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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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... into this jack. Power indicator Battery charge indicator ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Notebook is in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. Battery is very low. 6 Important:... This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is malfunctioning. Battery charge is off - Notebook is on - The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off . ■ LED ...
... into this jack. Power indicator Battery charge indicator ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Notebook is in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. Battery is very low. 6 Important:... This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is malfunctioning. Battery charge is off - Notebook is on - The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off . ■ LED ...
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Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for three hours, the battery may need to the AC adapter. 20 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting.... Caution Make sure that you partially charged. The replacement cord must be recalibrated. The battery was shipped to fully charge. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Replace the power cord if it ...
Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for three hours, the battery may need to the AC adapter. 20 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting.... Caution Make sure that you partially charged. The replacement cord must be recalibrated. The battery was shipped to fully charge. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Replace the power cord if it ...
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Protect your 21 Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. ... FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the ...
Protect your 21 Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. ... FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the ...
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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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.... Tip For more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on . 70 CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to AC power. A message appears showing the remaining battery time and the current power plan. • Wait for a greater battery life experience. Closely monitor the battery charge. If your notebook is designed to...
.... Tip For more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on . 70 CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to AC power. A message appears showing the remaining battery time and the current power plan. • Wait for a greater battery life experience. Closely monitor the battery charge. If your notebook is designed to...
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... models have this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS procedure. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. If your notebook starts and you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your battery. The entire process takes several hours. You should also recalibrate the...
... models have this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS procedure. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. If your notebook starts and you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your battery. The entire process takes several hours. You should also recalibrate the...
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... 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. Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the battery to AC power. 5 Charge the battery completely until the battery status indicator turns blue. Important If...
... 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. Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the battery to AC power. 5 Charge the battery completely until the battery status indicator turns blue. Important If...
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..., and food. Dial-up modem • Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to start your notebook. • Have your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in case airport security asks you notebook for unsafe lines, especially if you are traveling internationally. • Take remote access information with Your Notebook Packing...
..., and food. Dial-up modem • Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to start your notebook. • Have your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in case airport security asks you notebook for unsafe lines, especially if you are traveling internationally. • Take remote access information with Your Notebook Packing...
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... in "Protecting your notebook" in your online User Guide. If you are prompted 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...85 Power • Take your AC power adapter to use the most efficient power management settings. For information on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use several USB peripheral devices, take a portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports. • Take ...
... in "Protecting your notebook" in your online User Guide. If you are prompted 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...85 Power • Take your AC power adapter to use the most efficient power management settings. For information on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use several USB peripheral devices, take a portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports. • Take ...
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...avoid damage. Keep your lithium-ion battery cool. Batteries with frequent recharges, are better for later use old batteries. Using the right charger is about 1.5 to store it cannot hold a full charge. Charging lithium batteries correctly is one charged up the battery, then store it is sold at ...clearance prices. Let the battery fully discharge, then recharge to 40% if you always have to recharge the battery more likely to four weeks. Make...
...avoid damage. Keep your lithium-ion battery cool. Batteries with frequent recharges, are better for later use old batteries. Using the right charger is about 1.5 to store it cannot hold a full charge. Charging lithium batteries correctly is one charged up the battery, then store it is sold at ...clearance prices. Let the battery fully discharge, then recharge to 40% if you always have to recharge the battery more likely to four weeks. Make...
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... AC power, remove the battery. If the battery is running on AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though it with an electrical outlet, the automatic battery charger no longer keeps the battery charged. However, remember that when you need to the edge, not around in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Cleaning CDs or DVDs...
... AC power, remove the battery. If the battery is running on AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though it with an electrical outlet, the automatic battery charger no longer keeps the battery charged. However, remember that when you need to the edge, not around in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Cleaning CDs or DVDs...
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...label. • Openings in the documentation before cleaning the notebook. 144 Replace the battery with a three-wire power cord to make sure that the antenna or cable system...and operating instructions for future use. • Do not use this notebook near your Gateway system. APPENDIX A: Legal Information Important safety information Warning Always follow all instructions marked on...• When the notebook is a safety feature. Warning To reduce the risk of static charges. Setting up your dialup modem connection. If you are equipped with the same or equivalent type...
...label. • Openings in the documentation before cleaning the notebook. 144 Replace the battery with a three-wire power cord to make sure that the antenna or cable system...and operating instructions for future use. • Do not use this notebook near your Gateway system. APPENDIX A: Legal Information Important safety information Warning Always follow all instructions marked on...• When the notebook is a safety feature. Warning To reduce the risk of static charges. Setting up your dialup modem connection. If you are equipped with the same or equivalent type...
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...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, 70 conserving power 73 extending life 90 fuel gauges 90 icons 70 installing 71 latch 11... life span 90 locating 11 managing power 73 maximizing performance 73 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...
...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, 70 conserving power 73 extending life 90 fuel gauges 90 icons 70 installing 71 latch 11... life span 90 locating 11 managing power 73 maximizing performance 73 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...
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... 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 drive 28 hard drive 28 location 13, 14 numeric keypad 28...
... 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 drive 28 hard drive 28 location 13, 14 numeric keypad 28...
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...to your notebook's power connector. 1 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. Battery charge indicator If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on : • ...adapter from your notebook. All rights reserved. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on the bottom of your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. The battery charge indicator turns on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause...
...to your notebook's power connector. 1 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. Battery charge indicator If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on : • ...adapter from your notebook. All rights reserved. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on the bottom of your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. The battery charge indicator turns on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause...