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... 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
... 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 ... 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 Creating recovery discs 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 95 Returning...
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 ... 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 Creating recovery discs 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 95 Returning...
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Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 107 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 111 Safety guidelines 112 First steps 112 Troubleshooting 113 Audio 113 Battery 113 CD drives 113 Diskette drive (external 113 Display 114 DVD drives 115 Ethernet 117 Express Cards 117 File management 117 Fingerprint reader 118 Hard ... (wired 129 Networks (wireless 131 Passwords 133 Power 133 Printer 134 Sound 135 Status indicators 135 Touchpad 136 Video 136 Telephone support 136 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 136 iv
Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 107 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 111 Safety guidelines 112 First steps 112 Troubleshooting 113 Audio 113 Battery 113 CD drives 113 Diskette drive (external 113 Display 114 DVD drives 115 Ethernet 117 Express Cards 117 File management 117 Fingerprint reader 118 Hard ... (wired 129 Networks (wireless 131 Passwords 133 Power 133 Printer 134 Sound 135 Status indicators 135 Touchpad 136 Video 136 Telephone support 136 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 136 iv
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... on . Notebook is on - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is off. Notebook is very low. 6 n LED purple - n 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. n LED blinking - Battery charge is fully charged. The...
... on . Notebook is on - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is off. Notebook is very low. 6 n LED purple - n 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. n LED blinking - Battery charge is fully charged. The...
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... page 71. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 71. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 107. 11 For more information, see "Replacing the hard... on page 103. Memory modules are located in this bay. The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. Slide to release the battery. Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Component Icon Battery latch Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Description Slide to unlock the...
... page 71. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 71. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 107. 11 For more information, see "Replacing the hard... on page 103. Memory modules are located in this bay. The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. Slide to release the battery. Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Component Icon Battery latch Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Description Slide to unlock the...
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.... 20 The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the battery may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. The replacement cord must be much shorter than you use the AC adapter right away to... use the AC adapter that you expect. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. The battery was shipped to fully charge the battery. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters.
.... 20 The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the battery may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. The replacement cord must be much shorter than you use the AC adapter right away to... use the AC adapter that you expect. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. The battery was shipped to fully charge the battery. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters.
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... to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). Protect your notebook, then plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss... on the Customer Care label. 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 blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on and off. • Make sure the power cord...
... to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). Protect your notebook, then plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss... on the Customer Care label. 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 blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on and off. • Make sure the power cord...
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... status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Using the status indicators Important If none of the Windows...does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off , then turns on . Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to the lock icon, then click Restart.
... status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Using the status indicators Important If none of the Windows...does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off , then turns on . Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to the lock icon, then click Restart.
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... the display to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Stop playing the CD or DVD. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Important: The wireless network switch must be turned off . 6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on page 7. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and...
... the display to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Stop playing the CD or DVD. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Important: The wireless network switch must be turned off . 6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on page 7. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and...
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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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... . 70 CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed to appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. Tip For more information about the battery charge status indicator, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power. Closely monitor the battery charge. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on page 6. Recharging the...
... . 70 CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed to appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. Tip For more information about the battery charge status indicator, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power. Closely monitor the battery charge. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on page 6. Recharging the...
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... not plugged into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 71 www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the battery release latch. 4 Slide the battery out of used batteries promptly. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and...
... not plugged into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 71 www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the battery release latch. 4 Slide the battery out of used batteries promptly. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and...
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... BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook does not have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you are using BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook to recalibrate your notebook unexpectedly goes into the BIOS. The ...entire process takes several hours. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. If your notebook starts and you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. If recalibration is not low, you the progress. You...
... BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook does not have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you are using BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook to recalibrate your notebook unexpectedly goes into the BIOS. The ...entire process takes several hours. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. If your notebook starts and you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. If recalibration is not low, you the progress. You...
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... label. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are not being used. 73 Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the battery to AC power. 5 Charge the battery completely until the battery status indicator turns blue. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the battery. Important If, after completing this puts additional strain on page 2. Extending...
... label. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are not being used. 73 Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the battery to AC power. 5 Charge the battery completely until the battery status indicator turns blue. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the battery. Important If, after completing this puts additional strain on page 2. Extending...
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... not use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. If ...is not in use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Save the battery for maximum power savings while your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on page 81. Save the battery for times when you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for ...
... not use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. If ...is not in use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Save the battery for maximum power savings while your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on page 81. Save the battery for times when you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for ...
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... Sleep mode. Using power saving modes Always save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive similar to Sleep mode. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open...
... Sleep mode. Using power saving modes Always save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive similar to Sleep mode. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open...
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... under the other two power plans. 76 This is ... Use this plan if you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - In Sleep, Hybrid Exit Sleep, Hybrid Press the power Sleep, or Hibernate Sleep, or button. You can customize power settings from...+F3. If your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . Three power plans are accustomed to extend battery life.
... under the other two power plans. 76 This is ... Use this plan if you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - In Sleep, Hybrid Exit Sleep, Hybrid Press the power Sleep, or Hibernate Sleep, or button. You can customize power settings from...+F3. If your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . Three power plans are accustomed to extend battery life.
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Use this plan if you are accustomed to under the other two power plans. 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. 77 Help For more information about changing the power.... To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Type the keyword power plan in order to use. - www.gateway.com • High performance - The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings).
Use this plan if you are accustomed to under the other two power plans. 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. 77 Help For more information about changing the power.... To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Type the keyword power plan in order to use. - www.gateway.com • High performance - The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings).
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Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword hybrid in . 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
Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword hybrid in . 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
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... 6: Traveling with you so you can connect to prevent it from toiletries, liquids, and food. Secure it to your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in the aircraft. Traveling by air • Do not check your ISP while outside of country dialing codes may be especially useful if you are...
... 6: Traveling with you so you can connect to prevent it from toiletries, liquids, and food. Secure it to your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in the aircraft. Traveling by air • Do not check your ISP while outside of country dialing codes may be especially useful if you are...