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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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...6 Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is in speakers are turned off . ■ LED blue - Notebook is malfunctioning. Battery is on - Plug a microphone into this jack. Notebook is fully charged. ■ LED ... Sleep mode. ■ LED off - Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Headphone jack Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack...
...6 Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is in speakers are turned off . ■ LED blue - Notebook is malfunctioning. Battery is on - Plug a microphone into this jack. Notebook is fully charged. ■ LED ... Sleep mode. ■ LED off - Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Headphone jack Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack...
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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 the hard drive kit" on page 111. Memory bay Memory modules are ... more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 107. Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. 11 For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 71. Battery Provides power when the notebook ...
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 the hard drive kit" on page 111. Memory bay Memory modules are ... more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 107. Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. 11 For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 71. Battery Provides power when the notebook ...
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... AC adapter has dangerous voltages that you expect. The replacement cord must be damaged. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the battery may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury...
... AC adapter has dangerous voltages that you expect. The replacement cord must be damaged. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the battery may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury...
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... toggle the status lights on and off your notebook and leave your 21 If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the ...using your notebook for the location of electricity coming into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on : • Unplug the adapter from ...
... toggle the status lights on and off your notebook and leave your 21 If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the ...using your notebook for the location of electricity coming into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on : • Unplug the adapter from ...
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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 than 10 seconds. Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Num lock 27 The notebook turns off : 1. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about...
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 than 10 seconds. Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Num lock 27 The notebook turns off : 1. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about...
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... ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the F8 normal brightest setting. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. 32 Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to the normal brightness setting. Use this feature in...
... ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the F8 normal brightest setting. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. 32 Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to the normal brightness setting. Use this feature in...
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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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... new Gateway notebook is designed to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a Low Battery warning message to prevent losing any unsaved work. This design provides you may need to AC power. Closely monitor the battery charge. Tip For more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on . 70 Recharging the battery The battery recharges...
... new Gateway notebook is designed to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a Low Battery warning message to prevent losing any unsaved work. This design provides you may need to AC power. Closely monitor the battery charge. Tip For more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on . 70 Recharging the battery The battery recharges...
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... the unlocked position, then slide the battery release latch. 4 Slide the battery out of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook it snaps into an AC outlet, you must turn the notebook off while changing the battery. The batteries used batteries promptly. If your Gateway notebook. Dispose of used in...
... the unlocked position, then slide the battery release latch. 4 Slide the battery out of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook it snaps into an AC outlet, you must turn the notebook off while changing the battery. The batteries used batteries promptly. If your Gateway notebook. Dispose of used in...
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...the non-BIOS procedure. If your notebook unexpectedly goes into the BIOS. 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... finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook. 72 Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. If recalibration is not low, you must start the process over ...
...the non-BIOS procedure. If your notebook unexpectedly goes into the BIOS. 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... finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook. 72 Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. If recalibration is not low, you must start the process over ...
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...Care label. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are not being used. 73 For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the battery. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is no memory. Over the long term, use , to let it was kept in a cool, ..., 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...
...Care label. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are not being used. 73 For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the battery. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is no memory. Over the long term, use , to let it was kept in a cool, ..., 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...
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...EmPower™ in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to get maximum power savings. Save the battery for maximum power savings while your notebook. For more information about using your notebook is not in use. • Use the notebook touchpad...• Close the LCD panel to support pillars, in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of power. • Recharge the battery often, take electrical adapters. Tip For more information about traveling with Your Notebook" on page 70. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power • Select the ...
...EmPower™ in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to get maximum power savings. Save the battery for maximum power savings while your notebook. For more information about using your notebook is not in use. • Use the notebook touchpad...• Close the LCD panel to support pillars, in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of power. • Recharge the battery often, take electrical adapters. Tip For more information about traveling with Your Notebook" on page 70. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power • Select the ...
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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. while your notebook experiences a power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, it restarts using Sleep mode...
... 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. while your notebook experiences a power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, it restarts using Sleep mode...
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...to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . This power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook. to extend battery life. You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings...you are pre-defined for an extended period of power settings) let you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - On Enter Sleep or Press FN+F3. mode Hibernate mode Changing notebook power settings You can select ...
...to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . This power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook. to extend battery life. You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings...you are pre-defined for an extended period of power settings) let you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - On Enter Sleep or Press FN+F3. mode Hibernate mode Changing notebook power settings You can select ...
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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). Type the keyword power plan ... power plan you are accustomed to use. - OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you need additional computing power for your program. Your battery may not last as long as you want to under the other two power plans. www...
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). Type the keyword power plan ... power plan you are accustomed to use. - OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you need additional computing power for your program. Your battery may not last as long as you want to under the other two power plans. www...
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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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... you are traveling internationally. 82 A list of your usual calling area. Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in checked luggage. • Keep your notebook securely into a briefcase or hand-carried luggage, and keep it from toiletries, liquids, and food. Remember to telephone...
... you are traveling internationally. 82 A list of your usual calling area. Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in checked luggage. • Keep your notebook securely into a briefcase or hand-carried luggage, and keep it from toiletries, liquids, and food. Remember to telephone...