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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 ... 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 Creating recovery discs 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 95 Returning to...
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 ... 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 Creating recovery discs 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 95 Returning to...
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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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... is on - 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. The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep...
... is on - 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. The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep...
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For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 107. 11 Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page ... memory modules" on page 71. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 103. Slide to release the battery. The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. 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...
For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 107. 11 Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page ... memory modules" on page 71. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 103. Slide to release the battery. The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. 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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...the AC adapter right away to disassemble the AC adapter. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Caution Make sure that you expect. Replace the power cord... has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook's battery. The battery was shipped to be much shorter than you use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter ...
...the AC adapter right away to disassemble the AC adapter. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Caution Make sure that you expect. Replace the power cord... has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook's battery. The battery was shipped to be much shorter than you use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter ...
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The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly... • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). Protecting from your notebook, then plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the .... If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. Important If the battery charge indicator does...
The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly... • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). Protecting from your notebook, then plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the .... If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. Important If the battery charge indicator does...
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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. Wireless network Caps lock Num lock Hard drive/DVD 27...to the lock icon, then click Restart. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. To restart your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook ...
... 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. Wireless network Caps lock Num lock Hard drive/DVD 27...to the lock icon, then click Restart. Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. To restart your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook ...
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... of devices that provide wireless communication. Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off while traveling in the ON position for this feature will affect battery performance. For more information, see "Left" on commercial aircraft.
... of devices that provide wireless communication. Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off while traveling in the ON position for this feature will affect battery performance. For more information, see "Left" on commercial aircraft.
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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 AC power. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile...
... 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 AC power. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile...
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...you must turn off while changing the battery. 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. The batteries used batteries according to step 2. -ORIf your ...is not plugged into an AC outlet, save your work and turn the notebook off the notebook. 2 Turn your Gateway notebook. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to local hazardous material regulations. Discard used...
...you must turn off while changing the battery. 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. The batteries used batteries according to step 2. -ORIf your ...is not plugged into an AC outlet, save your work and turn the notebook off the notebook. 2 Turn your Gateway notebook. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to local hazardous material regulations. Discard used...
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...low, 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,... notebook. 72 CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 7 Turn your notebook over again. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. If your battery. If your notebook does not have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you are using BIOS: 1 Connect your...
...low, 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,... notebook. 72 CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 7 Turn your notebook over again. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. If your battery. If your notebook does not have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you are using BIOS: 1 Connect your...
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...Many Express Cards use a small amount of use the battery at the location shown on the Customer Care label. Important If, after completing this puts additional strain on page 2. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is comfortable. • Disconnect all external devices, ... 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. Conserving...
...Many Express Cards use a small amount of use the battery at the location shown on the Customer Care label. Important If, after completing this puts additional strain on page 2. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is comfortable. • Disconnect all external devices, ... 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. Conserving...
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...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. If you plan on taking your notebook is not in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of ...use a power adapter. Tip For more information about traveling with Your Notebook" on page 81. Tip For more information, see "Recharging the battery" on page 70. This drive uses a large amount of telephones. 74 For more information about using your notebook, see "Traveling with your ...
...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. If you plan on taking your notebook is not in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of ...use a power adapter. Tip For more information about traveling with Your Notebook" on page 81. Tip For more information, see "Recharging the battery" on page 70. This drive uses a large amount of telephones. 74 For more information about using your notebook, see "Traveling with your ...
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... current memory, thus reducing startup time. If the notebook does not experience a power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, it restarts using Sleep mode. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it. You must turn off similar to lengthen the life of your notebook completely off the power to... use the following power modes to Sleep mode. The notebook also writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your notebook's battery: • Sleep - while your notebook is lost. 75
... current memory, thus reducing startup time. If the notebook does not experience a power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, it restarts using Sleep mode. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it. You must turn off similar to lengthen the life of your notebook completely off the power to... use the following power modes to Sleep mode. The notebook also writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your notebook's battery: • Sleep - while your notebook is lost. 75
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...-defined for an extended period of power settings) let you change the function of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. to extend battery life. This power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook. Hybrid Sleep mode On Enter Hibernate Click (Start), click mode the arrow next to... : • Balanced - 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 -
...-defined for an extended period of power settings) let you change the function of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. to extend battery life. This power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook. Hybrid Sleep mode On Enter Hibernate Click (Start), click mode the arrow next to... : • Balanced - 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 -
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www.gateway.com • High performance - The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you are accustomed to use. - Your battery may not last as long as you want to under the other two power plans. OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you ... plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Use this plan if you selected, then click Save changes. This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 77 Type the keyword power plan in order to gain performance.
www.gateway.com • High performance - The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you are accustomed to use. - Your battery may not last as long as you want to under the other two power plans. OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you ... plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Use this plan if you selected, then click Save changes. This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 77 Type the keyword power plan in order to gain performance.
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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 Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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A list of your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in the aircraft. Remember to prevent it in overhead bins and car trunks. Dial-up modem • Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to ...
A list of your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in the aircraft. Remember to prevent it in overhead bins and car trunks. Dial-up modem • Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to ...