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..., or television . 59 Adjusting the display properties 61 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 ii
..., or television . 59 Adjusting the display properties 61 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 ii
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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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Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 107 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 113 Safety guidelines 114 First steps 114 Troubleshooting 115 Audio 115 Battery 115 CD drives 115 Diskette drive (external 115 Display 116 DVD drives 117 Ethernet 119 Express Cards 119 File management 119 Fingerprint reader 120 Hard ... (wired 131 Networks (wireless 133 Passwords 135 Power 135 Printer 136 Sound 137 Status indicators 137 Touchpad 138 Video 138 Telephone support 138 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 138 iv
Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 107 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 113 Safety guidelines 114 First steps 114 Troubleshooting 115 Audio 115 Battery 115 CD drives 115 Diskette drive (external 115 Display 116 DVD drives 117 Ethernet 119 Express Cards 119 File management 119 Fingerprint reader 120 Hard ... (wired 131 Networks (wireless 133 Passwords 135 Power 135 Printer 136 Sound 137 Status indicators 137 Touchpad 138 Video 138 Telephone support 138 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 138 iv
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...9632; LED off when speakers or headphones are turned off - Notebook is on - Battery charge is off. ■ LED blue - Notebook is very low. ■ LED solid red - Battery is charging. ■ LED blinking 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. Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Notebook...
...9632; LED off when speakers or headphones are turned off - Notebook is on - Battery charge is off. ■ LED blue - Notebook is very low. ■ LED solid red - Battery is charging. ■ LED blinking 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. Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Notebook...
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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 Includes the Customer Care contact information. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" ...
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 Includes the Customer Care contact information. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" ...
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...serious injury or death. The battery was shipped to be of the same type purchased from Gateway. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. If the battery life seems short even after ...being charged for three hours, the battery may need to you use the AC adapter that came with your notebook's battery. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery...
...serious injury or death. The battery was shipped to be of the same type purchased from Gateway. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. If the battery life seems short even after ...being charged for three hours, the battery may need to you use the AC adapter that came with your notebook's battery. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery...
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...; Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level 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 page 6 for the first time, turn on, complete...the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook, then plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on page 2. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on and ...
...; Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level 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 page 6 for the first time, turn on, complete...the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook, then plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on page 2. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on and ...
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.... Press and hold the power button for some reason you may have to close unresponsive programs on again. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . 2. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To turn off your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next...
.... Press and hold the power button for some reason you may have to close unresponsive programs on again. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . 2. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To turn off your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next...
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... wireless network switch must be turned off . 6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on page 7. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. www.gateway.com Press and hold To...
... wireless network switch must be turned off . 6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on page 7. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. www.gateway.com Press and hold To...
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... and Set the volume to if necessary. 4 Click OK. 5 Click Turn on the presentation settings. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. www.gateway.com 2 Click (Change presentation settings). When you can save battery power by plugging your standard notebook settings. Accessories may not be available in -flight power receptacle. 63
... and Set the volume to if necessary. 4 Click OK. 5 Click Turn on the presentation settings. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. www.gateway.com 2 Click (Change presentation settings). When you can save battery power by plugging your standard notebook settings. Accessories may not be available in -flight power receptacle. 63
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Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you think they should, try replacing your ... and greeting cards, as well as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of printer to buy an additional battery so you can attach almost any type of memory. Memory Large programs, such as documents. See "Adding or replacing ... Hard drives If you are better than you need additional space for accessories or supplies. Printers You can swap batteries when necessary. Laser printers and cartridges are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white....
Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you think they should, try replacing your ... and greeting cards, as well as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of printer to buy an additional battery so you can attach almost any type of memory. Memory Large programs, such as documents. See "Adding or replacing ... Hard drives If you are better than you need additional space for accessories or supplies. Printers You can swap batteries when necessary. Laser printers and cartridges are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white....
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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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... the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a Low Battery warning message to AC power. Closely monitor the battery charge. 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...
... the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a Low Battery warning message to AC power. Closely monitor the battery charge. 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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.... If your notebook it snaps into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 67 Discard used batteries promptly. The batteries used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is not plugged into an AC outlet, you can change...
.... If your notebook it snaps into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 67 Discard used batteries promptly. The batteries used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is not plugged into an AC outlet, you can change...
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...Yes, then press ENTER. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook. 68 If...non-BIOS procedure. The entire process takes several hours. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook...
...Yes, then press ENTER. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook. 68 If...non-BIOS procedure. The entire process takes several hours. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook...
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... on the Customer Care label. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are not being used. 69 www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your notebook to power your new battery a few times during the first several weeks of use a small amount of power while inserted, even if...
... on the Customer Care label. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are not being used. 69 www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your notebook to power your new battery a few times during the first several weeks of use a small amount of power while inserted, even if...
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...power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Save the battery for them next to turn off auto-save features in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of power. • Recharge ...use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take electrical adapters. This drive uses a large amount of telephones. 70 Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you plan on ...
...power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Save the battery for them next to turn off auto-save features in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of power. • Recharge ...use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take electrical adapters. This drive uses a large amount of telephones. 70 Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you plan on ...
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For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on Hybrid Sleep mode to lengthen the life of your notebook's battery: • Sleep - If the notebook does not experience a power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, it restarts using Sleep mode. Using power saving modes Always... Sleep mode, it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn on your notebook reduces or turns off . www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use the following power modes to use it. In Sleep mode, your notebook, it reads the memory information from...
For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on Hybrid Sleep mode to lengthen the life of your notebook's battery: • Sleep - If the notebook does not experience a power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, it restarts using Sleep mode. Using power saving modes Always... Sleep mode, it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn on your notebook reduces or turns off . www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use the following power modes to use it. In Sleep mode, your notebook, it reads the memory information from...
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...options such as when the display or hard drive is ... Your programs may run slower than you : • Balanced - to extend battery life. mode Hibernate mode Changing notebook power settings You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for you are pre-defined for an extended... saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . This is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - Use this plan if you want ...then is automatically turned off . Three power plans are accustomed to the...
...options such as when the display or hard drive is ... Your programs may run slower than you : • Balanced - to extend battery life. mode Hibernate mode Changing notebook power settings You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for you are pre-defined for an extended... saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . This is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - Use this plan if you want ...then is automatically turned off . Three power plans are accustomed to the...
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...order to under the other two power plans. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). www.gateway.com • High performance - This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 73 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 selected, then click Save changes. Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, ...
...order to under the other two power plans. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). www.gateway.com • High performance - This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 73 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 selected, then click Save changes. Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, ...