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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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...Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off - Battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Notebook is off ... only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Notebook is on - Battery is very low. 6 Plug a microphone into this jack. Battery is in speakers are plugged into this jack. Notebook is malfunctioning. Power indicator...
...Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off - Battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Notebook is off ... only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Notebook is on - Battery is very low. 6 Plug a microphone into this jack. Battery is in speakers are plugged into this jack. Notebook is malfunctioning. Power indicator...
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... information. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 71. Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 71. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. 11 Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay...
... information. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 71. Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 71. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. 11 Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay...
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...for three hours, the battery may need to be damaged. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 20 The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. You should use your notebook on page 72. Caution Make sure that you expect. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters... you use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. The battery was shipped to you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to ...
...for three hours, the battery may need to be damaged. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 20 The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. You should use your notebook on page 72. Caution Make sure that you expect. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters... you use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. The battery was shipped to you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to ...
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...label. Protecting from your notebook for the location of electricity coming into a wall outlet. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 6 for the first time, turn on, complete the following... steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on and off your ...
...label. Protecting from your notebook for the location of electricity coming into a wall outlet. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 6 for the first time, turn on, complete the following... steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on and off your ...
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... to toggle the status indicators on again. Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to the lock icon, then click Restart. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Unplug the power cord and remove the...
... to toggle the status indicators on again. Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to the lock icon, then click Restart. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Unplug the power cord and remove the...
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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. Use this button to the normal brightness setting. Press a second time to be in an airplane. Stop playing the CD or DVD. CHAPTER 3: Setting...
... 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. Use this button to the normal brightness setting. Press a second time to be in an airplane. Stop playing the CD or DVD. CHAPTER 3: Setting...
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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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...battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to AC power. Closely monitor the battery charge. Tip For more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on page 72. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a Low Battery... A message appears showing the remaining battery time and the current power plan. • Wait for a greater battery life experience. Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it is installed and your battery charge indicator displays what looks like an...
...battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to AC power. Closely monitor the battery charge. Tip For more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on page 72. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a Low Battery... A message appears showing the remaining battery time and the current power plan. • Wait for a greater battery life experience. Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it is installed and your battery charge indicator displays what looks like an...
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... above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of used batteries promptly. Caution If your notebook is not plugged into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to AC power you must turn the notebook off while changing the battery. The batteries used batteries according to local hazardous material regulations. Keep away from...
... above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of used batteries promptly. Caution If your notebook is not plugged into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to AC power you must turn the notebook off while changing the battery. The batteries used batteries according to local hazardous material regulations. Keep away from...
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...over . 8 Open the LCD panel. 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 Yes, then .... 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook does not have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you are using BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook to...
...over . 8 Open the LCD panel. 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 Yes, then .... 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook does not have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you are using BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook to...
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..., 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. For more... information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. 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. Important If, after completing this puts...
..., 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. For more... information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. 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. Important If, after completing this puts...
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... your notebook is not in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you cannot use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. For more information about using your AC power adapter, also take a... • Close the LCD panel to an EmPower™ in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of power. • Recharge the battery often, take electrical adapters. Tip For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 70. If you plan on page 81. Save the...
... your notebook is not in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you cannot use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. For more information about using your AC power adapter, also take a... • Close the LCD panel to an EmPower™ in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of power. • Recharge the battery often, take electrical adapters. Tip For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 70. If you plan on page 81. Save the...
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... devices except memory. The next time you turn off the power to the hard drive. while your notebook's battery: • Sleep - However, the information in current memory, thus reducing startup time. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it. Using power saving modes Always save to disk) writes all current...
... devices except memory. The next time you turn off the power to the hard drive. while your notebook's battery: • Sleep - However, the information in current memory, thus reducing startup time. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it. Using power saving modes Always save to disk) writes all current...
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...from AC power outlets for an extended period of power settings) let you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - This power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook's power button, Sleep system key, and power...advanced power settings. If your notebook. Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of time. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to extend battery life. In Sleep, Hybrid Exit Sleep, Hybrid Press the power Sleep, or Hibernate Sleep, or button. This is ... Your programs may ...
...from AC power outlets for an extended period of power settings) let you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - This power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook's power button, Sleep system key, and power...advanced power settings. If your notebook. Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of time. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to extend battery life. In Sleep, Hybrid Exit Sleep, Hybrid Press the power Sleep, or Hibernate Sleep, or button. This is ... Your programs may ...
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...), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your battery may not last as long as you selected, then click Save changes. OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you are accustomed to...window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you need additional computing power for your program. www.gateway.com • High performance - Use this plan if you want to under the other two power plans.
...), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your battery may not last as long as you selected, then click Save changes. OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you are accustomed to...window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you need additional computing power for your program. www.gateway.com • High performance - Use this plan if you want to under the other two power plans.
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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 Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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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 stable during travel. A list of your notebook • Remove all wireless ...
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 stable during travel. A list of your notebook • Remove all wireless ...