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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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... LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is on - n LED on . Notebook is very low. 6 Battery is malfunctioning. Battery 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...
... LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is on - n LED on . Notebook is very low. 6 Battery is malfunctioning. Battery 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...
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...are located in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 71. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 107. 11 The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay.... For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 71. 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...
...are located in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 71. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 107. 11 The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay.... For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 71. 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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...-serviceable parts inside. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you partially charged. Warning Do not attempt to you expect. ...cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery to be damaged. Allow three hours for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and ...
...-serviceable parts inside. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you partially charged. Warning Do not attempt to you expect. ...cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery to be damaged. Allow three hours for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and ...
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...time, 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). Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . •...the Customer Care label. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. Protect your 21 If the battery charge indicator does not turn on page 2. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter...
...time, 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). Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . •...the Customer Care label. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. Protect your 21 If the battery charge indicator does not turn on page 2. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter...
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.... Important If your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to toggle the status indicators on again. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Using the status indicators Important If none of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. To restart your notebook... off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off , then turns on . Wireless network Caps lock Num lock Hard drive/DVD 27 www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad.
.... Important If your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to toggle the status indicators on again. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Using the status indicators Important If none of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. To restart your notebook... off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off , then turns on . Wireless network Caps lock Num lock Hard drive/DVD 27 www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad.
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... time to the normal brightness setting. Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off while traveling in the ON position for this feature will affect battery performance. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to work. Important: Using this button to be in an airplane. Skip ahead one CD track or DVD...
... time to the normal brightness setting. Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off while traveling in the ON position for this feature will affect battery performance. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to work. Important: Using this button to be in an airplane. Skip ahead one CD track or DVD...
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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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... connected to prevent losing any unsaved work. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on page 6. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed to appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. A message appears showing the remaining battery time and the current power plan. • Wait for...
... connected to prevent losing any unsaved work. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on page 6. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed to appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. A message appears showing the remaining battery time and the current power plan. • Wait for...
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... must turn the notebook off the notebook. 2 Turn your notebook is not plugged into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to local hazardous material regulations. Dispose of explosion if battery is on . www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Discard used...
... must turn the notebook off the notebook. 2 Turn your notebook is not plugged into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to local hazardous material regulations. Dispose of explosion if battery is on . www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Discard used...
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...Turn your notebook over again. If your notebook unexpectedly goes into the BIOS. 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, ... and you the progress. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook. 72 The...
...Turn your notebook over again. If your notebook unexpectedly goes into the BIOS. 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, ... and you the progress. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook. 72 The...
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...Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are not being used. 73 For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the battery to power your notebook: • Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth. • Dim..., 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. Important If...
...Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are not being used. 73 For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the battery to power your notebook: • Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth. • Dim..., 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. Important If...
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... Notebook" on page 81. Tip For more information about traveling with your notebook. This drive uses a large amount of power. • Recharge the battery often, take electrical adapters. Tip For more information about using power plans, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 76. • Close the ...LCD panel to turn off the display while you are not using your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on taking your notebook is not in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to get maximum power savings....
... Notebook" on page 81. Tip For more information about traveling with your notebook. This drive uses a large amount of power. • Recharge the battery often, take electrical adapters. Tip For more information about using power plans, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 76. • Close the ...LCD panel to turn off the display while you are not using your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on taking your notebook is not in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to get maximum power savings....
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... outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, it restarts using Sleep mode. However, the information in memory is lost. 75 You must turn on your notebook's battery: • Sleep - In Sleep mode, your work before using the information in Hybrid Sleep mode, it switches to a low power state where devices, ...such as the display and drives, turn off . 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...
... outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, it restarts using Sleep mode. However, the information in memory is lost. 75 You must turn on your notebook's battery: • Sleep - In Sleep mode, your work before using the information in Hybrid Sleep mode, it switches to a low power state where devices, ...such as the display and drives, turn off . 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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... power outlets for you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your notebook saves all memory information to extend battery life. This is ... Use this plan if you : • Balanced - Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of time. You can change... than you are pre-defined for an extended period 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 the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . If your ...
... power outlets for you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your notebook saves all memory information to extend battery life. This is ... Use this plan if you : • Balanced - Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of time. You can change... than you are pre-defined for an extended period 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 the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . If your ...
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Your battery may not last as long as you selected, then click Save changes. To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows ... (Change power settings). Type the keyword power plan in order to use. - Use this plan if you want to gain performance. This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 77 The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you need additional computing power...
Your battery may not last as long as you selected, then click Save changes. To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows ... (Change power settings). Type the keyword power plan in order to use. - Use this plan if you want to gain performance. This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 77 The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you need additional computing power...
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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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... notebook • Remove all discs, express cards, peripheral devices, and cables. Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in overhead bins and car trunks. Dial-up modem • Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to prevent it from toiletries, liquids, and food...
... notebook • Remove all discs, express cards, peripheral devices, and cables. Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in overhead bins and car trunks. Dial-up modem • Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to prevent it from toiletries, liquids, and food...