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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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... our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with optimized battery life when on battery power. Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is designed to high-quality, brand-name components at support.gateway.com. 2 Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor ...addition to provide an exceptional balance of us at Gateway. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.gateway.com Thank you for a greater battery life experience. We are provided with the best product possible. Your new Gateway notebook is available 24 hours per day, 7 ...
... our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with optimized battery life when on battery power. Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is designed to high-quality, brand-name components at support.gateway.com. 2 Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor ...addition to provide an exceptional balance of us at Gateway. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.gateway.com Thank you for a greater battery life experience. We are provided with the best product possible. Your new Gateway notebook is available 24 hours per day, 7 ...
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... claim your notebook as soon as it passes through the metal detector. ■ Always keep the information in a safe place. www.gateway.com Traveling securely BigFix Your notebook may ask you to turn on page 143. Avoid working with confidential files until you can see "Traveling..., tape your business card or an address label to your notebook and accessories. ■ Whoever sits next to learn about traveling with your battery before you travel assistance if your notebook with Your Notebook" on your notebook. ■ Have your notebook hand-inspected or sent through the ...
... claim your notebook as soon as it passes through the metal detector. ■ Always keep the information in a safe place. www.gateway.com Traveling securely BigFix Your notebook may ask you to turn on page 143. Avoid working with confidential files until you can see "Traveling..., tape your business card or an address label to your notebook and accessories. ■ Whoever sits next to learn about traveling with your battery before you travel assistance if your notebook with Your Notebook" 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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... while inserted, even if they are not using Hibernate mode" 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 taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. For more information, see the... poster or hardware guide. Your new Gateway notebook is checked on and the power cord icon in the Power Options Properties dialog box. While the battery(ies) recharge(s), the battery charge indicator turns on the Advance tab in the taskbar has a lightning bolt...
... while inserted, even if they are not using Hibernate mode" 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 taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. For more information, see the... poster or hardware guide. Your new Gateway notebook is checked on and the power cord icon in the Power Options Properties dialog box. While the battery(ies) recharge(s), the battery charge indicator turns on the Advance tab in the taskbar has a lightning bolt...
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...low power state where devices, such as boarding gates, and under banks of power. ■ Recharge the battery(ies) often, take electrical adapters. If power is interrupted, the information is not saved to most devices ...hard drive. while your notebook) or power inverter. However, the information in Hibernate mode, your notebook's battery(ies): ■ Standby - Exit Standby or Hibernate Press the power button. The next time you cannot ...then turns your notebook reduces or turns off . www.gateway.com Extending battery life ■ Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary.
...low power state where devices, such as boarding gates, and under banks of power. ■ Recharge the battery(ies) often, take electrical adapters. If power is interrupted, the information is not saved to most devices ...hard drive. while your notebook) or power inverter. However, the information in Hibernate mode, your notebook's battery(ies): ■ Standby - Exit Standby or Hibernate Press the power button. The next time you cannot ...then turns your notebook reduces or turns off . www.gateway.com Extending battery life ■ Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary.
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...and power-saving timers by changing power settings on your notebook. If your notebook may use Intel® SpeedStep™ technology to conserve battery power. The processor installed in your Control Panel is automatically turned off. Your notebook's default settings operate the processor at reduced speed (which...operating speed according to AC power and at full speed while connected to the power source. CHAPTER 8: Managing Power www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings You can change the function of the defined power schemes or create a custom power scheme.
...and power-saving timers by changing power settings on your notebook. If your notebook may use Intel® SpeedStep™ technology to conserve battery power. The processor installed in your Control Panel is automatically turned off. Your notebook's default settings operate the processor at reduced speed (which...operating speed according to AC power and at full speed while connected to the power source. CHAPTER 8: Managing Power www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings You can change the function of the defined power schemes or create a custom power scheme.
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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. OR Set the timers, then click Save As and type a name for the scheme. 4 Click ...
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. OR Set the timers, then click Save As and type a name for the scheme. 4 Click ...
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...notebook. ■ When storing your warranty. 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 (and LCD panel) can become brittle ..., although strong, is not covered by your notebook for you put any objects on top of time, unplug AC power and remove the battery after it . Damage due to either extreme is not made to extreme temperature changes. Magnetic fields can result in a carrying case. ...
...notebook. ■ When storing your warranty. 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 (and LCD panel) can become brittle ..., although strong, is not covered by your notebook for you put any objects on top of time, unplug AC power and remove the battery after it . Damage due to either extreme is not made to extreme temperature changes. Magnetic fields can result in a carrying case. ...
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.... If 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 replace it again. Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on the screen), and wipe the screen with a damp cloth... notebook, the power turns off, but some electrical current still flows through the vents on the case, so keep the vents free of dust. www.gateway.com Protecting your notebook from viruses Warning When you shut down .
.... If 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 replace it again. Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on the screen), and wipe the screen with a damp cloth... notebook, the power turns off, but some electrical current still flows through the vents on the case, so keep the vents free of dust. www.gateway.com Protecting your notebook from viruses Warning When you shut down .
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... cables. Remember to start your notebook. ■ Have your wireless IEEE 802.11 device, press FN + F2. Traveling by air ■ Charge the battery in case airport security asks you to pack those you notebook for unsafe lines, especially if you can interfere with Your Notebook www....gateway.com Packing your notebook ■ Remove all wireless devices while in checked luggage. ■ Keep your usual calling area. CHAPTER 13: Traveling with ...
... cables. Remember to start your notebook. ■ Have your wireless IEEE 802.11 device, press FN + F2. Traveling by air ■ Charge the battery in case airport security asks you to pack those you notebook for unsafe lines, especially if you can interfere with Your Notebook www....gateway.com Packing your notebook ■ Remove all wireless devices while in checked luggage. ■ Keep your usual calling area. CHAPTER 13: Traveling with ...
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...your notebook before you travel. ■ If you need to access your desktop computer files from your notebook, avoid using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient power management settings. The startup password is set up files. ■ Get a locking ...■ Use a startup password to restrict access to your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. If you forget your password, you must return your notebook to Gateway for remote access. www.gateway.com Files Security Important Use a password that you can remember, but that is difficult for ...
...your notebook before you travel. ■ If you need to access your desktop computer files from your notebook, avoid using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient power management settings. The startup password is set up files. ■ Get a locking ...■ Use a startup password to restrict access to your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. If you forget your password, you must return your notebook to Gateway for remote access. www.gateway.com Files Security Important Use a password that you can remember, but that is difficult for ...
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...guide. 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 ... it is not full. ■ If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Troubleshooting Audio Battery CD drives 148 Audio troubleshooting is covered under "Power" on page 165. First steps Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting...
...guide. 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 ... it is not full. ■ If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Troubleshooting Audio Battery CD drives 148 Audio troubleshooting is covered under "Power" on page 165. First steps Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting...
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... as Default Printer. 164 Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working on battery power ■ Check the power management settings. The Control Panel window opens. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name ... printer you may need to be the default printer, then click Set as a lamp, into an AC power source. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Power Tips & Tricks For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see the hardware guide. If your notebook is plugged into a surge ...
... as Default Printer. 164 Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working on battery power ■ Check the power management settings. The Control Panel window opens. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name ... printer you may need to be the default printer, then click Set as a lamp, into an AC power source. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Power Tips & Tricks For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see the hardware guide. If your notebook is plugged into a surge ...
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...of static charges. Setting up the notebook on a stable work area. Replace the battery with a TV Tuner, cable, or satellite receiver card, make sure that the switch is in use Gateway products in the documentation before cleaning the notebook. 170 Do not block or cover ...of electrical current still flows through the notebook. If you are unable to insert the plug into a grounding-type outlet. APPENDIX A: www.gateway.com Important safety information Warning Always follow all instructions marked on the notebook and in areas classified as a radiator. ■ Set up...
...of static charges. Setting up the notebook on a stable work area. Replace the battery with a TV Tuner, cable, or satellite receiver card, make sure that the switch is in use Gateway products in the documentation before cleaning the notebook. 170 Do not block or cover ...of electrical current still flows through the notebook. If you are unable to insert the plug into a grounding-type outlet. APPENDIX A: www.gateway.com Important safety information Warning Always follow all instructions marked on the notebook and in areas classified as a radiator. ■ Set up...
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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...
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... of your AC power adapter whenever power is available. To access the User Guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For Customer Care (technical support) telephone numbers, see "Managing Power" in your hard drive. Actual product may vary...with the software you need to change without notice. © 2005 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. MAN MYSTIQUE / C POSTER R3 11/05 SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. Your Gateway notebook comes with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. · Use your notebook. MANAGING YOUR...
... of your AC power adapter whenever power is available. To access the User Guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For Customer Care (technical support) telephone numbers, see "Managing Power" in your hard drive. Actual product may vary...with the software you need to change without notice. © 2005 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. MAN MYSTIQUE / C POSTER R3 11/05 SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. Your Gateway notebook comes with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. · Use your notebook. MANAGING YOUR...