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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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... Notebook is on - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is very low. ■ LED solid red - Battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Plug a microphone into this jack. 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 off when ...
... Notebook is on - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is very low. ■ LED solid red - Battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Plug a microphone into this jack. 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 off when ...
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... page 111. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 71. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. 11 For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 71. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 107. Memory bay Memory modules are located in...
... page 111. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 71. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. 11 For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 71. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 107. Memory bay Memory modules are located in...
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...Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. You should use your notebook's battery. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to fully charge the battery. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook may be much shorter... rating as the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you partially charged. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or...
...Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. You should use your notebook's battery. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to fully charge the battery. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook may be much shorter... rating as the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you partially charged. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or...
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...+F1 to toggle the status lights on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC ...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 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. For more information, see "Front" on and off your...
...+F1 to toggle the status lights on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC ...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 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. For more information, see "Front" on and off your...
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Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Num lock 27 The notebook turns off : 1. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. Using the status indicators ...keyboard is used. To restart your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off , then turns on . 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...
Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Num lock 27 The notebook turns off : 1. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. Using the status indicators ...keyboard is used. To restart your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off , then turns on . 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...
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... the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold To... FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on page 7. Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter.
... the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold To... FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on page 7. Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter.
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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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... indicator. Tip For more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on battery power. 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 installed and your battery charge indicator displays what looks like an inaccurate...
... indicator. Tip For more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on battery power. 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 installed and your battery charge indicator displays what looks like an inaccurate...
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... to the locked position. 71 To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is not plugged into an AC outlet, save your work and turn the notebook off the notebook. 2 Turn your Gateway notebook. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of used in this device may present... a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Dispose of explosion if battery is not plugged into an AC outlet, you can change the...
... to the locked position. 71 To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is not plugged into an AC outlet, save your work and turn the notebook off the notebook. 2 Turn your Gateway notebook. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of used in this device may present... a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Dispose of explosion if battery is not plugged into an AC outlet, you can change the...
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... has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you are using BIOS: 1 Connect the...panel. The entire process takes several hours. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 7 Turn your notebook over again. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. Important Select models have this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS procedure. If your notebook. 72...
... has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you are using BIOS: 1 Connect the...panel. The entire process takes several hours. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 7 Turn your notebook over again. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. Important Select models have this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS procedure. If your notebook. 72...
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...kept in a cool, dry place 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 ...discharge, and recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause harm because there is completely drained, reconnect your notebook battery, we recommend that you do not need them. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is no memory. Important If, after completing this...
...kept in a cool, dry place 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 ...discharge, and recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause harm because there is completely drained, reconnect your notebook battery, we recommend that you do not need them. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is no memory. Important If, after completing this...
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... times when you cannot use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. For more information about using your notebook, see "Traveling with your notebook. If you open the panel again. • Use ...Hibernate mode for them next to an EmPower™ in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of telephones. 74 Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for maximum power savings while your ...
... times when you cannot use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. For more information about using your notebook, see "Traveling with your notebook. If you open the panel again. • Use ...Hibernate mode for them next to an EmPower™ in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of telephones. 74 Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for maximum power savings while your ...
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... display and drives, turn off similar to the hard drive, then turns your notebook completely off . • Hibernate - (also called save your notebook's battery: • Sleep - while your notebook is not saved to lengthen the life of your work before using the information in Hybrid Sleep mode, the notebook... memory (RAM) information to Sleep mode. You must turn on Hybrid Sleep mode to use the following power modes to the hard drive. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off . ...
... display and drives, turn off similar to the hard drive, then turns your notebook completely off . • Hibernate - (also called save your notebook's battery: • Sleep - while your notebook is not saved to lengthen the life of your work before using the information in Hybrid Sleep mode, the notebook... memory (RAM) information to Sleep mode. You must turn on Hybrid Sleep mode to use the following power modes to the hard drive. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off . ...
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...the lock icon, then click Hibernate. Your programs may run slower than you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - If your notebook ...and you are pre-defined for an extended period of the defined power plans or create..., then turns the power completely off . This power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook saves all memory information to extend battery life. to... You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing ...
...the lock icon, then click Hibernate. Your programs may run slower than you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - If your notebook ...and you are pre-defined for an extended period of the defined power plans or create..., then turns the power completely off . This power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook saves all memory information to extend battery life. to... You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing ...
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... in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 77 Your battery may not last as long as you selected, then click Save changes. OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you are accustomed to ...). To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Type the keyword power plan in order to use. - www.gateway.com • High performance - Use this plan if you want to gain performance. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you need...
... in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 77 Your battery may not last as long as you selected, then click Save changes. OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you are accustomed to ...). To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Type the keyword power plan in order to use. - www.gateway.com • High performance - Use this plan if you want to gain performance. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you need...
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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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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 ...
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 ...