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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 advanced...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 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 ...
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 advanced...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 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 ...
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... notebook may be damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Caution Make sure that came with your notebook on page 68. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you...to fully charge. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery to be recalibrated. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. To connect the AC adapter: 1 ...
... notebook may be damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Caution Make sure that came with your notebook on page 68. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you...to fully charge. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery to be recalibrated. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. To connect the AC adapter: 1 ...
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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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... processor speed and power consumption for a greater battery life experience. Tip For more information about the battery charge status indicator, see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 6. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to AC power. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to...
... processor speed and power consumption for a greater battery life experience. Tip For more information about the battery charge status indicator, see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 6. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to AC power. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to...
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Important If, after completing this puts additional strain on the battery. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your notebook: • Turn off ...partial discharges with frequent recharges are not being used. 69 For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your notebook to let it was kept in a cool,...
Important If, after completing this puts additional strain on the battery. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your notebook: • Turn off ...partial discharges with frequent recharges are not being used. 69 For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your notebook to let it was kept in a cool,...
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...with Your Notebook" on taking your notebook, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 66. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. If you plan on page 77. The display stays off the display...outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, 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 AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. ...
...with Your Notebook" on taking your notebook, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 66. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. If you plan on page 77. The display stays off the display...outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, 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 AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. ...
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.... 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 - This power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook. Hybrid Sleep mode On Enter Hibernate Click ... power plans or create a custom power plan. This is automatically turned off . CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to extend battery life. If your notebook's power button, Sleep system key, and power-saving timers by selecting power plans and adjusting advanced power settings. to...
.... 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 - This power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook. Hybrid Sleep mode On Enter Hibernate Click ... power plans or create a custom power plan. This is automatically turned off . CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to extend battery life. If your notebook's power button, Sleep system key, and power-saving timers by selecting power plans and adjusting advanced power settings. to...
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www.gateway.com • High performance - This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 73 OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you want to use. - Help For more ... order to under the other two power plans. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you selected, then click Save changes. Your battery may not last as long as you need additional computing power for your program. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). Use...
www.gateway.com • High performance - This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 73 OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you want to use. - Help For more ... order to under the other two power plans. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you selected, then click Save changes. Your battery may not last as long as you need additional computing power for your program. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). Use...
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... full discharge once every 30 charges. This only adds strain. Recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause any harm because it away. Charging lithium batteries correctly is more frequently because it in the refrigerator. Short battery life is one exclusively and keep the other cool by charge/discharge patterns. By now you...
... full discharge once every 30 charges. This only adds strain. Recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause any harm because it away. Charging lithium batteries correctly is more frequently because it in the refrigerator. Short battery life is one exclusively and keep the other cool by charge/discharge patterns. By now you...
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www.gateway.com connector 10, 18 conserving battery power 69 EmPower adapter 70 extending battery life 69 Hibernate mode 71 Hybrid Sleep mode 28, 71 indicator 6, 23 international adapter 81 management 65, 69 plans 72 Sleep mode 23, 28, 71 source ... indicator 6 surge protector 19 troubleshooting 135 turning off notebook 23 turning on notebook 21 power adapters airplane 63 automobile 63 printer default 136 inkjet 64 installing 58 laser 64 troubleshooting 136 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 24 opening 38 recovery discs 89, 93 re-installing 88 projector adding 59 color quality 62...
www.gateway.com connector 10, 18 conserving battery power 69 EmPower adapter 70 extending battery life 69 Hibernate mode 71 Hybrid Sleep mode 28, 71 indicator 6, 23 international adapter 81 management 65, 69 plans 72 Sleep mode 23, 28, 71 source ... indicator 6 surge protector 19 troubleshooting 135 turning off notebook 23 turning on notebook 21 power adapters airplane 63 automobile 63 printer default 136 inkjet 64 installing 58 laser 64 troubleshooting 136 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 24 opening 38 recovery discs 89, 93 re-installing 88 projector adding 59 color quality 62...
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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 advanced...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 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 ...
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 advanced...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 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 ...
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... charge the battery. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for three hours, the battery may be...
... charge the battery. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you expect. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for three hours, the battery may be...
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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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... a greater battery life experience. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. 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 is...
... a greater battery life experience. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. 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 is...
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Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you do not need them. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are not being used. 69 Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the battery to power your notebook to ..., even if they are better for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at least once a month, even if it reach its maximum rated capacity. Over the...
Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you do not need them. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are not being used. 69 Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the battery to power your notebook to ..., even if they are better for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at least once a month, even if it reach its maximum rated capacity. Over the...
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... on page 77. The display stays off until you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for times when you cannot use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. Tip For more information about traveling with your notebook is .... • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you cannot use a power adapter. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Tip For more information about using your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge...
... on page 77. The display stays off until you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for times when you cannot use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. Tip For more information about traveling with your notebook is .... • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you cannot use a power adapter. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Tip For more information about using your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge...
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... your notebook. On Enter Sleep or Press FN+F3. Use this plan if you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - This is ... to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. Three power plans are accustomed to under the other two power plans. 72... Your programs may run slower than you : • Balanced - 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.
... your notebook. On Enter Sleep or Press FN+F3. Use this plan if you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - This is ... to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. Three power plans are accustomed to under the other two power plans. 72... Your programs may run slower than you : • Balanced - 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.
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...in order to gain performance. Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your battery may not last as long as you want to under the other two power plans. OR Click Change plan settings, modify the ... power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. www.gateway.com • High performance - The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 73 The Select a power plan window opens....
...in order to gain performance. Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your battery may not last as long as you want to under the other two power plans. OR Click Change plan settings, modify the ... power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. www.gateway.com • High performance - The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 73 The Select a power plan window opens....
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... for years, they may not work when you plan to high heat or freezing temperatures. Avoid purchasing spare lithium-ion batteries and storing them for example. Short battery life is sold at clearance prices. Avoid a hot car, for later use ), with fuel gauges (notebooks) should be ...dropped on . Using the right charger is about 1.5 to four weeks, the battery could fully discharge because the battery circuitry itself consumes power. ...
... for years, they may not work when you plan to high heat or freezing temperatures. Avoid purchasing spare lithium-ion batteries and storing them for example. Short battery life is sold at clearance prices. Avoid a hot car, for later use ), with fuel gauges (notebooks) should be ...dropped on . Using the right charger is about 1.5 to four weeks, the battery could fully discharge because the battery circuitry itself consumes power. ...
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... adapter 18, 70 advanced settings 72, 74 alternate sources 70 automobile/airplane adapter 70 battery 66, 67, 68, 69 button 12, 28 changing modes 71 changing plans 72 connector 10, 18 conserving battery power 69 EmPower adapter 70 extending battery life 69 Hibernate mode 71 Hybrid Sleep mode 28, 71 indicator 6, 23 international adapter...
... adapter 18, 70 advanced settings 72, 74 alternate sources 70 automobile/airplane adapter 70 battery 66, 67, 68, 69 button 12, 28 changing modes 71 changing plans 72 connector 10, 18 conserving battery power 69 EmPower adapter 70 extending battery life 69 Hibernate mode 71 Hybrid Sleep mode 28, 71 indicator 6, 23 international adapter...