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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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... purchasing our notebook! This design provides you for a greater battery life experience. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. We have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most...
... purchasing our notebook! This design provides you for a greater battery life experience. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. We have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most...
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...to your notebook and accessories. ■ Whoever sits next to claim your notebook as soon as it alerts you in a safe place. www.gateway.com Traveling securely BigFix Your notebook may ask you to turn on that icon to learn about traveling with your notebook, see "Traveling with ...confidential files until you can see your battery before you travel assistance if your notebook model number and serial number in security checkpoints. ■ Write down your notebook is lost or ...
...to your notebook and accessories. ■ Whoever sits next to claim your notebook as soon as it alerts you in a safe place. www.gateway.com Traveling securely BigFix Your notebook may ask you to turn on that icon to learn about traveling with your notebook, see "Traveling with ...confidential files until you can see your battery before you travel assistance if your notebook model number and serial number in security checkpoints. ■ Write down your notebook is lost or ...
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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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... management settings, see the hardware guide. Tips & Tricks For more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 95. CHAPTER 8: Managing Power www.gateway.com Monitoring the battery charge Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the Advance tab in the Power Options Properties dialog...
... management settings, see the hardware guide. Tips & Tricks For more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 95. CHAPTER 8: Managing Power www.gateway.com Monitoring the battery charge Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the Advance tab in the Power Options Properties dialog...
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... ... ...and you activated Hibernate mode. When in Hibernate mode, your notebook completely off. www.gateway.com Extending battery life ■ Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary. mode 91 Save the battery(ies) for times when you cannot use a power adapter. ■ To find AC power... power modes to support pillars, in memory is lost. In Standby mode, your AC power adapter, also take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before using Standby mode. If you will have access to most devices except memory. This drive uses a large amount of your...
... ... ...and you activated Hibernate mode. When in Hibernate mode, your notebook completely off. www.gateway.com Extending battery life ■ Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary. mode 91 Save the battery(ies) for times when you cannot use a power adapter. ■ To find AC power... power modes to support pillars, in memory is lost. In Standby mode, your AC power adapter, also take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before using Standby mode. If you will have access to most devices except memory. This drive uses a large amount of your...
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...schemes or create a custom power scheme. Your notebook's default settings operate the processor at reduced speed (which uses less power) while using battery power. Changing the power scheme Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support.... at full speed while connected to the power source. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 92 CHAPTER 8: Managing Power www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings You can change the function of your notebook's power button, Standby system key, and power-saving timers...
...schemes or create a custom power scheme. Your notebook's default settings operate the processor at reduced speed (which uses less power) while using battery power. Changing the power scheme Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support.... at full speed while connected to the power source. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 92 CHAPTER 8: Managing Power www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings You can change the function of your notebook's power button, Standby system key, and power-saving timers...
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...Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Alarms tab. 4 Adjust the alarm settings, then click OK. 93 If your Control Panel is low. 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 options in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-...
...Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Alarms tab. 4 Adjust the alarm settings, then click OK. 93 If your Control Panel is low. 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 options in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-...
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... to permanent damage to either extreme is partially discharged. 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. As a general rule, your notebook for an extended period of time...
... to permanent damage to either extreme is partially discharged. 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. As a general rule, your notebook for an extended period of time...
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...and lint trapped under the keys. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before cleaning any water into the vents. Also, remove the battery(ies) before trying to use household abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can of air with the cloth. Cleaning the notebook screen Use a soft ... a narrow, straw-like extension to drip any components. For more information, see "Protecting your notebook from the center to clean the LCD screen. www.gateway.com Protecting your notebook from viruses Warning When you spill liquid on the case, so keep the vents free of dust.
...and lint trapped under the keys. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before cleaning any water into the vents. Also, remove the battery(ies) before trying to use household abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can of air with the cloth. Cleaning the notebook screen Use a soft ... a narrow, straw-like extension to drip any components. For more information, see "Protecting your notebook from the center to clean the LCD screen. www.gateway.com Protecting your notebook from viruses Warning When you spill liquid on the case, so keep the vents free of dust.
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...you are traveling internationally. ■ Take remote access information with you so you are traveling internationally. Traveling by air ■ Charge the battery in case airport security asks you to start your notebook. ■ Have your notebook hand-inspected or sent through the X-ray scanner, but...for any restrictions on the use of a wireless device in the destination country. ■ If your notebook came equipped with Your Notebook www.gateway.com Packing your notebook ■ Remove all wireless devices while in the aircraft. ■ Do not check your notebook as luggage. Dial...
...you are traveling internationally. ■ Take remote access information with you so you are traveling internationally. Traveling by air ■ Charge the battery in case airport security asks you to start your notebook. ■ Have your notebook hand-inspected or sent through the X-ray scanner, but...for any restrictions on the use of a wireless device in the destination country. ■ If your notebook came equipped with Your Notebook www.gateway.com Packing your notebook ■ Remove all wireless devices while in the aircraft. ■ Do not check your notebook as luggage. Dial...
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... in your hotel room while you are traveling internationally, take power plug adapters. ■ Take a portable surge protector to Gateway for remote access. www.gateway.com Files Security Important Use a password that you can remember, but that is set up files. ■ Get a ... desktop computer to your notebook before you travel. ■ If you can see "Managing Power" on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient power management settings. Power Files ■ Copy your working with you are...
... in your hotel room while you are traveling internationally, take power plug adapters. ■ Take a portable surge protector to Gateway for remote access. www.gateway.com Files Security Important Use a password that you can remember, but that is set up files. ■ Get a ... desktop computer to your notebook before you travel. ■ If you can see "Managing Power" on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient power management settings. Power Files ■ Copy your working with you are...
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...CD drive troubleshooting is covered under "DVD drives" on the screen, write down the exact message. 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 ...that your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see the hardware guide. Troubleshooting Audio Battery CD drives 148 Audio troubleshooting is covered under "Power" on page 164. First steps Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting...
...CD drive troubleshooting is covered under "DVD drives" on the screen, write down the exact message. 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 ...that your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see the hardware guide. Troubleshooting Audio Battery CD drives 148 Audio troubleshooting is covered under "Power" on page 164. First steps Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting...
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... window opens. To test the outlet, plug a working on AC power ■ Make sure that your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn on battery power ■ Check the power management settings. If your Control Panel is on but will not turn it on. ■ Make sure that you may... on connecting the AC power adapter, see the poster or hardware guide. Many printers have selected it is not working correctly. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Power Tips & Tricks For instructions on recalibrating your notebook.
... window opens. To test the outlet, plug a working on AC power ■ Make sure that your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn on battery power ■ Check the power management settings. If your Control Panel is on but will not turn it on. ■ Make sure that you may... on connecting the AC power adapter, see the poster or hardware guide. Many printers have selected it is not working correctly. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Power Tips & Tricks For instructions on recalibrating your notebook.
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...the extension cord ampere rating. ■ If your area. Warning To reduce the risk of static charges. Make sure you operate your Gateway system. If you are provided for safety of electrical current still flows through the notebook. There is electrically grounded to provide some protection against... care areas of explosion if the CMOS battery is important that the notebook is a safety feature. However, to ensure safe use . The plug on this notebook, it . ■ Do not spill anything on the system board. Warning Do not use Gateway products in use of power source indicated...
...the extension cord ampere rating. ■ If your area. Warning To reduce the risk of static charges. Make sure you operate your Gateway system. If you are provided for safety of electrical current still flows through the notebook. There is electrically grounded to provide some protection against... care areas of explosion if the CMOS battery is important that the notebook is a safety feature. However, to ensure safe use . The plug on this notebook, it . ■ Do not spill anything on the system board. Warning Do not use Gateway products in use of power source indicated...
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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...