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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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... the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may need to you expect. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge the battery. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your notebook may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Allow...
... the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may need to you expect. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge the battery. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your notebook may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Allow...
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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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... consumption for a Low Battery warning message to recalibrate the battery. 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 charge, you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on battery power. When the battery charge gets low...
... consumption for a Low Battery warning message to recalibrate the battery. 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 charge, you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on battery power. When the battery charge gets low...
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... the LCD panel. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your battery. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. If recalibration is interrupted, you may...
... the LCD panel. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your battery. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. If recalibration is interrupted, you may...
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... times when you cannot use a power adapter. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. If you plan on taking your notebook is in Sleep mode, it switches to a...alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take electrical adapters. You must turn off . while your notebook, it . If your notebook's battery: • Sleep - Changing power modes You can use it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were...
... times when you cannot use a power adapter. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. If you plan on taking your notebook is in Sleep mode, it switches to a...alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take electrical adapters. You must turn off . while your notebook, it . If your notebook's battery: • Sleep - Changing power modes You can use it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were...
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This power plan sacrifices performance in order to gain performance. This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 72 Your battery may run slower than you selected, then click Save changes. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan ... need additional computing power for an extended period of time. This is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - Type the keyword power plan in order to extend battery life. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings).
This power plan sacrifices performance in order to gain performance. This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 72 Your battery may run slower than you selected, then click Save changes. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan ... need additional computing power for an extended period of time. This is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - Type the keyword power plan in order to extend battery life. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings).
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... cannot hold a full charge. Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is made of a notebook battery is one total discharge. If the keyboard does not work after it again. Short battery life is important. Running the battery down . This only adds strain. Several partial discharges (regular use it dries, you will cut off...
... cannot hold a full charge. Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is made of a notebook battery is one total discharge. If the keyboard does not work after it again. Short battery life is important. Running the battery down . This only adds strain. Several partial discharges (regular use it dries, you will cut off...
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www.gateway.com 69 EmPower adapter 70 extending battery life 68 Hibernate mode 70 Hybrid Sleep mode 29, 70 indicator 6, 24 international ...77 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 25 recalibrating battery 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 95 drivers 86, 87 programs 86, 87 software 86, 87 system 86 Windows 86 with Gateway Recovery Center 89 with Windows DVD 97 with...53 re-installing defaults 95 drivers 86, 87 programs 86, 87 software 86, 87 Windows 86 with Gateway Recovery Center 89 with Windows DVD 97 with Windows System Restore 93 replacing See installing resetting notebook 25 restarting...
www.gateway.com 69 EmPower adapter 70 extending battery life 68 Hibernate mode 70 Hybrid Sleep mode 29, 70 indicator 6, 24 international ...77 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 25 recalibrating battery 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 95 drivers 86, 87 programs 86, 87 software 86, 87 system 86 Windows 86 with Gateway Recovery Center 89 with Windows DVD 97 with...53 re-installing defaults 95 drivers 86, 87 programs 86, 87 software 86, 87 Windows 86 with Gateway Recovery Center 89 with Windows DVD 97 with Windows System Restore 93 replacing See installing resetting notebook 25 restarting...
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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 71 Changing notebook power settings 72 Changing the power plan 72 Changing advanced...for your notebook 84 Cleaning your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 ...
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 71 Changing notebook power settings 72 Changing the power plan 72 Changing advanced...for your notebook 84 Cleaning your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 ...
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...to be much shorter than you partially charged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. You should use your notebook may... need to the AC adapter. 18 The battery was shipped to fully charge the battery. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and ...
...to be much shorter than you partially charged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. You should use your notebook may... need to the AC adapter. 18 The battery was shipped to fully charge the battery. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and ...
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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
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... looks like an inaccurate charge, you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on . 66 This design provides you may need to AC power. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a Low...
... looks like an inaccurate charge, you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on . 66 This design provides you may need to AC power. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a Low...
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...better for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on the battery. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your notebook: ...need them. Many Express Cards use , to AC power. 5 Charge the battery completely until the battery status indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is no memory. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are not being used....
...better for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on the battery. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your notebook: ...need them. Many Express Cards use , to AC power. 5 Charge the battery completely until the battery status indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is no memory. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are not being used....
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...8226; If you will have access to the hard drive so you are not using power plans, see "Recharging the battery" on page 77. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. If you plan on page 72. • Close the ... such as boarding gates, and under banks of power. • Recharge the battery often, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. Save the battery for them next to get maximum power savings. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC...
...8226; If you will have access to the hard drive so you are not using power plans, see "Recharging the battery" on page 77. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. If you plan on page 72. • Close the ... such as boarding gates, and under banks of power. • Recharge the battery often, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. Save the battery for them next to get maximum power savings. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC...
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... power plans or create a custom power plan. Your programs may run slower than you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to extend battery life. If your notebook ...and you are pre-defined for an extended period of time.
... power plans or create a custom power plan. Your programs may run slower than you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to extend battery life. If your notebook ...and you are pre-defined for an extended period of time.
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...battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 73 The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you are accustomed to under the other two power plans. To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Your battery... may not last as long as you want to gain performance. OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you need additional computing power for your program. Type the keyword power plan in order to use. - www.gateway.com • High ...
...battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 73 The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you are accustomed to under the other two power plans. To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Your battery... may not last as long as you want to gain performance. OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you need additional computing power for your program. Type the keyword power plan in order to use. - www.gateway.com • High ...
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... likely to high heat or freezing temperatures. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Maintaining the battery The life span of charge, and so on it. Short battery life is wrapped protectively and that it is more frequently because it again. A stored battery should be used every three to store it cannot hold a full charge. Do not expose...
... likely to high heat or freezing temperatures. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Maintaining the battery The life span of charge, and so on it. Short battery life is wrapped protectively and that it is more frequently because it again. A stored battery should be used every three to store it cannot hold a full charge. Do not expose...
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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 71 Changing notebook power settings 72 Changing the power plan 72 Changing advanced...for your notebook 84 Cleaning your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 ...
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 71 Changing notebook power settings 72 Changing the power plan 72 Changing advanced...for your notebook 84 Cleaning your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 ...