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...-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The replacement cord must be damaged. Warning Do not attempt...
...-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The replacement cord must be damaged. Warning Do not attempt...
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...battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns ...blue. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook connected...
...battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns ...blue. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook connected...
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... can enter your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. To protect your notebook. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Warning To reduce the risk of electricity coming into the modem jack on your notebook. 18 Warning High voltages can... problems During a power surge, the voltage level of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger (for example, No. 24 AWG) UL-listed or CSA-certified telecommunication line cord for your dial-up modem Your notebook has a built-in 56K modem that you have a telephone modem, use a surge ...
... can enter your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. To protect your notebook. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Warning To reduce the risk of electricity coming into the modem jack on your notebook. 18 Warning High voltages can... problems During a power surge, the voltage level of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger (for example, No. 24 AWG) UL-listed or CSA-certified telecommunication line cord for your dial-up modem Your notebook has a built-in 56K modem that you have a telephone modem, use a surge ...
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... normal operation, you cannot use the Shut Down option in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it . 2. Important If for more than 10 seconds. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click ... for about five seconds, then release it . The notebook turns off, then turns on your notebook to save power. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for some reason you may have to turn off : 1. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+...
... normal operation, you cannot use the Shut Down option in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it . 2. Important If for more than 10 seconds. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click ... for about five seconds, then release it . The notebook turns off, then turns on your notebook to save power. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for some reason you may have to turn off : 1. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+...
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... on your notebook. 5 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into an AC power source and turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Sleep mode. Adjusting the display properties If the image on both the LCD panel and the projector or monitor. www.gateway.com 3 Plug the other end of your notebook...
... on your notebook. 5 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into an AC power source and turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Sleep mode. Adjusting the display properties If the image on both the LCD panel and the projector or monitor. www.gateway.com 3 Plug the other end of your notebook...
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... message to appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. A message appears showing the remaining battery time and the current power plan. • Wait for a greater battery life experience. Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it is installed and your battery ...to AC power immediately to prevent losing any unsaved work. Closely monitor the battery charge. To monitor the battery charge: • Move the mouse pointer over the power cord icon or battery icon in the taskbar. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook ...
... message to appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. A message appears showing the remaining battery time and the current power plan. • Wait for a greater battery life experience. Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it is installed and your battery ...to AC power immediately to prevent losing any unsaved work. Closely monitor the battery charge. To monitor the battery charge: • Move the mouse pointer over the power cord icon or battery icon in the taskbar. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook ...
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...keyboard occasionally by your warranty. Tip You may need to drip any components. Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on components. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down . Use a soft ... the wall outlets and remove the battery. Be careful not to replace it again. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from the inside of your notebook with a narrow, straw-like extension to use household abrasive or solvent ...
...keyboard occasionally by your warranty. Tip You may need to drip any components. Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on components. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down . Use a soft ... the wall outlets and remove the battery. Be careful not to replace it again. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from the inside of your notebook with a narrow, straw-like extension to use household abrasive or solvent ...
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.... 94 CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to use them. Do not lay components on your notebook, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable, and remove the battery before opening the case.
.... 94 CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to use them. Do not lay components on your notebook, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable, and remove the battery before opening the case.
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..., click Start, then click Help and Support. First steps If you have problems with your notebook, try to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. • After you complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay cover...notebook, follow these things first: • Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • Make sure that the power cord is turned on. 104 Tip For more information about preventing damage from static...
..., click Start, then click Help and Support. First steps If you have problems with your notebook, try to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. • After you complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay cover...notebook, follow these things first: • Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • Make sure that the power cord is turned on. 104 Tip For more information about preventing damage from static...
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Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your notebook problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your notebook • Your notebook was dropped • The case was damaged Instead, unplug your ...; Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site • See the troubleshooting section of this chapter. www.gateway.com • If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that your notebook is nearby at the time of your call.
Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your notebook problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your notebook • Your notebook was dropped • The case was damaged Instead, unplug your ...; Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site • See the troubleshooting section of this chapter. www.gateway.com • If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that your notebook is nearby at the time of your call.
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...Retain all safety and operating instructions for future use. • Do not use . Care during use • Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to avoid spills is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still flows through the notebook. The best way to...important that the safety instructions marked on the notebook and in the documentation are provided for your Gateway system. Warning Do not use of this notebook near your notebook is fitted with a three-wire power cord to avoid eating and drinking near water or a heat source such as hazardous locations. However,...
...Retain all safety and operating instructions for future use. • Do not use . Care during use • Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to avoid spills is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still flows through the notebook. The best way to...important that the safety instructions marked on the notebook and in the documentation are provided for your Gateway system. Warning Do not use of this notebook near your notebook is fitted with a three-wire power cord to avoid eating and drinking near water or a heat source such as hazardous locations. However,...
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...and Bluetooth communication devices are limited examples where use or turning on commercial aircraft. Do not modify them in the 2.4 GHz (i.e. 802.11b/g LAN & Bluetooth), 5.2 GHz (i.e. 802.11a LAN), and traditional cellular or PCS cellular bands (i.e. IEEE 802.11 (also known as harmful, the ...will void the authorization to use of considerations while operating a wireless device. www.gateway.com • Unplug the notebook from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if: • The power cord or plug is damaged. • Liquid has been spilled into the notebook....
...and Bluetooth communication devices are limited examples where use or turning on commercial aircraft. Do not modify them in the 2.4 GHz (i.e. 802.11b/g LAN & Bluetooth), 5.2 GHz (i.e. 802.11a LAN), and traditional cellular or PCS cellular bands (i.e. IEEE 802.11 (also known as harmful, the ...will void the authorization to use of considerations while operating a wireless device. www.gateway.com • Unplug the notebook from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if: • The power cord or plug is damaged. • Liquid has been spilled into the notebook....