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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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...9632; LED blinking - Notebook is off - Notebook is in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. Battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Battery is malfunctioning. Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the... battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off . ■ LED blue - Battery is very low. 6 Battery charge is on - Notebook is very low. ■ LED ...
...9632; LED blinking - Notebook is off - Notebook is in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. Battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Battery is malfunctioning. Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the... battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off . ■ LED blue - Battery is very low. 6 Battery charge is on - Notebook is very low. ■ LED ...
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...drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 111. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contact information. For more information, see "Replacing ... 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 Description Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 71. Memory bay Memory modules are...
...drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 111. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contact information. For more information, see "Replacing ... 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 Description Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 71. Memory bay Memory modules are...
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...original cord or your notebook on page 72. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Allow three hours for the battery to fully charge the battery. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Replace the power cord if it ... you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that you expect. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The battery was shipped to be damaged. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury...
...original cord or your notebook on page 72. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Allow three hours for the battery to fully charge the battery. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Replace the power cord if it ... you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that you expect. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The battery was shipped to be damaged. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury...
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... power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). Protect your 21 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page...plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights 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 power cord into your notebook can increase ...
... power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). Protect your 21 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page...plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights 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 power cord into your notebook can increase ...
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www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Important If your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow ... when 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.
www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Important If your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow ... when 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.
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FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off while traveling in dim lighting situations. Press a second time to the normal brightness setting. Use this ...
FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off while traveling in dim lighting situations. Press a second time to the normal brightness setting. Use this ...
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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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.... If your notebook is designed to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a Low Battery warning message to recalibrate the battery. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to prevent losing any unsaved work. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to provide an...
.... If your notebook is designed to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a Low Battery warning message to recalibrate the battery. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to prevent losing any unsaved work. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to provide an...
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... locked position. 71 Dispose of used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Caution If your Gateway notebook. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to step 2. -ORIf your notebook is on ....notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to local hazardous material regulations. Keep away from children. The batteries used batteries promptly. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of the notebook. 5 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it is not plugged into an AC outlet...
... locked position. 71 Dispose of used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Caution If your Gateway notebook. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to step 2. -ORIf your notebook is on ....notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to local hazardous material regulations. Keep away from children. The batteries used batteries promptly. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of the notebook. 5 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it is not plugged into an AC outlet...
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...by pressing the spacebar. 5 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook unexpectedly goes into the BIOS. If ...your notebook starts and you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. If recalibration is not low, you the progress. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to...
...by pressing the spacebar. 5 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook unexpectedly goes into the BIOS. If ...your notebook starts and you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. If recalibration is not low, you the progress. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to...
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... because there is completely drained, reconnect your notebook battery, we recommend that you do not need them. Important If, after completing 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. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the battery. Several partial discharges with ...
... because there is completely drained, reconnect your notebook battery, we recommend that you do not need them. Important If, after completing 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. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the battery. Several partial discharges with ...
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.... • Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to support pillars, in -flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. For more information about using your notebook is not in use. •...to turn off until you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for times when you are not using power plans, see "Recharging the battery" on page 81. If you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for them next to the hard...
.... • Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to support pillars, in -flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. For more information about using your notebook is not in use. •...to turn off until you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for times when you are not using power plans, see "Recharging the battery" on page 81. If you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for them next to the hard...
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..., it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn on Hybrid Sleep mode to Sleep mode. If your notebook's battery: • Sleep - You must turn off similar to use the following power modes to most devices except memory. Using power saving modes Always save to... the notebook does not experience a power outage while in current memory, thus reducing startup time. In Sleep mode, your notebook reduces or turns off . www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it. while your notebook is lost. 75
..., it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn on Hybrid Sleep mode to Sleep mode. If your notebook's battery: • Sleep - You must turn off similar to use the following power modes to most devices except memory. Using power saving modes Always save to... the notebook does not experience a power outage while in current memory, thus reducing startup time. In Sleep mode, your notebook reduces or turns off . www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it. while your notebook is lost. 75
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...custom power plan. If your notebook. This power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook saves all memory information to extend battery life. mode Hibernate mode Changing notebook power settings You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for you want ...then is...... 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 the lock icon, then click Hibernate. On Enter Sleep or ...
...custom power plan. If your notebook. This power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook saves all memory information to extend battery life. mode Hibernate mode Changing notebook power settings You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for you want ...then is...... 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 the lock icon, then click Hibernate. On Enter Sleep or ...
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...two power plans. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you need additional computing power for your program. Your battery may not last as long as you selected, then click Save changes. Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, ...then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com • High performance - 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...
...two power plans. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you need additional computing power for your program. Your battery may not last as long as you selected, then click Save changes. Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, ...then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com • High performance - 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...
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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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Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in case airport security asks you notebook for unsafe lines, especially if you are traveling internationally. • Take remote access information with Your Notebook Packing ...
Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in case airport security asks you notebook for unsafe lines, especially if you are traveling internationally. • Take remote access information with Your Notebook Packing ...