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...gateway.com Connecting an IEEE 1394 device 61 Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television . 62 Adjusting the display properties 64 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . . 65 Chapter 5: Managing Power 67 Monitoring the battery charge 68 Recharging the battery 68 Changing the battery 69 Recalibrating the battery 70 Extending battery life 71 Maximizing battery... performance 71 Conserving battery power ...
...gateway.com Connecting an IEEE 1394 device 61 Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television . 62 Adjusting the display properties 64 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . . 65 Chapter 5: Managing Power 67 Monitoring the battery charge 68 Recharging the battery 68 Changing the battery 69 Recalibrating the battery 70 Extending battery life 71 Maximizing battery... performance 71 Conserving battery power ...
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... 102 Adding or replacing memory modules 103 Replacing a hard drive kit 106 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 111 Safety guidelines 112 First steps 112 Troubleshooting 113 Audio 113 Battery 113 CD drives 113 Diskette drive (external 113 Display 114 DVD drives 115 Ethernet 117 Express Cards 117 File management 117 Fingerprint reader 118 Hard...
... 102 Adding or replacing memory modules 103 Replacing a hard drive kit 106 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 111 Safety guidelines 112 First steps 112 Troubleshooting 113 Audio 113 Battery 113 CD drives 113 Diskette drive (external 113 Display 114 DVD drives 115 Ethernet 117 Express Cards 117 File management 117 Fingerprint reader 118 Hard...
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...examples of devices that provide wireless communication. 6 Notebook is very low. Battery charge indicator ■ LED blue - Battery is off. Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Wireless network switch ... communication can interfere with equipment on - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Power indicator LCD panel release latch Battery charge indicator Wireless network switch Component Icon Description Power indicator ■ LED on commercial aircraft. Notebook is malfunctioning. Important...
...examples of devices that provide wireless communication. 6 Notebook is very low. Battery charge indicator ■ LED blue - Battery is off. Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Wireless network switch ... communication can interfere with equipment on - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Power indicator LCD panel release latch Battery charge indicator Wireless network switch Component Icon Description Power indicator ■ LED on commercial aircraft. Notebook is malfunctioning. Important...
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For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 69. Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 2. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 103. Includes the Customer Care contact information. For more information, see "Setting up an optional RAID" on page 52...
For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 69. Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 2. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 103. Includes the Customer Care contact information. For more information, see "Setting up an optional RAID" on page 52...
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...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 three hours, the battery may need to the AC adapter. 16 Allow three hours for the battery to disassemble the AC adapter. Warning Do not attempt ...to fully charge. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has ...
...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 three hours, the battery may need to the AC adapter. 16 Allow three hours for the battery to disassemble the AC adapter. Warning Do not attempt ...to fully charge. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has ...
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...Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on the Customer Care label. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on , complete the following steps... until the battery charge indicator turns blue. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page ...
...Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on the Customer Care label. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on , complete the following steps... until the battery charge indicator turns blue. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page ...
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..., then turns on your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to close unresponsive programs on again. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . 2. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns...
..., then turns on your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to close unresponsive programs on again. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . 2. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns...
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www.gateway.com Press and hold To... Increase the LCD panel brightness above the F8 normal brightest setting. Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide ... traveling in the ON position for this feature in bright sunlight. Play or pause the CD or DVD. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Use this button to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting.
www.gateway.com Press and hold To... Increase the LCD panel brightness above the F8 normal brightest setting. Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide ... traveling in the ON position for this feature in bright sunlight. Play or pause the CD or DVD. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Use this button to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting.
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CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Changing the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 67
CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Changing the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 67
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...you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on page 70. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed to AC power. To monitor the battery charge: • Move the mouse pointer over the power cord icon... or battery icon in the taskbar. Your notebook uses the latest chipset ...
...you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on page 70. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed to AC power. To monitor the battery charge: • Move the mouse pointer over the power cord icon... or battery icon in the taskbar. Your notebook uses the latest chipset ...
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...gateway.com Changing the battery Warning Danger of used batteries promptly. The battery used batteries according to AC power you must turn off the notebook. 2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to step 2. -ORIf your notebook is incorrectly replaced. Dispose of explosion if battery is on . To replace the battery... change the battery while the notebook is turned on and is connected to local hazardous material regulations. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Caution If your Gateway notebook. Discard...
...gateway.com Changing the battery Warning Danger of used batteries promptly. The battery used batteries according to AC power you must turn off the notebook. 2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to step 2. -ORIf your notebook is incorrectly replaced. Dispose of explosion if battery is on . To replace the battery... change the battery while the notebook is turned on and is connected to local hazardous material regulations. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Caution If your Gateway notebook. Discard...
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...process over again. If your battery. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 As soon as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer ...Care label. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. The entire ...
...process over again. If your battery. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 As soon as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer ...Care label. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. The entire ...
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...8226; Turn off until you do not need them. Tip For more information about using power plans, see "Changing notebook power settings" on the battery. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are not being used. • Select the Power saver power plan to let it was kept in Microsoft ...Office and other applications. 71 Over the long term, use , to get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you are not using your notebook. www.gateway.com Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum power savings.
...8226; Turn off until you do not need them. Tip For more information about using power plans, see "Changing notebook power settings" on the battery. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are not being used. • Select the Power saver power plan to let it was kept in Microsoft ...Office and other applications. 71 Over the long term, use , to get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you are not using your notebook. www.gateway.com Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum power savings.
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... them next to the hard drive so you do not use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you will have access to ... boarding gates, and under banks of telephones. while your notebook is in -flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary. Changing power modes You can use the following power modes...
... them next to the hard drive so you do not use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you will have access to ... boarding gates, and under banks of telephones. while your notebook is in -flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the CD or DVD drive only when necessary. Changing power modes You can use the following power modes...
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... plan Power plans (groups of power settings) let you change power saving options such as you are accustomed to extend battery life. This power plan sacrifices battery life in order to under the other two power plans. Three power plans are accustomed to gain performance. Use this ...be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your program. Use this plan if you : • Balanced - Your battery may run slower than you need additional computing power for an extended period of time. This is automatically turned off. To change the power ...
... plan Power plans (groups of power settings) let you change power saving options such as you are accustomed to extend battery life. This power plan sacrifices battery life in order to under the other two power plans. Three power plans are accustomed to gain performance. Use this ...be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your program. Use this plan if you : • Balanced - Your battery may run slower than you need additional computing power for an extended period of time. This is automatically turned off. To change the power ...
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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 Sleep, then click the + in .
... 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 Sleep, then click the + in .
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... information with Your Notebook Packing your notebook • Remove all wireless devices while in checked luggage. • Keep your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in overhead bins and car trunks.
... information with Your Notebook Packing your notebook • Remove all wireless devices while in checked luggage. • Keep your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in overhead bins and car trunks.
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... your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your notebook, avoid using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see "Managing Power" on . • Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling internationally. 81 Some hotels provide... in your online User Guide. Power • Take your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. Additional tips • If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes...
... your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your notebook, avoid using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see "Managing Power" on . • Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling internationally. 81 Some hotels provide... in your online User Guide. Power • Take your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. Additional tips • If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings. www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes...
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CHAPTER7 Maintaining Your Notebook • Caring for your notebook • Cleaning your notebook • Maintaining the battery • Cleaning CDs or DVDs • Overclocking the processor • Recovering your system 83
CHAPTER7 Maintaining Your Notebook • Caring for your notebook • Cleaning your notebook • Maintaining the battery • Cleaning CDs or DVDs • Overclocking the processor • Recovering your system 83
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... or permanent damage to the notebook. • When storing your notebook is on because data on top of time, unplug AC power and remove the battery after discharging them partway.
... or permanent damage to the notebook. • When storing your notebook is on because data on top of time, unplug AC power and remove the battery after discharging them partway.