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..., or television 58 Adjusting the display properties 60 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 62 Ordering accessories 63 Chapter 5: Managing Power 65 Monitoring the battery charge 66 Recharging the battery 66 Changing batteries 67 Recalibrating the battery 68 ii
..., or television 58 Adjusting the display properties 60 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 62 Ordering accessories 63 Chapter 5: Managing Power 65 Monitoring the battery charge 66 Recharging the battery 66 Changing batteries 67 Recalibrating the battery 68 ii
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www.gateway.com Extending battery life 68 Maximizing battery performance 68 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 70 Changing notebook power settings 71 Changing the power plan 71 Changing advanced settings 73...Caring for your notebook 82 Cleaning your notebook 83 Cleaning the exterior 83 Cleaning the keyboard 83 Cleaning the notebook screen 84 Maintaining the battery 84 Storing batteries 85 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 85 Recovering your system 86 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 87 Using Microsoft System Restore 93 Recovering ...
www.gateway.com Extending battery life 68 Maximizing battery performance 68 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 70 Changing notebook power settings 71 Changing the power plan 71 Changing advanced settings 73...Caring for your notebook 82 Cleaning your notebook 83 Cleaning the exterior 83 Cleaning the keyboard 83 Cleaning the notebook screen 84 Maintaining the battery 84 Storing batteries 85 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 85 Recovering your system 86 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 87 Using Microsoft System Restore 93 Recovering ...
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Contents Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 111 Safety guidelines 112 First steps 112 Troubleshooting 113 Audio 113 Battery 113 CD drives 113 Diskette drive (external 113 Display 114 DVD drives 115 Ethernet 117 Express Cards 117 File management 117 Fingerprint reader 118 Hard ... (wired 129 Networks (wireless 131 Passwords 133 Power 133 Printer 134 Sound 135 Status indicators 136 Touchpad 136 Video 136 Telephone support 137 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 137 Appendix A: Legal Information 139 Index 149 iv
Contents Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 111 Safety guidelines 112 First steps 112 Troubleshooting 113 Audio 113 Battery 113 CD drives 113 Diskette drive (external 113 Display 114 DVD drives 115 Ethernet 117 Express Cards 117 File management 117 Fingerprint reader 118 Hard ... (wired 129 Networks (wireless 131 Passwords 133 Power 133 Printer 134 Sound 135 Status indicators 136 Touchpad 136 Video 136 Telephone support 137 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 137 Appendix A: Legal Information 139 Index 149 iv
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... jack. Notebook is very low. ■ LED solid red - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Plug a microphone into this jack. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking... - Battery charge is on - Battery is very low. 6 Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Headphone jack Power indicator...
... jack. Notebook is very low. ■ LED solid red - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Plug a microphone into this jack. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking... - Battery charge is on - Battery is very low. 6 Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Headphone jack Power indicator...
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... in this bay. The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 67. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 105. 11 For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page... 3. Bottom www.gateway.com Battery Battery latch Customer care label Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Battery lock Memory bay Component Icon Customer Care label Battery latch Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Hard drive bay Description ...
... in this bay. The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 67. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 105. 11 For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page... 3. Bottom www.gateway.com Battery Battery latch Customer care label Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Battery lock Memory bay Component Icon Customer Care label Battery latch Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Hard drive bay Description ...
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... AC adapter. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 18 For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to fully charge the battery. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or...type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook's battery. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the battery may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replace the power cord if it...
... AC adapter. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 18 For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to fully charge the battery. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or...type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook's battery. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the battery may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replace the power cord if it...
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...connected to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns blue. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location ...shown on page 3. 19 www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power ...
...connected to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns blue. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location ...shown on page 3. 19 www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power ...
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...Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. www.gateway.com To turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off: 1. To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task...click Restart. To restart your notebook. Important If for about five seconds, then release it . 2. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . The notebook turns off your notebook, press and hold the power button for some reason you...
...Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. www.gateway.com To turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off: 1. To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task...click Restart. To restart your notebook. Important If for about five seconds, then release it . 2. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . The notebook turns off your notebook, press and hold the power button for some reason you...
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.... Important: The wireless network switch must be turned off . 6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on page 7. Use this feature will affect battery performance. Play or pause the CD or DVD. Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off while traveling in dim lighting situations. Important: Using this...
.... Important: The wireless network switch must be turned off . 6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on page 7. Use this feature will affect battery performance. Play or pause the CD or DVD. Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off while traveling in dim lighting situations. Important: Using this...
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... with a larger drive. Laser printers are better than you are more information. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you want to buy an additional battery so you can attach almost any type of memory. Laser printers and cartridges are printing large... documents. 63 www.gateway.com Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. See "Changing batteries" on page 67 for more expensive, but they print much faster than laser printers. Memory Large...
... with a larger drive. Laser printers are better than you are more information. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you want to buy an additional battery so you can attach almost any type of memory. Laser printers and cartridges are printing large... documents. 63 www.gateway.com Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. See "Changing batteries" on page 67 for more expensive, but they print much faster than laser printers. Memory Large...
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CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 65
CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 65
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...battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to AC power. This design provides you may need to appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. Tip For more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on battery power. Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it is installed and your battery... and power consumption for a Low Battery warning message to recalibrate the battery. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on page 68. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately ...
...battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to AC power. This design provides you may need to appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. Tip For more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on battery power. Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it is installed and your battery... and power consumption for a Low Battery warning message to recalibrate the battery. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on page 68. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately ...
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...power you must turn off while changing the battery. The batteries used batteries promptly. Caution If your notebook over so the bottom is connected to AC power, go to local hazardous material regulations. To replace the battery: 1 If your Gateway notebook. Do not disassemble, heat above 212...176;F (100°C), or incinerate. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook is on and is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 67 www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of used in this device may present a fire or...
...power you must turn off while changing the battery. The batteries used batteries promptly. Caution If your notebook over so the bottom is connected to AC power, go to local hazardous material regulations. To replace the battery: 1 If your Gateway notebook. Do not disassemble, heat above 212...176;F (100°C), or incinerate. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook is on and is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 67 www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of used in this device may present a fire or...
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... If, after completing this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. If your notebook unexpectedly goes...Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook. 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is not low, you are using it reach its maximum rated capacity. 68 For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. If recalibration is interrupted,...
... If, after completing this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. If your notebook unexpectedly goes...Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook. 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is not low, you are using it reach its maximum rated capacity. 68 For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. If recalibration is interrupted,...
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... need them. Tip For more information about using your notebook, see "Traveling with frequent recharges are not using power plans, see "Recharging the battery" on the battery. This drive uses a large amount of power while inserted, even if they are not being used. • Select the Power saver power ... Cards when you are better for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on page 66. www.gateway.com Over the long term, use the battery at least once a month, even if it was kept in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of an ...
... need them. Tip For more information about using your notebook, see "Traveling with frequent recharges are not using power plans, see "Recharging the battery" on the battery. This drive uses a large amount of power while inserted, even if they are not being used. • Select the Power saver power ... Cards when you are better for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on page 66. www.gateway.com Over the long term, use the battery at least once a month, even if it was kept in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of an ...
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... adapters. If your notebook is in current memory, thus reducing startup time. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. while your notebook experiences a power outage while in -flight power receptacle...called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive similar to the hard drive, then turns your notebook's battery: • Sleep - If the notebook does not experience a power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, it restarts using the information in Sleep...
... adapters. If your notebook is in current memory, thus reducing startup time. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. while your notebook experiences a power outage while in -flight power receptacle...called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive similar to the hard drive, then turns your notebook's battery: • Sleep - If the notebook does not experience a power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, it restarts using the information in Sleep...
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... press ENTER. 72 OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you need additional computing power for you want to extend battery life. Your battery may run slower than you are pre-defined for your program. To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs,...Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). This is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Three power plans are accustomed to gain performance. Use this plan if you selected,...
... press ENTER. 72 OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you need additional computing power for you want to extend battery life. Your battery may run slower than you are pre-defined for your program. To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs,...Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). This is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Three power plans are accustomed to gain performance. Use this plan if you selected,...
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The Power Options dialog box opens. 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. 74 The Change settings for the plan you are using. Type the keyword hybrid in . Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power To turn on Hybrid Sleep mode: 1 On the Select a power plan window, click Change plan settings for the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings.
The Power Options dialog box opens. 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. 74 The Change settings for the plan you are using. Type the keyword hybrid in . Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power To turn on Hybrid Sleep mode: 1 On the Select a power plan window, click Change plan settings for the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings.
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... hand-carried luggage, and keep it from toiletries, liquids, and food. 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...
... hand-carried luggage, and keep it from toiletries, liquids, and food. 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...
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...using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see "Managing Power" on page 65. For information on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient ...power management settings. If you are prompted to a network. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your notebook has been exposed to cold temperatures, let it on. • Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling internationally. 79 www.gateway...
...using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see "Managing Power" on page 65. For information on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient ...power management settings. If you are prompted to a network. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your notebook has been exposed to cold temperatures, let it on. • Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling internationally. 79 www.gateway...