troubleshooting 117 Audio 117 Batteries 117 CD drives 117 Digital pen 118 Diskette drive (external 118 Display 119 DVD drives 120 Ethernet 122 File management 122 Fingerprint reader 122 Hard...
... Adding or replacing memory modules 107 Replacing the hard drive kit 110 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 115 Safety guidelines 116 First steps 116 Troubleshooting 117 Audio 117 Batteries 117 CD drives 117 Digital pen 118 Diskette drive (external 118 Display 119 DVD drives 120 Ethernet 122 File management 122 Fingerprint reader 122 Hard...
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...to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 18. 8 Secure your convertible notebook, contact Gateway. If these slots. Plug a dial-up modem" on page 54. Important: To order a module other similar surface. Do not use the convertible...Icon Description Insert a module such as a CD drive, combination DVD/CD-RW drive, multi-format DVD±RW drive, or a multibay battery into this jack. For more information, see "Changing modules" on your skin. If the air vents are blocked, the convertible notebook may ...
...to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 18. 8 Secure your convertible notebook, contact Gateway. If these slots. Plug a dial-up modem" on page 54. Important: To order a module other similar surface. Do not use the convertible...Icon Description Insert a module such as a CD drive, combination DVD/CD-RW drive, multi-format DVD±RW drive, or a multibay battery into this jack. For more information, see "Changing modules" on your skin. If the air vents are blocked, the convertible notebook may ...
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...the modular bay, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to release the module. Bottom www.gateway.com Battery latch Main battery Battery lock Memory bay Modular bay latch Hard drive Modular bay bay Customer care label Pen latch Component Icon Customer Care ... Description Includes the Customer Care contact information. Important: To order a module other than the one that came with your convertible notebook, contact Gateway. Slide to those listed in this bay. For more information, see "Changing modules" on page 3. For more information, see "Adding ...
...the modular bay, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to release the module. Bottom www.gateway.com Battery latch Main battery Battery lock Memory bay Modular bay latch Hard drive Modular bay bay Customer care label Pen latch Component Icon Customer Care ... Description Includes the Customer Care contact information. Important: To order a module other than the one that came with your convertible notebook, contact Gateway. Slide to those listed in this bay. For more information, see "Changing modules" on page 3. For more information, see "Adding ...
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... page 69. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 69. Slide to unlock the battery. Slide to release the digital pen. Provides power when the convertible notebook is located in this bay. The hard drive is not ... fingerprint reader Power button Power button lock Touchpad 10 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Battery latch Main battery Battery lock Hard drive bay Pen latch Digital pen Description Slide to release the main battery. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on your convertible notebook's display using...
... page 69. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 69. Slide to unlock the battery. Slide to release the digital pen. Provides power when the convertible notebook is located in this bay. The hard drive is not ... fingerprint reader Power button Power button lock Touchpad 10 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Battery latch Main battery Battery lock Hard drive bay Pen latch Digital pen Description Slide to release the main battery. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on your convertible notebook's display using...
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...• Find ways to fully charge the batteries. Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. The batteries were shipped to fully charge. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Allow three... hours for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you use the AC adapter that can run your ...
...• Find ways to fully charge the batteries. Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. The batteries were shipped to fully charge. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Allow three... hours for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you use the AC adapter that can run your ...
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... information" on page 3. 17 Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 23 for the first time, turn off your convertible notebook and leave it connected to AC power... a wall outlet. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on the Customer Care label. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Connect the...
... information" on page 3. 17 Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 23 for the first time, turn off your convertible notebook and leave it connected to AC power... a wall outlet. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on the Customer Care label. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Connect the...
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...about five seconds, then release it. 2. Using the status indicators Important If none of the LCD panel. Wireless network Num lock Power Battery charge Drive Caps lock 23 Important If your convertible notebook: • Click or tap (Start), click or tap the arrow next to... drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. The convertible notebook turns off : 1. www.gateway.com To restart your convertible notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the convertible notebook turns off , then turns on again....
...about five seconds, then release it. 2. Using the status indicators Important If none of the LCD panel. Wireless network Num lock Power Battery charge Drive Caps lock 23 Important If your convertible notebook: • Click or tap (Start), click or tap the arrow next to... drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. The convertible notebook turns off : 1. www.gateway.com To restart your convertible notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the convertible notebook turns off , then turns on again....
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...in use . ■ LED off . 24 Important: This LED only lights up when your convertible notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - The hard drive, CD drive, or DVD drive is off - Caps lock is malfunctioning.... Battery is turned on - Convertible notebook is in use . ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Battery is on - Convertible notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Indicator...
...in use . ■ LED off . 24 Important: This LED only lights up when your convertible notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - The hard drive, CD drive, or DVD drive is off - Caps lock is malfunctioning.... Battery is turned on - Convertible notebook is in use . ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Battery is on - Convertible notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Indicator...
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... must be turned off while traveling in your display. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to leave Sleep mode. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is available on commercial aircraft. Turn the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless... network radio on or off . Toggle the status indicators on or off . www.gateway.com System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time, your convertible notebook) ■ Both displays...
... must be turned off while traveling in your display. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to leave Sleep mode. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is available on commercial aircraft. Turn the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless... network radio on or off . Toggle the status indicators on or off . www.gateway.com System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time, your convertible notebook) ■ Both displays...
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... brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Increase the LCD panel brightness above F8 the normal brightest setting. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold To...
... brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Increase the LCD panel brightness above F8 the normal brightest setting. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold To...
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...'s display responds only to drop the object where you want it down, then use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to save battery power. 42 Release the button to your hand on the display surface while writing. Your convertible notebook will not affect any open programs. ...8226; Switching from AC to battery power dims the display slightly to the appropriate part of a pen controller. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To... Quickly press and ...
...'s display responds only to drop the object where you want it down, then use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to save battery power. 42 Release the button to your hand on the display surface while writing. Your convertible notebook will not affect any open programs. ...8226; Switching from AC to battery power dims the display slightly to the appropriate part of a pen controller. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To... Quickly press and ...
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... bay modules, such as a CD, combination DVD/CD-RW, or multi-format DVD±RW drive, or a multibay battery. The module may move out slightly. Caution If you are replacing a multibay battery, turn off the convertible notebook if it . 2 Make sure that the LCD panel is in Sleep or Hibernate mode...bay latch. To change bay modules: 1 If you are removing a drive, make sure that there is no disc in it does not have a charged main battery and is not directly connected to tablet mode" on page 43. 4 Disconnect your convertible notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 6 Remove the modular...
... bay modules, such as a CD, combination DVD/CD-RW, or multi-format DVD±RW drive, or a multibay battery. The module may move out slightly. Caution If you are replacing a multibay battery, turn off the convertible notebook if it . 2 Make sure that the LCD panel is in Sleep or Hibernate mode...bay latch. To change bay modules: 1 If you are removing a drive, make sure that there is no disc in it does not have a charged main battery and is not directly connected to tablet mode" on page 43. 4 Disconnect your convertible notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 6 Remove the modular...
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... Accessories may want to increase your internal storage space, try adding more information. 64 Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can save battery power by plugging your convertible notebook on page 69 for extended periods, you think they should, ...more slowly than you may not be available in -flight power receptacle. Digital pens Order replacement digital pens from Gateway. Batteries If you can swap batteries when necessary. Bay modules Your convertible notebook's modular bay supports different bay modules, such as multimedia games or graphics...
... Accessories may want to increase your internal storage space, try adding more information. 64 Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can save battery power by plugging your convertible notebook on page 69 for extended periods, you think they should, ...more slowly than you may not be available in -flight power receptacle. Digital pens Order replacement digital pens from Gateway. Batteries If you can swap batteries when necessary. Bay modules Your convertible notebook's modular bay supports different bay modules, such as multimedia games or graphics...
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CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the batteries • Changing batteries • Recalibrating the batteries • Getting the most from your batteries • Changing convertible notebook power settings 67
CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the batteries • Changing batteries • Recalibrating the batteries • Getting the most from your batteries • Changing convertible notebook power settings 67
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... and portability. Tip For more information about recalibrating the batteries, see "Using the status indicators" on page 71. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to recalibrate the batteries. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway convertible notebook is connected to AC power. Recharging the...
... and portability. Tip For more information about recalibrating the batteries, see "Using the status indicators" on page 71. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to recalibrate the batteries. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway convertible notebook is connected to AC power. Recharging the...
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... sure the LCD panel is facing up. 5 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the battery release latch. 69 Discard used in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Replacing the main battery Warning Danger of used batteries promptly. Caution If your convertible notebook over so the bottom...
... sure the LCD panel is facing up. 5 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the battery release latch. 69 Discard used in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Replacing the main battery Warning Danger of used batteries promptly. Caution If your convertible notebook over so the bottom...
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... above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. The battery used batteries promptly. Installing the optional multibay battery Warning Danger of explosion if battery is connected to local hazardous material regulations. Replace only with your multibay battery into place. 8 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 9 Turn your Gateway convertible notebook. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 6 Slide the main...
... above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. The battery used batteries promptly. Installing the optional multibay battery Warning Danger of explosion if battery is connected to local hazardous material regulations. Replace only with your multibay battery into place. 8 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 9 Turn your Gateway convertible notebook. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 6 Slide the main...
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... see a startup screen, press F2. If recalibration is not low, you see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning, then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar. 5 Open the Exit menu,...process takes several hours. 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. 71 The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you must start the ...
... see a startup screen, press F2. If recalibration is not low, you see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning, then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar. 5 Open the Exit menu,...process takes several hours. 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. 71 The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you must start the ...
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...USB devices, and optical drives. • Remove PC Cards when you do not need them reach their maximum rated capacity. Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the batteries to power your convertible notebook: • Turn off the display while you are not being used. • Select the Power... of power while inserted, even if they were kept in use a small amount of use, to let them . Over the long term, use the batteries at least once a month, even if they are not using power plans, see "Changing convertible notebook power settings" on page 75. • Close ...
...USB devices, and optical drives. • Remove PC Cards when you do not need them reach their maximum rated capacity. Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the batteries to power your convertible notebook: • Turn off the display while you are not being used. • Select the Power... of power while inserted, even if they were kept in use a small amount of use, to let them . Over the long term, use the batteries at least once a month, even if they are not using power plans, see "Changing convertible notebook power settings" on page 75. • Close ...