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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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... red - Notebook is off - Notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Battery is malfunctioning. 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 LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is very low. ■ LED solid red - Power indicator Battery charge indicator ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - The built-in Sleep or Hybrid ...
... red - Notebook is off - Notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Battery is malfunctioning. 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 LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is very low. ■ LED solid red - Power indicator Battery charge indicator ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - The built-in Sleep or Hybrid ...
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...replacing memory modules" on page 107. 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 "Changing batteries" on page 71. Customer Care label Includes... information. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 71. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 111. For more...
...replacing memory modules" on page 107. 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 "Changing batteries" on page 71. Customer Care label Includes... information. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 71. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 111. For more...
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...Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you partially charged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to you use your notebook's battery. The battery was shipped to the AC adapter. 20 Allow three hours for the battery to fully charge the battery....charged for the first time, the battery life may need to disassemble the AC adapter. The replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and ...
...Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you partially charged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to you use your notebook's battery. The battery was shipped to the AC adapter. 20 Allow three hours for the battery to fully charge the battery....charged for the first time, the battery life may need to disassemble the AC adapter. The replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and ...
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...AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage....+F1 to toggle the status lights on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter...
...AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage....+F1 to toggle the status lights on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter...
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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. Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to the lock icon, then click Restart. The ... Num lock 27 To restart your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off , then turns on . www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. The notebook turns off : 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. Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to the lock icon, then click Restart. The ... Num lock 27 To restart your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off , then turns on . www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. The notebook turns off : 1.
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... to be in an airplane. For more information, see "Left" on commercial aircraft. Use this button to work. 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. Skip ahead one CD...
... to be in an airplane. For more information, see "Left" on commercial aircraft. Use this button to work. 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. Skip ahead one CD...
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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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...balance of performance and portability. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on battery power. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to recalibrate the battery. Closely monitor the battery charge. Your notebook uses the latest ... inaccurate charge, you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on . 70 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 ...
...balance of performance and portability. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on battery power. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to recalibrate the battery. Closely monitor the battery charge. Your notebook uses the latest ... inaccurate charge, you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on . 70 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 ...
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...snaps into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 71 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 the unlocked position, then... slide the battery release latch. 4 Slide the battery out of used...
...snaps into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 71 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 the unlocked position, then... slide the battery release latch. 4 Slide the battery out of used...
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... low, you see a startup screen, press F2. If your notebook over again. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning, then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar. 5 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 6 Select Yes, then ... non-BIOS procedure. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. If your notebook. 72 To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and...
... low, you see a startup screen, press F2. If your notebook over again. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning, then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar. 5 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 6 Select Yes, then ... non-BIOS procedure. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. If your notebook. 72 To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and...
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... shown on the Customer Care label. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the battery. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you do not need them. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your notebook: • Turn off wireless...
... shown on the Customer Care label. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the battery. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you do not need them. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your notebook: • Turn off wireless...
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.... This drive uses a large amount of telephones. 74 Tip For more information about traveling with Your Notebook" on taking your notebook. Save the battery for times when you will have access to support pillars, in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to...until you plan on page 81. Tip For more information about using power plans, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 70. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in -flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or...
.... This drive uses a large amount of telephones. 74 Tip For more information about traveling with Your Notebook" on taking your notebook. Save the battery for times when you will have access to support pillars, in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to...until you plan on page 81. Tip For more information about using power plans, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 70. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in -flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or...
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... as the display and drives, turn on Hybrid Sleep mode to lengthen the life of your notebook's battery: • Sleep - If power is interrupted, the information is not saved to the hard drive. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use the following power modes to use it. If your notebook...
... as the display and drives, turn on Hybrid Sleep mode to lengthen the life of your notebook's battery: • Sleep - If power is interrupted, the information is not saved to the hard drive. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use the following power modes to use it. If your notebook...
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... hard drive, then turns the power completely off . Your programs may run slower than you : • Balanced - CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to extend battery life. You can select one of power settings) let you change the function of time. You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for... 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 -
... hard drive, then turns the power completely off . Your programs may run slower than you : • Balanced - CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to extend battery life. You can select one of power settings) let you change the function of time. You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for... 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 -
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... plan you need additional computing power for your program. To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. www.gateway.com • High performance - Type the keyword power plan in order to use. - Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then... click Help and Support. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you are accustomed to under the other two power plans. Your battery may not last as long as you want to gain performance. This power plan sacrifices...
... plan you need additional computing power for your program. To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. www.gateway.com • High performance - Type the keyword power plan in order to use. - Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then... click Help and Support. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you are accustomed to under the other two power plans. Your battery may not last as long as you want to gain performance. This power plan sacrifices...
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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 Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword hybrid in .
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... takeoff and landing. • Turn off you are traveling internationally. 82 Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in case airport security asks you to pack those you can connect to prevent it separate from sliding around in overhead bins and car trunks...
... takeoff and landing. • Turn off you are traveling internationally. 82 Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in case airport security asks you to pack those you can connect to prevent it separate from sliding around in overhead bins and car trunks...