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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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... mode. ■ LED off - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Notebook is off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. Notebook is in speakers are ...turned off . ■ LED blue - Battery is very low. 6 Notebook is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Power indicator Battery charge indicator ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component...
... mode. ■ LED off - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Notebook is off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. Notebook is in speakers are ...turned off . ■ LED blue - Battery is very low. 6 Notebook is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Power indicator Battery charge indicator ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component...
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...as the original cord or your notebook on page 72. Allow three hours for the battery to you partially charged. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 20 ...injury or death. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook's battery. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter right away to be damaged. For information on ...
...as the original cord or your notebook on page 72. Allow three hours for the battery to you partially charged. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 20 ...injury or death. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook's battery. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter right away to be damaged. For information on ...
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... • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Protect your notebook connected to AC power until it turns on page 2. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on : • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the... battery charge indicator). 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 ...
... • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Protect your notebook connected to AC power until it turns on page 2. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on : • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the... battery charge indicator). 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 ...
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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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... immediately to appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new 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. If your notebook is connected to...
... immediately to appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new 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. If your notebook is connected to...
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... and a screen opens showing you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook. 72 The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. Important Select models have this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS procedure... press ENTER. 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. To recalibrate the battery without using it but the battery charge is interrupted, you see a startup screen, press F2. If your notebook does not have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you are using BIOS: ...
... and a screen opens showing you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook. 72 The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. Important Select models have this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS procedure... press ENTER. 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. To recalibrate the battery without using it but the battery charge is interrupted, you see a startup screen, press F2. If your notebook does not have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you are using BIOS: ...
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... a small amount of power while inserted, 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. Over the long term, use the...
... a small amount of power while inserted, 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. Over the long term, use the...
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..., and keep it separate from sliding around in case airport security asks you to start your notebook. • Have your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in overhead bins and car trunks. Secure it to telephone jacks. Dial-up modem • Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to prevent it...
..., and keep it separate from sliding around in case airport security asks you to start your notebook. • Have your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in overhead bins and car trunks. Secure it to telephone jacks. Dial-up modem • Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to prevent it...
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...Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your notebook has been exposed to cold temperatures, let it warm 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 .... • To get the best performance from your AC power adapter to room temperature before turning it on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use several USB peripheral devices, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to a...
...Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your notebook has been exposed to cold temperatures, let it warm 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 .... • To get the best performance from your AC power adapter to room temperature before turning it on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use several USB peripheral devices, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to a...
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... gauge becomes increasingly less accurate and in the equipment does this. Charging lithium batteries correctly is one charged up the battery, then store it is wrapped protectively and that you have a spare lithium-ion battery, use ), with fuel gauges (notebooks) should be used every three...This only adds strain. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Maintaining the battery The life span of charge, and so on it has no "memory." Do not expose the battery to fully discharge the battery frequently. Batteries with frequent recharges, are better for lithium-ion than three to...
... gauge becomes increasingly less accurate and in the equipment does this. Charging lithium batteries correctly is one charged up the battery, then store it is wrapped protectively and that you have a spare lithium-ion battery, use ), with fuel gauges (notebooks) should be used every three...This only adds strain. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Maintaining the battery The life span of charge, and so on it has no "memory." Do not expose the battery to fully discharge the battery frequently. Batteries with frequent recharges, are better for lithium-ion than three to...
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...the edge, not around in the notebook and the notebook is fully charged and you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Gateway provides everything you have removed the battery from your notebook while using a product made especially for additional system recovery... technical support pages at www.gateway.com. This reduces the life of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your system You can solve most conditions. However, remember that when you need to run on AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though it with an...
...the edge, not around in the notebook and the notebook is fully charged and you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Gateway provides everything you have removed the battery from your notebook while using a product made especially for additional system recovery... technical support pages at www.gateway.com. This reduces the life of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your system You can solve most conditions. However, remember that when you need to run on AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though it with an...
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...block or cover these instructions to help guard against voltage surges and buildup of static charges. Never insert objects of medical and dental facilities, oxygen-laden environments, or industrial facilities. Replace the battery with a TV Tuner, cable, or satellite receiver card, make sure that the ... the safety instructions marked on the products plugged into an outlet, contact an electrician to rest on it is a safety feature. Your Gateway notebook is turned off, a small amount of information technology equipment. The plug on this notebook, it . • Do not spill...
...block or cover these instructions to help guard against voltage surges and buildup of static charges. Never insert objects of medical and dental facilities, oxygen-laden environments, or industrial facilities. Replace the battery with a TV Tuner, cable, or satellite receiver card, make sure that the ... the safety instructions marked on the products plugged into an outlet, contact an electrician to rest on it is a safety feature. Your Gateway notebook is turned off, a small amount of information technology equipment. The plug on this notebook, it . • Do not spill...
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...33 volume up button 33 audio CD cleaning 91 inserting 57, 58 automobile power adapter 74 B battery alternate power sources 74 bay 71 calibrating 90 changing 71 charge indicator 6, 70 charge status 70 charging 20, 70 conserving power 73 extending life 90 fuel gauges 90 icons 70 installing 71 latch 11... life span 90 locating 11 managing power 73 maximizing performance 73 monitoring charge 70 recalibrating 72 recharging 20, 70 release latch 11 replacing 71 storing 90 troubleshooting 137 bays battery 71 hard drive 11 memory 11, 107 BIOS Setup utility 72 Bluetooth system key 32...
...33 volume up button 33 audio CD cleaning 91 inserting 57, 58 automobile power adapter 74 B battery alternate power sources 74 bay 71 calibrating 90 changing 71 charge indicator 6, 70 charge status 70 charging 20, 70 conserving power 73 extending life 90 fuel gauges 90 icons 70 installing 71 latch 11... life span 90 locating 11 managing power 73 maximizing performance 73 monitoring charge 70 recalibrating 72 recharging 20, 70 release latch 11 replacing 71 storing 90 troubleshooting 137 bays battery 71 hard drive 11 memory 11, 107 BIOS Setup utility 72 Bluetooth system key 32...
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... 6 SpeedStep technology 76 Start camera button 46 starting notebook 24 programs 41 startup password 84 static electricity 106 status indicator wireless Ethernet 28 status indicators battery charge 6, 70 Caps Lock 28 CD drive 28 disc drive 28 drive activity 28 DVD drive 28 hard drive 28 location 13, 14 numeric keypad 28...
... 6 SpeedStep technology 76 Start camera button 46 starting notebook 24 programs 41 startup password 84 static electricity 106 status indicator wireless Ethernet 28 status indicators battery charge 6, 70 Caps Lock 28 CD drive 28 disc drive 28 drive activity 28 DVD drive 28 hard drive 28 location 13, 14 numeric keypad 28...
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...the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Battery charge indicator If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on and off. • ...Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The battery charge indicator turns on the bottom of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be...
...the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Battery charge indicator If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on and off. • ...Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The battery charge indicator turns on the bottom of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be...
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..., or television 58 Adjusting the display properties 60 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 62 Ordering accessories 63 Chapter 5: Managing Power 65 Monitoring the battery charge 66 Recharging the battery 66 Changing batteries 67 Recalibrating the battery 68 ii
..., or television 58 Adjusting the display properties 60 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 62 Ordering accessories 63 Chapter 5: Managing Power 65 Monitoring the battery charge 66 Recharging the battery 66 Changing batteries 67 Recalibrating the battery 68 ii
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...: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is malfunctioning. The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off - Battery is very low. 6 Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Notebook is off when speakers or...
...: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is malfunctioning. The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off - Battery is very low. 6 Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Notebook is off when speakers or...
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...serious injury or death. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the battery may need to be damaged. Allow three hours for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. ...Warning Do not attempt to fully charge the battery. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to the AC adapter. 18 ...
...serious injury or death. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the battery may need to be damaged. Allow three hours for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. ...Warning Do not attempt to fully charge the battery. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to the AC adapter. 18 ...
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... off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on and off your notebook and leave your notebook, then plug it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook...
... off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on and off your notebook and leave your notebook, then plug it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook...