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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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..., see "Connecting the dial-up modem cable into these slots are blocked, your skin. Caution: Provide adequate space around your convertible notebook, contact Gateway. Secure your lap. Important: To order a module other similar surface. If the air vents are not obstructed. Do not use the convertible notebook... 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. To determine the type of drive in the modular bay, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to...
..., see "Connecting the dial-up modem cable into these slots are blocked, your skin. Caution: Provide adequate space around your convertible notebook, contact Gateway. Secure your lap. Important: To order a module other similar surface. If the air vents are not obstructed. Do not use the convertible notebook... 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. To determine the type of drive in the modular bay, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to...
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... the logo to release the module. Memory modules are located in "Identifying drive types" on page 52. 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 ... order a module other than the one that came with your convertible notebook, contact Gateway. 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. For more information, see "Changing modules" on page 54.
... the logo to release the module. Memory modules are located in "Identifying drive types" on page 52. 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 ... order a module other than the one that came with your convertible notebook, contact Gateway. 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. For more information, see "Changing modules" on page 54.
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...more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 69. Slide to release the main battery. 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 digital pen. Keyboard area ...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. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your convertible notebook's display using the digital pen. The hard drive ...
...more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 69. Slide to release the main battery. 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 digital pen. Keyboard area ...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. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your convertible notebook's display using the digital pen. The hard drive ...
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...excessive repetition. • Take breaks to change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your convertible notebook's main and optional multibay batteries. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your convertible notebook on page 71. 16 Caution ...be damaged. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Allow three hours for three hours, the batteries may be much shorter than you use the AC adapter that can run your convertible notebook using an AC adapter or your ...
...excessive repetition. • Take breaks to change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your convertible notebook's main and optional multibay batteries. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your convertible notebook on page 71. 16 Caution ...be damaged. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Allow three hours for three hours, the batteries may be much shorter than you use the AC adapter that can run your convertible notebook using an AC adapter or your ...
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... 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 Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter... steps until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your convertible notebook, then plug it connected to AC power 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 AC adapter to your convertible ...
... 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 Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter... steps until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your convertible notebook, then plug it connected to AC power 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 AC adapter to your convertible ...
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... off : 1. 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....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....
... off : 1. 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....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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... LED blue - Numeric keypad is turned on . ■ LED blinking - Caps lock is turned off . 24 Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - A ■ LED off - Battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Battery is off . ■ LED blinking - Convertible notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Wireless IEEE 802... lock is very low. ■ LED on . Important: This LED only lights up when your convertible notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is turned on - The hard drive and CD or DVD drive are not in use . ■ LED off...
... LED blue - Numeric keypad is turned on . ■ LED blinking - Caps lock is turned off . 24 Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - A ■ LED off - Battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Battery is off . ■ LED blinking - Convertible notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Wireless IEEE 802... lock is very low. ■ LED on . Important: This LED only lights up when your convertible notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is turned on - The hard drive and CD or DVD drive are not in use . ■ LED off...
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...in your display. For more information, see "Wireless Ethernet Networking" in the upper-left corner of devices that provide wireless communication. www.gateway.com System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time For more information, see "Using the...23. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on select notebooks only. 27 The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is available on page 60. FN, then press this box. For more ...
...in your display. For more information, see "Wireless Ethernet Networking" in the upper-left corner of devices that provide wireless communication. www.gateway.com System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time For more information, see "Using the...23. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on select notebooks only. 27 The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is available on page 60. FN, then press this box. For more ...
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... interfere with equipment on or off while traveling in dim lighting situations. Press a second time to the normal brightness setting. Use this feature will affect battery performance. Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter.
... interfere with equipment on or off while traveling in dim lighting situations. Press a second time to the normal brightness setting. Use this feature will affect battery performance. Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter.
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...object to your hand on the display surface while writing. Your convertible notebook will not affect any open programs. • Switching from AC to battery power dims the display slightly to a PDA stylus or the touch of a fingertip. • Steady your convertible notebook's digital pen. Using the... of the screen. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To... The pressure of your hand or fingers will not respond to save battery power. 42 Quickly press and release the right button once. Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen...
...object to your hand on the display surface while writing. Your convertible notebook will not affect any open programs. • Switching from AC to battery power dims the display slightly to a PDA stylus or the touch of a fingertip. • Steady your convertible notebook's digital pen. Using the... of the screen. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To... The pressure of your hand or fingers will not respond to save battery power. 42 Quickly press and release the right button once. Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen...
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...that the LCD panel is in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. 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 there is present), then slide and hold the module bay latch. Modular bay ...To change bay modules: 1 If you are removing a drive, make sure that the convertible notebook is not 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 ...
...that the LCD panel is in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. 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 there is present), then slide and hold the module bay latch. Modular bay ...To change bay modules: 1 If you are removing a drive, make sure that the convertible notebook is not 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 ...
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... supports different bay modules, such as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of memory. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can save battery power by plugging your existing hard drive with a larger drive. See "Replacing the hard drive kit" on ... Digital pens Order replacement digital pens from Gateway. If your programs are running more slowly than you may not be available in -flight power receptacle. The convertible notebook does not respond to buy an additional main battery or a multibay battery so you need additional space for more...
... supports different bay modules, such as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of memory. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can save battery power by plugging your existing hard drive with a larger drive. See "Replacing the hard drive kit" on ... Digital pens Order replacement digital pens from Gateway. If your programs are running more slowly than you may not be available in -flight power receptacle. The convertible notebook does not respond to buy an additional main battery or a multibay battery so you need additional space for more...
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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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... AC power. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway convertible notebook is connected to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. A message appears showing the remaining battery time and the current power plan. • Wait for a greater battery life experience. To monitor the battery charge: • Move the mouse pointer over...
... AC power. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway convertible notebook is connected to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. A message appears showing the remaining battery time and the current power plan. • Wait for a greater battery life experience. To monitor the battery charge: • Move the mouse pointer over...
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..., go to AC power, or if it is incorrectly replaced. Discard used batteries according to the unlocked position, then slide the battery release latch. 69 The battery used batteries promptly. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Replacing the main battery Warning Danger of used in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. Do not disassemble, heat above 212...
..., go to AC power, or if it is incorrectly replaced. Discard used batteries according to the unlocked position, then slide the battery release latch. 69 The battery used batteries promptly. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Replacing the main battery Warning Danger of used in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. Do not disassemble, heat above 212...
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... bay until it snaps into the main battery bay. Replace only with your multibay battery into place. 8 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 9 Turn your Gateway convertible notebook. Caution If you are using a multibay battery instead of a main battery, insert the weight saver that was included with a battery specifically manufactured for a bay module by following...
... bay until it snaps into the main battery bay. Replace only with your multibay battery into place. 8 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 9 Turn your Gateway convertible notebook. Caution If you are using a multibay battery instead of a main battery, insert the weight saver that was included with a battery specifically manufactured for a bay module by following...
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... 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 your batteries. If your convertible notebook unexpectedly goes into Sleep mode while you are ...using it starts and you see "Gateway contact information" on page 3. 71 www.gateway.com Recalibrating the batteries Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. If recalibration is not low, you may need to recalibrate your ...
... 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 your batteries. If your convertible notebook unexpectedly goes into Sleep mode while you are ...using it starts and you see "Gateway contact information" on page 3. 71 www.gateway.com Recalibrating the batteries Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. If recalibration is not low, you may need to recalibrate your ...
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...power plans, see "Changing convertible notebook power settings" on the batteries. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Getting the most from your convertible notebook batteries, we recommend that you initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your new batteries a few times during the first several weeks of power while... use , to let them . Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are better 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 ...
...power plans, see "Changing convertible notebook power settings" on the batteries. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Getting the most from your convertible notebook batteries, we recommend that you initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your new batteries a few times during the first several weeks of power while... use , to let them . Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are better 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 ...