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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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... LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Power indicator Battery charge indicator ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Battery is very low. 6 Notebook is in speakers are turned off when speakers or... headphones are plugged into this jack. Battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Notebook is malfunctioning. Plug a microphone into this jack. The built-in Sleep...
... LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Power indicator Battery charge indicator ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Battery is very low. 6 Notebook is in speakers are turned off when speakers or... headphones are plugged into this jack. Battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Notebook is malfunctioning. Plug a microphone into this jack. The built-in Sleep...
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...bay. Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label Component Icon Description Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway contact information..." on page 2. 11 Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contact information. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit"...
...bay. Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label Component Icon Description Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway contact information..." on page 2. 11 Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contact information. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit"...
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... damaged. You should use the AC adapter right away to the AC adapter. 20 Allow three hours for the first time, the battery life may need to disassemble the AC adapter. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious ...injury or death. 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. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Warning Do not attempt to be of the same ...
... damaged. You should use the AC adapter right away to the AC adapter. 20 Allow three hours for the first time, the battery life may need to disassemble the AC adapter. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious ...injury or death. 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. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Warning Do not attempt to be of the same ...
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...AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on page 2. For more information, see "Front... the AC adapter to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on : • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During ...
...AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on page 2. For more information, see "Front... the AC adapter to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on : • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During ...
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The notebook turns off : 1. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Num lock 27 Important If your notebook: • Click ...(Start), click the arrow next to toggle the status indicators on again. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. The status indicators are on, you when a drive ...
The notebook turns off : 1. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Num lock 27 Important If your notebook: • Click ...(Start), click the arrow next to toggle the status indicators on again. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. The status indicators are on, you when a drive ...
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.... Play or pause the CD or DVD. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the F8 normal brightest setting. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Use this button to the normal brightness setting. Important: Using this system key... Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to decrease the brightness below...
.... Play or pause the CD or DVD. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the F8 normal brightest setting. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Use this button to the normal brightness setting. Important: Using this system key... Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to decrease the brightness below...
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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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... Gateway notebook is designed to prevent losing any unsaved work. This design provides you may need to recalibrate the battery. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on battery power. A message appears showing the remaining battery time and the current power plan. • Wait for a greater battery life experience. Closely monitor the battery charge. Recharging the battery...
... Gateway notebook is designed to prevent losing any unsaved work. This design provides you may need to recalibrate the battery. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on battery power. A message appears showing the remaining battery time and the current power plan. • Wait for a greater battery life experience. Closely monitor the battery charge. Recharging the battery...
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... this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. If your notebook is on . Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook is connected to local hazardous material regulations. Caution If your notebook it snaps into an AC outlet,... you must turn off while changing the battery. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is connected to AC power, go to step 2. -ORIf your Gateway notebook. The batteries used batteries promptly. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°...
... this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. If your notebook is on . Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook is connected to local hazardous material regulations. Caution If your notebook it snaps into an AC outlet,... you must turn off while changing the battery. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is connected to AC power, go to step 2. -ORIf your Gateway notebook. The batteries used batteries promptly. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°...
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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 your notebook to recalibrate your notebook. 72 CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 7 Turn your notebook does not have the... a screen opens showing you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and ...
...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 your notebook to recalibrate your notebook. 72 CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 7 Turn your notebook does not have the... a screen opens showing you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and ...
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... Customer Care label. Over the long term, use the battery at the location shown on page 2. Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the battery to AC power. 5 Charge the battery completely until the battery status indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is no memory. Many Express Cards use , to...
... Customer Care label. Over the long term, use the battery at the location shown on page 2. Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the battery to AC power. 5 Charge the battery completely until the battery status indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is no memory. Many Express Cards use , to...
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... with your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you are not using power plans, see "Recharging the battery" on page 81. Tip For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on taking your notebook, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" on ... -flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use a power adapter. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. If you plan on page 76. • Close the...
... with your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you are not using power plans, see "Recharging the battery" on page 81. Tip For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on taking your notebook, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" on ... -flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use a power adapter. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. If you plan on page 76. • Close the...
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... display and drives, turn on Hybrid Sleep mode to use the following power modes to most devices except memory. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it. while your notebook's battery: • Sleep - If the notebook does not experience a power outage while in current memory, thus reducing startup time. In...
... display and drives, turn on Hybrid Sleep mode to use the following power modes to most devices except memory. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it. while your notebook's battery: • Sleep - If the notebook does not experience a power outage while in current memory, thus reducing startup time. In...
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... accustomed to under the other two power plans. 76 Use this plan if you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. This is ... On Enter Sleep or Press FN+F3. CHAPTER 5: Managing... Power When in order to extend battery life. You can select one of time. In Sleep, Hybrid Exit Sleep, Hybrid Press the power Sleep, or Hibernate Sleep, or button. Your programs...
... accustomed to under the other two power plans. 76 Use this plan if you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. This is ... On Enter Sleep or Press FN+F3. CHAPTER 5: Managing... Power When in order to extend battery life. You can select one of time. In Sleep, Hybrid Exit Sleep, Hybrid Press the power Sleep, or Hibernate Sleep, or button. Your programs...
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...plan you are accustomed to use. - Your battery may not last as long as you want to under the other two power plans. 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. 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...
...plan you are accustomed to use. - Your battery may not last as long as you want to under the other two power plans. 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. 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...
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Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword hybrid in . 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
Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword hybrid in . 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
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...-carried luggage, and keep it in overhead bins and car trunks. Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in the aircraft. Dial-up modem • Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to pack those you are traveling internationally. • Take remote access...
...-carried luggage, and keep it in overhead bins and car trunks. Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in the aircraft. Dial-up modem • Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to pack those you are traveling internationally. • Take remote access...