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... you use your notebook on page 72. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the first time, the battery life may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. The battery was shipped to fully charge. Allow three hours for... adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook or one of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook's battery. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death.
... you use your notebook on page 72. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the first time, the battery life may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. The battery was shipped to fully charge. Allow three hours for... adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook or one of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook's battery. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death.
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.... Using the status indicators Important If none of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad.... 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. To restart your notebook does not turn off...drive Num lock 27 The notebook turns off : 1. Important If your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to toggle the status indicators on again. Status indicators inform you may need...
.... Using the status indicators Important If none of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad.... 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. To restart your notebook does not turn off...drive Num lock 27 The notebook turns off : 1. Important If your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to toggle the status indicators on again. Status indicators inform you may need...
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... or DVD chapter. 32 Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off while traveling in dim lighting situations. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Important: Using this system key... Important: The wireless network switch must be turned off . 6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with ...panel brightness above the F8 normal brightest setting. Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold To...
... or DVD chapter. 32 Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off while traveling in dim lighting situations. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Important: Using this system key... Important: The wireless network switch must be turned off . 6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with ...panel brightness above the F8 normal brightest setting. Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold To...
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.... 72 If your notebook over again. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 7 Turn your notebook does not have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you are using it but the battery charge is interrupted, you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press...
.... 72 If your notebook over again. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 7 Turn your notebook does not have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you are using it but the battery charge is interrupted, you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press...
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... off . This is ... You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - Use this plan if you change the function of time. mode Hibernate mode Changing notebook power settings You can change power... saving options such as when the display or hard drive is automatically turned off . CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to extend battery life. to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. Hybrid Sleep mode On Enter Hibernate Click...
... off . This is ... You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - Use this plan if you change the function of time. mode Hibernate mode Changing notebook power settings You can change power... saving options such as when the display or hard drive is automatically turned off . CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to extend battery life. to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. Hybrid Sleep mode On Enter Hibernate Click...
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... you need additional computing power for your program. To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword power plan in order to use. -... plan settings, modify the power plan you are accustomed to under the other two power plans. Your battery may not last as long as you selected, then click Save changes. www.gateway.com • High performance - Use this plan if you want to gain performance. The Windows Mobility...
... you need additional computing power for your program. To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword power plan in order to use. -... plan settings, modify the power plan you are accustomed to under the other two power plans. Your battery may not last as long as you selected, then click Save changes. www.gateway.com • High performance - Use this plan if you want to gain performance. The Windows Mobility...
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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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CHAPTER 6: Traveling with you so you can connect to start your notebook. • Have your ISP while outside of country dialing codes may be especially useful if you are traveling internationally. • Take remote access ..., but never carry it separate from sliding around in the aircraft. Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in case airport security asks you are traveling internationally. 82 Dial-up modem • Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to prevent it in...
CHAPTER 6: Traveling with you so you can connect to start your notebook. • Have your ISP while outside of country dialing codes may be especially useful if you are traveling internationally. • Take remote access ..., but never carry it separate from sliding around in the aircraft. Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in case airport security asks you are traveling internationally. 82 Dial-up modem • Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to prevent it in...
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...it warm to room temperature before turning it on page 69. 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 computer, you are traveling internationally, take a portable USB hub...3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. For information 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...
...it warm to room temperature before turning it on page 69. 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 computer, you are traveling internationally, take a portable USB hub...3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. For information 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...
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... are connected to your notebook. • Make sure that you are damaged, if your notebook. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these things first: • Make sure that the AC...• If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the battery before accessing internal components. • After you complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover, ...
... are connected to your notebook. • Make sure that you are damaged, if your notebook. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these things first: • Make sure that the AC...• If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the battery before accessing internal components. • After you complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover, ...
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...down button 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,... 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 turning off 32...22 button Effects 46 Help 46 Properties 46 settings 46 Snapshot 47 Start camera 46 buttons multimedia panel 12, 14 C cable lock 10 cable modem 7, 22 153
...down button 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,... 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 turning off 32...22 button Effects 46 Help 46 Properties 46 settings 46 Snapshot 47 Start camera 46 buttons multimedia panel 12, 14 C cable lock 10 cable modem 7, 22 153
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... 33, 44, 45, 49 troubleshooting 139 speakers built-in 12, 14 jack 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...
... 33, 44, 45, 49 troubleshooting 139 speakers built-in 12, 14 jack 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...