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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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... or headphones into this jack. Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is malfunctioning. Notebook is on - Battery is off. ■ LED blue - Notebook is charging. ■ LED blinking red - The built-in Sleep or Hybrid...mode. ■ LED off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Microphone jack...
... or headphones into this jack. Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is malfunctioning. Notebook is on - Battery is off. ■ LED blue - Notebook is charging. ■ LED blinking red - The built-in Sleep or Hybrid...mode. ■ LED off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Microphone jack...
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... in this bay. 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...
... in this bay. 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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.... 18 Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to you expect. The battery was shipped to fully charge. The replacement cord must be recalibrated. The AC adapter ...has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The...
.... 18 Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to you expect. The battery was shipped to fully charge. The replacement cord must be recalibrated. The AC adapter ...has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The...
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... power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. 19 www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to AC power until it turns on: ...connected to your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label.
... power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. 19 www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to AC power until it turns on: ...connected to your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label.
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... does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to close unresponsive programs on again. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . 2. Important If for about five seconds, then release it . The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the... box. The notebook turns off, then turns on your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off: 1. www.gateway.com To turn off your notebook. The notebook turns off.
... does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to close unresponsive programs on again. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . 2. Important If for about five seconds, then release it . The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the... box. The notebook turns off, then turns on your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off: 1. www.gateway.com To turn off your notebook. The notebook turns off.
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... provide wireless communication. Use this button to be in an airplane. Play or pause the CD or DVD. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Important: The wireless network switch must be turned off . 6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on page 7. Stop playing the CD...
... provide wireless communication. Use this button to be in an airplane. Play or pause the CD or DVD. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Important: The wireless network switch must be turned off . 6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on page 7. Stop playing the CD...
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Batteries If you run your notebook on page 101 for more slowly than laser printers. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can attach almost any type of memory. If your notebook into an automobile cigarette lighter or ...your programs are running more information. See "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 67 for more memory. www.gateway.com Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. See "Changing batteries" on page 105 for more expensive, but they should, try replacing your notebook. Memory Large programs, such as ...
Batteries If you run your notebook on page 101 for more slowly than laser printers. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can attach almost any type of memory. If your notebook into an automobile cigarette lighter or ...your programs are running more information. See "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 67 for more memory. www.gateway.com Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. See "Changing batteries" on page 105 for more expensive, but they should, try replacing your notebook. Memory Large programs, such as ...
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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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... experience. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to recalibrate the battery. To monitor the battery charge: • Move the mouse pointer over the power cord icon or battery icon in the taskbar. Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it is installed and your battery charge indicator displays what looks like...
... experience. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to recalibrate the battery. To monitor the battery charge: • Move the mouse pointer over the power cord icon or battery icon in the taskbar. Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it is installed and your battery charge indicator displays what looks like...
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.... Dispose of used batteries according to the locked position. 67 www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is not plugged into an AC outlet, you can change the battery while the notebook is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to Step 2. -ORIf your Gateway notebook. If your ...notebook over so the bottom is turned on. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected ...
.... Dispose of used batteries according to the locked position. 67 www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is not plugged into an AC outlet, you can change the battery while the notebook is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to Step 2. -ORIf your Gateway notebook. If your ...notebook over so the bottom is turned on. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected ...
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...accuracy of use, to AC power. 5 Charge the battery completely until the battery status indicator turns blue. 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. If...are using it reach its maximum rated capacity. 68 Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 7 Turn your notebook over again. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. You should also ...
...accuracy of use, to AC power. 5 Charge the battery completely until the battery status indicator turns blue. 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. If...are using it reach its maximum rated capacity. 68 Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 7 Turn your notebook over again. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. You should also ...
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... discharges because this puts additional strain on page 71. • Close the LCD panel to turn off auto-save features in use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on the.... Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are better for maximum power savings while your notebook, see "Traveling with your notebook is no memory. www.gateway.com Over the long term, use a small amount of power while inserted, even if they are not being used. • Select the Power...
... discharges because this puts additional strain on page 71. • Close the LCD panel to turn off auto-save features in use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on the.... Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are better for maximum power savings while your notebook, see "Traveling with your notebook is no memory. www.gateway.com Over the long term, use a small amount of power while inserted, even if they are not being used. • Select the Power...
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For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on taking your notebook's battery: • Sleep - The next time you turn on Hybrid Sleep mode to use alternate power sources... programs and documents that were open when you cannot use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Save the battery for times when you activated Hibernate mode. • Hybrid Sleep - while your notebook is in Sleep mode, it ..., thus reducing startup time. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use it. If you plan on page 73. 70 Save the...
For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on taking your notebook's battery: • Sleep - The next time you turn on Hybrid Sleep mode to use alternate power sources... programs and documents that were open when you cannot use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Save the battery for times when you activated Hibernate mode. • Hybrid Sleep - while your notebook is in Sleep mode, it ..., thus reducing startup time. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use it. If you plan on page 73. 70 Save the...
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...click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). Type the keyword power plan in order to extend battery life. This power plan sacrifices performance in order to gain performance. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you..., then click Save changes. Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your battery may run slower than you are accustomed to under the other two power plans. • High performance - OR Click Change plan settings...
...click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). Type the keyword power plan in order to extend battery life. This power plan sacrifices performance in order to gain performance. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you..., then click Save changes. Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your battery may run slower than you are accustomed to under the other two power plans. • High performance - OR Click Change plan settings...
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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 the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings. Type the keyword hybrid in . The Change settings for On battery and Plugged in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 74 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 you are using. 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 the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings. Type the keyword hybrid in . The Change settings for On battery and Plugged in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 74 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 you are using. Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... your notebook • Remove all wireless devices while in the aircraft. 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 metal detector. • Turn off...
... your notebook • Remove all wireless devices while in the aircraft. 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 metal detector. • Turn off...
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...performance from your AC power adapter to room temperature before turning it warm to recharge the battery. 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 ... user password you need to connect to a network. Power • Take your notebook, avoid using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see "Managing Power" on . • Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling internationally. 79 Some hotels provide...
...performance from your AC power adapter to room temperature before turning it warm to recharge the battery. 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 ... user password you need to connect to a network. Power • Take your notebook, avoid using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see "Managing Power" on . • Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling internationally. 79 Some hotels provide...