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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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... these slots are not obstructed. Do not use the convertible notebook on your convertible notebook may become hot enough to harm your convertible notebook, contact Gateway. Important: To order a module other similar surface. Secure your convertible notebook so air vents are blocked, your lap. Plug a dial-up modem" on page 52... jack Kensington lock slot 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 slot.
... these slots are not obstructed. Do not use the convertible notebook on your convertible notebook may become hot enough to harm your convertible notebook, contact Gateway. Important: To order a module other similar surface. Secure your convertible notebook so air vents are blocked, your lap. Plug a dial-up modem" on page 52... jack Kensington lock slot 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 slot.
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... page 107. 9 Insert a module such as a CD drive, combination DVD/CD-RW drive, multi-format DVD±RW drive, or a multibay battery into this bay. To determine the type of drive in the modular bay, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to release... the module. Slide to those listed in this bay. 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 label Modular...
... page 107. 9 Insert a module such as a CD drive, combination DVD/CD-RW drive, multi-format DVD±RW drive, or a multibay battery into this bay. To determine the type of drive in the modular bay, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to release... the module. Slide to those listed in this bay. 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 label Modular...
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... Pen latch Digital pen Description Slide to release the digital pen. The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. Slide to release the main battery. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 69. Provides power when the convertible notebook is located in this bay. Keyboard ...area Tablet control buttons/Status indicators Microphone Keyboard Optional fingerprint reader Power button Power button lock Touchpad 10 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 110. Write, tap, and input directly on page 69. Slide to unlock the...
... Pen latch Digital pen Description Slide to release the digital pen. The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. Slide to release the main battery. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 69. Provides power when the convertible notebook is located in this bay. Keyboard ...area Tablet control buttons/Status indicators Microphone Keyboard Optional fingerprint reader Power button Power button lock Touchpad 10 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 110. Write, tap, and input directly on page 69. Slide to unlock the...
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..., stretch your muscles, and relieve your convertible notebook on page 71. 16 For information on recalibrating the batteries, see "Recalibrating the batteries" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be damaged. Caution Make sure that you expect. CHAPTER...
..., stretch your muscles, and relieve your convertible notebook on page 71. 16 For information on recalibrating the batteries, see "Recalibrating the batteries" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be damaged. Caution Make sure that you expect. CHAPTER...
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... connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your convertible notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 23 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact... Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. 17 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. www.gateway.com To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to the...
... connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your convertible notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 23 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact... Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. 17 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. www.gateway.com To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to the...
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... (Start), click or tap the arrow next to toggle the status indicators on again. Unplug the power cord and remove the main and optional multibay batteries for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located at the bottom of the LCD... panel. Wireless network Num lock Power Battery charge Drive Caps lock 23 Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to the lock icon, then click or tap Restart. www...
... (Start), click or tap the arrow next to toggle the status indicators on again. Unplug the power cord and remove the main and optional multibay batteries for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located at the bottom of the LCD... panel. Wireless network Num lock Power Battery charge Drive Caps lock 23 Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to the lock icon, then click or tap Restart. www...
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... is turned off - CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Indicator Wireless network (optional) Drive Num lock Caps lock Battery charge Power Icon Description ■ LED on - The hard drive, CD drive, or DVD drive is very low. ■ LED solid red - The hard drive ... notebook is turned off - Convertible notebook is turned on . ■ LED off . 24 Convertible notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Numeric keypad is on - Battery is off - Battery is turned on . 1 ■ LED off - Wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is charging. ■ LED blinking red -
... is turned off - CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Indicator Wireless network (optional) Drive Num lock Caps lock Battery charge Power Icon Description ■ LED on - The hard drive, CD drive, or DVD drive is very low. ■ LED solid red - The hard drive ... notebook is turned off - Convertible notebook is turned on . ■ LED off . 24 Convertible notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Numeric keypad is on - Battery is off - Battery is turned on . 1 ■ LED off - Wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is charging. ■ LED blinking red -
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... performs the action identified by the text or icon on the key. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on or off. www.gateway.com System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time For more information, see "Viewing the display on... a projector, monitor, or television" on page 60. Enter Sleep mode or Hybrid Sleep mode. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is available on select notebooks only. 27
... performs the action identified by the text or icon on the key. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on or off. www.gateway.com System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time For more information, see "Viewing the display on... a projector, monitor, or television" on page 60. Enter Sleep mode or Hybrid Sleep mode. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is available on select notebooks only. 27
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... track or DVD chapter. Use this feature in bright sunlight. Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off while traveling in an airplane.
... track or DVD chapter. Use this feature in bright sunlight. Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off while traveling in an airplane.
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... right-clicking. Release the button to drop the object where you want it down, then use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to save battery power. 42 Your convertible notebook will not affect any open programs. • Switching from AC to...
... right-clicking. Release the button to drop the object where you want it down, then use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to save battery power. 42 Your convertible notebook will not affect any open programs. • Switching from AC to...
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Caution If you are replacing a multibay battery, turn off the convertible notebook if it . 2 Make sure that the LCD panel is present), then slide and hold the module ...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 from the optional port replicator. 5 Turn your convertible notebook... bay supports different bay modules, such as a CD, combination DVD/CD-RW, or multi-format DVD±RW drive, or a multibay battery.
Caution If you are replacing a multibay battery, turn off the convertible notebook if it . 2 Make sure that the LCD panel is present), then slide and hold the module ...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 from the optional port replicator. 5 Turn your convertible notebook... bay supports different bay modules, such as a CD, combination DVD/CD-RW, or multi-format DVD±RW drive, or a multibay battery.
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... With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you can swap batteries when necessary. See "Changing modules" on page 69 for more information. 64 Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can save battery power by plugging your existing hard drive with a larger...respond to increase your internal storage space, try adding more information. See "Changing batteries" on page 52 for more information about using an additional battery. Digital pens Order replacement digital pens from Gateway. Memory Large programs, such as a CD, DVD, combination DVD/CD-RW,...
... With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you can swap batteries when necessary. See "Changing modules" on page 69 for more information. 64 Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can save battery power by plugging your existing hard drive with a larger...respond to increase your internal storage space, try adding more information. See "Changing batteries" on page 52 for more information about using an additional battery. Digital pens Order replacement digital pens from Gateway. Memory Large programs, such as a CD, DVD, combination DVD/CD-RW,...
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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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... page 71. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway convertible notebook is connected to AC power. This design provides you may need to recalibrate the batteries. Tip For more information about the battery charge status indicator, see "Recalibrating the batteries" on battery power. Closely monitor the battery charge. If your convertible notebook is designed...
... page 71. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway convertible notebook is connected to AC power. This design provides you may need to recalibrate the batteries. Tip For more information about the battery charge status indicator, see "Recalibrating the batteries" on battery power. Closely monitor the battery charge. If your convertible notebook is designed...
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...turned on. If your convertible notebook has only a main battery and it has a charged multibay battery installed, you must turn off while changing the battery. The battery used batteries promptly. To replace the main battery: 1 Disconnect your convertible notebook is on and is ...burn hazard if mishandled. Discard used batteries according to Step 3. -ORIf your convertible notebook from children. Keep away from the optional port replicator. 2 If your Gateway convertible notebook. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Replacing the main battery Warning Danger of used in notebook ...
...turned on. If your convertible notebook has only a main battery and it has a charged multibay battery installed, you must turn off while changing the battery. The battery used batteries promptly. To replace the main battery: 1 Disconnect your convertible notebook is on and is ...burn hazard if mishandled. Discard used batteries according to Step 3. -ORIf your convertible notebook from children. Keep away from the optional port replicator. 2 If your Gateway convertible notebook. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Replacing the main battery Warning Danger of used in notebook ...
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... install a multibay battery: • Swap the multibay battery for your convertible notebook over. 10 Open the LCD panel. Your convertible notebook's modular bay accepts a multibay battery. Replace only with your multibay battery into place. 8 Slide the battery lock to AC power. Dispose of explosion if battery is connected to the locked position. 9 Turn your Gateway convertible notebook...
... install a multibay battery: • Swap the multibay battery for your convertible notebook over. 10 Open the LCD panel. Your convertible notebook's modular bay accepts a multibay battery. Replace only with your multibay battery into place. 8 Slide the battery lock to AC power. Dispose of explosion if battery is connected to the locked position. 9 Turn your Gateway convertible notebook...
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... indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on your batteries. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the batteries Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. You should also recalibrate the batteries periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. The BIOS Setup...
... indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on your batteries. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the batteries Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. You should also recalibrate the batteries periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. The BIOS Setup...
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...• Remove PC Cards when you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for a lithium-ion battery than one complete discharge, and recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause harm because there is not in a cool, dry place for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges... strain on page 75. • Close the LCD panel to turn off the display while you are not using the batteries to let them . Conserving battery power To conserve power while using your convertible notebook is no memory. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are not being ...
...• Remove PC Cards when you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for a lithium-ion battery than one complete discharge, and recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause harm because there is not in a cool, dry place for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges... strain on page 75. • Close the LCD panel to turn off the display while you are not using the batteries to let them . Conserving battery power To conserve power while using your convertible notebook is no memory. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are not being ...