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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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... is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Headphone jack Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Notebook is very low. 6...mode. ■ LED off - Notebook is on - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. Plug a microphone into this jack. Notebook is in speakers are turned off ....
... is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Headphone jack Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Notebook is very low. 6...mode. ■ LED off - Notebook is on - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. Plug a microphone into this jack. Notebook is in speakers are turned off ....
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.... Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. 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 located in this bay...
.... Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. 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 located in this bay...
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Allow three hours for the battery to be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be recalibrated. The battery was shipped to you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge the battery. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the...
Allow three hours for the battery to be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be recalibrated. The battery was shipped to you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge the battery. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the...
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...For more information, see "Front" on page 2. If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook and leave your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your 21 Protect your...8226; Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on and off. • Make sure the power cord is...
...For more information, see "Front" on page 2. If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook and leave your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your 21 Protect your...8226; Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on and off. • Make sure the power cord is...
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...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 (Start...), click the arrow next to toggle the status indicators on again. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Using the status indicators Important If none of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. Status indicators inform...
...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 (Start...), click the arrow next to toggle the status indicators on again. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Using the status indicators Important If none of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. Status indicators inform...
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... wireless network switch must be turned off . 6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on page 7. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Use this feature in -+ bright lighting situations, such as outside in dim lighting situations. Play or pause the CD or DVD. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up...
... wireless network switch must be turned off . 6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on page 7. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Use this feature in -+ bright lighting situations, such as outside in dim lighting situations. Play or pause the CD or DVD. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up...
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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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...you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on page 72. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to recalibrate the battery. This design provides you may need to AC power. Tip For... more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on . 70 Your notebook uses ...
...you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on page 72. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to recalibrate the battery. This design provides you may need to AC power. Tip For... more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on . 70 Your notebook uses ...
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.... Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Keep away from children. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is not plugged into an AC outlet, you can change the battery while the notebook is turned on and is not plugged into an AC outlet, save your...
.... Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Keep away from children. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is not plugged into an AC outlet, you can change the battery while the notebook is turned on and is not plugged into an AC outlet, save your...
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...startup screen, press F2. If recalibration is not low, you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook. 72 When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to recalibrate 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,...
...startup screen, press F2. If recalibration is not low, you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook. 72 When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to recalibrate 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,...
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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. Important... If, after completing this puts additional strain on the battery. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is comfortable. • Disconnect all external devices, like USB devices. • Remove Express Cards when you initially...
... 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. Important... If, after completing this puts additional strain on the battery. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is comfortable. • Disconnect all external devices, like USB devices. • Remove Express Cards when you initially...
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...power plans, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 81. Tip For more information, see "Traveling with your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on taking your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you open the panel again. • Use... outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. For more information about traveling with Your Notebook" on page 76. • Close the LCD panel to turn...
...power plans, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 81. Tip For more information, see "Traveling with your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on taking your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you open the panel again. • Use... outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. For more information about traveling with Your Notebook" on page 76. • Close the LCD panel to turn...
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www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open ... the hard drive. In Sleep mode, your notebook completely off the power to Sleep mode. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on your notebook's battery: • Sleep - However, the information in Sleep mode, it restarts using Sleep mode. If power is interrupted, the information is not saved to lengthen the...
www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open ... the hard drive. In Sleep mode, your notebook completely off the power to Sleep mode. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on your notebook's battery: • Sleep - However, the information in Sleep mode, it restarts using Sleep mode. If power is interrupted, the information is not saved to lengthen the...
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... than you are pre-defined for an extended period of power settings) let you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - If your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When...
... than you are pre-defined for an extended period of power settings) let you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - If your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When...
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..., click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword power plan in order to under the other two power plans. www.gateway.com • High performance - Your battery may not last as long as you need additional computing power for your program. To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start),... All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. 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 settings).
..., click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword power plan in order to under the other two power plans. www.gateway.com • High performance - Your battery may not last as long as you need additional computing power for your program. To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start),... All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. 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 settings).
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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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... useful if you to pack those you are traveling internationally. 82 Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in overhead bins and car trunks. Dial-up modem • Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to prevent it separate from sliding around in...
... useful if you to pack those you are traveling internationally. 82 Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in overhead bins and car trunks. Dial-up modem • Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to prevent it separate from sliding around in...