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.... • Use the DVD drive only when you should: • Regularly update your antivirus software. • Install all critical updates for at gateway.com. Lock 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER Leave the AC adapter plugged in for Windows Vista® (click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows...has been included on your hard drive. All rights reserved. Power button Getting help and information about using dialup access. MANAGE YOUR BATTERY LIFE To get the most out of your notebook. Actual product may vary from image shown. Product specifications subject to connect ...
.... • Use the DVD drive only when you should: • Regularly update your antivirus software. • Install all critical updates for at gateway.com. Lock 2 CONNECT TO AC POWER Leave the AC adapter plugged in for Windows Vista® (click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows...has been included on your hard drive. All rights reserved. Power button Getting help and information about using dialup access. MANAGE YOUR BATTERY LIFE To get the most out of your notebook. Actual product may vary from image shown. Product specifications subject to connect ...
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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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... shipped to you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge the battery. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the battery may be much shorter than you use your notebook on page 68. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord ... or one of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook's battery. The replacement cord must be recalibrated. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Caution Make sure that you partially charged. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up...
... shipped to you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge the battery. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the battery may be much shorter than you use your notebook on page 68. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord ... or one of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook's battery. The replacement cord must be recalibrated. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Caution Make sure that you partially charged. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up...
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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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... battery life experience. If your notebook is connected to appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it is installed and your battery ...battery, see "Front" on battery power. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. Closely monitor the battery charge. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on page 68. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway...
... battery life experience. If your notebook is connected to appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it is installed and your battery ...battery, see "Front" on battery power. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. Closely monitor the battery charge. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on page 68. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway...
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...the Customer Care label. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you do not need them. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your new battery a few times during the first...even if they are better for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at least once a month, even if it reach its maximum rated capacity. ...
...the Customer Care label. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you do not need them. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your new battery a few times during the first...even if they are better for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at least once a month, even if it reach its maximum rated capacity. ...
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... banks of power. • Recharge the battery often, take electrical adapters. For more information, see "Traveling with your notebook. If you will have access to get maximum power savings. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or... power inverter. Save the battery for maximum power savings while your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. ...
... banks of power. • Recharge the battery often, take electrical adapters. For more information, see "Traveling with your notebook. If you will have access to get maximum power savings. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or... power inverter. Save the battery for maximum power savings while your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. ...
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The notebook also writes all current memory (RAM) information to lengthen the life of your notebook completely off. You must turn off. • Hibernate - (also called save your work before using the information in memory is lost. 71 ... as the display and drives, turn on Hybrid Sleep mode to use the following power modes to the hard drive, then turns your notebook's battery: • Sleep - www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it. However, the information in current memory, thus reducing startup time. The next time you activated...
The notebook also writes all current memory (RAM) information to lengthen the life of your notebook completely off. You must turn off. • Hibernate - (also called save your work before using the information in memory is lost. 71 ... as the display and drives, turn on Hybrid Sleep mode to use the following power modes to the hard drive, then turns your notebook's battery: • Sleep - www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it. However, the information in current memory, thus reducing startup time. The next time you activated...
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... Sleep, or button. You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - This power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook. Hybrid Sleep mode On Enter Hibernate Click (Start), click mode the arrow...
... Sleep, or button. You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - This power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook. Hybrid Sleep mode On Enter Hibernate Click (Start), click mode the arrow...
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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 want to under the other two power plans. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings...additional computing power for your program. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you are accustomed to use. - This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 73 www.gateway.com • High performance - Type the keyword power plan in order to gain performance.
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 want to under the other two power plans. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings...additional computing power for your program. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you are accustomed to use. - This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 73 www.gateway.com • High performance - Type the keyword power plan in order to gain performance.
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...; Keep all liquids away from dust helps keep your notebook performing at its best. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Caring for your notebook To extend the life of your notebook: • Be careful not to bump or drop your notebook, and do not put any liquid can of air that has a ...-free cloth • An aerosol can result in expensive repairs that are comfortable for an extended period of time, unplug AC power and remove the battery after discharging them partway. As a general rule, your notebook is on because data on hard drives. • Never turn off your notebook when the drive...
...; Keep all liquids away from dust helps keep your notebook performing at its best. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Caring for your notebook To extend the life of your notebook: • Be careful not to bump or drop your notebook, and do not put any liquid can of air that has a ...-free cloth • An aerosol can result in expensive repairs that are comfortable for an extended period of time, unplug AC power and remove the battery after discharging them partway. As a general rule, your notebook is on because data on hard drives. • Never turn off your notebook when the drive...
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... the other cool by charge/discharge patterns. Storing batteries Do not charge up and ready to four weeks. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Maintaining the battery The life span of charge, and so on it is wrapped...batteries and store them for later use old batteries. If you store a battery for example. Avoid a hot car, for longer than by placing it is about 1.5 to fully discharge the battery frequently. Avoid purchasing spare lithium-ion batteries and storing them . 86 Using the right charger is more frequently because it again. Short battery life...
... the other cool by charge/discharge patterns. Storing batteries Do not charge up and ready to four weeks. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Maintaining the battery The life span of charge, and so on it is wrapped...batteries and store them for later use old batteries. If you store a battery for example. Avoid a hot car, for longer than by placing it is about 1.5 to fully discharge the battery frequently. Avoid purchasing spare lithium-ion batteries and storing them . 86 Using the right charger is more frequently because it again. Short battery life...
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... charge. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of the battery. This reduces the life of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). Caution When the battery is in the notebook and the notebook is fully charged and you need to... run on fixed power. If the battery is running on AC power, remove the battery. www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery...
... charge. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of the battery. This reduces the life of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). Caution When the battery is in the notebook and the notebook is fully charged and you need to... run on fixed power. If the battery is running on AC power, remove the battery. www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery...
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...Performance Standard. The "Crossed-Out Waste Bin" label affixed to this product was delivered in your reminder to help you have been used batteries properly. Finally, we will be glad to dispose of your "end of or recycling used in your local or regional waste collection ...landfills for recycling. • In some cases, your "end of life" product may contain substances known to your "end of new Gateway equipment. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and are disposed of life" product, you can do your area, please go to human health....
...Performance Standard. The "Crossed-Out Waste Bin" label affixed to this product was delivered in your reminder to help you have been used batteries properly. Finally, we will be glad to dispose of your "end of or recycling used in your local or regional waste collection ...landfills for recycling. • In some cases, your "end of life" product may contain substances known to your "end of new Gateway equipment. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and are disposed of life" product, you can do your area, please go to human health....
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...button 29, 40 troubleshooting 137 volume down button 30 volume up button 30 audio CD cleaning 87 inserting 53, 54 automobile power adapter 70 B battery alternate power sources 70 bay 67 calibrating 86 changing 67 charge indicator 6, 66 charge status 66 charging 18, 66 conserving power 69 extending... fuel gauges 86 icons 66 installing 67 latch 11 life span 86 locating 11 managing power 69 maximizing performance 69 monitoring charge 66 recalibrating 68 recharging 18, 66 release latch 11 replacing 67 storing 86 troubleshooting 135 bays battery 67 hard drive 11 memory 11, 103 BIOS Setup utility 68 ...
...button 29, 40 troubleshooting 137 volume down button 30 volume up button 30 audio CD cleaning 87 inserting 53, 54 automobile power adapter 70 B battery alternate power sources 70 bay 67 calibrating 86 changing 67 charge indicator 6, 66 charge status 66 charging 18, 66 conserving power 69 extending... fuel gauges 86 icons 66 installing 67 latch 11 life span 86 locating 11 managing power 69 maximizing performance 69 monitoring charge 66 recalibrating 68 recharging 18, 66 release latch 11 replacing 67 storing 86 troubleshooting 135 bays battery 67 hard drive 11 memory 11, 103 BIOS Setup utility 68 ...
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... adapter 18, 70 advanced settings 72, 74 alternate sources 70 automobile/airplane adapter 70 battery 66, 67, 68, 69 button 12, 28 changing modes 71 changing plans 72 connector 10, 18 conserving battery power 69 EmPower adapter 70 extending battery life 69 Hibernate mode 71 Hybrid Sleep mode 28, 71 indicator 6, 23 international adapter...
... adapter 18, 70 advanced settings 72, 74 alternate sources 70 automobile/airplane adapter 70 battery 66, 67, 68, 69 button 12, 28 changing modes 71 changing plans 72 connector 10, 18 conserving battery power 69 EmPower adapter 70 extending battery life 69 Hibernate mode 71 Hybrid Sleep mode 28, 71 indicator 6, 23 international adapter...