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..., or television . 59 Adjusting the display properties 61 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 62 Ordering accessories 63 Chapter 5: Managing Power 65 Monitoring the battery charge 66 Recharging the battery 66 Changing batteries 67 ii
..., or television . 59 Adjusting the display properties 61 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 62 Ordering accessories 63 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 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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Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 107 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 113 Safety guidelines 114 First steps 114 Troubleshooting 115 Audio 115 Battery 115 CD drives 115 Diskette drive (external 115 Display 116 DVD drives 117 Ethernet 119 Express Cards 119 File management 119 Fingerprint reader 120 Hard ... (wired 131 Networks (wireless 133 Passwords 135 Power 135 Printer 136 Sound 137 Status indicators 137 Touchpad 138 Video 138 Telephone support 138 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 138 iv
Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 107 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 113 Safety guidelines 114 First steps 114 Troubleshooting 115 Audio 115 Battery 115 CD drives 115 Diskette drive (external 115 Display 116 DVD drives 117 Ethernet 119 Express Cards 119 File management 119 Fingerprint reader 120 Hard ... (wired 131 Networks (wireless 133 Passwords 135 Power 135 Printer 136 Sound 137 Status indicators 137 Touchpad 138 Video 138 Telephone support 138 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 138 iv
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... indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Notebook is on - Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off when speakers or headphones are plugged into ...this jack. Notebook is in speakers are turned off - Battery is very low. 6 Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the...
... indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Notebook is on - Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off when speakers or headphones are plugged into ...this jack. Notebook is in speakers are turned off - Battery is very low. 6 Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the...
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...For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. Slide to release the battery. Bottom www.gateway.com Battery Battery latch Customer care label Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Battery lock Memory bay Component Icon Customer Care label Battery latch Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay...located in this bay. Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 107. 11 Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 67. The hard drive is...
...For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. Slide to release the battery. Bottom www.gateway.com Battery Battery latch Customer care label Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Battery lock Memory bay Component Icon Customer Care label Battery latch Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay...located in this bay. Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 107. 11 Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 67. The hard drive is...
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... to you expect. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Warning Do not attempt to fully charge. The ...replacement cord must be damaged. The battery was shipped to be much shorter than you partially charged....
... to you expect. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Warning Do not attempt to fully charge. The ...replacement cord must be damaged. The battery was shipped to be much shorter than you partially charged....
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...adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). Protect your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook can increase to your 19 www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to levels far above normal levels and cause ...data loss or system damage. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until the...
...adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). Protect your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook can increase to your 19 www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to levels far above normal levels and cause ...data loss or system damage. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until the...
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...: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to turn off your notebook does not turn off your notebook. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . 2. The notebook turns off. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you cannot...
...: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to turn off your notebook does not turn off your notebook. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . 2. The notebook turns off. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you cannot...
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... aviation regulations require wireless devices to be in an airplane. For more information, see "Left" on commercial aircraft. www.gateway.com Press and hold To... FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off while traveling in the ON position for this feature in...
... aviation regulations require wireless devices to be in an airplane. For more information, see "Left" on commercial aircraft. www.gateway.com Press and hold To... FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off while traveling in the ON position for this feature in...
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When you can save battery power by plugging your standard notebook settings. Accessories may not be available in -flight power receptacle. 63 Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/airplane ... screen saver and Set the volume to if necessary. 4 Click OK. 5 Click Turn on the presentation settings. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. www.gateway.com 2 Click (Change presentation settings). The Presentation Settings dialog box opens. 3 Adjust properties such as Turn off to return to turn on to your...
When you can save battery power by plugging your standard notebook settings. Accessories may not be available in -flight power receptacle. 63 Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/airplane ... screen saver and Set the volume to if necessary. 4 Click OK. 5 Click Turn on the presentation settings. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. www.gateway.com 2 Click (Change presentation settings). The Presentation Settings dialog box opens. 3 Adjust properties such as Turn off to return to turn on to your...
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Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of ... expensive, but they print much faster than you think they should, try replacing your existing hard drive with a larger drive. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Batteries If you run your notebook on page 107 for more information. Hard drives If you want to another computer. 64 USB flash drive Use a USB...
Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of ... expensive, but they print much faster than you think they should, try replacing your existing hard drive with a larger drive. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Batteries If you run your notebook on page 107 for more information. Hard drives If you want to another computer. 64 USB flash drive Use a USB...
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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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... appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. This design provides you may need to prevent losing any unsaved work. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is installed and your battery charge indicator displays what looks like an... inaccurate charge, you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on . 66 A message...
... appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. This design provides you may need to prevent losing any unsaved work. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is installed and your battery charge indicator displays what looks like an... inaccurate charge, you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on . 66 A message...
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...gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of the notebook. 5 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it is turned on and is not plugged into an AC outlet, you must turn the notebook off while changing the battery. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook it snaps into place. 6 Slide the battery... If your notebook is connected to the unlocked position, then slide the battery release latch. 4 Slide the battery out of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power,...
...gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of the notebook. 5 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it is turned on and is not plugged into an AC outlet, you must turn the notebook off while changing the battery. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook it snaps into place. 6 Slide the battery... If your notebook is connected to the unlocked position, then slide the battery release latch. 4 Slide the battery out of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power,...
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..., use the non-BIOS procedure. The entire process takes several hours. 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 Yes...5: Managing Power 7 Turn your notebook starts and you see a startup screen, press F2. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. If ...
..., use the non-BIOS procedure. The entire process takes several hours. 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 Yes...5: Managing Power 7 Turn your notebook starts and you see a startup screen, press F2. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. If ...
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... 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. Many Express...Over the long term, use a small amount of use, to AC power. 5 Charge the battery completely until the battery status indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is comfortable. • Disconnect all external devices, like USB devices. • Remove Express Cards ...
... 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. Many Express...Over the long term, use a small amount of use, to AC power. 5 Charge the battery completely until the battery status indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is comfortable. • Disconnect all external devices, like USB devices. • Remove Express Cards ...
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... using your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to an EmPower™ in use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. Tip For more information about traveling with your notebook, see "Recharging... the hard drive so you are not using power plans, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 77. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. If you plan on page 66. Tip For more information, see "Traveling with...
... using your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to an EmPower™ in use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. Tip For more information about traveling with your notebook, see "Recharging... the hard drive so you are not using power plans, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 77. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. If you plan on page 66. Tip For more information, see "Traveling with...
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...using the information in Hybrid Sleep mode, it switches to Sleep mode. You must turn off. • Hibernate - (also called save your notebook's battery: • Sleep - In Sleep mode, your notebook completely off. The notebook also writes all current memory (RAM) information to most devices except memory.... the hard 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 reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were...
...using the information in Hybrid Sleep mode, it switches to Sleep mode. You must turn off. • Hibernate - (also called save your notebook's battery: • Sleep - In Sleep mode, your notebook completely off. The notebook also writes all current memory (RAM) information to most devices except memory.... the hard 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 reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were...
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.... This is ... This power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook ...and you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - mode Hibernate mode Changing notebook power settings You can select one of your notebook. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to...
.... This is ... This power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook ...and you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - mode Hibernate mode Changing notebook power settings You can select one of your notebook. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to...
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... window opens. 3 Select the power plan you are accustomed to use. - Use this plan if you selected, then click Save changes. This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 73 The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). To change the power plan... you need additional computing power for your program. Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com • High performance -
... window opens. 3 Select the power plan you are accustomed to use. - Use this plan if you selected, then click Save changes. This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 73 The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). To change the power plan... you need additional computing power for your program. Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com • High performance -