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... on a projector, monitor, or television . 63 Adjusting the display properties 65 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 66 Chapter 5: Managing Power 69 Monitoring the battery charge 70 Recharging the battery 70 Changing batteries 71 ii
... on a projector, monitor, or television . 63 Adjusting the display properties 65 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 66 Chapter 5: Managing Power 69 Monitoring the battery charge 70 Recharging the battery 70 Changing batteries 71 ii
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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes 75 Changing notebook power settings 76 Changing the power plan 76 Changing advanced...for your notebook 88 Cleaning your notebook 88 Cleaning the exterior 89 Cleaning the keyboard 89 Cleaning the notebook screen 89 Maintaining the battery 90 Storing batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 ...
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes 75 Changing notebook power settings 76 Changing the power plan 76 Changing advanced...for your notebook 88 Cleaning your notebook 88 Cleaning the exterior 89 Cleaning the keyboard 89 Cleaning the notebook screen 89 Maintaining the battery 90 Storing batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 ...
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Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 111 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 115 Safety guidelines 116 First steps 116 Troubleshooting 117 Audio 117 Battery 117 CD drives 117 Diskette drive (external 117 Display 118 DVD drives 119 Ethernet 121 Express Cards 121 File management 121 Fingerprint reader 122 Hard ... (wired 133 Networks (wireless 135 Passwords 137 Power 137 Printer 138 Sound 139 Status indicators 139 Touchpad 140 Video 140 Telephone support 140 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 140 iv
Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 111 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 115 Safety guidelines 116 First steps 116 Troubleshooting 117 Audio 117 Battery 117 CD drives 117 Diskette drive (external 117 Display 118 DVD drives 119 Ethernet 121 Express Cards 121 File management 121 Fingerprint reader 122 Hard ... (wired 133 Networks (wireless 135 Passwords 137 Power 137 Printer 138 Sound 139 Status indicators 139 Touchpad 140 Video 140 Telephone support 140 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 140 iv
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... when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Headphone jack Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Plug ...amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Notebook is off - Notebook is on - Battery is malfunctioning. Battery charge is in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged ...
... when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Headphone jack Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Plug ...amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Notebook is off - Notebook is on - Battery is malfunctioning. Battery charge is in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged ...
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... plugged into AC power. Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contact information. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 107. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules..." on page 71. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 111. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 2. 11 Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label Component Icon...
... plugged into AC power. Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contact information. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 107. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules..." on page 71. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 111. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 2. 11 Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label Component Icon...
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...notebook may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. The replacement cord must be much shorter than you expect. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the battery may need to disassemble the AC adapter. Warning Do...serious injury or death. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you partially charged. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to fully charge the battery. Replace the power cord if...
...notebook may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. The replacement cord must be much shorter than you expect. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the battery may need to disassemble the AC adapter. Warning Do...serious injury or death. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you partially charged. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to fully charge the battery. Replace the power cord if...
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... indicator). Protecting from your notebook, then plug it turns 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. Protect your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into your ... off your notebook and leave your notebook can increase to your 21 www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power ...
... indicator). Protecting from your notebook, then plug it turns 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. Protect your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into your ... off your notebook and leave your notebook can increase to your 21 www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power ...
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...1. Important If your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to toggle the status indicators on again. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed ... affects how the keyboard is used. Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to the lock icon, then click Restart. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Using the status indicators Important If none of ...
...1. Important If your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to toggle the status indicators on again. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed ... affects how the keyboard is used. Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to the lock icon, then click Restart. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Using the status indicators Important If none of ...
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... "Left" on or off while traveling in bright sunlight. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the F8 normal brightest setting. Use this feature will affect battery performance. Important: Using this feature in the ON position for this system key... Play or pause the CD or DVD. Stop playing the CD or...
... "Left" on or off while traveling in bright sunlight. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the F8 normal brightest setting. Use this feature will affect battery performance. Important: Using this feature in the ON position for this system key... Play or pause the CD or DVD. Stop playing the CD or...
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CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 69
CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 69
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... notebook is designed to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. Tip For more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on page 72. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to AC power. This design provides you may need to prevent losing any unsaved work...
... notebook is designed to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. Tip For more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on page 72. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to AC power. This design provides you may need to prevent losing any unsaved work...
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... turn the notebook off the notebook. 2 Turn your Gateway notebook. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on . Discard used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. The batteries used batteries according to the locked position. 71 Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook over so the...
... turn the notebook off the notebook. 2 Turn your Gateway notebook. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on . Discard used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. The batteries used batteries according to the locked position. 71 Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook over so the...
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...menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. The entire process takes several hours. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook. 72 If recalibration is ...must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. If your notebook over again. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key...
...menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. The entire process takes several hours. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook. 72 If recalibration is ...must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. If your notebook over again. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key...
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... a small amount of power while inserted, even if they are better for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at least once a month, even if it was kept in a cool, dry place for a lithium-ion...
... a small amount of power while inserted, even if they are better for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at least once a month, even if it was kept in a cool, dry place for a lithium-ion...
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...or an automobile cigarette lighter, use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look ... • If you are not using power plans, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" on page 70. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. The display stays off until you cannot use a power adapter. CHAPTER 5: ...
...or an automobile cigarette lighter, use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look ... • If you are not using power plans, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" on page 70. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. The display stays off until you cannot use a power adapter. CHAPTER 5: ...
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..., it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off. • Hibernate - (also called save your notebook's battery: • Sleep - If your notebook is in memory is lost. 75 For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on Hybrid Sleep mode to the hard...to most devices except memory. In Sleep mode, your notebook, it restarts using Sleep mode. The next time you turn on page 78. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off similar ...
..., it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off. • Hibernate - (also called save your notebook's battery: • Sleep - If your notebook is in memory is lost. 75 For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on Hybrid Sleep mode to the hard...to most devices except memory. In Sleep mode, your notebook, it restarts using Sleep mode. The next time you turn on page 78. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off similar ...
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... power settings You can change power saving options such as when the display or hard drive is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - Three power plans are accustomed to under the other two power plans. 76 Hybrid Sleep mode On Enter Hibernate Click (Start... turned off . In Sleep, Hybrid Exit Sleep, Hybrid Press the power Sleep, or Hibernate Sleep, or button. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to extend battery life.
... power settings You can change power saving options such as when the display or hard drive is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - Three power plans are accustomed to under the other two power plans. 76 Hybrid Sleep mode On Enter Hibernate Click (Start... turned off . In Sleep, Hybrid Exit Sleep, Hybrid Press the power Sleep, or Hibernate Sleep, or button. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to extend battery life.
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...more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword power plan in order to use. - www.gateway.com • High performance - To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Select ...gain performance. OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you need additional computing power for your program. This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 77 The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). Use...
...more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword power plan in order to use. - www.gateway.com • High performance - To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Select ...gain performance. OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you need additional computing power for your program. This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 77 The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). Use...
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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. 79 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. 79 Type the keyword hybrid in .
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... calling area. Do not pack 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 start your notebook. • Have your notebook hand-inspected or sent through the metal detector. • Turn off...
... calling area. Do not pack 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 start your notebook. • Have your notebook hand-inspected or sent through the metal detector. • Turn off...