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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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... plugged into this jack. Battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Power indicator Battery charge indicator ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Notebook is off - Notebook is very low. ■ LED solid red - Battery is very low. 6 ...Plug a microphone into this jack. 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. Important: This...
... plugged into this jack. Battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Power indicator Battery charge indicator ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Notebook is off - Notebook is very low. ■ LED solid red - Battery is very low. 6 ...Plug a microphone into this jack. 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. Important: This...
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For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 71. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. 11 For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 71. 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. For more information, see "Replacing...
For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 71. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. 11 For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 71. 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. For more information, see "Replacing...
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...fully charged before you use the AC adapter that came with your notebook's battery. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that you use your notebook may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Caution Make sure that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or... damaged. You should use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to fully charge the battery. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death...
...fully charged before you use the AC adapter that came with your notebook's battery. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that you use your notebook may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Caution Make sure that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or... damaged. You should use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to fully charge the battery. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death...
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Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. For more information, see "Front" on : • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, ... indicator). If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to...
Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. For more information, see "Front" on : • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, ... indicator). If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to...
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...a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Using the status indicators Important If none of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. Status indicators inform...Restart. To restart your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off , then turns on again. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Press and hold the power button for more ...
...a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Using the status indicators Important If none of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. Status indicators inform...Restart. To restart your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off , then turns on again. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Press and hold the power button for more ...
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Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to work. Important: Using this system key... FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. For more information, see "Left" on or off while traveling in dim lighting situations. Press a second time to the normal brightness setting. Play or ...
Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to work. Important: Using this system key... FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. For more information, see "Left" on or off while traveling in dim lighting situations. Press a second time to the normal brightness setting. Play 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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...performance and portability. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to prevent losing any unsaved work. Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it is installed and your battery charge indicator displays what looks...battery" on . 70 Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a Low Battery warning message to appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway...
...performance and portability. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to prevent losing any unsaved work. Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it is installed and your battery charge indicator displays what looks...battery" on . 70 Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a Low Battery warning message to appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway...
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www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of the notebook. 5 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it is incorrectly replaced. Keep away from children. Discard used batteries promptly. Dispose of used batteries according to local hazardous material regulations. Caution If your notebook is ... the locked position. 71 If your Gateway notebook. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook it snaps into an AC outlet, you can change the battery while the notebook is turned on. The batteries used in this device may present a...
www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of the notebook. 5 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it is incorrectly replaced. Keep away from children. Discard used batteries promptly. Dispose of used batteries according to local hazardous material regulations. Caution If your notebook is ... the locked position. 71 If your Gateway notebook. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook it snaps into an AC outlet, you can change the battery while the notebook is turned on. The batteries used in this device may present a...
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...the BIOS. Important Select models have this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS procedure. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. If your notebook starts and you the progress. ...The entire process takes several hours. If recalibration is not low, you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you see a startup screen, press F2. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 7 Turn your notebook over again....
...the BIOS. Important Select models have this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS procedure. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. If your notebook starts and you the progress. ...The entire process takes several hours. If recalibration is not low, you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you see a startup screen, press F2. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 7 Turn your notebook over again....
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... 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 reach its maximum rated capacity. Important If, after completing this puts...
... 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 reach its maximum rated capacity. Important If, after completing this puts...
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...outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take electrical adapters. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for maximum power savings while... the DVD drive only when necessary. Tip For more information about using your AC power adapter, also take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. The display stays off auto-save features in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy programs from ...
...outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take electrical adapters. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for maximum power savings while... the DVD drive only when necessary. Tip For more information about using your AC power adapter, also take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. The display stays off auto-save features in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy programs from ...
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... and documents that were open when you activated Hibernate mode. • Hybrid Sleep - For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on your notebook's battery: • Sleep - www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it. If the notebook does not experience a power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, it switches to...
... and documents that were open when you activated Hibernate mode. • Hybrid Sleep - For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on your notebook's battery: • Sleep - www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it. If the notebook does not experience a power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, it switches to...
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... saving options such as when the display or hard drive is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to extend battery life. Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. This...
... saving options such as when the display or hard drive is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to extend battery life. Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. This...
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... Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you are accustomed to use. - Type the keyword power plan in order to gain performance. www.gateway.com • High performance - Your battery may not last as long as you want to under the other two power plans. This power plan sacrifices... battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 77 Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and ...
... Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you are accustomed to use. - Type the keyword power plan in order to gain performance. www.gateway.com • High performance - Your battery may not last as long as you want to under the other two power plans. This power plan sacrifices... battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 77 Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and ...
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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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... remote access information with Your Notebook Packing your usual calling area. 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...
... remote access information with Your Notebook Packing your usual calling area. 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...