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... on a projector, monitor, or television 50 Adjusting the display properties 52 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation 53 Chapter 5: Managing Power 55 Monitoring the battery charge 56 Recharging the battery 56 Changing batteries 57 Extending battery life 58 Maximizing battery performance 58 Conserving battery power 58 Using alternate power sources 60 ii
... on a projector, monitor, or television 50 Adjusting the display properties 52 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation 53 Chapter 5: Managing Power 55 Monitoring the battery charge 56 Recharging the battery 56 Changing batteries 57 Extending battery life 58 Maximizing battery performance 58 Conserving battery power 58 Using alternate power sources 60 ii
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www.gateway.com Changing power modes 60 Changing notebook power settings 62 Changing the power plan 62 ...74 Cleaning your notebook 74 Cleaning the exterior 75 Cleaning the keyboard 75 Cleaning the notebook screen 76 Maintaining the battery 76 Storing batteries 77 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 77 Recovering your system 78 Creating recovery discs 79 Recovering pre-installed software and ... system to its factory condition . 84 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 87 Safety guidelines 88 First steps 88 Troubleshooting 89 Audio 89 Battery 89 CD drives 89 Diskette drive (external 90 Display 91 iii
www.gateway.com Changing power modes 60 Changing notebook power settings 62 Changing the power plan 62 ...74 Cleaning your notebook 74 Cleaning the exterior 75 Cleaning the keyboard 75 Cleaning the notebook screen 76 Maintaining the battery 76 Storing batteries 77 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 77 Recovering your system 78 Creating recovery discs 79 Recovering pre-installed software and ... system to its factory condition . 84 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 87 Safety guidelines 88 First steps 88 Troubleshooting 89 Audio 89 Battery 89 CD drives 89 Diskette drive (external 90 Display 91 iii
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For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 57. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 57. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay Ventilation slots and cooling fan Component Icon Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay Hard drive bay Description Provides power when the notebook is not plugged into AC power. Slide to release the battery. Memory modules are located in this bay. 10 Slide to unlock the battery.
For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 57. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 57. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay Ventilation slots and cooling fan Component Icon Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay Hard drive bay Description Provides power when the notebook is not plugged into AC power. Slide to release the battery. Memory modules are located in this bay. 10 Slide to unlock the battery.
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...• Take breaks to you use your notebook may need to fully charge. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The battery was shipped to change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your notebook's battery. Power subsystem 19V DC, 65/90W AC adapter Temperature: Operating: 5 °C ...seems short even after being charged for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Avoiding discomfort and injury from Gateway. Allow three hours for the battery to be much shorter than you use the AC adapter that ...
...• Take breaks to you use your notebook may need to fully charge. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The battery was shipped to change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your notebook's battery. Power subsystem 19V DC, 65/90W AC adapter Temperature: Operating: 5 °C ...seems short even after being charged for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Avoiding discomfort and injury from Gateway. Allow three hours for the battery to be much shorter than you use the AC adapter that ...
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...complete the following steps until it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on page 6 for the location of the battery charge indicator). The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Front" on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. •...; Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. www.gateway.com To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Connect the...
...complete the following steps until it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on page 6 for the location of the battery charge indicator). The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Front" on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. •...; Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. www.gateway.com To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Connect the...
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...Started 4 When you finish using your notebook for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector...notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook and leave your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge protector. Protecting from ...
...Started 4 When you finish using your notebook for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector...notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook and leave your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge protector. Protecting from ...
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... - The drive is not being used . The status indicators are on again. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Bluetooth HDD Num lock Caps lock Battery Power Indicator Icon Bluetooth Hard drive Description ❥ LED on . CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To restart...
... - The drive is not being used . The status indicators are on again. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Bluetooth HDD Num lock Caps lock Battery Power Indicator Icon Bluetooth Hard drive Description ❥ LED on . CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To restart...
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...low. ❥ LED 1 second on . ❥ LED blinking - Caps lock is in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ❥ LED off . 27 Battery is malfunctioning. Battery is fully charged. ❥ LED red - Caps lock ❥ LED on . ❥ LED off - Important: This LED only lights up when ...your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is off - Notebook is turned on - Power indicator ❥ LED on - Notebook is very low. www.gateway.com Indicator Icon Description Num lock ❥ LED on -
...low. ❥ LED 1 second on . ❥ LED blinking - Caps lock is in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ❥ LED off . 27 Battery is malfunctioning. Battery is fully charged. ❥ LED red - Caps lock ❥ LED on . ❥ LED off - Important: This LED only lights up when ...your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is off - Notebook is turned on - Power indicator ❥ LED on - Notebook is very low. www.gateway.com Indicator Icon Description Num lock ❥ LED on -
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CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Changing batteries • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 55
CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Changing batteries • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 55
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... performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on page 6. Tip For more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on battery power. Closely monitor the battery charge. To monitor the battery charge: • Move the mouse pointer over the... balance of performance and portability. Tip For more information about the battery charge status indicator, see "Extending battery life" on . 56 CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to prevent losing any unsaved work. Your notebook ...
... performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on page 6. Tip For more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on battery power. Closely monitor the battery charge. To monitor the battery charge: • Move the mouse pointer over the... balance of performance and portability. Tip For more information about the battery charge status indicator, see "Extending battery life" on . 56 CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to prevent losing any unsaved work. Your notebook ...
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... your notebook it is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to AC power you must turn off while changing the battery. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of used in this device may present ...a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. The batteries used batteries promptly. If your notebook ...
... your notebook it is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to AC power you must turn off while changing the battery. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of used in this device may present ...a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. The batteries used batteries promptly. If your notebook ...
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... it was kept in a cool, dry place for a lithium-ion battery than one complete discharge, and recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause harm because there is no memory. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you initially condition (fully charge and discharge...
... it was kept in a cool, dry place for a lithium-ion battery than one complete discharge, and recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause harm because there is no memory. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you initially condition (fully charge and discharge...
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...the display while you do not use . • Use the notebook touchpad instead of power. • Recharge the battery often, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. The display stays off until you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for maximum power... savings while your notebook. www.gateway.com • Turn off all external devices, like USB devices. • Select the ...
...the display while you do not use . • Use the notebook touchpad instead of power. • Recharge the battery often, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. The display stays off until you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for maximum power... savings while your notebook. www.gateway.com • Turn off all external devices, like USB devices. • Select the ...
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... AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you cannot use a power adapter. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have ... pillars, in large areas such as the display and drives, turn off. 60 If you plan on taking your notebook's battery: • Sleep - Save the battery for them next to an EmPower™ in-flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter,...
... AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you cannot use a power adapter. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have ... pillars, in large areas such as the display and drives, turn off. 60 If you plan on taking your notebook's battery: • Sleep - Save the battery for them next to an EmPower™ in-flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter,...
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... the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. Use this plan if you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - In Sleep, Hybrid Sleep, or Hibernate mode Exit Sleep, Hybrid Sleep, or Hibernate mode Press the power button. This ... time. Three power plans are accustomed to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. This is ... CHAPTER 5: Managing Power If your notebook. to extend battery life. On Enter Click (Start), Hibernate click the arrow next mode to under the other two power plans. 62
... the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. Use this plan if you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - In Sleep, Hybrid Sleep, or Hibernate mode Exit Sleep, Hybrid Sleep, or Hibernate mode Press the power button. This ... time. Three power plans are accustomed to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. This is ... CHAPTER 5: Managing Power If your notebook. to extend battery life. On Enter Click (Start), Hibernate click the arrow next mode to under the other two power plans. 62
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...changes. OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you are accustomed to under the other two power plans. This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 63 Use this plan if you want to gain performance. The Select a power ... you need additional computing power for your program. Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com • High performance - To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows ...
...changes. OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you are accustomed to under the other two power plans. This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 63 Use this plan if you want to gain performance. The Select a power ... you need additional computing power for your program. Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com • High performance - To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows ...
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www.gateway.com 3 Click the + in front of Sleep, then click the + in front of Allow hybrid sleep. 4 Change the values to On for On battery and Plugged in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 65 Type the keyword hybrid in . Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support.
www.gateway.com 3 Click the + in front of Sleep, then click the + in front of Allow hybrid sleep. 4 Change the values to On for On battery and Plugged in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 65 Type the keyword hybrid in . Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... are traveling internationally. 68 Secure it from toiletries, liquids, and food. Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in case airport security asks you to prevent it to start your notebook. • Have your notebook stable during travel. Remember to telephone jacks. Dial...
... are traveling internationally. 68 Secure it from toiletries, liquids, and food. Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in case airport security asks you to prevent it to start your notebook. • Have your notebook stable during travel. Remember to telephone jacks. Dial...
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...set in step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your notebook, avoid using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see "Managing Power" on page 55. 71 You do not need to enter the User Password if your notebook was turned off or...; 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. www.gateway.com Important You must enter the User Password each time you turn on your AC ...
...set in step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your notebook, avoid using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see "Managing Power" on page 55. 71 You do not need to enter the User Password if your notebook was turned off or...; 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. www.gateway.com Important You must enter the User Password each time you turn on your AC ...
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CHAPTER7 Maintaining Your Notebook • Caring for your notebook • Cleaning your notebook • Maintaining the battery • Cleaning CDs or DVDs • Recovering your system 73
CHAPTER7 Maintaining Your Notebook • Caring for your notebook • Cleaning your notebook • Maintaining the battery • Cleaning CDs or DVDs • Recovering your system 73