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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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.... 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 charge is very low. 6 Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. ■ LED on . ■... LED blinking - Notebook is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Battery is in speakers are plugged into this jack. The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off when speakers or headphones are...
.... 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 charge is very low. 6 Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. ■ LED on . ■... LED blinking - Notebook is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Battery is in speakers are plugged into this jack. The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off when speakers or headphones are...
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...in this bay. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 105. 11 Slide to unlock the battery. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 101. For... or replacing memory modules" 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. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 105. 11 Slide to unlock the battery. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 101. For... or replacing memory modules" 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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... if it becomes damaged. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. Warning Do not attempt to fully charge the battery. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook's battery. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and...
... if it becomes damaged. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. Warning Do not attempt to fully charge the battery. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook's battery. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and...
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...using your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on and off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to AC... lights on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. 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 ...
...using your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on and off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to AC... lights on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. 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 ...
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... for some reason you cannot use the Shut Down option in Windows to close unresponsive programs on again. 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 the top-right corner... notebook to normal operation, you may have to turn off your notebook, press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. 25 www.gateway.com To turn off your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to restart (reboot) your notebook. To restart your notebook: • ...
... for some reason you cannot use the Shut Down option in Windows to close unresponsive programs on again. 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 the top-right corner... notebook to normal operation, you may have to turn off your notebook, press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. 25 www.gateway.com To turn off your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to restart (reboot) your notebook. To restart your notebook: • ...
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.... Use this system key... FN, then press this -+ feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in the ON position for this feature will affect battery performance. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to work. Increase the LCD panel brightness above F8 the normal brightest setting. Press a second time to the...
.... Use this system key... FN, then press this -+ feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in the ON position for this feature will affect battery performance. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to work. Increase the LCD panel brightness above F8 the normal brightest setting. Press a second time to the...
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...receptacle. The most common types are slower than inkjet printers when you can swap batteries when necessary. Laser printers and cartridges are more information. Batteries If you run your notebook. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can print pictures, banners, and greeting... With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you can attach almost any type of memory. Accessories may want to buy an additional battery so you need additional space for extended periods, you may not be available in all localities. If your internal storage space,...
...receptacle. The most common types are slower than inkjet printers when you can swap batteries when necessary. Laser printers and cartridges are more information. Batteries If you run your notebook. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can print pictures, banners, and greeting... With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you can attach almost any type of memory. Accessories may want to buy an additional battery so you need additional space for extended periods, you may not be available in all localities. If your internal storage space,...
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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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... message to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a greater battery life experience. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to AC power. Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it is installed and your battery charge indicator displays what looks like an inaccurate charge, you with maximum performance...
... message to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a greater battery life experience. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to AC power. Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it is installed and your battery charge indicator displays what looks like an inaccurate charge, you with maximum performance...
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... position. 67 Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Caution If your Gateway notebook. Discard used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. The batteries used batteries according to AC power you must turn off the notebook. 2 Turn your notebook it snaps into an...
... position. 67 Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Caution If your Gateway notebook. Discard used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. The batteries used batteries according to AC power you must turn off the notebook. 2 Turn your notebook it snaps into an...
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..., reconnect your notebook over again. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your new battery a few times during the first several weeks of the battery gauge. 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...
..., reconnect your notebook over again. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your new battery a few times during the first several weeks of the battery gauge. 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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... Many Express Cards use a small amount of power. • Recharge the battery often, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. For more information about using your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on the battery. Several partial discharges with Your Notebook" on page 71. • Close the... LCD panel 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 a cool, dry place for storage, but avoid frequent ...
... Many Express Cards use a small amount of power. • Recharge the battery often, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. For more information about using your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on the battery. Several partial discharges with Your Notebook" on page 71. • Close the... LCD panel 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 a cool, dry place for storage, but avoid frequent ...
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...large areas such as the display and drives, turn on taking your notebook's battery: • Sleep - Save the battery for them next to support pillars, in current memory, thus reducing startup time. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find...plug surge protector. • If you activated Hibernate mode. • Hybrid Sleep - CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use a power adapter. If the notebook does not experience a power outage while in airports, look for times when you activated Hybrid Sleep mode...
...large areas such as the display and drives, turn on taking your notebook's battery: • Sleep - Save the battery for them next to support pillars, in current memory, thus reducing startup time. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find...plug surge protector. • If you activated Hibernate mode. • Hybrid Sleep - CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use a power adapter. If the notebook does not experience a power outage while in airports, look for times when you activated Hybrid Sleep mode...
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...performance - CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Three power plans are pre-defined for your program. Use this plan if you want to extend battery life. Your battery may run slower than you are accustomed to gain performance. To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, ...Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. This is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). Help For more information about changing...
...performance - CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Three power plans are pre-defined for your program. Use this plan if you want to extend battery life. Your battery may run slower than you are accustomed to gain performance. To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, ...Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. This is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). Help For more information about changing...
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The Change settings for the plan you are using. 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 Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support.
The Change settings for the plan you are using. 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 Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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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 ...
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...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 page 65. If you are prompted to enter the user password you need to connect to a ...passport when traveling internationally. 79 Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. 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...
...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 page 65. If you are prompted to enter the user password you need to connect to a ...passport when traveling internationally. 79 Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. 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...