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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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...on your notebook, connecting your notebook to www.support.gateway.com. 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. Trademarks used herein are...(click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security). All rights reserved. STARTER GUIDE ® MANAGE YOUR BATTERY LIFE To get the most out of your new Gateway® notebook SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION For detailed information about using Windows and the programs that are trademarks ...
...on your notebook, connecting your notebook to www.support.gateway.com. 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. Trademarks used herein are...(click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security). All rights reserved. STARTER GUIDE ® MANAGE YOUR BATTERY LIFE To get the most out of your new Gateway® notebook SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION For detailed information about using Windows and the programs that are trademarks ...
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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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... this jack. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off - Battery charge is in speakers are plugged into this jack. Notebook is very low. 6 Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected... to AC power or the battery charge is on - Battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Battery is off when speakers or headphones are turned off . ■ LED blue - Front CHAPTER...
... this jack. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off - Battery charge is in speakers are plugged into this jack. Notebook is very low. 6 Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected... to AC power or the battery charge is on - Battery is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Battery is off when speakers or headphones are turned off . ■ LED blue - Front CHAPTER...
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... 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 Component Icon Description Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 67. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive...
... 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 Component Icon Description Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 67. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive...
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... voltages that came with your notebook may be damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter right...rating as the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. Allow three hours for the battery to the AC adapter. 18 You should use your notebook's battery. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury...
... voltages that came with your notebook may be damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter right...rating as the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. Allow three hours for the battery to the AC adapter. 18 You should use your notebook's battery. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury...
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... leave your notebook can increase to AC power until it turns on the Customer Care label. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on : • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During ...a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). For more information, see "Front" on page 2. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 6 for the first time, turn off . • Make sure the...
... leave your notebook can increase to AC power until it turns on the Customer Care label. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on : • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During ...a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). For more information, see "Front" on page 2. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 6 for the first time, turn off . • Make sure the...
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... arrow next to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. Important If for more than 10 seconds. 24 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for some reason you cannot use the Shut Down option in Windows to restart (reboot) your notebook. The notebook turns off your notebook does not...
... arrow next to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. Important If for more than 10 seconds. 24 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for some reason you cannot use the Shut Down option in Windows to restart (reboot) your notebook. The notebook turns off your notebook does not...
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Use this feature will affect battery performance. Important: Using this feature in -+ bright lighting situations, such as outside in the ON position for this button to work. Current aviation regulations require ... on or off while traveling in dim lighting situations. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the F8 normal brightest setting. Use this system key... www.gateway.com Press and hold To... FN, then press this feature in an airplane. Important: The wireless network switch must be turned off . 6 Warning: Radio frequency...
Use this feature will affect battery performance. Important: Using this feature in -+ bright lighting situations, such as outside in the ON position for this button to work. Current aviation regulations require ... on or off while traveling in dim lighting situations. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the F8 normal brightest setting. Use this system key... www.gateway.com Press and hold To... FN, then press this feature in an airplane. Important: The wireless network switch must be turned off . 6 Warning: Radio frequency...
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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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CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is installed and your battery charge indicator displays what looks like an inaccurate charge, you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on page 6. This design provides you may need to recalibrate the battery. If your notebook is...
CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is installed and your battery charge indicator displays what looks like an inaccurate charge, you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on page 6. This design provides you may need to recalibrate the battery. If your notebook is...
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... 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 is on . Caution If your notebook is connected to the locked position. 67 The batteries used batteries according to step 2. -ORIf your Gateway notebook. Keep away from children. To replace the...
... 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 is on . Caution If your notebook is connected to the locked position. 67 The batteries used batteries according to step 2. -ORIf your Gateway notebook. Keep away from children. To replace the...
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...Sleep mode while you are using it but the battery charge is interrupted, you the progress. The entire process takes several hours. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. If your battery. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing ...you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. 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...
...Sleep mode while you are using it but the battery charge is interrupted, you the progress. The entire process takes several hours. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. If your battery. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing ...you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. 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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... used. 69 Many Express Cards use a small amount of use the battery at the location shown on the Customer Care label. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" 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. Over the long...
... used. 69 Many Express Cards use a small amount of use the battery at the location shown on the Customer Care label. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" 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. Over the long...
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...saver power plan to turn off the display while you plan on page 66. If you are not using power plans, see "Recharging the battery" on taking your notebook is not in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute... power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. The display stays off auto-save features in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of power. ...
...saver power plan to turn off the display while you plan on page 66. If you are not using power plans, see "Recharging the battery" on taking your notebook is not in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute... power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. The display stays off auto-save features in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of power. ...
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.... while your notebook reduces or turns off similar to Sleep mode. In Sleep mode, your notebook is not saved to the hard drive. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off the... power modes to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off. • Hibernate - (also called save your notebook's battery: • Sleep - If power is interrupted, the information is in Hybrid Sleep mode, it restarts using the information in Hybrid Sleep mode, it switches to...
.... while your notebook reduces or turns off similar to Sleep mode. In Sleep mode, your notebook is not saved to the hard drive. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off the... power modes to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off. • Hibernate - (also called save your notebook's battery: • Sleep - If power is interrupted, the information is in Hybrid Sleep mode, it restarts using the information in Hybrid Sleep mode, it switches to...
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...Managing Power When in order to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . If your notebook saves all memory information to extend battery life. Use this plan if you are pre-defined for an extended period of time. On Enter Sleep or Press FN+F3. You ...can change power saving options such as when the display or hard drive is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - This power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook ...and you change the function of the ...
...Managing Power When in order to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . If your notebook saves all memory information to extend battery life. Use this plan if you are pre-defined for an extended period of time. On Enter Sleep or Press FN+F3. You ...can change power saving options such as when the display or hard drive is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - This power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook ...and you change the function of the ...
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...OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you want to use. - www.gateway.com • High performance - To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), ...selected, then click Save changes. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). Your battery may not last as long as you need additional computing power for your program. 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. 73 Help For more information about changing ...
...OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you want to use. - www.gateway.com • High performance - To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), ...selected, then click Save changes. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). Your battery may not last as long as you need additional computing power for your program. 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. 73 Help For more information about changing ...