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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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...latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your new Gateway notebook for a greater battery life experience. Thank you will be pleased with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your notebook in... exceptional balance of services and support. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.gateway.com Thank you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on battery power. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to provide best-of us at support...
...latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your new Gateway notebook for a greater battery life experience. Thank you will be pleased with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your notebook in... exceptional balance of services and support. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.gateway.com Thank you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on battery power. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to provide best-of us at support...
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...can be sure of privacy. ■ Carry proof of theft or loss, and keep your notebook with your notebook. ■ Charge your battery before you leave. Avoid working with confidential files until you can see "Traveling with your insurance company and credit card company to learn about...about traveling with your notebook, see your notebook display. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. www.gateway.com Traveling securely BigFix Your notebook may ask you to turn on your notebook. ■ Have your notebook hand-inspected or sent through the...
...can be sure of privacy. ■ Carry proof of theft or loss, and keep your notebook with your notebook. ■ Charge your battery before you leave. Avoid working with confidential files until you can see "Traveling with your insurance company and credit card company to learn about...about traveling with your notebook, see your notebook display. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. www.gateway.com Traveling securely BigFix Your notebook may ask you to turn on your notebook. ■ Have your notebook hand-inspected or sent through the...
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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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...they are not using power management settings, see the hardware guide. 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. Tips & Tricks ... & Tricks For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 143. Your new Gateway notebook is checked on page 92. Closely monitor the battery charge. Extending battery life Conserving battery power Tips & Tricks For more information about traveling with your notebook. Tips & Tricks For...
...they are not using power management settings, see the hardware guide. 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. Tips & Tricks ... & Tricks For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 143. Your new Gateway notebook is checked on page 92. Closely monitor the battery charge. Extending battery life Conserving battery power Tips & Tricks For more information about traveling with your notebook. Tips & Tricks For...
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...and you activated Hibernate mode. mode 91 If you will have access to most devices except memory. For more information, see "Recharging the battery" on taking your work before traveling. Enter Hibernate mode(must Click Start, then click be activated) Turn Off Computer. Using power saving ... To find AC power outlets in -flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use a power adapter. www.gateway.com Extending battery life ■ Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary. The next time you turn off. ■ Hibernate - (also called ...
...and you activated Hibernate mode. mode 91 If you will have access to most devices except memory. For more information, see "Recharging the battery" on taking your work before traveling. Enter Hibernate mode(must Click Start, then click be activated) Turn Off Computer. Using power saving ... To find AC power outlets in -flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use a power adapter. www.gateway.com Extending battery life ■ Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary. The next time you turn off. ■ Hibernate - (also called ...
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... keyword power scheme in your notebook may use Intel® SpeedStep™ technology to AC power and at full speed while connected to conserve battery power. A SpeedStep-equipped processor can modify the Intel SpeedStep settings by changing power settings on your Control Panel is automatically turned off. You ...can change the function of the defined power schemes or create a custom power scheme. The Control Panel window opens. CHAPTER 8: Managing Power www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings You can change its operating speed according to the power source.
... keyword power scheme in your notebook may use Intel® SpeedStep™ technology to AC power and at full speed while connected to conserve battery power. A SpeedStep-equipped processor can modify the Intel SpeedStep settings by changing power settings on your Control Panel is automatically turned off. You ...can change the function of the defined power schemes or create a custom power scheme. The Control Panel window opens. CHAPTER 8: Managing Power www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings You can change its operating speed according to the power source.
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... about changing the alarm options, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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. Type the keyword alarm...
... about changing the alarm options, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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. Type the keyword alarm...
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... ■ A DVD drive cleaning kit 132 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. The case, although strong, is on because data on... are comfortable for you put any liquid can of it. To extend the life of time, unplug AC power and remove the battery after it is partially discharged. Damage due to extreme temperature changes. Dust and dirt can clog the internal mechanisms and can erase...
... ■ A DVD drive cleaning kit 132 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. The case, although strong, is on because data on... are comfortable for you put any liquid can of it. To extend the life of time, unplug AC power and remove the battery after it is partially discharged. Damage due to extreme temperature changes. Dust and dirt can clog the internal mechanisms and can erase...
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... a product made of dust. Cleaning the exterior Always turn off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the vents with a damp cloth. Also, remove the battery(ies) before trying to drip any components. Cleaning the notebook screen Use a soft cloth and water to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys... finish on the screen), and wipe the screen with the cloth. With your notebook. Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on components. www.gateway.com Protecting your notebook from viruses Warning When you shut down .
... a product made of dust. Cleaning the exterior Always turn off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the vents with a damp cloth. Also, remove the battery(ies) before trying to drip any components. Cleaning the notebook screen Use a soft cloth and water to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys... finish on the screen), and wipe the screen with the cloth. With your notebook. Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on components. www.gateway.com Protecting your notebook from viruses Warning When you shut down .
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... notebook as luggage. A list of wireless devices. To turn off you to be especially useful if you can interfere with Your Notebook www.gateway.com Packing your notebook stable during travel. CHAPTER 13: Traveling with equipment on commercial aircraft. Secure it to telephone jacks. To turn off... all peripheral devices and cables. Traveling by air ■ Charge the battery in case airport security asks you notebook for takeoff and landing. ■ Turn off your Bluetooth device, press FN + F6.
... notebook as luggage. A list of wireless devices. To turn off you to be especially useful if you can interfere with Your Notebook www.gateway.com Packing your notebook stable during travel. CHAPTER 13: Traveling with equipment on commercial aircraft. Secure it to telephone jacks. To turn off... all peripheral devices and cables. Traveling by air ■ Charge the battery in case airport security asks you notebook for takeoff and landing. ■ Turn off your Bluetooth device, press FN + F6.
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...alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see your notebook display. Also, tape your business card or an address label to your notebook and accessories. ■ Whoever sits next to you or behind you must return your notebook to Gateway for service. If you while ...protector to protect your notebook from power surges. ■ To get the best performance from your notebook, avoid using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient power management settings. The password feature is very secure, with confidential files until you need...
...alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see your notebook display. Also, tape your business card or an address label to your notebook and accessories. ■ Whoever sits next to you or behind you must return your notebook to Gateway for service. If you while ...protector to protect your notebook from power surges. ■ To get the best performance from your notebook, avoid using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient power management settings. The password feature is very secure, with confidential files until you need...
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..." on page 164. 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 cable... notebook. Tips & Tricks For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed...
..." on page 164. 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 cable... notebook. Tips & Tricks For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed...
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...can start printing. To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Power Tips & Tricks For instructions on battery power ■ Check the power management settings. Printer Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start... source. Many printers have selected it is connected to an electrical outlet, turned on page 92. ■ Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. ■ Make sure that you want to press. ■ Make sure that you may need to room temperature...
...can start printing. To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Power Tips & Tricks For instructions on battery power ■ Check the power management settings. Printer Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start... source. Many printers have selected it is connected to an electrical outlet, turned on page 92. ■ Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. ■ Make sure that you want to press. ■ Make sure that you may need to room temperature...
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Warning Do not use Gateway products in the proper position for your area. Such areas include patient care areas of explosion if the CMOS battery is replaced incorrectly. Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use of this notebook, make sure that the switch is fitted with... is electrically grounded to make sure that the safety instructions marked on this notebook near your notebook. ■ Some notebooks have a replaceable CMOS battery on the products plugged into an outlet, contact an electrician to install the appropriate outlet. ■ If you are followed. The plug on ...
Warning Do not use Gateway products in the proper position for your area. Such areas include patient care areas of explosion if the CMOS battery is replaced incorrectly. Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use of this notebook, make sure that the switch is fitted with... is electrically grounded to make sure that the safety instructions marked on this notebook near your notebook. ■ Some notebooks have a replaceable CMOS battery on the products plugged into an outlet, contact an electrician to install the appropriate outlet. ■ If you are followed. The plug on ...
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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...