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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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...■ LED solid red - The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off . ■ LED blue - Power indicator Battery charge indicator ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Notebook is on - Notebook is in speakers are turned off when speakers or ... Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Plug a microphone into this jack. Battery is very low. 6 Battery is off - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Headphone jack Microphone jack...
...■ LED solid red - The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off . ■ LED blue - Power indicator Battery charge indicator ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Notebook is on - Notebook is in speakers are turned off when speakers or ... Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Plug a microphone into this jack. Battery is very low. 6 Battery is off - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Headphone jack Microphone jack...
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...Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 107. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contact information. For more... information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. 11 For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 71. Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label Component Icon Description...
...Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 107. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contact information. For more... information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. 11 For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 71. Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label Component Icon Description...
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... no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for three hours, the battery may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be much shorter than...has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook on page 72. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your notebook or one of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or...
... no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for three hours, the battery may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be much shorter than...has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook on page 72. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your notebook or one of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or...
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...+F1 to toggle the status lights on page 2. Protecting from your notebook connected to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns blue. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC ... system damage. Protect your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on : • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power ...
...+F1 to toggle the status lights on page 2. Protecting from your notebook connected to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns blue. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC ... system damage. Protect your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on : • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power ...
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...: 1. Important If your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to toggle the status indicators on. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Num lock 27 Press and hold the power button for... more than 10 seconds. The status indicators are on again. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Status indicators inform you may need to press ...
...: 1. Important If your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to toggle the status indicators on. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Num lock 27 Press and hold the power button for... more than 10 seconds. The status indicators are on again. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Status indicators inform you may need to press ...
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Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be in dim lighting situations. For more information, see "Left" on commercial aircraft. Use this feature will affect battery performance. Important: Using this feature in the ON position for this button to work. Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. Play or pause ...
Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be in dim lighting situations. For more information, see "Left" on commercial aircraft. Use this feature will affect battery performance. Important: Using this feature in the ON position for this button to work. Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. Play or pause ...
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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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... to prevent losing any unsaved work. Tip For more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on . 70 Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to recalibrate the...
... to prevent losing any unsaved work. Tip For more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on . 70 Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to recalibrate the...
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... the bottom is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the battery release latch. 4 Slide the battery out of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Discard used batteries promptly. Keep away from children. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of the notebook. 5 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it is not...
... the bottom is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the battery release latch. 4 Slide the battery out of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Discard used batteries promptly. Keep away from children. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of the notebook. 5 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it is not...
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... screen opens showing you see a startup screen, press F2. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. If your battery. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning, then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar. 5 Open ... press ENTER. 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. If your notebook unexpectedly goes into the BIOS. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. Important Select models have...
... screen opens showing you see a startup screen, press F2. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. If your battery. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning, then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar. 5 Open ... press ENTER. 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. If your notebook unexpectedly goes into the BIOS. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. Important Select models have...
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... 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. Many Express Cards use 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. Many Express Cards use a small amount...
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...power plan to an EmPower™ in use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. Tip For more information about traveling with Your Notebook" on page 70. This drive uses a large amount of...notebook is not in -flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use a power adapter. Save the battery for them next to support pillars, in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of telephones. 74 The display stays off...
...power plan to an EmPower™ in use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. Tip For more information about traveling with Your Notebook" on page 70. This drive uses a large amount of...notebook is not in -flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use a power adapter. Save the battery for them next to support pillars, in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of telephones. 74 The display stays off...
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...) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive similar to most devices except memory. while your notebook's battery: • Sleep - You must turn off the power to Hibernate mode. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it restarts using Sleep mode. The next time you activated Hybrid Sleep...
...) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive similar to most devices except memory. while your notebook's battery: • Sleep - You must turn off the power to Hibernate mode. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it restarts using Sleep mode. The next time you activated Hybrid Sleep...
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...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 - Three power plans are accustomed to under the other two power plans. 76 to the lock icon, ... mode the arrow next to ... This is ... Use this plan if you : • Balanced - CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to extend battery life. Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of time. In Sleep, Hybrid Exit Sleep, Hybrid Press the power Sleep, or Hibernate Sleep, or button...
...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 - Three power plans are accustomed to under the other two power plans. 76 to the lock icon, ... mode the arrow next to ... This is ... Use this plan if you : • Balanced - CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to extend battery life. Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of time. In Sleep, Hybrid Exit Sleep, Hybrid Press the power Sleep, or Hibernate Sleep, or button...
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...Change power settings). The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you selected, then click Save changes. www.gateway.com • High performance - This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 77 OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you want... to use. - Use this plan if you are accustomed to gain performance. Your battery may not last as long as you need additional computing power for your program. Type the keyword power plan in order to under the other...
...Change power settings). The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you selected, then click Save changes. www.gateway.com • High performance - This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 77 OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you want... to use. - Use this plan if you are accustomed to gain performance. Your battery may not last as long as you need additional computing power for your program. Type the keyword power plan in order to under the other...
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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 . 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
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.... • Turn off all discs, express cards, peripheral devices, and cables. 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 X-ray scanner, but never carry...
.... • Turn off all discs, express cards, peripheral devices, and cables. 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 X-ray scanner, but never carry...