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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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... indicator ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Notebook is very low. ■ LED solid red - Battery charge is off. ■ LED blue - Battery is in speakers are turned off - Notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Plug a microphone into this ...when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Battery is very low. 6 Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Headphone jack Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Description ...
... indicator ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Notebook is very low. ■ LED solid red - Battery charge is off. ■ LED blue - Battery is in speakers are turned off - Notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Plug a microphone into this ...when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Battery is very low. 6 Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Headphone jack Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Description ...
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...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. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 111. For more information, see... or replacing memory modules" on page 2. 11 Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 107. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 71.
...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. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 111. For more information, see... or replacing memory modules" on page 2. 11 Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 107. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 71.
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... power cord to you partially charged. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter right away to disassemble the AC adapter. The battery was shipped to the AC adapter. 20 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC...
... power cord to you partially charged. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter right away to disassemble the AC adapter. The battery was shipped to the AC adapter. 20 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC...
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.... 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your 21 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on : • Unplug the adapter from power source...
.... 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your 21 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on : • Unplug the adapter from power source...
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... is used. Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Num lock 27 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 battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Important If your notebook: • Click (Start...
... is used. Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Num lock 27 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 battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Important If your notebook: • Click (Start...
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.... Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. Play or pause the CD or DVD. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Important: The wireless network switch must be turned off . 6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on page 7. Increase the LCD panel...
.... Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. Play or pause the CD or DVD. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Important: The wireless network switch must be turned off . 6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on page 7. Increase the LCD panel...
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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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... of performance and portability. Tip For more information about the battery charge status indicator, see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 6. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on battery power. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor ...power balanced with optimized battery life when on . 70 A message appears showing the remaining battery time and the current power plan. • Wait for a greater battery life experience. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to ...
... of performance and portability. Tip For more information about the battery charge status indicator, see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 6. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on battery power. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor ...power balanced with optimized battery life when on . 70 A message appears showing the remaining battery time and the current power plan. • Wait for a greater battery life experience. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to ...
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... of used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is turned on and is not plugged into an AC outlet, save your work and turn off the notebook. 2 Turn ...the notebook off while changing the battery. The batteries used batteries promptly. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to local hazardous material regulations. If your Gateway notebook. Keep away from children. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook it...
... of used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is turned on and is not plugged into an AC outlet, save your work and turn off the notebook. 2 Turn ...the notebook off while changing the battery. The batteries used batteries promptly. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to local hazardous material regulations. If your Gateway notebook. Keep away from children. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook it...
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...the spacebar. 5 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you the progress. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to... maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. If your battery. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook to recalibrate your notebook unexpectedly goes into the...
...the spacebar. 5 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you the progress. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to... maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. If your battery. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook to recalibrate your notebook unexpectedly goes into the...
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... of use, to AC power. 5 Charge the battery completely until the battery status indicator turns blue. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the battery. Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the battery to power your notebook to let it was kept in...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. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is completely drained, reconnect...
... of use, to AC power. 5 Charge the battery completely until the battery status indicator turns blue. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the battery. Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the battery to power your notebook to let it was kept in...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. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is completely drained, reconnect...
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...cigarette lighter, use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. If you open the panel again... notebook power settings" on page 70. Tip For more information, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" on taking your notebook. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you ...
...cigarette lighter, use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. If you open the panel again... notebook power settings" on page 70. Tip For more information, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" on taking your notebook. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you ...
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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 ... to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive similar to use the following power modes to Sleep mode. while your notebook's battery: • Sleep - If your work before using the information in Hybrid Sleep mode, it restarts using Sleep mode.
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 ... to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive similar to use the following power modes to Sleep mode. while your notebook's battery: • Sleep - If your work before using the information in Hybrid Sleep mode, it restarts using Sleep mode.
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... by selecting power plans and adjusting advanced power settings. This power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook saves all memory information to extend battery life. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . Use this plan if you want ...then is... power settings You can change power saving options such as when the display or hard drive is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver -
... by selecting power plans and adjusting advanced power settings. This power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook saves all memory information to extend battery life. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . Use this plan if you want ...then is... power settings You can change power saving options such as when the display or hard drive is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver -
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...ENTER. 77 The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you are accustomed to under the other two power plans. Your battery may not last as long as you want to gain performance. OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you need additional computing power... for your program. www.gateway.com • High performance - Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword...
...ENTER. 77 The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you are accustomed to under the other two power plans. Your battery may not last as long as you want to gain performance. OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you need additional computing power... for your program. www.gateway.com • High performance - Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword...
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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. Type the keyword hybrid in .
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... while in checked luggage. • Keep your notebook stable during travel. 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 metal detector. • Turn off...
... while in checked luggage. • Keep your notebook stable during travel. 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 metal detector. • Turn off...