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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Contacting Gateway Customer Care 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left... at your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source problems 18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 18 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 19 Starting your notebook ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Contacting Gateway Customer Care 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left... at your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source problems 18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 18 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 19 Starting your notebook ...
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www.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 ...Recalibrating the battery 70 Extending battery life 71 Maximizing battery performance 71 Conserving battery power 71 Using alternate power sources 72 Changing power modes 72 Changing notebook power settings 74 Changing the power plan 74 Changing advanced settings 75 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . ....
www.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 ...Recalibrating the battery 70 Extending battery life 71 Maximizing battery performance 71 Conserving battery power 71 Using alternate power sources 72 Changing power modes 72 Changing notebook power settings 74 Changing the power plan 74 Changing advanced settings 75 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . ....
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www.gateway.com Power 133 Printer 134 Sound 135 Status indicators 135 Touchpad 136 Video 136 Telephone support 136 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 136 Appendix A: Legal Information 139 Index 149 v
www.gateway.com Power 133 Printer 134 Sound 135 Status indicators 135 Touchpad 136 Video 136 Telephone support 136 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 136 Appendix A: Legal Information 139 Index 149 v
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.... Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to open the LCD panel. For more information, see "Wireless Ethernet Networking" in your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is off. LCD panel release latch Press to be turned off while traveling in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED... off . Battery is in an airplane. Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Power indicator LCD panel release latch Battery charge indicator Wireless network switch Component Icon Description...
.... Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to open the LCD panel. For more information, see "Wireless Ethernet Networking" in your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is off. LCD panel release latch Press to be turned off while traveling in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED... off . Battery is in an airplane. Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Power indicator LCD panel release latch Battery charge indicator Wireless network switch Component Icon Description...
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..., see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this optional jack. Back Ventilation fan Component Icon Ventilation fan Power connector Modem jack (optional) Power connector Modem jack Description Helps cool internal components. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this connector. If these... to this optional jack. Connect an external SATA hard drive to the notebook. Do not use the notebook on page 62. www.gateway.com Component HDMI out jack (optional) eSATA jack (optional) Monitor port Icon HDMI eSATA Description Plug an HDMI device, such as ...
..., see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this optional jack. Back Ventilation fan Component Icon Ventilation fan Power connector Modem jack (optional) Power connector Modem jack Description Helps cool internal components. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this connector. If these... to this optional jack. Connect an external SATA hard drive to the notebook. Do not use the notebook on page 62. www.gateway.com Component HDMI out jack (optional) eSATA jack (optional) Monitor port Icon HDMI eSATA Description Plug an HDMI device, such as ...
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Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 2. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 69. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 106. 10 For more information, see "Setting ...on page 103. Slide to release the battery. Includes the Customer Care contact information. Provides power when the notebook is (are located in this bay. The hard drive(s) is not plugged into AC power. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery latch Battery Battery lock Memory bay Online ...
Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 2. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 69. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 106. 10 For more information, see "Setting ...on page 103. Slide to release the battery. Includes the Customer Care contact information. Provides power when the notebook is (are located in this bay. The hard drive(s) is not plugged into AC power. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery latch Battery Battery lock Memory bay Online ...
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... page 75. Touchpad Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power on page 24. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. For more information, see "Using... the keyboard" on or off. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Power button Multimedia panel Speaker Speaker Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Fingerprint reader Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of ...
... page 75. Touchpad Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power on page 24. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. For more information, see "Using... the keyboard" on or off. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Power button Multimedia panel Speaker Speaker Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Fingerprint reader Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of ...
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... on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to fully charge the battery. Warning Do not attempt to be recalibrated. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You... may be much shorter than you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to you partially charged. The battery was shipped to the AC adapter. 16 Allow three hours...
... on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to fully charge the battery. Warning Do not attempt to be recalibrated. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You... may be much shorter than you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to you partially charged. The battery was shipped to the AC adapter. 16 Allow three hours...
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... "Front" on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. 17 www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back...• Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer...
... "Front" on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. 17 www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back...• Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer...
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... Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the network cable into your notebook can enter your notebook through both the surge protector and ...the modem. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. To protect your notebook. 2 Insert the other end of electricity coming into a cable modem, DSL modem, or...
... Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the network cable into your notebook can enter your notebook through both the surge protector and ...the modem. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. To protect your notebook. 2 Insert the other end of electricity coming into a cable modem, DSL modem, or...
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From that came with each device for its setup instructions. 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). Tip For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your notebook for files. For more information about connecting peripheral devices, see "Installing a printer or ...scanners, and speakers. Tip See the documentation that menu, you are starting your online User Guide. 20 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. Power button Tip For more information on page 60.
From that came with each device for its setup instructions. 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). Tip For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your notebook for files. For more information about connecting peripheral devices, see "Installing a printer or ...scanners, and speakers. Tip See the documentation that menu, you are starting your online User Guide. 20 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. Power button Tip For more information on page 60.
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...The notebook saves your session and partially shuts down to save power. -OR- The notebook saves your session and shuts down your notebook into hibernation: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to Hybrid Sleep. www.gateway.com Waking up . Turning off your notebook Putting your notebook.... To put your notebook to power down to save power. 21 To put your notebook into Sleep mode is the easiest way to sleep: ...
...The notebook saves your session and partially shuts down to save power. -OR- The notebook saves your session and shuts down your notebook into hibernation: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to Hybrid Sleep. www.gateway.com Waking up . Turning off your notebook Putting your notebook.... To put your notebook to power down to save power. 21 To put your notebook into Sleep mode is the easiest way to sleep: ...
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... Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it . 2. The notebook turns off : 1. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for some reason you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook:... Shut Down. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To turn off . Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it . To restart your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. 2 Click Start Task Manager. If closing...
... Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it . 2. The notebook turns off : 1. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for some reason you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook:... Shut Down. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To turn off . Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it . To restart your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. 2 Click Start Task Manager. If closing...
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... action identified by the text or icon on or off . Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be in an airplane. Press the power button to work. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at...For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 62. 26 For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 23. IEEE 802.11 communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. For more information, see "Front" on ...
... action identified by the text or icon on or off . Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be in an airplane. Press the power button to work. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at...For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 62. 26 For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 23. IEEE 802.11 communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. For more information, see "Front" on ...
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... display on . Important If a monitor, projector, or television is connected and you close the LCD panel, your notebook. 5 Plug the projector's, monitor's, or television's power cord into the optional HDMI port on your notebook. 4 Turn on your notebook may turn it on both the LCD panel and the projector, monitor..., or television. www.gateway.com 3 Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the monitor port on your notebook. -ORPlug the other end of the HDMI cable into...
... display on . Important If a monitor, projector, or television is connected and you close the LCD panel, your notebook. 5 Plug the projector's, monitor's, or television's power cord into the optional HDMI port on your notebook. 4 Turn on your notebook may turn it on both the LCD panel and the projector, monitor..., or television. www.gateway.com 3 Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the monitor port on your notebook. -ORPlug the other end of the HDMI cable into...
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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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...looks like an inaccurate charge, you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on . 68 CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed to prevent losing any unsaved work. Your notebook uses ...the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a Low Battery warning ...
...looks like an inaccurate charge, you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on . 68 CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed to prevent losing any unsaved work. Your notebook uses ...the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a Low Battery warning ...
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...away from children. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to local hazardous material regulations. Discard used batteries promptly. Caution If your Gateway notebook. The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Do...the notebook. 2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to AC power you must turn off while changing the battery. www.gateway.com Changing the battery Warning Danger of the notebook. 5 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it is not...
...away from children. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to local hazardous material regulations. Discard used batteries promptly. Caution If your Gateway notebook. The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Do...the notebook. 2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to AC power you must turn off while changing the battery. www.gateway.com Changing the battery Warning Danger of the notebook. 5 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it is not...
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... an accurate battery charge. Important If, after completing this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. 70 To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect your notebook to recalibrate your notebook unexpectedly goes...When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. If recalibration is not low, you may need to AC...
... an accurate battery charge. Important If, after completing this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. 70 To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect your notebook to recalibrate your notebook unexpectedly goes...When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. If recalibration is not low, you may need to AC...
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... battery to turn off auto-save features in Microsoft Office and other applications. 71 The display stays off until you are better for maximum power savings while your notebook: • Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth. • Dim the display as low as is comfortable. •...full discharges because this puts additional strain on page 74. • Close the LCD panel to power your notebook is no memory. www.gateway.com Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum power savings. Over the long term, use . • Use the notebook touchpad instead of use...
... battery to turn off auto-save features in Microsoft Office and other applications. 71 The display stays off until you are better for maximum power savings while your notebook: • Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth. • Dim the display as low as is comfortable. •...full discharges because this puts additional strain on page 74. • Close the LCD panel to power your notebook is no memory. www.gateway.com Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum power savings. Over the long term, use . • Use the notebook touchpad instead of use...