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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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...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. Battery is very low. 6 Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack....in speakers are plugged into this jack. Notebook is very low. ■ LED solid red - Battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Battery is malfunctioning. Battery charge is off when speakers or headphones are turned off . ■ LED blue -
...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. Battery is very low. 6 Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack....in speakers are plugged into this jack. Notebook is very low. ■ LED solid red - Battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Battery is malfunctioning. Battery charge is off when speakers or headphones are turned off . ■ LED blue -
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...information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 105. 11 For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 67. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 3. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 67. ..., see "Changing batteries" on page 101. Memory modules are located in this bay. 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 ...
...information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 105. 11 For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 67. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 3. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 67. ..., see "Changing batteries" on page 101. Memory modules are located in this bay. 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 ...
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...Do not attempt to fully charge. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter right away to you expect. Caution Make sure that you use your notebook may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. ...Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be damaged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to be much shorter than you partially charged. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the ...
...Do not attempt to fully charge. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter right away to you expect. Caution Make sure that you use your notebook may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. ...Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be damaged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to be much shorter than you partially charged. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the ...
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... indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on page 3. 19 For more information, see "Front" on page 6 for the first time, turn off ... into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). Important 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 your notebook connected to...
... indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on page 3. 19 For more information, see "Front" on page 6 for the first time, turn off ... into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). Important 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 your notebook connected to...
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...Task Manager dialog box. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . 2. To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click X in Windows to ...unresponsive programs on again. The notebook turns off, then turns on your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. 2 Click Start Task Manager. www.gateway.com To turn off your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the ...
...Task Manager dialog box. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . 2. To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click X in Windows to ...unresponsive programs on again. The notebook turns off, then turns on your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. 2 Click Start Task Manager. www.gateway.com To turn off your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the ...
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... "Left" on or off while traveling in bright sunlight. Increase the LCD panel brightness above F8 the normal brightest setting. Use this feature will affect battery performance. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to work. Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on page 7. Stop playing the CD or DVD. Bluetooth communication devices...
... "Left" on or off while traveling in bright sunlight. Increase the LCD panel brightness above F8 the normal brightest setting. Use this feature will affect battery performance. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to work. Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on page 7. Stop playing the CD or DVD. Bluetooth communication devices...
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...Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. See "Changing batteries" on page 105 for more memory. See "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 67 for more information. See "Adding or replacing memory modules" on battery power for accessories or supplies. Automobile/..., but they print much faster than laser printers. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can swap batteries when necessary. The most common types are slower than inkjet printers. Batteries If you run your programs are relatively inexpensive, but they are...
...Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. See "Changing batteries" on page 105 for more memory. See "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 67 for more information. See "Adding or replacing memory modules" on battery power for accessories or supplies. Automobile/..., but they print much faster than laser printers. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can swap batteries when necessary. The most common types are slower than inkjet printers. Batteries If you run your programs are relatively inexpensive, but they are...
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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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... AC power immediately to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. Tip For more information about the battery charge status indicator, see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 6. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed to prevent losing any unsaved work. Tip For more information about recalibrating the...
... AC power immediately to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. Tip For more information about the battery charge status indicator, see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 6. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed to prevent losing any unsaved work. Tip For more information about recalibrating the...
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... connected to the unlocked position, then slide the battery release latch. 4 Slide the battery out of the notebook. 5 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it is not plugged into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to local hazardous material regulations. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of used batteries promptly. Keep away from children. Do not...
... connected to the unlocked position, then slide the battery release latch. 4 Slide the battery out of the notebook. 5 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it is not plugged into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to local hazardous material regulations. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of used batteries promptly. Keep away from children. Do not...
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... and restart your notebook. 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your notebook over again. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect your notebook to recalibrate your battery. Important 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...
... and restart your notebook. 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your notebook over again. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect your notebook to recalibrate your battery. Important 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...
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... this puts additional strain on page 75. 69 Tip For more information about traveling with your notebook. Tip For more information, see "Recharging the battery" on page 71. • Close the LCD panel to turn off the display while you are not using your notebook, see "Changing notebook ..."Traveling with frequent recharges are not being used. • Select the Power saver power plan to get maximum power savings. www.gateway.com Over the long term, use the battery at least once a month, even if it was kept in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy programs from CDs ...
... this puts additional strain on page 75. 69 Tip For more information about traveling with your notebook. Tip For more information, see "Recharging the battery" on page 71. • Close the LCD panel to turn off the display while you are not using your notebook, see "Changing notebook ..."Traveling with frequent recharges are not being used. • Select the Power saver power plan to get maximum power savings. www.gateway.com Over the long term, use the battery at least once a month, even if it was kept in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy programs from CDs ...
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... reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you turn on taking your notebook's battery: • Sleep - while your notebook is in Hybrid Sleep mode, it restarts using the information in -flight power receptacle, an automobile... to use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use a power adapter. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for ...
... reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you turn on taking your notebook's battery: • Sleep - while your notebook is in Hybrid Sleep mode, it restarts using the information in -flight power receptacle, an automobile... to use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use a power adapter. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for ...
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This power plan sacrifices battery life in order to extend battery life. Your battery may run slower than you are pre-defined for you need additional computing power for an extended period of time. The Windows Mobility Center window ... Three power plans are accustomed to under the other two power plans. • High performance - This is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver -
This power plan sacrifices battery life in order to extend battery life. Your battery may run slower than you are pre-defined for you need additional computing power for an extended period of time. The Windows Mobility Center window ... Three power plans are accustomed to under the other two power plans. • High performance - This is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver -
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Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword hybrid in . 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.
Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword hybrid in . 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.
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... information with Your Notebook Packing your notebook • Remove all wireless devices while in checked luggage. • Keep your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in overhead bins and car trunks. Dial-up modem • Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to start your notebook. • Have your usual...
... information with Your Notebook Packing your notebook • Remove all wireless devices while in checked luggage. • Keep your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in overhead bins and car trunks. Dial-up modem • Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to start your notebook. • Have your usual...
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...to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your notebook, avoid using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see "Managing Power" on . • Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling internationally. 79 If you need to... networks. • If your notebook has been exposed to cold temperatures, let it warm to room temperature before turning it on page 65. www.gateway.com 4 Highlight Password on boot, then press ENTER. 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes...
...to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your notebook, avoid using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see "Managing Power" on . • Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling internationally. 79 If you need to... networks. • If your notebook has been exposed to cold temperatures, let it warm to room temperature before turning it on page 65. www.gateway.com 4 Highlight Password on boot, then press ENTER. 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes...