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... properties 57 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation 58 Chapter 5: Managing Power 61 Monitoring the battery charge 62 Recharging the battery 62 Changing batteries 63 Recalibrating the battery 64 Extending battery life 65 Maximizing battery performance 65 Conserving battery power 66 ii Contents Using the keyboard 28 Key types 29 System key combinations 30 Using the...

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www.gateway.com Using alternate power sources 67 Changing power modes 68 Changing notebook power settings 69...80 Cleaning your notebook 80 Cleaning the exterior 81 Cleaning the keyboard 81 Cleaning the notebook screen 82 Maintaining the battery 82 Storing batteries 83 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 83 Recovering your system 84 Creating recovery discs 85 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers...your system to its factory condition . 90 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 93 Safety guidelines 94 First steps 94 Troubleshooting 95 Audio 95 Battery 95 CD drives 95 Diskette drive (external 96 iii

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...1 Headphone jack 2 Microphone jack Speaker Component Icon Description Power indicator • LED on . • LED blinking - Battery is charging. • LED blinking red - The built-in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are not ... with SPDIF support • Headphone 2 Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack. Battery is malfunctioning. Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Battery is very low. Notebook is off - Battery charge indicator • LED orange - Important: This LED only lights up when your ...

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Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 63. Bottom www.gateway.com Battery Battery latch Battery lock Ventilation slots and cooling fan Hard drive bay Memory bay Component Icon Description Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. 11 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 63. Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into AC power.

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...same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook's battery. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Avoiding discomfort and injury from Gateway. Warning Do not attempt to fully charge the battery. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your eyes. • ... and relieve your notebook on page 64. 18 Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. The battery was shipped to be damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the...

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www.gateway.com To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Front" on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly ...attached to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 19 If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back...

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...the modem. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 4 When you finish using your notebook for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. If you have a telephone modem, use to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to ... to a broadband modem or network Your notebook has a network jack that you have a cable modem, use a surge protector. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them to AC...

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... does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off , then turns on . 26 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Important If your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to toggle the status indicators on again...

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FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. 32 For more information, see "Left" on commercial aircraft. Press a second time to the normal brightness setting. Press a third time to return the display ...

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CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 61

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... with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on . 62 A message appears showing the remaining battery time and the current power plan. • Wait for a greater battery life experience. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed to prevent losing any unsaved work. To...

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... to AC power you must turn off while changing the battery. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is not plugged into an AC outlet, save your work and turn the notebook off the notebook. 2 Turn your Gateway notebook. Discard used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled...

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... process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to maintain the accuracy of the notebook. 5 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it but the battery charge is interrupted, you may need to the locked position. 7 Turn your...If your notebook over again. To recalibrate the battery using it snaps into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to recalibrate your battery. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 4 Slide the battery out of the battery gauge. Important Select models have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you...

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... it reach its maximum rated capacity. 65 For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook to AC power. 5 Charge the battery completely until the battery status indicator turns blue. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook...

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... all external devices, like USB devices. • Remove Express Cards when you do not need them. Tip For more information about using the battery to get maximum power savings. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Over the long term, use a small amount of power while inserted, even if they ..., but avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on page 69. 66 Conserving battery power To conserve power while using power plans, see "Changing notebook power settings" on the battery. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are not being used. • Select the Power...

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... power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Save the battery for them next to support pillars, in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of an external mouse. • Decrease ...internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. For more information about traveling with Your Notebook" on page 73. If you plan on taking your notebook is not in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of telephones. 67 www.gateway.com • Close...

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... the display and drives, turn off similar to most devices except memory. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Changing power modes You can use it. while your notebook's battery: • Sleep -

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...sacrifices performance in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type the keyword power plan in order to use. - This power plan sacrifices battery life in order to under the other two power plans. • High performance - To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), ...All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Use this plan if you selected, then click Save changes. Your battery may run slower than you are accustomed to gain performance. OR - CHAPTER 5: Managing Power • Balanced - The Select a power plan window opens...

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Type the keyword hybrid in . Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 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. 72

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... will need while traveling. • Pack your usual calling area. Secure it to start your notebook. • Have your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in case airport security asks you notebook for unsafe lines, especially if you are traveling internationally. • Take remote access information with Your Notebook Packing...

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