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www.gateway.com Contents Editing track information 71 Creating and editing videos 72 Editing videos 72 Transferring your video to your notebook 73 Editing your video 74 ... software features 87 Windows Media Player advanced features 87 CyberLink Power2Go advanced features 87 Chapter 8: Managing Power 89 Monitoring the battery charge 90 Recharging the battery 90 Extending battery life 90 Conserving battery power 90 Using alternate power sources 91 Changing power modes 91 Changing notebook power settings 92 Changing the power scheme 92...
www.gateway.com Contents Editing track information 71 Creating and editing videos 72 Editing videos 72 Transferring your video to your notebook 73 Editing your video 74 ... software features 87 Windows Media Player advanced features 87 CyberLink Power2Go advanced features 87 Chapter 8: Managing Power 89 Monitoring the battery charge 90 Recharging the battery 90 Extending battery life 90 Conserving battery power 90 Using alternate power sources 91 Changing power modes 91 Changing notebook power settings 92 Changing the power scheme 92...
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www.gateway.com Contents Scheduling maintenance tasks 139 Moving from Your Old Computer 139 Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 139 Transferring files 140 Transferring Internet ... connections 144 Files 145 Security 145 Power 145 Additional tips 146 Chapter 14: Troubleshooting 147 Safety guidelines 148 First steps 148 Troubleshooting 148 Audio 148 Battery 148 CD drives 148 Device installation 149 Diskette drive 149 Display 150 DVD drives 151 File management 152 Hard drive 153 Internet 153 Keyboard 154...
www.gateway.com Contents Scheduling maintenance tasks 139 Moving from Your Old Computer 139 Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 139 Transferring files 140 Transferring Internet ... connections 144 Files 145 Security 145 Power 145 Additional tips 146 Chapter 14: Troubleshooting 147 Safety guidelines 148 First steps 148 Troubleshooting 148 Audio 148 Battery 148 CD drives 148 Device installation 149 Diskette drive 149 Display 150 DVD drives 151 File management 152 Hard drive 153 Internet 153 Keyboard 154...
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... into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on battery power. We are provided with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of services and support. We sincerely hope that you again, from your new notebook. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at affordable prices. Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is designed to our...
... into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on battery power. We are provided with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of services and support. We sincerely hope that you again, from your new notebook. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at affordable prices. Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is designed to our...
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...following tips when traveling with your notebook is lost or damaged. 51 Avoid working with confidential files until you can see "Traveling with your battery before you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To fix the problem, click on page 143. Traveling securely Tips & Tricks For more tips...with Your Notebook" on that icon to claim your notebook as soon as it alerts you leave. BigFix monitors your notebook display. www.gateway.com Traveling securely BigFix Your notebook may ask you to learn about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on your...
...following tips when traveling with your notebook is lost or damaged. 51 Avoid working with confidential files until you can see "Traveling with your battery before you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To fix the problem, click on page 143. Traveling securely Tips & Tricks For more tips...with Your Notebook" on that icon to claim your notebook as soon as it alerts you leave. BigFix monitors your notebook display. www.gateway.com Traveling securely BigFix Your notebook may ask you to learn about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on your...
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CHAPTER 8 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 89
CHAPTER 8 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 89
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... power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 143. CHAPTER 8: Managing Power www.gateway.com Monitoring the battery charge Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. This design provides you with... settings" on the taskbar is designed to AC power. For more information about the battery charge status indicator, see "Changing advanced settings" on the Advance tab in use. 90 Your new Gateway notebook is checked on page 94. Tips & Tricks For more information, see "Activating...
... power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 143. CHAPTER 8: Managing Power www.gateway.com Monitoring the battery charge Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. This design provides you with... settings" on the taskbar is designed to AC power. For more information about the battery charge status indicator, see "Changing advanced settings" on the Advance tab in use. 90 Your new Gateway notebook is checked on page 94. Tips & Tricks For more information, see "Activating...
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... as boarding gates, and under banks of power. ■ Recharge the battery(ies) often, take electrical adapters. In Standby mode, your work before traveling. mode 91 www.gateway.com Extending battery life ■ Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary. Using... alternate power sources To extend battery life, use an airplane/automobile power adapter (if supported by your notebook...
... as boarding gates, and under banks of power. ■ Recharge the battery(ies) often, take electrical adapters. In Standby mode, your work before traveling. mode 91 www.gateway.com Extending battery life ■ Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary. Using... alternate power sources To extend battery life, use an airplane/automobile power adapter (if supported by your notebook...
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...to the power source. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is automatically turned off. CHAPTER 8: Managing Power www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings You can change the power scheme: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Changing the power scheme...Standby system key, and power-saving timers by changing power settings on your notebook may use Intel® SpeedStep™ technology to conserve battery power. Power schemes (groups of the defined power schemes or create a custom power scheme. The processor installed in Category View, click ...
...to the power source. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is automatically turned off. CHAPTER 8: Managing Power www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings You can change the power scheme: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Changing the power scheme...Standby system key, and power-saving timers by changing power settings on your notebook may use Intel® SpeedStep™ technology to conserve battery power. Power schemes (groups of the defined power schemes or create a custom power scheme. The processor installed in Category View, click ...
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... and type a name for the scheme. 4 Click OK. Alarms can alert you want. - To change the alarm options: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings 3 Click the arrow button to open the Power Schemes list, then click the power scheme you when the... battery charge is in the Search box, then click the arrow. Changing alarm options Help and Support For more information about changing the alarm options, click ...
... and type a name for the scheme. 4 Click OK. Alarms can alert you want. - To change the alarm options: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings 3 Click the arrow button to open the Power Schemes list, then click the power scheme you when the... battery charge is in the Search box, then click the arrow. Changing alarm options Help and Support For more information about changing the alarm options, click ...
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... notebook cleaning kit: ■ A soft, lint-free cloth ■ An aerosol can of time, unplug AC power and remove the battery after it is not covered by your warranty. Cleaning your notebook Keeping your notebook clean and the vents free from your notebook. The case... temperatures. Damage due to extreme temperature changes. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Notebook www.gateway.com Caring for your notebook Tips & Tricks If your notebook has two batteries: To partially discharge the main battery, remove the secondary battery after discharging it partway. To extend the life of it.
... notebook cleaning kit: ■ A soft, lint-free cloth ■ An aerosol can of time, unplug AC power and remove the battery after it is not covered by your warranty. Cleaning your notebook Keeping your notebook clean and the vents free from your notebook. The case... temperatures. Damage due to extreme temperature changes. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Notebook www.gateway.com Caring for your notebook Tips & Tricks If your notebook has two batteries: To partially discharge the main battery, remove the secondary battery after discharging it partway. To extend the life of it.
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... still flows through the vents on the case, so keep the vents free of dust. Your notebook is made especially for the purpose. www.gateway.com Protecting your notebook from viruses Warning When you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off your notebook and turn off your notebook and other... parts of your system. Also, remove the battery(ies) before trying to clean dust from the inside of specially coated glass and can be scratched or damaged by air circulated through your notebook...
... still flows through the vents on the case, so keep the vents free of dust. Your notebook is made especially for the purpose. www.gateway.com Protecting your notebook from viruses Warning When you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off your notebook and turn off your notebook and other... parts of your system. Also, remove the battery(ies) before trying to clean dust from the inside of specially coated glass and can be scratched or damaged by air circulated through your notebook...
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.... A list of your usual calling area. To turn off all peripheral devices and cables. Traveling by air ■ Charge the battery in case airport security asks you are traveling internationally. ■ Take remote access information with you so you can interfere with equipment ...802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, and Bluetooth communication devices are traveling internationally. CHAPTER 13: Traveling with Your Notebook www.gateway.com Packing your notebook ■ Remove all wireless devices while in the aircraft. ■ Do not check your notebook as luggage. Do...
.... A list of your usual calling area. To turn off all peripheral devices and cables. Traveling by air ■ Charge the battery in case airport security asks you are traveling internationally. ■ Take remote access information with you so you can interfere with equipment ...802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, and Bluetooth communication devices are traveling internationally. CHAPTER 13: Traveling with Your Notebook www.gateway.com Packing your notebook ■ Remove all wireless devices while in the aircraft. ■ Do not check your notebook as luggage. Do...
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... between computers and backing up your notebook while traveling, set using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient power management settings. If you need to recharge the battery. Also, tape your business card or an address label to your AC... password is very secure, with confidential files until you must return your notebook to guess. www.gateway.com Files Security Important Use a password that is difficult for someone else to Gateway for service. The password feature is set up files. ■ Get a locking cable for your...
... between computers and backing up your notebook while traveling, set using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient power management settings. If you need to recharge the battery. Also, tape your business card or an address label to your AC... password is very secure, with confidential files until you must return your notebook to guess. www.gateway.com Files Security Important Use a password that is difficult for someone else to Gateway for service. The password feature is set up files. ■ Get a locking cable for your...
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...page 165. Troubleshooting Audio Battery CD drives 148 Audio troubleshooting is covered under "DVD drives" on page 151. First steps Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Safety guidelines Warning ...Do not try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery(ies) is installed, and while the modem...
...page 165. Troubleshooting Audio Battery CD drives 148 Audio troubleshooting is covered under "DVD drives" on page 151. First steps Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Safety guidelines Warning ...Do not try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery(ies) is installed, and while the modem...
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...port and cable for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working on battery power ■ Check the power management settings. For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To set... cables. Printer Help and Support For more information about using power management settings, see the hardware guide. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Power Tips & Tricks For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see the poster or hardware guide. The printer will not...
...port and cable for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working on battery power ■ Check the power management settings. For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To set... cables. Printer Help and Support For more information about using power management settings, see the hardware guide. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Power Tips & Tricks For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see the poster or hardware guide. The printer will not...
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... voltage selector switch is in areas classified as a radiator. ■ Set up your area. Replace the battery with a TV Tuner, cable, or satellite receiver card, make sure that the switch is set up your Gateway system. Do not block or cover these instructions to help guard against voltage surges and buildup of...
... voltage selector switch is in areas classified as a radiator. ■ Set up your area. Replace the battery with a TV Tuner, cable, or satellite receiver card, make sure that the switch is set up your Gateway system. Do not block or cover these instructions to help guard against voltage surges and buildup of...
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... library 71 cleaning 133 editing track information 71 playing 66 automobile power adapter 91 AVI file 65 B background 121 backing up files 138 battery alternate power sources 91 charge indicator 90 charge status 90 charging 90 conserving power 90 icons 90 managing power 90 monitoring charge 90 recharging... 90 battery alarm options 93 BigFix 6, 51 starting 134 using 134 Bluetooth 144 broadband Internet connection 36 browser Web 36, 37 browsing for files ...
... library 71 cleaning 133 editing track information 71 playing 66 automobile power adapter 91 AVI file 65 B background 121 backing up files 138 battery alternate power sources 91 charge indicator 90 charge status 90 charging 90 conserving power 90 icons 90 managing power 90 monitoring charge 90 recharging... 90 battery alarm options 93 BigFix 6, 51 starting 134 using 134 Bluetooth 144 broadband Internet connection 36 browser Web 36, 37 browsing for files ...
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Index www.gateway.com PC Card troubleshooting 163 pen button 12 calibrating 11, 163 gestures 12 tips 12 troubleshooting 163 peripheral devices 54 playing audio CD 66 audio ..., 176 120, 121, 122, 123 screen resolution 55 R radio listening with Windows Media Player 87 radio approval authorities 144 radio frequency wireless connections 144 recharging battery 90 recordable drive See DVD drive recording audio file 69 CD tracks 69, 85 recovering device drivers 31 files and folders 17 programs 31 system...
Index www.gateway.com PC Card troubleshooting 163 pen button 12 calibrating 11, 163 gestures 12 tips 12 troubleshooting 163 peripheral devices 54 playing audio CD 66 audio ..., 176 120, 121, 122, 123 screen resolution 55 R radio listening with Windows Media Player 87 radio approval authorities 144 radio frequency wireless connections 144 recharging battery 90 recordable drive See DVD drive recording audio file 69 CD tracks 69, 85 recovering device drivers 31 files and folders 17 programs 31 system...
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www.gateway.com Index startup password 145 status indicators battery charge 90 toggle on or off 165 troubleshooting 165 Sticky Notes 11 Support using 3 S-Video...pen 12 title bar 10 touchpad changing settings 124 TPM 43 training CD 168 classroom 168 Gateway Learning Libraries 168 Learn With Gateway 168 transferring files from Internet 39 files from old computer 139, 140 Internet settings from ... WAV file 65 Web browser 36, 37 Web page 37 Web site 37 connecting to 38 downloading files 39 Gateway 2 window 10 close button 10 closing 10, 24 maximize button 10 menu bar 10 minimize button 10 title bar...
www.gateway.com Index startup password 145 status indicators battery charge 90 toggle on or off 165 troubleshooting 165 Sticky Notes 11 Support using 3 S-Video...pen 12 title bar 10 touchpad changing settings 124 TPM 43 training CD 168 classroom 168 Gateway Learning Libraries 168 Learn With Gateway 168 transferring files from Internet 39 files from old computer 139, 140 Internet settings from ... WAV file 65 Web browser 36, 37 Web page 37 Web site 37 connecting to 38 downloading files 39 Gateway 2 window 10 close button 10 closing 10, 24 maximize button 10 menu bar 10 minimize button 10 title bar...