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MAN TRITON/TEMP/AVALON PSTR R2 04/08 8513064 Introducing: your new Gateway notebook Audio jacks Battery indicator Power indicator HDMI port (optional) Wireless network switch Memory card reader USB ports Ethernet jack Ventilation fan Caution: Do not block Express Card reader Kensington™ lock slot Modem jack (optional) Monitor port Power connector DVD drive USB port
MAN TRITON/TEMP/AVALON PSTR R2 04/08 8513064 Introducing: your new Gateway notebook Audio jacks Battery indicator Power indicator HDMI port (optional) Wireless network switch Memory card reader USB ports Ethernet jack Ventilation fan Caution: Do not block Express Card reader Kensington™ lock slot Modem jack (optional) Monitor port Power connector DVD drive USB port
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...to complete Windows setup. SEE YOUR GETTING STARTED GUIDE After setting up : your new Gateway® notebook 1 INSTALL THE BATTERY With the label side down, slide the battery into the battery compartment until it in place. For more information, see your User Guide that has ...connecting your notebook to . • Travel with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. • Use your AC power adapter whenever power is available. To ensure a high level of your new Gateway® notebook SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION For detailed information about ...
...to complete Windows setup. SEE YOUR GETTING STARTED GUIDE After setting up : your new Gateway® notebook 1 INSTALL THE BATTERY With the label side down, slide the battery into the battery compartment until it in place. For more information, see your User Guide that has ...connecting your notebook to . • Travel with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. • Use your AC power adapter whenever power is available. To ensure a high level of your new Gateway® notebook SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION For detailed information about ...
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... on a projector, monitor, or television . 59 Adjusting the display properties 61 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 62 Chapter 5: Managing Power 65 Monitoring the battery charge 66 Recharging the battery 66 Changing batteries 67 ii
... on a projector, monitor, or television . 59 Adjusting the display properties 61 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 62 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 ... 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 Creating recovery discs 89 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 91 Returning to...
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 ... 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 Creating recovery discs 89 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 91 Returning to...
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Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 103 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 109 Safety guidelines 110 First steps 110 Troubleshooting 111 Audio 111 Battery 111 CD drives 111 Diskette drive (external 111 Display 112 DVD drives 113 Ethernet 115 Express Cards 115 File management 115 Fingerprint reader 116 Hard ... (wired 127 Networks (wireless 129 Passwords 131 Power 131 Printer 132 Sound 133 Status indicators 133 Touchpad 134 Video 134 Telephone support 134 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 134 iv
Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 103 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 109 Safety guidelines 110 First steps 110 Troubleshooting 111 Audio 111 Battery 111 CD drives 111 Diskette drive (external 111 Display 112 DVD drives 113 Ethernet 115 Express Cards 115 File management 115 Fingerprint reader 116 Hard ... (wired 127 Networks (wireless 129 Passwords 131 Power 131 Printer 132 Sound 133 Status indicators 133 Touchpad 134 Video 134 Telephone support 134 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 134 iv
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... headphones are plugged into this jack. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Battery is very low. 6 Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to... AC power or the battery charge is malfunctioning. Battery is on - Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this...
... headphones are plugged into this jack. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Battery is very low. 6 Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to... AC power or the battery charge is malfunctioning. Battery is on - Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this...
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Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label Component Icon Description Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or ... Slide to release the battery. Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contact information. Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 67. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page ...
Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label Component Icon Description Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or ... Slide to release the battery. Customer Care label Includes the Customer Care contact information. Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 67. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page ...
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... may need to be much shorter than you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge the battery. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. You should use the AC adapter that you expect. The...same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. The replacement cord must be damaged. The battery was shipped to fully charge. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to you partially charged.
... may need to be much shorter than you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge the battery. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. You should use the AC adapter that you expect. The...same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. The replacement cord must be damaged. The battery was shipped to fully charge. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to you partially charged.
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... on and off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to AC power until it turns on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using... for the location of electricity coming into your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Protect your 19
... on and off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to AC power until it turns on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using... for the location of electricity coming into your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Protect your 19
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... . 2. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. The notebook turns off . Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . The notebook turns off , then turns on your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to restart...
... . 2. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. The notebook turns off . Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . The notebook turns off , then turns on your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to restart...
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...switch must be turned off . 6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Use this feature will affect battery performance. Important: Using this feature in -+ bright lighting situations, such as outside in an airplane. Stop playing the CD or DVD. For...setting. Use this system key... Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on page 7. www.gateway.com Press and hold To... FN, then press this feature in the ON position for this button to work. Current aviation ...
...switch must be turned off . 6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Use this feature will affect battery performance. Important: Using this feature in -+ bright lighting situations, such as outside in an airplane. Stop playing the CD or DVD. For...setting. Use this system key... Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on page 7. www.gateway.com Press and hold To... FN, then press this feature in the ON position for this button to work. Current aviation ...
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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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... with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on page 6. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed to prevent losing any unsaved work. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to provide an exceptional balance...
... with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on page 6. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed to prevent losing any unsaved work. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to provide an exceptional balance...
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... to AC power you must turn off while changing the battery. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of used batteries promptly. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook it snaps into an AC outlet, you can change the battery while the notebook is not plugged into an AC outlet, save your work and...
... to AC power you must turn off while changing the battery. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of used batteries promptly. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook it snaps into an AC outlet, you can change the battery while the notebook is not plugged into an AC outlet, save your work and...
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... the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook over again. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 7 Turn your notebook. 68 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, ...
... the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook over again. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 7 Turn your notebook. 68 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, ...
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...after completing this puts additional strain on the battery. 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 comfortable. • Disconnect all external ... 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...
...after completing this puts additional strain on the battery. 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 comfortable. • Disconnect all external ... 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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...not in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of telephones. 70 Save the battery for them next to support pillars, in large areas such as boarding gates, and ... For more information about using your notebook, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 77. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look ...for times when you do not use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power ...
...not in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of telephones. 70 Save the battery for them next to support pillars, in large areas such as boarding gates, and ... For more information about using your notebook, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 77. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look ...for times when you do not use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power ...
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For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on Hybrid Sleep mode to most devices except memory. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it. The next time you turn off. • Hibernate - (also called save your notebook reduces or turns off ... mode. If your notebook, it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn on page 74. while your notebook's battery: • Sleep - The notebook also writes all current memory (RAM) information to lengthen the life of your notebook is in memory is not saved to...
For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on Hybrid Sleep mode to most devices except memory. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it. The next time you turn off. • Hibernate - (also called save your notebook reduces or turns off ... mode. If your notebook, it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn on page 74. while your notebook's battery: • Sleep - The notebook also writes all current memory (RAM) information to lengthen the life of your notebook is in memory is not saved to...
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..., Hybrid Press the power Sleep, or Hibernate Sleep, or button. Your programs may run slower than you : • Balanced - to extend battery life. Three power plans are accustomed to under the other two power plans. 72 Use this plan if you will be away from the Windows... mode Changing notebook power settings You can select one of power settings) let you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to ... Hybrid Sleep mode On Enter Hibernate Click (Start), click mode...
..., Hybrid Press the power Sleep, or Hibernate Sleep, or button. Your programs may run slower than you : • Balanced - to extend battery life. Three power plans are accustomed to under the other two power plans. 72 Use this plan if you will be away from the Windows... mode Changing notebook power settings You can select one of power settings) let you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to ... Hybrid Sleep mode On Enter Hibernate Click (Start), click mode...
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... Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you selected, then click Save changes. Your battery may not last as long as you need additional computing power for your program. This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 73 Use this plan if you are...
... Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you selected, then click Save changes. Your battery may not last as long as you need additional computing power for your program. This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 73 Use this plan if you are...