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... monitor for a presentation . . . . 43 Ordering accessories 44 Chapter 5: Managing Power 47 Monitoring the battery charge 48 Recharging the battery 48 Changing the battery 49 Replacing the battery 49 Recalibrating the battery 50 Getting the most from your battery 51 Maximizing battery performance 51 Conserving battery power 51 Using alternate power sources 52 Changing power modes 52 Changing notebook...
... monitor for a presentation . . . . 43 Ordering accessories 44 Chapter 5: Managing Power 47 Monitoring the battery charge 48 Recharging the battery 48 Changing the battery 49 Replacing the battery 49 Recalibrating the battery 50 Getting the most from your battery 51 Maximizing battery performance 51 Conserving battery power 51 Using alternate power sources 52 Changing power modes 52 Changing notebook...
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www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 57 Packing your notebook 58 Traveling by air 58 Dial-up modem 58...notebook 64 Cleaning your notebook 65 Cleaning the exterior 65 Cleaning the keyboard 66 Cleaning the notebook screen 66 Maintaining the battery 66 Storing batteries 67 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 68 Recovering your system 68 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 69 Using Microsoft System Restore... the hard drive kit 86 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 89 Safety guidelines 90 First steps 90 Troubleshooting 91 Audio 91 Battery 91 CD drives (external 91 iii
www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 57 Packing your notebook 58 Traveling by air 58 Dial-up modem 58...notebook 64 Cleaning your notebook 65 Cleaning the exterior 65 Cleaning the keyboard 66 Cleaning the notebook screen 66 Maintaining the battery 66 Storing batteries 67 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 68 Recovering your system 68 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 69 Using Microsoft System Restore... the hard drive kit 86 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 89 Safety guidelines 90 First steps 90 Troubleshooting 91 Audio 91 Battery 91 CD drives (external 91 iii
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... very low. ■ LED solid red - Notebook is off - Notebook is on - Battery charge is malfunctioning. Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Power indicator Battery charge indicator Power indicator Battery charge indicator Icon Description ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Battery is in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off . ■ LED...
... very low. ■ LED solid red - Notebook is off - Notebook is on - Battery charge is malfunctioning. Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Power indicator Battery charge indicator Power indicator Battery charge indicator Icon Description ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Battery is in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off . ■ LED...
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... page 49. Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in this bay. Slide to release the battery. Provides power when the notebook is located in . Install a memory module into AC power. 10 For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" ...on page 86. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 83. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Memory bay Battery latch Battery Speaker Speaker Ventilation fan Hard drive Customer care bay label Component Icon Hard drive bay Speakers Memory bay...
... page 49. Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in this bay. Slide to release the battery. Provides power when the notebook is located in . Install a memory module into AC power. 10 For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" ...on page 86. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 83. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Memory bay Battery latch Battery Speaker Speaker Ventilation fan Hard drive Customer care bay label Component Icon Hard drive bay Speakers Memory bay...
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... sure that you use the AC adapter right away to you expect. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the battery may need to fully charge. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Allow three hours for the first time, the... may be recalibrated. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to be damaged. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury ...
... sure that you use the AC adapter right away to you expect. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the battery may need to fully charge. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Allow three hours for the first time, the... may be recalibrated. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to be damaged. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury ...
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...enter your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. For more information, see "Front" on page 3. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 6 for the first time, turn off your notebook and leave your notebook. Important If the... it turns on the Customer Care label. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on : a Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, ...
...enter your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. For more information, see "Front" on page 3. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 6 for the first time, turn off your notebook and leave your notebook. Important If the... it turns on the Customer Care label. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on : a Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, ...
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... it . The notebook turns off . Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it . 2. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for some reason you cannot use the Shut Down option in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. The Windows Task...
... it . The notebook turns off . Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it . 2. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for some reason you cannot use the Shut Down option in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. The Windows Task...
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... turned off . 23 Notebook is being accessed. Hard drive is off . Wireless network Power Num lock Hard drive Battery charge Caps lock Indicator Icon Description Wireless network (optional) ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad.
... turned off . 23 Notebook is being accessed. Hard drive is off . Wireless network Power Num lock Hard drive Battery charge Caps lock Indicator Icon Description Wireless network (optional) ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad.
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...Application keypad key Arrow keys/ Navigation keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Indicator Battery charge Num lock Caps lock Icon Description ■ LED blue - Caps lock is malfunctioning. ■ LED on . A ■ LED off .... ■ LED on . 1 ■ LED off . Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Battery is turned on - Numeric keypad is turned off - Caps lock is turned off - You do not need to shut down the notebook...
...Application keypad key Arrow keys/ Navigation keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Indicator Battery charge Num lock Caps lock Icon Description ■ LED blue - Caps lock is malfunctioning. ■ LED on . A ■ LED off .... ■ LED on . 1 ■ LED off . Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Battery is turned on - Numeric keypad is turned off - Caps lock is turned off - You do not need to shut down the notebook...
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.... Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on or off. Press the power button to close this system key... The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is being used. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started System key combinations When you...
.... Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on or off. Press the power button to close this system key... The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the optional wireless network is being used. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started System key combinations When you...
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...Increase the brightness of devices that provide wireless communication. Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on page 31. Use this feature will affect battery performance. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on commercial aircraft. Bluetooth communication devices are examples of the display. Current...brightness of the display. 27 FN, then press this feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in an airplane. www.gateway.com Press and hold To... Use this system key... Press a third time to return the display to decrease the brightness below...
...Increase the brightness of devices that provide wireless communication. Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on page 31. Use this feature will affect battery performance. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on commercial aircraft. Bluetooth communication devices are examples of the display. Current...brightness of the display. 27 FN, then press this feature in bright lighting situations, such as outside in an airplane. www.gateway.com Press and hold To... Use this system key... Press a third time to return the display to decrease the brightness below...
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... accessories or supplies. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at www.gateway.com. When you can swap batteries when necessary. Accessories may want to buy an additional battery so you want to turn on the presentation settings. See "Replacing the hard drive .... Hard drives If you can save battery power by plugging your existing hard drive with a larger drive. See "Changing the battery" on battery power for extended periods, you may not be available in -flight power receptacle. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you...
... accessories or supplies. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at www.gateway.com. When you can swap batteries when necessary. Accessories may want to buy an additional battery so you want to turn on the presentation settings. See "Replacing the hard drive .... Hard drives If you can save battery power by plugging your existing hard drive with a larger drive. See "Changing the battery" on battery power for extended periods, you may not be available in -flight power receptacle. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you...
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CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Changing the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Getting the most from your battery • Changing notebook power settings 47
CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Changing the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Getting the most from your battery • Changing notebook power settings 47
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..., you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on . 48 While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on battery power. This design provides you may need to recalibrate the battery. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to AC power. When the...
..., you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on . 48 While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on battery power. This design provides you may need to recalibrate the battery. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to AC power. When the...
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... notebook. 3 Turn your notebook is connected to AC power, you must turn off while changing the battery. www.gateway.com Changing the battery Replacing the battery Warning Danger of used batteries according to local hazardous material regulations. Discard used batteries promptly. Caution If your notebook over so the bottom is incorrectly replaced. Do not disassemble, heat...
... notebook. 3 Turn your notebook is connected to AC power, you must turn off while changing the battery. www.gateway.com Changing the battery Replacing the battery Warning Danger of used batteries according to local hazardous material regulations. Discard used batteries promptly. Caution If your notebook over so the bottom is incorrectly replaced. Do not disassemble, heat...
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... indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. 50 For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 6 Slide the battery latch to the locked position. 7 Turn your battery. If your notebook unexpectedly goes into Sleep mode while...
... indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. 50 For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 6 Slide the battery latch to the locked position. 7 Turn your battery. If your notebook unexpectedly goes into Sleep mode while...
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..., and optical drives. • Remove PC Cards when you do not need them. Over the long term, use , to get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your notebook. The display stays off until you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate... page 54. • Close the LCD panel to turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth. • Dim the display as low as is no memory. www.gateway.com Getting the most from your battery Maximizing battery performance To get maximum power savings.
..., and optical drives. • Remove PC Cards when you do not need them. Over the long term, use , to get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your notebook. The display stays off until you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate... page 54. • Close the LCD panel to turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth. • Dim the display as low as is no memory. www.gateway.com Getting the most from your battery Maximizing battery performance To get maximum power savings.
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...display and drives, turn off auto-save features in Sleep mode, it switches to lengthen the life of your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on page 57. while your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you cannot use alternate power... sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. Changing power modes You can use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. This drive uses a large amount...
...display and drives, turn off auto-save features in Sleep mode, it switches to lengthen the life of your notebook, see "Recharging the battery" on page 57. while your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you cannot use alternate power... sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. Changing power modes You can use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. This drive uses a large amount...
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... • Balanced - Use this plan if you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your program. Your battery may run slower than you change the function of your notebook's power button, Sleep system key, and power-saving timers by selecting power plans ...and adjusting advanced power settings. This is automatically turned off. This power plan sacrifices performance in order to extend battery life. Your programs may not last as long as when the display or hard drive is the default power plan which balances performance and...
... • Balanced - Use this plan if you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your program. Your battery may run slower than you change the function of your notebook's power button, Sleep system key, and power-saving timers by selecting power plans ...and adjusting advanced power settings. This is automatically turned off. This power plan sacrifices performance in order to extend battery life. Your programs may not last as long as when the display or hard drive is the default power plan which balances performance and...
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... Hybrid Sleep mode: 1 On the Select a power plan window, click Change plan settings for the plan you want to change. The Change settings for On battery and Plugged in front of the screen that you are not tied to On for the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings. Type...
... Hybrid Sleep mode: 1 On the Select a power plan window, click Change plan settings for the plan you want to change. The Change settings for On battery and Plugged in front of the screen that you are not tied to On for the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings. Type...