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... Connecting a USB device 62 Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television . 63 Adjusting the display properties 65 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 66 Chapter 5: Managing Power 69 Monitoring the battery charge 70 Recharging the battery 70 Changing batteries 71 ii
... Connecting a USB device 62 Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television . 63 Adjusting the display properties 65 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 66 Chapter 5: Managing Power 69 Monitoring the battery charge 70 Recharging the battery 70 Changing batteries 71 ii
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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes 75 Changing notebook power settings 76 Changing the power plan 76 Changing advanced...for your notebook 88 Cleaning your notebook 88 Cleaning the exterior 89 Cleaning the keyboard 89 Cleaning the notebook screen 89 Maintaining the battery 90 Storing batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 ...
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes 75 Changing notebook power settings 76 Changing the power plan 76 Changing advanced...for your notebook 88 Cleaning your notebook 88 Cleaning the exterior 89 Cleaning the keyboard 89 Cleaning the notebook screen 89 Maintaining the battery 90 Storing batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 ...
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Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 111 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 115 Safety guidelines 116 First steps 116 Troubleshooting 117 Audio 117 Battery 117 CD drives 117 Diskette drive (external 117 Display 118 DVD drives 119 Ethernet 121 Express Cards 121 File management 121 Fingerprint reader 122 Hard ... (wired 133 Networks (wireless 135 Passwords 137 Power 137 Printer 138 Sound 139 Status indicators 139 Touchpad 140 Video 140 Telephone support 140 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 140 iv
Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 111 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 115 Safety guidelines 116 First steps 116 Troubleshooting 117 Audio 117 Battery 117 CD drives 117 Diskette drive (external 117 Display 118 DVD drives 119 Ethernet 121 Express Cards 121 File management 121 Fingerprint reader 122 Hard ... (wired 133 Networks (wireless 135 Passwords 137 Power 137 Printer 138 Sound 139 Status indicators 139 Touchpad 140 Video 140 Telephone support 140 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 140 iv
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Notebook is in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. Battery is very low. 6 Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Plug a microphone into this jack. ... Sleep mode. ■ LED off . ■ LED blue - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Headphone jack Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack...
Notebook is in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. Battery is very low. 6 Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Plug a microphone into this jack. ... Sleep mode. ■ LED off . ■ LED blue - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Headphone jack Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack...
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... The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 107. Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contact information. Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label...
... The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 107. Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contact information. Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label...
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... AC adapters. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge the battery. You should use the AC adapter right ...away to the AC adapter. 20 Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. If the battery life seems short even after...
... AC adapters. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge the battery. You should use the AC adapter right ...away to the AC adapter. 20 Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. If the battery life seems short even after...
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... complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. Protecting from your notebook, then plug it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter ...to your 21 Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached ...
... complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. Protecting from your notebook, then plug it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter ...to your 21 Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached ...
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... when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad.
... when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad.
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CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold To... FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to work. Important: The wireless network switch must be turned off . 6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere ...
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold To... FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to work. Important: The wireless network switch must be turned off . 6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere ...
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CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 69
CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 69
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... an inaccurate charge, you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on . 70 While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on battery power. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. If your...
... an inaccurate charge, you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on . 70 While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on battery power. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. If your...
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... replaced. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. The batteries used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of used batteries promptly. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to...
... replaced. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. The batteries used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of used batteries promptly. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to...
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... goes into the BIOS. If your notebook starts and you the progress. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning, then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar. 5 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 6 Select Yes... must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 7 Turn your notebook. 72 You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. Important Select models have this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS procedure. When the recalibration has...
... goes into the BIOS. If your notebook starts and you the progress. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning, then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar. 5 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 6 Select Yes... must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 7 Turn your notebook. 72 You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. Important Select models have this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS procedure. When the recalibration has...
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... external devices, like USB devices. • Remove Express Cards when you do not need them. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the battery. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are not being used. 73 Many Express Cards use , to let it was kept in...turns blue. Important If, after completing this puts additional strain on page 2. 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...
... external devices, like USB devices. • Remove Express Cards when you do not need them. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the battery. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are not being used. 73 Many Express Cards use , to let it was kept in...turns blue. Important If, after completing this puts additional strain on page 2. 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...
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... mode for times when you plan on page 70. If you cannot use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Save the battery for maximum power savings while your AC power adapter, also take electrical adapters. Tip For more information about using your notebook. Tip For more...of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute speaker volume. • Turn off all scheduled tasks. • Turn off until you cannot use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power • Select the Power saver power plan ...
... mode for times when you plan on page 70. If you cannot use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Save the battery for maximum power savings while your AC power adapter, also take electrical adapters. Tip For more information about using your notebook. Tip For more...of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute speaker volume. • Turn off all scheduled tasks. • Turn off until you cannot use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power • Select the Power saver power plan ...
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... (RAM) information to the hard drive similar to lengthen the life of your notebook completely off similar to the hard drive, then turns your notebook's battery: • Sleep - In Sleep mode, your notebook is in Hybrid Sleep mode, it restarts using Sleep mode. The notebook also writes all current memory (RAM..., it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hybrid Sleep mode. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it.
... (RAM) information to the hard drive similar to lengthen the life of your notebook completely off similar to the hard drive, then turns your notebook's battery: • Sleep - In Sleep mode, your notebook is in Hybrid Sleep mode, it restarts using Sleep mode. The notebook also writes all current memory (RAM..., it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hybrid Sleep mode. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it.
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...will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your notebook. This is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - Your programs may run slower than you are pre-defined for an extended period of power settings) let...76 Hybrid Sleep mode On Enter Hibernate Click (Start), click mode the arrow next to ... CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to extend battery life. If your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . to the lock icon, then click...
...will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your notebook. This is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - Your programs may run slower than you are pre-defined for an extended period of power settings) let...76 Hybrid Sleep mode On Enter Hibernate Click (Start), click mode the arrow next to ... CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to extend battery life. If your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . to the lock icon, then click...
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... about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. Use this plan if you selected, then click Save changes. Your battery may not last as long as you want to use. - OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you need additional computing power... program. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). www.gateway.com • High performance - Type the keyword power plan in order to under the other two power plans. This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 77 The Select a power ...
... about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. Use this plan if you selected, then click Save changes. Your battery may not last as long as you want to use. - OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you need additional computing power... program. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). www.gateway.com • High performance - Type the keyword power plan in order to under the other two power plans. This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 77 The Select a power ...
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www.gateway.com 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. 79 Type the keyword hybrid in . Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support.
www.gateway.com 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. 79 Type the keyword hybrid in . 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 X-ray scanner, but never carry ...
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 X-ray scanner, but never carry ...