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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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...Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. n LED blinking - Notebook is fully charged. Battery is off. Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. n LED purple - Battery is very low. 6 n LED solid red - n LED blue - ...This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is charging. 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...
...Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. n LED blinking - Notebook is fully charged. Battery is off. Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. n LED purple - Battery is very low. 6 n LED solid red - n LED blue - ...This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is charging. 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...
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... the hard drive kit" on page 71. 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 battery. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay.
... the hard drive kit" on page 71. 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 battery. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay.
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Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your notebook's battery. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as ...the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the battery may need to disassemble the AC adapter. Warning Do not attempt to be recalibrated. The AC adapter has...
Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your notebook's battery. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as ...the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the battery may need to disassemble the AC adapter. Warning Do not attempt to be recalibrated. The AC adapter has...
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...outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of electricity coming into a wall outlet. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your 21 Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to toggle ...the status lights on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Protecting from your notebook, then plug it turns on:...
...outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the location of electricity coming into a wall outlet. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your 21 Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to toggle ...the status lights on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Protecting from your notebook, then plug it turns on:...
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... Manager dialog box. Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to the lock icon, then click Restart. The notebook turns off : 1. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. To restart your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete...
... Manager dialog box. Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to the lock icon, then click Restart. The notebook turns off : 1. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. To restart your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete...
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... a third time to return the display to be in an airplane. Play or pause the CD or DVD. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold To... Use this feature in bright sunlight. Use this feature in -+ bright lighting situations, such...
... a third time to return the display to be in an airplane. Play or pause the CD or DVD. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold To... Use this feature in bright sunlight. Use this feature in -+ bright lighting situations, such...
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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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... recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on battery power. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on page 72. If your notebook is designed to AC power. Closely monitor the battery charge. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is... connected to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. To monitor the battery charge: • Move the mouse pointer ...
... recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on battery power. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on page 72. If your notebook is designed to AC power. Closely monitor the battery charge. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is... connected to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. To monitor the battery charge: • Move the mouse pointer ...
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...turn the notebook off the notebook. 2 Turn your Gateway notebook. Keep away from children. The batteries used batteries according to AC power you must turn off while changing the battery. Dispose of explosion if battery is connected to local hazardous material regulations. Caution If...176;C), or incinerate. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 71 www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of used batteries promptly. Discard used in this device may...
...turn the notebook off the notebook. 2 Turn your Gateway notebook. Keep away from children. The batteries used batteries according to AC power you must turn off while changing the battery. Dispose of explosion if battery is connected to local hazardous material regulations. Caution If...176;C), or incinerate. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 71 www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of used batteries promptly. Discard used in this device may...
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..., press F2. The entire process takes several hours. If your notebook starts and you the progress. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. If your notebook. 72 Important Select models have this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS procedure...: 1 Connect your notebook to recalibrate your notebook over again. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. 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...
..., press F2. The entire process takes several hours. If your notebook starts and you the progress. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. If your notebook. 72 Important Select models have this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS procedure...: 1 Connect your notebook to recalibrate your notebook over again. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. 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...
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... 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. Over... small amount of use the battery at the location shown on page 2. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your notebook battery, we recommend that you do not need them. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from...
... 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. Over... small amount of use the battery at the location shown on page 2. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your notebook battery, we recommend that you do not need them. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from...
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...EmPower™ in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of power. • Recharge the battery often, take electrical adapters. Save the battery for times when you will have access to support pillars, in -flight power receptacle, an automobile 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. This drive uses a large amount of telephones. 74 For more information about traveling with Your Notebook" on...
...EmPower™ in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of power. • Recharge the battery often, take electrical adapters. Save the battery for times when you will have access to support pillars, in -flight power receptacle, an automobile 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. This drive uses a large amount of telephones. 74 For more information about traveling with Your Notebook" on...
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... you activated Hybrid Sleep mode. You must turn on Hybrid Sleep mode to use the following power modes to lengthen the life of your notebook's battery: • Sleep - Using power saving modes Always save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive similar to Hibernate ... However, the information in memory is lost. 75 In Sleep mode, your notebook reduces or turns off the power to most devices except memory. 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. •...
... you activated Hybrid Sleep mode. You must turn on Hybrid Sleep mode to use the following power modes to lengthen the life of your notebook's battery: • Sleep - Using power saving modes Always save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive similar to Hibernate ... However, the information in memory is lost. 75 In Sleep mode, your notebook reduces or turns off the power to most devices except memory. 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. •...
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... settings 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 - You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for you want ...then is... Your programs may... the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your notebook ...and you : • Balanced - Three power plans are accustomed to extend battery life. Use this plan if you change the function of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. If your notebook. In ...
... settings 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 - You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for you want ...then is... Your programs may... the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your notebook ...and you : • Balanced - Three power plans are accustomed to extend battery life. Use this plan if you change the function of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. If your notebook. In ...
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... plan in order to under the other two power plans. www.gateway.com • High performance - 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 Your battery may not last as long as you want to use...
... plan in order to under the other two power plans. www.gateway.com • High performance - 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 Your battery may not last as long as you want to use...
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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 Type the keyword hybrid in . Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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 Type the keyword hybrid in . Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... and landing. • Turn off you are traveling internationally. • Take remote access information with Your Notebook Packing your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in the aircraft. Dial-up modem • Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to start your notebook. • Have your notebook stable during travel...
... and landing. • Turn off you are traveling internationally. • Take remote access information with Your Notebook Packing your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in the aircraft. Dial-up modem • Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to start your notebook. • Have your notebook stable during travel...