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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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...setup help : tips for getting the most out of Gateway, Inc. SEE YOUR GETTING STARTED GUIDE After setting up : your new Gateway® notebook 1 INSTALL THE BATTERY With the label side down, slide the battery into the battery compartment until it in place. Product specifications ...To ensure a high level of their respective companies. All other countries. STARTER GUIDE ® MANAGE YOUR BATTERY LIFE To get the most out of your new Gateway® notebook SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION For detailed information about using Windows and the programs that are installed...
...setup help : tips for getting the most out of Gateway, Inc. SEE YOUR GETTING STARTED GUIDE After setting up : your new Gateway® notebook 1 INSTALL THE BATTERY With the label side down, slide the battery into the battery compartment until it in place. Product specifications ...To ensure a high level of their respective companies. All other countries. STARTER GUIDE ® MANAGE YOUR BATTERY LIFE To get the most out of your new Gateway® notebook SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION For detailed information about using Windows and the programs that are installed...
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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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...into this jack. 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. Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. ■ LED on.... Notebook is on - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Battery is very low. 6 Notebook is in speakers are turned off . ■ LED blue...
...into this jack. 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. Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. ■ LED on.... Notebook is on - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Battery is very low. 6 Notebook is in speakers are turned off . ■ LED blue...
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... bay Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 67. Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 99. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information...
... bay Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 67. Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 99. Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information...
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...your notebook may need to be recalibrated. Contact Gateway about returning 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 the battery to fully charge the battery. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect ...the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The battery was shipped to you use the AC ...
...your notebook may need to be recalibrated. Contact Gateway about returning 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 the battery to fully charge the battery. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect ...the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The battery was shipped to you use the AC ...
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...notebook and leave your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Protect your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different... the status lights on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your 19
...notebook and leave your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Protect your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different... the status lights on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your 19
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.... The notebook turns off : 1. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click X in Windows to restart (reboot) your notebook...
.... The notebook turns off : 1. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click X in Windows to restart (reboot) your notebook...
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FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to work. Important: The wireless network switch must be turned off . 6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can ..."Left" on commercial aircraft. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the F8 normal brightest setting. Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. 29 www.gateway.com Press and hold To... Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. Press a third time to return the display to decrease...
FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to work. Important: The wireless network switch must be turned off . 6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can ..."Left" on commercial aircraft. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the F8 normal brightest setting. Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. 29 www.gateway.com Press and hold To... Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. Press a third time to return the display to decrease...
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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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... more information about the battery charge status indicator, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on page 6. This design provides you may need to recalibrate the battery. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to AC power. When the battery charge gets low, change...
... more information about the battery charge status indicator, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on page 6. This design provides you may need to recalibrate the battery. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to AC power. When the battery charge gets low, change...
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... off while changing the battery. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your Gateway notebook. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to step 2. -ORIf your notebook is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position... or incinerate. Dispose of used batteries according to the locked position. 67 The batteries used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Keep away from children. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is not plugged into an AC ...
... off while changing the battery. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your Gateway notebook. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to step 2. -ORIf your notebook is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position... or incinerate. Dispose of used batteries according to the locked position. 67 The batteries used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Keep away from children. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is not plugged into an AC ...
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... this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS procedure. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook to recalibrate your notebook. ...68 The entire process takes several hours. If your notebook unexpectedly goes into the BIOS. To recalibrate the battery using it but the battery charge is interrupted, you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 7...
... this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS procedure. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook to recalibrate your notebook. ...68 The entire process takes several hours. If your notebook unexpectedly goes into the BIOS. To recalibrate the battery using it but the battery charge is interrupted, you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 7...
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... Many Express Cards use a small amount of use the battery at the location shown on page 2. Important If, after completing this puts additional strain on the battery. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Several partial discharges... are not being used. 69 Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the battery 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 completely drained, reconnect your notebook to...
... Many Express Cards use a small amount of use the battery at the location shown on page 2. Important If, after completing this puts additional strain on the battery. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Several partial discharges... are not being used. 69 Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the battery 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 completely drained, reconnect your notebook to...
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... will have access to support pillars, in -flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. Tip For more information about using your notebook. Save the... protector. • If you cannot use a power adapter. This drive uses a large amount of power. • Recharge the battery often, take electrical adapters. Save the battery for them next to an EmPower™ in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of an external mouse. •...
... will have access to support pillars, in -flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. Tip For more information about using your notebook. Save the... protector. • If you cannot use a power adapter. This drive uses a large amount of power. • Recharge the battery often, take electrical adapters. Save the battery for them next to an EmPower™ in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks of an external mouse. •...
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... the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hybrid Sleep mode. If your notebook's battery: • Sleep - www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it.
... the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hybrid Sleep mode. If your notebook's battery: • Sleep - www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it.
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... other two power plans. 72 Your programs may run slower than you change the function of time. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to extend battery life. Hybrid Sleep mode On Enter Hibernate Click (Start), click mode the arrow next to ... to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. mode Hibernate mode... power plan. 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.
... other two power plans. 72 Your programs may run slower than you change the function of time. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to extend battery life. Hybrid Sleep mode On Enter Hibernate Click (Start), click mode the arrow next to ... to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. mode Hibernate mode... power plan. 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.
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www.gateway.com • High performance - To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 ... to under the other two power plans. Type the keyword power plan in order to use. - Your battery may not last as long as you want to gain performance. This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 73 Use this plan if you selected, then click...
www.gateway.com • High performance - To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 ... to under the other two power plans. Type the keyword power plan in order to use. - Your battery may not last as long as you want to gain performance. This power plan sacrifices battery life in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 73 Use this plan if you selected, then click...