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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 charging. ■ LED blinking red - Battery is very low. 6 Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Notebook is off - Front CHAPTER 2:...indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Plug a microphone into this jack. Notebook is very low. ■ LED solid red - Battery charge is on - The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off . ■ LED blue - Notebook is in...
...- Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Battery is very low. 6 Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Notebook is off - Front CHAPTER 2:...indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Plug a microphone into this jack. Notebook is very low. ■ LED solid red - Battery charge is on - The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off . ■ LED blue - Notebook is in...
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... information" on page 105. 11 Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 67. 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...
... information" on page 105. 11 Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 67. 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...
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...you partially charged. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 18 Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the battery may be damaged. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. Important ... the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. 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...
...you partially charged. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 18 Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the battery may be damaged. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. Important ... the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. 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...
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... Care label. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook connected to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). If the battery charge indicator does not... turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. 19 For more information, see "Front" on ...
... Care label. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook connected to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). If the battery charge indicator does not... turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. 19 For more information, see "Front" on ...
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... The notebook turns off, then turns on your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off: 1. www.gateway.com To turn off your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Restart. To restart your ...notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . 2. Important If for about five seconds, then release it . Important If your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT...
... The notebook turns off, then turns on your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off: 1. www.gateway.com To turn off your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Restart. To restart your ...notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . 2. Important If for about five seconds, then release it . Important If your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT...
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... position for this system key... Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to work. Use this feature in an airplane. Important: Using this feature will affect battery performance. For more information, see "Left" on or off while traveling in dim lighting situations. Press a second time to the normal brightness setting. CHAPTER 3: Setting...
... position for this system key... Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to work. Use this feature in an airplane. Important: Using this feature will affect battery performance. For more information, see "Left" on or off while traveling in dim lighting situations. Press a second time to the normal brightness setting. CHAPTER 3: Setting...
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...attach almost any type of memory. Laser printers are better than inkjet printers. www.gateway.com Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. Using an inkjet color printer, you can save battery power by plugging your existing hard drive with a larger drive. See "Adding or...than you think they print much faster than inkjet printers when you can swap batteries when necessary. Batteries If you may not be available in color or black and white. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need additional space for extended periods, ...
...attach almost any type of memory. Laser printers are better than inkjet printers. www.gateway.com Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. Using an inkjet color printer, you can save battery power by plugging your existing hard drive with a larger drive. See "Adding or...than you think they print much faster than inkjet printers when you can swap batteries when necessary. Batteries If you may not be available in color or black and white. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need additional space for extended periods, ...
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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 appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC ...battery charge: • Move the mouse pointer over the power cord icon or battery icon in the taskbar. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on battery power. A message appears showing the remaining battery...plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on . 66 This design provides you may need to recalibrate the battery. If your notebook is designed to provide...
... consumption for a Low Battery warning message to appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC ...battery charge: • Move the mouse pointer over the power cord icon or battery icon in the taskbar. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on battery power. A message appears showing the remaining battery...plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on . 66 This design provides you may need to recalibrate the battery. If your notebook is designed to provide...
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...into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to Step 2. -ORIf your notebook is on . Caution If your Gateway notebook. Discard used batteries according 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 ... your notebook it is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to local hazardous material regulations. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is turned on and is not plugged into an AC...
...into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to Step 2. -ORIf your notebook is on . Caution If your Gateway notebook. Discard used batteries according 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 ... your notebook it is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to local hazardous material regulations. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is turned on and is not plugged into an AC...
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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 page 3. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to maintain the accuracy of use, to let it...
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 page 3. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to maintain the accuracy of use, to let it...
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... the display as low as is comfortable. • Disconnect all scheduled tasks. • Turn off the display while you do not use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. Tip For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" ...in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of power. • Recharge the battery often, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. 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 ...
... the display as low as is comfortable. • Disconnect all scheduled tasks. • Turn off the display while you do not use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. Tip For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" ...in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of power. • Recharge the battery often, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. 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 ...
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...information to the hard drive similar to Hibernate mode. Changing power modes You can use a power adapter. If your notebook's battery: • Sleep - Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times ...to the hard drive, then turns your AC power adapter, also take electrical adapters. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have...
...information to the hard drive similar to Hibernate mode. Changing power modes You can use a power adapter. If your notebook's battery: • Sleep - Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times ...to the hard drive, then turns your AC power adapter, also take electrical adapters. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have...
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...want to use. - 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 - To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Select... you are accustomed to under the other two power plans. • High performance - This power plan sacrifices battery life in order to extend battery life. Your battery may run slower than you need additional computing power for your program. OR Click Change plan settings, modify the...
...want to use. - 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 - To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Select... you are accustomed to under the other two power plans. • High performance - This power plan sacrifices battery life in order to extend battery life. Your battery may run slower than you need additional computing power for your program. OR Click Change plan settings, modify the...
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The Change settings for the plan you are using. 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. Type the keyword hybrid in . 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. 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. Type the keyword hybrid in . 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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... codes may be especially useful if you are traveling internationally. 76 Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in checked luggage. • Keep your usual calling area. Dial-up modem • Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to pack those you are...
... codes may be especially useful if you are traveling internationally. 76 Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in checked luggage. • Keep your usual calling area. Dial-up modem • Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to pack those you are...
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...cold temperatures, let it warm to room temperature before turning it on page 65. For information on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use several USB peripheral devices, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge ...passport when traveling internationally. 79 Power • Take your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. Additional tips • If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. www.gateway.com 4 Highlight Password on boot, then press ENTER. 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER....
...cold temperatures, let it warm to room temperature before turning it on page 65. For information on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use several USB peripheral devices, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge ...passport when traveling internationally. 79 Power • Take your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. Additional tips • If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. www.gateway.com 4 Highlight Password on boot, then press ENTER. 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER....