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..., or television 58 Adjusting the display properties 60 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 62 Ordering accessories 63 Chapter 5: Managing Power 65 Monitoring the battery charge 66 Recharging the battery 66 Changing batteries 67 Recalibrating the battery 68 ii
..., or television 58 Adjusting the display properties 60 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 62 Ordering accessories 63 Chapter 5: Managing Power 65 Monitoring the battery charge 66 Recharging the battery 66 Changing batteries 67 Recalibrating the battery 68 ii
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www.gateway.com Extending battery life 68 Maximizing battery performance 68 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 70 Changing notebook power settings 71 Changing the power plan 71 Changing advanced settings 73...Caring for your notebook 82 Cleaning your notebook 83 Cleaning the exterior 83 Cleaning the keyboard 83 Cleaning the notebook screen 84 Maintaining the battery 84 Storing batteries 85 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 85 Recovering your system 86 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 87 Using Microsoft System Restore 93 Recovering ...
www.gateway.com Extending battery life 68 Maximizing battery performance 68 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 70 Changing notebook power settings 71 Changing the power plan 71 Changing advanced settings 73...Caring for your notebook 82 Cleaning your notebook 83 Cleaning the exterior 83 Cleaning the keyboard 83 Cleaning the notebook screen 84 Maintaining the battery 84 Storing batteries 85 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 85 Recovering your system 86 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 87 Using Microsoft System Restore 93 Recovering ...
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Contents Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 111 Safety guidelines 112 First steps 112 Troubleshooting 113 Audio 113 Battery 113 CD drives 113 Diskette drive (external 113 Display 114 DVD drives 115 Ethernet 117 Express Cards 117 File management 117 Fingerprint reader 118 Hard ... (wired 129 Networks (wireless 131 Passwords 133 Power 133 Printer 134 Sound 135 Status indicators 136 Touchpad 136 Video 136 Telephone support 137 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 137 Appendix A: Legal Information 139 Index 149 iv
Contents Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 111 Safety guidelines 112 First steps 112 Troubleshooting 113 Audio 113 Battery 113 CD drives 113 Diskette drive (external 113 Display 114 DVD drives 115 Ethernet 117 Express Cards 117 File management 117 Fingerprint reader 118 Hard ... (wired 129 Networks (wireless 131 Passwords 133 Power 133 Printer 134 Sound 135 Status indicators 136 Touchpad 136 Video 136 Telephone support 137 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 137 Appendix A: Legal Information 139 Index 149 iv
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... Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Plug a microphone into this jack. Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. ...9632; LED on . ■ LED blinking - Battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Notebook is charging...
... Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Plug a microphone into this jack. Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. ...9632; LED on . ■ LED blinking - Battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Notebook is charging...
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..." on page 67. The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. Bottom www.gateway.com Battery Battery latch Customer care label Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Battery lock Memory bay Component Icon Customer Care label Battery latch Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Hard drive bay Description Includes the Customer Care...
..." on page 67. The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. Bottom www.gateway.com Battery Battery latch Customer care label Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Battery lock Memory bay Component Icon Customer Care label Battery latch Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Hard drive bay Description Includes the Customer Care...
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...and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook's battery. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Allow three hours for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you partially charged. ...To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge the battery. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you ...
...and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook's battery. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Allow three hours for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you partially charged. ...To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge the battery. Important If the battery is not fully charged before 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). The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. For more information, see "Front" on and off your notebook and leave your ...; Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. 19
... 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). The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. For more information, see "Front" on and off your notebook and leave your ...; Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. 19
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..., press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it . www.gateway.com To turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off: 1. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for some reason you may have to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. The...
..., press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it . www.gateway.com To turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off: 1. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for some reason you may have to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. The...
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.... Increase the LCD panel brightness above F8 the normal brightest setting. Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. 30 Use this feature will affect battery performance. Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold To... Important: Using this -+ feature in bright...
.... Increase the LCD panel brightness above F8 the normal brightest setting. Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. 30 Use this feature will affect battery performance. Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold To... Important: Using this -+ feature in bright...
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... they should, try replacing your programs are running more information. Batteries If you run your notebook into an automobile cigarette lighter or an airplane in-flight power receptacle. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can print pictures, banners... space, try adding more information about using an additional battery. See "Adding or replacing memory modules" on battery power for accessories or supplies. www.gateway.com Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/airplane ...
... they should, try replacing your programs are running more information. Batteries If you run your notebook into an automobile cigarette lighter or an airplane in-flight power receptacle. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can print pictures, banners... space, try adding more information about using an additional battery. See "Adding or replacing memory modules" on battery power for accessories or supplies. www.gateway.com Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/airplane ...
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CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 65
CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 65
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... indicator, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on page 6. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to manage...
... indicator, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on page 6. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to manage...
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... is not plugged into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to local hazardous material regulations. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook is incorrectly replaced. The batteries used batteries promptly. Keep away from children. Caution If your Gateway notebook. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is connected to AC power you must...
... is not plugged into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to local hazardous material regulations. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook is incorrectly replaced. The batteries used batteries promptly. Keep away from children. Caution If your Gateway notebook. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is connected to AC power you must...
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... to maintain the accuracy of use, to recalibrate your battery. 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. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. If recalibration is interrupted, you may need...
... to maintain the accuracy of use, to recalibrate your battery. 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. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. If recalibration is interrupted, you may need...
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...Dim the display as low as is not in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of power. • Recharge the battery often, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. This drive uses a large amount of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute speaker volume. • Turn...devices, like USB devices. • Remove Express Cards when you do not use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. www.gateway.com Over the long term, use the battery at least once a month, even if it was kept in Microsoft Office and ...
...Dim the display as low as is not in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of power. • Recharge the battery often, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. This drive uses a large amount of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute speaker volume. • Turn...devices, like USB devices. • Remove Express Cards when you do not use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. www.gateway.com Over the long term, use the battery at least once a month, even if it was kept in Microsoft Office and ...
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...can use the following power modes to an EmPower™ in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of your notebook's battery: • Sleep - For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on taking your notebook is in Hybrid Sleep mode, the ...notebook does not experience a power outage while in current memory, thus reducing startup time. 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 plan on...
...can use the following power modes to an EmPower™ in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of your notebook's battery: • Sleep - For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on taking your notebook is in Hybrid Sleep mode, the ...notebook does not experience a power outage while in current memory, thus reducing startup time. 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 plan on...
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...5: Managing Power Three power plans are pre-defined for you are accustomed to under the other two power plans. This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 72 Type the keyword power plan in order to under the other two power plans... the power plan you are accustomed to gain performance. Your battery may run slower than you : • Balanced - Use this plan if you want to extend battery life. This is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - This power plan sacrifices performance...
...5: Managing Power Three power plans are pre-defined for you are accustomed to under the other two power plans. This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 72 Type the keyword power plan in order to under the other two power plans... the power plan you are accustomed to gain performance. Your battery may run slower than you : • Balanced - Use this plan if you want to extend battery life. This is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - This power plan sacrifices performance...
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Type the keyword hybrid in . The Change settings for the plan you are using. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power To turn on Hybrid Sleep mode: 1 On the Select a power plan window, click Change plan settings for the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings. Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Power Options dialog box opens. 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. 74
Type the keyword hybrid in . The Change settings for the plan you are using. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power To turn on Hybrid Sleep mode: 1 On the Select a power plan window, click Change plan settings for the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings. Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Power Options dialog box opens. 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. 74
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Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in case airport security asks you to start your notebook. • Have your notebook hand-inspected or sent through the X-ray scanner, but never carry ...
Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in case airport security asks you to start your notebook. • Have your notebook hand-inspected or sent through the X-ray scanner, but never carry ...
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...only through their networks. • If your online User Guide. Additional tips • If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. www.gateway.com 4 Highlight Password on boot, then press ENTER. 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then... surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. If you are prompted to enter the user password you need to connect to room temperature before turning it on. • Carry proof...
...only through their networks. • If your online User Guide. Additional tips • If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. www.gateway.com 4 Highlight Password on boot, then press ENTER. 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then... surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. If you are prompted to enter the user password you need to connect to room temperature before turning it on. • Carry proof...