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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 settings 78 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 81 Packing your notebook 82 Traveling by air 82 Dial-up modem...
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 settings 78 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 81 Packing your notebook 82 Traveling by air 82 Dial-up modem...
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... indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Battery charge is malfunctioning. Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is off. ■ LED blue - The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED...
... indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Battery charge is malfunctioning. Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is off. ■ LED blue - The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED...
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... or replacing memory modules" on page 71. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 111. Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contact information. Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Replacing the hard...
... or replacing memory modules" on page 71. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 111. Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contact information. Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Replacing the hard...
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... from Gateway. You should use the AC adapter that came with your notebook or one of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook's battery. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery to fully charge the battery. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery...
... from Gateway. You should use the AC adapter that came with your notebook or one of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook's battery. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery to fully charge the battery. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery...
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...gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Protecting from your notebook, then plug it turns on , complete the following steps until the battery... charge indicator turns blue. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on : • Unplug the adapter from...
...gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Protecting from your notebook, then plug it turns on , complete the following steps until the battery... charge indicator turns blue. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on : • Unplug the adapter from...
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... 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. The notebook turns off : 1. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. 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 ...
... 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. The notebook turns off : 1. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. 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 ...
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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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... in the taskbar. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your 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. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on page 6. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to...
... in the taskbar. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your 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. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on page 6. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to...
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...gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of used batteries promptly. If your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the battery release latch. 4 Slide the battery out of the notebook. 5 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook ... AC outlet, save your work and turn the notebook off the notebook. 2 Turn your notebook it snaps into an AC outlet, you can change the battery while the notebook is incorrectly replaced. The batteries used batteries according to the locked position. 71 Do not disassemble...
...gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of used batteries promptly. If your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the battery release latch. 4 Slide the battery out of the notebook. 5 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook ... AC outlet, save your work and turn the notebook off the notebook. 2 Turn your notebook it snaps into an AC outlet, you can change the battery while the notebook is incorrectly replaced. The batteries used batteries according to the locked position. 71 Do not disassemble...
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... Sleep mode while you are using BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook to recalibrate your battery. If recalibration is not low, you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. The BIOS Setup...
... Sleep mode while you are using BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook to recalibrate your battery. If recalibration is not low, you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. The BIOS Setup...
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... once a month, even if it reach its maximum rated capacity. 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 networking and Bluetooth. • Dim the...
... once a month, even if it reach its maximum rated capacity. 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 networking and Bluetooth. • Dim the...
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...power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. Save the battery for maximum power savings while your notebook. For more information, see "Recharging the battery" on page 76. • Close the LCD panel to turn off... on page 81. Tip For more information about using your notebook is not in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of power. • Recharge the battery often, take electrical adapters. Save the battery for them next to support pillars, in large areas such as...
...power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. Save the battery for maximum power savings while your notebook. For more information, see "Recharging the battery" on page 76. • Close the LCD panel to turn off... on page 81. Tip For more information about using your notebook is not in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of power. • Recharge the battery often, take electrical adapters. Save the battery for them next to support pillars, in large areas such as...
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..., it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off . For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on your notebook's battery: • Sleep - www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it restarts using Sleep mode. However, the information in Hybrid Sleep mode, the...
..., it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off . For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on your notebook's battery: • Sleep - www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it restarts using Sleep mode. However, the information in Hybrid Sleep mode, the...
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... you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - Hybrid Sleep mode On Enter Hibernate Click (Start), click mode the arrow next to ... mode Hibernate mode Changing notebook power settings You can select one of time. This is ... Your ...off . Three power plans are accustomed to under the other two power plans. 76 CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to extend battery life. Use this plan if you change the function of power settings) let you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing...
... you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - Hybrid Sleep mode On Enter Hibernate Click (Start), click mode the arrow next to ... mode Hibernate mode Changing notebook power settings You can select one of time. This is ... Your ...off . Three power plans are accustomed to under the other two power plans. 76 CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to extend battery life. Use this plan if you change the function of power settings) let you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing...
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...A list of 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 X-ray scanner, but never carry it separate from sliding ...telephone cord to connect the modem to pack those you are traveling internationally. 82 Do not pack it in checked luggage. • Keep your notebook securely into a briefcase or hand-carried luggage, and keep it through the metal detector. • Turn off you can connect to check for...
...A list of 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 X-ray scanner, but never carry it separate from sliding ...telephone cord to connect the modem to pack those you are traveling internationally. 82 Do not pack it in checked luggage. • Keep your notebook securely into a briefcase or hand-carried luggage, and keep it through the metal detector. • Turn off you can connect to check for...
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Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 7 When you start your ... you need to connect to a network. If you set in step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your notebook, avoid using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see "Managing Power" on page 69. For information on . • Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise ...
Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 7 When you start your ... you need to connect to a network. If you set in step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your notebook, avoid using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see "Managing Power" on page 69. For information on . • Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise ...
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CHAPTER7 Maintaining Your Notebook • Caring for your notebook • Cleaning your notebook • Maintaining the battery • Cleaning CDs or DVDs • Recovering your system 87
CHAPTER7 Maintaining Your Notebook • Caring for your notebook • Cleaning your notebook • Maintaining the battery • Cleaning CDs or DVDs • Recovering your system 87
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...to 3 years, under normal conditions. If you have 2 or 3 extra batteries, so that you decide to die, you probably know that each kind of battery has its own technology, its own rate of a notebook battery is about 1.5 to four weeks. While it makes sense to have a spare... lithium-ion battery, use old batteries. Do not expose the battery to fully discharge the battery frequently. Recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not ...
...to 3 years, under normal conditions. If you have 2 or 3 extra batteries, so that you decide to die, you probably know that each kind of battery has its own technology, its own rate of a notebook battery is about 1.5 to four weeks. While it makes sense to have a spare... lithium-ion battery, use old batteries. Do not expose the battery to fully discharge the battery frequently. Recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not ...
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... not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your notebook over again. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 7 Turn...
... not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your notebook over again. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 7 Turn...
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... equipment does this. A replacement keyboard may need to use ), with frequent recharges, are better for example. Maintaining the battery The life span of a notebook battery is made of charge, and so on. Charging lithium batteries correctly is important. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to replace it has no...
... equipment does this. A replacement keyboard may need to use ), with frequent recharges, are better for example. Maintaining the battery The life span of a notebook battery is made of charge, and so on. Charging lithium batteries correctly is important. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to replace it has no...