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...adapter or your notebook on page 72. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery to you expect. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter right away to be much shorter than... that came with your notebook may need to fully charge the battery. 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. Allow three hours for three hours, the battery may be damaged. Contact...
...adapter or your notebook on page 72. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery to you expect. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter right away to be much shorter than... that came with your notebook may need to fully charge the battery. 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. Allow three hours for three hours, the battery may be damaged. Contact...
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..., see "Front" on page 2. Protect your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into your notebook, then plug it turns on: •... Care at the location shown on and off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your 21 Protecting from your notebook can increase to levels far above normal ...
..., see "Front" on page 2. Protect your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into your notebook, then plug it turns on: •... Care at the location shown on and off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your 21 Protecting from your notebook can increase to levels far above normal ...
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During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them to a wired Ethernet ...
During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them to a wired Ethernet ...
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... when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Important If your notebook: • Click... DVD drive Num lock 27 Using the status indicators Important If none of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. The notebook turns off : 1. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. The status indicators are on again.
... when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Important If your notebook: • Click... DVD drive Num lock 27 Using the status indicators Important If none of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. The notebook turns off : 1. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. The status indicators are on again.
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Windows recognizes the new hardware and the New Display Detected dialog box opens. 6 Select the options for the projector, monitor, or television, then click OK. 64 CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories 3 Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the monitor port on your notebook. -ORPlug the other end of the HDMI cable into the optional HDMI port on your notebook. 4 Turn on your notebook. 5 Plug the projector's, monitor's, or television's power cord into an AC power source and turn it on.
Windows recognizes the new hardware and the New Display Detected dialog box opens. 6 Select the options for the projector, monitor, or television, then click OK. 64 CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories 3 Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the monitor port on your notebook. -ORPlug the other end of the HDMI cable into the optional HDMI port on your notebook. 4 Turn on your notebook. 5 Plug the projector's, monitor's, or television's power cord into an AC power source and turn it on.
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... charge indicator displays what looks like an 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 designed to recalibrate the battery. If your notebook is connected to prevent losing any unsaved... mobile processor technologies to appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. To monitor the battery charge: • Move the mouse pointer over the power cord icon or battery icon in the taskbar.
... charge indicator displays what looks like an 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 designed to recalibrate the battery. If your notebook is connected to prevent losing any unsaved... mobile processor technologies to appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. To monitor the battery charge: • Move the mouse pointer over the power cord icon or battery icon in the taskbar.
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...cloth (never directly on the screen), and wipe the screen with a damp cloth. Always turn the notebook upside down your notebook, the power turns off, but some electrical current still flows through the vents on the case, so keep the vents free of dust. A replacement keyboard.... To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from the inside of your notebook with a narrow, straw-like extension to clean your notebook and other peripherals before cleaning any components. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive ...
...cloth (never directly on the screen), and wipe the screen with a damp cloth. Always turn the notebook upside down your notebook, the power turns off, but some electrical current still flows through the vents on the case, so keep the vents free of dust. A replacement keyboard.... To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from the inside of your notebook with a narrow, straw-like extension to clean your notebook and other peripherals before cleaning any components. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive ...
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... electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their edges. Do not lay components on your notebook, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable, and remove the battery before opening the case.
... electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their edges. Do not lay components on your notebook, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable, and remove the battery before opening the case.
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... is connected to your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • Make sure that the power cord is firmly connected to the AC power adapter. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is installed, and while the modem cable, network ...cable, and AC power adapter are connected to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before you remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover, make sure that you ...
... is connected to your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • Make sure that the power cord is firmly connected to the AC power adapter. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is installed, and while the modem cable, network ...cable, and AC power adapter are connected to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before you remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover, make sure that you ...
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... not purchase the hardware or software from Gateway, see "Gateway contact information" on the bottom of your notebook includes the Gateway Customer Care telephone number. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your notebook problem if: • Power cords or plugs are plugged in securely. ...• If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that your notebook is nearby at the time of your call. www.gateway.com • If a peripheral device, such as...
... not purchase the hardware or software from Gateway, see "Gateway contact information" on the bottom of your notebook includes the Gateway Customer Care telephone number. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your notebook problem if: • Power cords or plugs are plugged in securely. ...• If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that your notebook is nearby at the time of your call. www.gateway.com • If a peripheral device, such as...
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... is properly grounded when in use Gateway products in the documentation before cleaning the notebook. 144 Make sure you provide adequate space, at least 6 inches (15 cm), around the notebook for ventilation when you operate your notebook. • Some notebooks have a replaceable CMOS battery on the power cord or allow anything on the...
... is properly grounded when in use Gateway products in the documentation before cleaning the notebook. 144 Make sure you provide adequate space, at least 6 inches (15 cm), around the notebook for ventilation when you operate your notebook. • Some notebooks have a replaceable CMOS battery on the power cord or allow anything on the...
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...5.2 GHz (i.e. 802.11a LAN), and traditional cellular or PCS cellular bands (i.e. www.gateway.com • Unplug the notebook from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if: • The power cord or plug is damaged. • Liquid has been spilled into the notebook. •... The notebook does not operate properly when the operating instructions are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. Low power, Radio transmitting type devices (radio...
...5.2 GHz (i.e. 802.11a LAN), and traditional cellular or PCS cellular bands (i.e. www.gateway.com • Unplug the notebook from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if: • The power cord or plug is damaged. • Liquid has been spilled into the notebook. •... The notebook does not operate properly when the operating instructions are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. Low power, Radio transmitting type devices (radio...
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... brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. See your notebook's power connector. 1 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of ... AC adapter to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. All other countries. The replacement cord must be of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. The battery charge indicator turns on : •...
... brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. See your notebook's power connector. 1 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of ... AC adapter to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. All other countries. The replacement cord must be of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. The battery charge indicator turns on : •...
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Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter right away to disassemble the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the battery may need to the AC adapter. ...
Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter right away to disassemble the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the battery may need to the AC adapter. ...
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www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook connected to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns blue. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until it turns on: • ...
www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook connected to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns blue. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until it turns on: • ...
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... a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Protecting from reaching your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to... Protect your notebook. Warning High voltages can increase to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your notebook can enter your notebook through both the surge protector and the ...
... a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Protecting from reaching your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to... Protect your notebook. Warning High voltages can increase to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your notebook can enter your notebook through both the surge protector and the ...
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... opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. Important If your notebook does not turn off your notebook. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. 25 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input...to close unresponsive programs on again. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . To restart your notebook to normal operation, you may have to the lock icon, then click Restart. www.gateway.com To turn off immediately, complete the following...
... opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. Important If your notebook does not turn off your notebook. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. 25 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input...to close unresponsive programs on again. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . To restart your notebook to normal operation, you may have to the lock icon, then click Restart. www.gateway.com To turn off immediately, complete the following...
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www.gateway.com 2 If you are using the VGA port, connect one end of the VGA cable to the monitor, projector, or television. -ORIf you are using ... the other end of the HDMI cable into the optional HDMI port on your notebook. 4 Turn on your notebook. 5 Plug the projector's, monitor's, or television's power cord into an AC power source and turn it on. Windows recognizes the new hardware and the New Display Detected dialog box opens. 59
www.gateway.com 2 If you are using the VGA port, connect one end of the VGA cable to the monitor, projector, or television. -ORIf you are using ... the other end of the HDMI cable into the optional HDMI port on your notebook. 4 Turn on your notebook. 5 Plug the projector's, monitor's, or television's power cord into an AC power source and turn it on. Windows recognizes the new hardware and the New Display Detected dialog box opens. 59
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... uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to prevent losing any unsaved work. This design provides you may need to AC power. If your notebook is connected to recalibrate the battery. Tip For more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on page...Gateway notebook is installed and your battery charge indicator displays what looks like an inaccurate charge, you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on battery power. To monitor the battery charge: • Move the mouse pointer over the power cord...
... uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to prevent losing any unsaved work. This design provides you may need to AC power. If your notebook is connected to recalibrate the battery. Tip For more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on page...Gateway notebook is installed and your battery charge indicator displays what looks like an inaccurate charge, you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on battery power. To monitor the battery charge: • Move the mouse pointer over the power cord...
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... straw-like extension • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your notebook, the power turns off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the inside of your notebook with the exception of air with a damp cloth. Also, ...avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from dust helps keep the vents free of air. Be careful not to clean your notebook and other peripherals before cleaning any components. www.gateway.com Cleaning your notebook Keeping your notebook clean ...
... straw-like extension • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your notebook, the power turns off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the inside of your notebook with the exception of air with a damp cloth. Also, ...avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from dust helps keep the vents free of air. Be careful not to clean your notebook and other peripherals before cleaning any components. www.gateway.com Cleaning your notebook Keeping your notebook clean ...