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..., see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your notebook: 1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. Tip See the documentation that menu, you are starting your notebook for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your...
..., see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your notebook: 1 Lift the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. Tip See the documentation that menu, you are starting your notebook for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your...
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...the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you are using it but the battery charge is interrupted, you see a startup screen, press F2. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to exit"...AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. If your notebook unexpectedly...
...the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you are using it but the battery charge is interrupted, you see a startup screen, press F2. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to exit"...AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. If your notebook unexpectedly...
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... are not tied to the power button and Sleep system key. You can also select which power saving mode is activated when you close the LCD panel. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Click a setting on Hybrid Sleep mode: 1 On the Select a power plan window, click Change ... Change advanced power settings. Type the keyword power management in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To turn on the left side of the screen that you want to change advanced power management settings: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power...
... are not tied to the power button and Sleep system key. You can also select which power saving mode is activated when you close the LCD panel. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Click a setting on Hybrid Sleep mode: 1 On the Select a power plan window, click Change ... Change advanced power settings. Type the keyword power management in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To turn on the left side of the screen that you want to change advanced power management settings: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power...
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... the battery. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down . Tip You may need to clean the LCD screen. If you spill liquid on components. Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is cooled by using... an aerosol can damage the finish on the keyboard, turn off your notebook and turn off , but some electrical current still flows through the vents on the screen), and wipe the screen with a narrow, ...
... the battery. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down . Tip You may need to clean the LCD screen. If you spill liquid on components. Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is cooled by using... an aerosol can damage the finish on the keyboard, turn off your notebook and turn off , but some electrical current still flows through the vents on the screen), and wipe the screen with a narrow, ...
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... is dim or difficult to toggle through the LCD panel, an external monitor or projector, or both. Press the power button. • The notebook may not be seated correctly in your online User Guide. • Move your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to a minimum. Occasionally discs are...sure the notebook is facing up, then try again. • Try a different disc. For more information about adjusting the brightness, see "Changing screen settings" in the tray. For instructions on the tray, make sure that the disc label is not in Sleep or Hibernate mode. The display has...
... is dim or difficult to toggle through the LCD panel, an external monitor or projector, or both. Press the power button. • The notebook may not be seated correctly in your online User Guide. • Move your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to a minimum. Occasionally discs are...sure the notebook is facing up, then try again. • Try a different disc. For more information about adjusting the brightness, see "Changing screen settings" in the tray. For instructions on the tray, make sure that the disc label is not in Sleep or Hibernate mode. The display has...
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...does not include and HDMI port, but does include a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from Gateway. A poor cable connection can lower video quality. • Screen resolution-By default, the notebook uses a screen resolution optimized for TV images. However, the connection type has an affect on a TV display, ...video output to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. HDMI display quality is usually superior for the LCD screen. Many older TVs do not have a VGA port. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that can be made correctly for motion video playback. Many older TVs cannot ...
...does not include and HDMI port, but does include a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from Gateway. A poor cable connection can lower video quality. • Screen resolution-By default, the notebook uses a screen resolution optimized for TV images. However, the connection type has an affect on a TV display, ...video output to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. HDMI display quality is usually superior for the LCD screen. Many older TVs do not have a VGA port. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that can be made correctly for motion video playback. Many older TVs cannot ...
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... memory cards 55 Certificate of Authenticity 3 changing battery 66 cleaning audio CD 87 case 85 CD 87 DVD 87 152 keyboard 85 LCD panel 85 notebook exterior 84 screen 85 clicking 38 closing unresponsive program 24 connecting AC adapter 18 cable modem 20 dial-up modem 21 DSL modem 20 external keyboard...
... memory cards 55 Certificate of Authenticity 3 changing battery 66 cleaning audio CD 87 case 85 CD 87 DVD 87 152 keyboard 85 LCD panel 85 notebook exterior 84 screen 85 clicking 38 closing unresponsive program 24 connecting AC adapter 18 cable modem 20 dial-up modem 21 DSL modem 20 external keyboard...
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www.gateway.com toggle on or off 28, 137 troubleshooting 137 supervisor password 80 surge protector 19 ... external monitor 138 faxes 129 files 119 general guidelines 114 hard drive 120 Internet connection 121, 129 keyboard 122 LCD panel 116 Media Center 123 memory 126 memory card reader 127 modem 127 mouse 130 network 131, 133 passwords ...135 power 135 printer 136 projector 138 safety guidelines 114 screen 116, 138 screen area 116 screen resolution 116 sound 137 status indicators 137 technical support 138 telephone support 138 touchpad 138 video 138 Web...
www.gateway.com toggle on or off 28, 137 troubleshooting 137 supervisor password 80 surge protector 19 ... external monitor 138 faxes 129 files 119 general guidelines 114 hard drive 120 Internet connection 121, 129 keyboard 122 LCD panel 116 Media Center 123 memory 126 memory card reader 127 modem 127 mouse 130 network 131, 133 passwords ...135 power 135 printer 136 projector 138 safety guidelines 114 screen 116, 138 screen area 116 screen resolution 116 sound 137 status indicators 137 technical support 138 telephone support 138 touchpad 138 video 138 Web...
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...). Tip For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on -screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your online User Guide. 22 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To start your...
...). Tip For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on -screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your online User Guide. 22 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To start your...
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... using it but the battery charge is interrupted, you the progress. If recalibration is not low, you see a startup screen, press F2. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. If your notebook over again. The battery recalibration process begins and... a screen opens showing you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of the...
... using it but the battery charge is interrupted, you the progress. If recalibration is not low, you see a startup screen, press F2. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. If your notebook over again. The battery recalibration process begins and... a screen opens showing you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of the...
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CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Changing advanced settings Advanced power settings let you close the LCD panel. To change . The bottom three settings modify the currently selected power plan. To turn on the left side of the screen that you are not tied to the power button and Sleep system key. The Windows Mobility Center...
CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Changing advanced settings Advanced power settings let you close the LCD panel. To change . The bottom three settings modify the currently selected power plan. To turn on the left side of the screen that you are not tied to the power button and Sleep system key. The Windows Mobility Center...
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... to drip any water into the vents. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before cleaning any components. Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is cooled by using an aerosol can of dust. Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally by air circulated through the vents.... Use a soft cloth and water to replace it dries, you may want to clean your notebook and other peripherals before cleaning any components. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down .
... to drip any water into the vents. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before cleaning any components. Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is cooled by using an aerosol can of dust. Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally by air circulated through the vents.... Use a soft cloth and water to replace it dries, you may want to clean your notebook and other peripherals before cleaning any components. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down .
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...on page 44. • Make sure the notebook is not in active-matrix LCD screens. For more information about adjusting the brightness, see "Changing screen settings" in your online User Guide. • Move your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to identify whether a repair or replacement is justified based on the number... dark or too bright • This condition is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in Sleep or Hibernate mode. www.gateway.com The text on the display is dim or difficult to an external monitor or projector. The display has pixels that are flawed ...
...on page 44. • Make sure the notebook is not in active-matrix LCD screens. For more information about adjusting the brightness, see "Changing screen settings" in your online User Guide. • Move your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to identify whether a repair or replacement is justified based on the number... dark or too bright • This condition is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in Sleep or Hibernate mode. www.gateway.com The text on the display is dim or difficult to an external monitor or projector. The display has pixels that are flawed ...
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...of video cables-Poor quality or the incorrect type of video cables can lower video quality. • Screen resolution-By default, the notebook uses a screen resolution optimized for the LCD screen. Although they offer excellent resolutions and refresh rates, they are generally not optimized for motion video playback....a VGA port. HDMI display quality is usually superior for standard computer applications are designed to the TV's VGA In port. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that can connect the notebook video output to the TV's HDMI In port. Important Cable connections...
...of video cables-Poor quality or the incorrect type of video cables can lower video quality. • Screen resolution-By default, the notebook uses a screen resolution optimized for the LCD screen. Although they offer excellent resolutions and refresh rates, they are generally not optimized for motion video playback....a VGA port. HDMI display quality is usually superior for standard computer applications are designed to the TV's VGA In port. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that can connect the notebook video output to the TV's HDMI In port. Important Cable connections...
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... phone memory cards 55 Certificate of Authenticity 3 changing battery 66 cleaning audio CD 87 case 85 CD 87 DVD 87 keyboard 85 LCD panel 85 notebook exterior 84 screen 85 clicking 38 closing unresponsive program 24 connecting AC adapter 18 cable modem 20 dial-up modem 21 DSL modem 20 external keyboard...
... phone memory cards 55 Certificate of Authenticity 3 changing battery 66 cleaning audio CD 87 case 85 CD 87 DVD 87 keyboard 85 LCD panel 85 notebook exterior 84 screen 85 clicking 38 closing unresponsive program 24 connecting AC adapter 18 cable modem 20 dial-up modem 21 DSL modem 20 external keyboard...
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www.gateway.com T technical support Support 3 tips before contacting 138 telephone acoustic handset coupler 78 line protector 78 line tester 78 telephone support 138 television HDMI out jack 7, 59 playing DVD on 59 viewing display on 59 touchpad buttons 37, 38 clicking 38 double-clicking 38 dragging screen objects 39... 117 Express Cards 119 external monitor 138 faxes 129 files 119 general guidelines 114 hard drive 120 Internet connection 121, 129 keyboard 122 LCD panel 116 Media Center 123 memory 126 memory card reader 127 modem 127 mouse 130 network 131, 133 passwords 135 power 135 printer ...
www.gateway.com T technical support Support 3 tips before contacting 138 telephone acoustic handset coupler 78 line protector 78 line tester 78 telephone support 138 television HDMI out jack 7, 59 playing DVD on 59 viewing display on 59 touchpad buttons 37, 38 clicking 38 double-clicking 38 dragging screen objects 39... 117 Express Cards 119 external monitor 138 faxes 129 files 119 general guidelines 114 hard drive 120 Internet connection 121, 129 keyboard 122 LCD panel 116 Media Center 123 memory 126 memory card reader 127 modem 127 mouse 130 network 131, 133 passwords 135 power 135 printer ...