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MAN TRITON/TEMP/AVALON PSTR R2 04/08 8513064 Introducing: your new Gateway notebook Audio jacks Battery indicator Power indicator HDMI port (optional) Wireless network switch Memory card reader USB ports Ethernet jack Ventilation fan Caution: Do not block Express Card reader Kensington™ lock slot Modem jack (optional) Monitor port Power connector DVD drive USB port
MAN TRITON/TEMP/AVALON PSTR R2 04/08 8513064 Introducing: your new Gateway notebook Audio jacks Battery indicator Power indicator HDMI port (optional) Wireless network switch Memory card reader USB ports Ethernet jack Ventilation fan Caution: Do not block Express Card reader Kensington™ lock slot Modem jack (optional) Monitor port Power connector DVD drive USB port
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...for getting the most out of your battery: • Dim the display as low as you can comfortably see "Managing Power" in your new Gateway® notebook 1 INSTALL THE BATTERY With the label side down, slide the battery into the battery compartment until it in use . •... subject to complete Windows setup. CONTACT TECH SUPPORT To speak with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. • Use your online documentation, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For general information about using dialup access. in the United States and...
...for getting the most out of your battery: • Dim the display as low as you can comfortably see "Managing Power" in your new Gateway® notebook 1 INSTALL THE BATTERY With the label side down, slide the battery into the battery compartment until it in use . •... subject to complete Windows setup. CONTACT TECH SUPPORT To speak with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. • Use your online documentation, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For general information about using dialup access. in the United States and...
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... on a projector, monitor, or television . 59 Adjusting the display properties 61 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 62 Chapter 5: Managing Power 65 Monitoring the battery charge 66 Recharging the battery 66 Changing batteries 67 ii
... on a projector, monitor, or television . 59 Adjusting the display properties 61 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 62 Chapter 5: Managing Power 65 Monitoring the battery charge 66 Recharging the battery 66 Changing batteries 67 ii
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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 71 Changing notebook power settings 72 Changing the power plan 72 Changing ... for your notebook 84 Cleaning your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Creating recovery discs 89 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 91 Returning to...
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 71 Changing notebook power settings 72 Changing the power plan 72 Changing ... for your notebook 84 Cleaning your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Creating recovery discs 89 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 91 Returning to...
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Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 103 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 109 Safety guidelines 110 First steps 110 Troubleshooting 111 Audio 111 Battery 111 CD drives 111 Diskette drive (external 111 Display 112 DVD drives 113 Ethernet 115 Express Cards 115 File management 115 Fingerprint reader 116 Hard ... (wired 127 Networks (wireless 129 Passwords 131 Power 131 Printer 132 Sound 133 Status indicators 133 Touchpad 134 Video 134 Telephone support 134 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 134 iv
Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 103 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 109 Safety guidelines 110 First steps 110 Troubleshooting 111 Audio 111 Battery 111 CD drives 111 Diskette drive (external 111 Display 112 DVD drives 113 Ethernet 115 Express Cards 115 File management 115 Fingerprint reader 116 Hard ... (wired 127 Networks (wireless 129 Passwords 131 Power 131 Printer 132 Sound 133 Status indicators 133 Touchpad 134 Video 134 Telephone support 134 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 134 iv
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... red - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Plug a microphone into this jack. Battery is malfunctioning. Battery is very low. 6 Important: This LED only lights up when your ...notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Battery charge is on - Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. ■ LED on ....
... red - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Plug a microphone into this jack. Battery is malfunctioning. Battery is very low. 6 Important: This LED only lights up when your ...notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Battery charge is on - Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. ■ LED on ....
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... see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 99. Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label Component Icon Description Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on ... into AC power. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 103. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 67. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 67. Customer Care label Includes the...
... see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 99. Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label Component Icon Description Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on ... into AC power. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 103. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 67. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 67. Customer Care label Includes the...
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... defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the battery may need to fully charge the battery. Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter that can run your notebook ...use the AC adapter right away to be damaged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The battery was shipped to fully charge. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 18 Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. CHAPTER 3: Setting...
... defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours, the battery may need to fully charge the battery. Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter that can run your notebook ...use the AC adapter right away to be damaged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The battery was shipped to fully charge. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 18 Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. CHAPTER 3: Setting...
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... FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on page 2. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook and leave your notebook for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 6 for the location of electricity...notebook, then plug it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Protecting from your 19
... FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on page 2. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook and leave your notebook for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 6 for the location of electricity...notebook, then plug it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Protecting from your 19
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... the Windows Task Manager dialog box. Important If your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. 2 Click Start Task Manager. 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 your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next...
... the Windows Task Manager dialog box. Important If your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. 2 Click Start Task Manager. 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 your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next...
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... to work. Play or pause the CD or DVD. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the F8 normal brightest setting. Stop playing the CD or DVD. www.gateway.com Press and hold To... Use this feature in -+ bright lighting situations, such as outside...
... to work. Play or pause the CD or DVD. FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the F8 normal brightest setting. Stop playing the CD or DVD. www.gateway.com Press and hold To... Use this feature in -+ bright lighting situations, such as outside...
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CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 65
CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 65
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...: • Move the mouse pointer over the power cord icon or battery icon in the taskbar. Tip For more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on battery power. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to AC power. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies...
...: • Move the mouse pointer over the power cord icon or battery icon in the taskbar. Tip For more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on battery power. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to AC power. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies...
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... over so the bottom is turned on and is not plugged into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to local hazardous material regulations. Keep away from children. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is not plugged into an AC outlet, you can change the... battery while the notebook is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the battery release latch. 4 Slide the battery out of used...
... over so the bottom is turned on and is not plugged into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to local hazardous material regulations. Keep away from children. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is not plugged into an AC outlet, you can change the... battery while the notebook is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the battery release latch. 4 Slide the battery out of used...
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...Select models have this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS procedure. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning, then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar. 5 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 6 Select ... [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook to recalibrate your notebook does not have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you ...
...Select models have this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS procedure. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning, then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar. 5 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 6 Select ... [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook to recalibrate your notebook does not have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you ...
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...in a cool, dry place for a lithium-ion battery than one complete discharge, and recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause harm because there is no memory. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Over ...with frequent recharges are not being used. 69 Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you do not need them. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is comfortable. • Disconnect all external devices,...
...in a cool, dry place for a lithium-ion battery than one complete discharge, and recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause harm because there is no memory. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Over ...with frequent recharges are not being used. 69 Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you do not need them. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is comfortable. • Disconnect all external devices,...
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...8226; Use the DVD drive only when necessary. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. Tip For more information about traveling with Your Notebook" on page 66....• Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you will have access to get maximum power savings. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. Tip For more information about using your notebook. This drive uses a large amount ...
...8226; Use the DVD drive only when necessary. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. Tip For more information about traveling with Your Notebook" on page 66....• Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you will have access to get maximum power savings. Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. Tip For more information about using your notebook. This drive uses a large amount ...
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... drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hibernate mode. • Hybrid Sleep - www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it. In Sleep mode, your notebook's battery: • Sleep - Using power saving modes Always save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the...
... drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hibernate mode. • Hybrid Sleep - www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it. In Sleep mode, your notebook's battery: • Sleep - Using power saving modes Always save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the...
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... ...then is... You can change power saving options such as when the display or hard drive is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - If your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . On ...Enter Sleep or Press FN+F3. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to extend battery life. In Sleep, Hybrid Exit Sleep, Hybrid Press the power Sleep, or Hibernate Sleep, or button. Three power plans are accustomed to under ...
... ...then is... You can change power saving options such as when the display or hard drive is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - If your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off . On ...Enter Sleep or Press FN+F3. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to extend battery life. In Sleep, Hybrid Exit Sleep, Hybrid Press the power Sleep, or Hibernate Sleep, or button. Three power plans are accustomed to under ...
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The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). www.gateway.com • High performance - To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Type the keyword power plan in ... Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you selected, then click Save changes. This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 73 Your battery may not last as long as you need additional computing power for your program. OR Click Change plan settings, modify...
The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). www.gateway.com • High performance - To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Type the keyword power plan in ... Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you selected, then click Save changes. This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 73 Your battery may not last as long as you need additional computing power for your program. OR Click Change plan settings, modify...