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..., or television 58 Adjusting the display properties 60 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 Recalibrating the battery 68 ii
..., or television 58 Adjusting the display properties 60 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 Recalibrating the battery 68 ii
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www.gateway.com Extending battery life 68 Maximizing battery performance 68 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 70 Changing notebook power settings 71 Changing the power plan 71 Changing advanced settings 73...Caring for your notebook 82 Cleaning your notebook 83 Cleaning the exterior 83 Cleaning the keyboard 83 Cleaning the notebook screen 84 Maintaining the battery 84 Storing batteries 85 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 85 Recovering your system 86 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 87 Using Microsoft System Restore 93 Recovering ...
www.gateway.com Extending battery life 68 Maximizing battery performance 68 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 70 Changing notebook power settings 71 Changing the power plan 71 Changing advanced settings 73...Caring for your notebook 82 Cleaning your notebook 83 Cleaning the exterior 83 Cleaning the keyboard 83 Cleaning the notebook screen 84 Maintaining the battery 84 Storing batteries 85 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 85 Recovering your system 86 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 87 Using Microsoft System Restore 93 Recovering ...
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Contents Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 111 Safety guidelines 112 First steps 112 Troubleshooting 113 Audio 113 Battery 113 CD drives 113 Diskette drive (external 113 Display 114 DVD drives 115 Ethernet 117 Express Cards 117 File management 117 Fingerprint reader 118 Hard ... (wired 129 Networks (wireless 131 Passwords 133 Power 133 Printer 134 Sound 135 Status indicators 136 Touchpad 136 Video 136 Telephone support 137 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 137 Appendix A: Legal Information 139 Index 149 iv
Contents Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 111 Safety guidelines 112 First steps 112 Troubleshooting 113 Audio 113 Battery 113 CD drives 113 Diskette drive (external 113 Display 114 DVD drives 115 Ethernet 117 Express Cards 117 File management 117 Fingerprint reader 118 Hard ... (wired 129 Networks (wireless 131 Passwords 133 Power 133 Printer 134 Sound 135 Status indicators 136 Touchpad 136 Video 136 Telephone support 137 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 137 Appendix A: Legal Information 139 Index 149 iv
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... plugged into this jack. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off - Notebook is very low. 6 Battery charge is off when speakers or headphones are turned off . ■ LED blue - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Microphone jack...
... plugged into this jack. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off - Notebook is very low. 6 Battery charge is off when speakers or headphones are turned off . ■ LED blue - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Microphone jack...
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... "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 101. 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 Hard drive bay Description Includes the... not plugged into AC power. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 67. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 3. For more information, see "Changing...
... "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 101. 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 Hard drive bay Description Includes the... not plugged into AC power. Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 67. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 3. For more information, see "Changing...
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...must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. Caution Make sure that you partially charged. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook may be recalibrated. For... information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may need to you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. The...
...must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. Caution Make sure that you partially charged. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook may be recalibrated. For... information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life may need to you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. The...
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... indicator does not turn off your notebook and leave your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. For more information, see "Front" on page 6 for ...the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. 19 If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your...
... indicator does not turn off your notebook and leave your notebook for the location of the battery charge indicator). www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. For more information, see "Front" on page 6 for ...the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. 19 If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your...
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... close unresponsive programs on again. Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it . 2. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for some reason you may have to normal operation, you cannot use the Shut Down option in the top-right corner of the Windows Task... to turn off your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. The notebook turns off. www.gateway.com To turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off: 1. Important If for more than 10 seconds. 25
... close unresponsive programs on again. Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it . 2. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for some reason you may have to normal operation, you cannot use the Shut Down option in the top-right corner of the Windows Task... to turn off your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. The notebook turns off. www.gateway.com To turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off: 1. Important If for more than 10 seconds. 25
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... CD track or DVD chapter. 30 Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off while traveling in the ON position for this feature will affect battery performance. Important: Using this button to be in an airplane. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to work. Important: The wireless network switch must be...
... CD track or DVD chapter. 30 Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off while traveling in the ON position for this feature will affect battery performance. Important: Using this button to be in an airplane. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to work. Important: The wireless network switch must be...
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Batteries If you run your notebook on page 67 for accessories or supplies. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can attach almost any type of memory. The most common types are inkjet and laser printers, which print ...in -flight power receptacle. Using an inkjet color printer, you need additional space for more information. See "Changing batteries" on battery power for extended...
Batteries If you run your notebook on page 67 for accessories or supplies. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can attach almost any type of memory. The most common types are inkjet and laser printers, which print ...in -flight power receptacle. Using an inkjet color printer, you need additional space for more information. See "Changing batteries" on battery power for extended...
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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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... Closely monitor the battery charge. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on battery power. This design provides you may need to AC power. A message appears showing the remaining battery time and the current power plan. • Wait for a greater battery life experience. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed...
... Closely monitor the battery charge. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on battery power. This design provides you may need to AC power. A message appears showing the remaining battery time and the current power plan. • Wait for a greater battery life experience. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is designed...
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...an AC outlet, save your work and turn the notebook off while changing the battery. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on . Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook is incorrectly replaced. Discard used in this device ...your notebook it snaps into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to local hazardous material regulations. The batteries used batteries according to the locked position. 67 www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of used batteries promptly. Caution If your Gateway notebook. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F...
...an AC outlet, save your work and turn the notebook off while changing the battery. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on . Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook is incorrectly replaced. Discard used in this device ...your notebook it snaps into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to local hazardous material regulations. The batteries used batteries according to the locked position. 67 www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of used batteries promptly. Caution If your Gateway notebook. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F...
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... recommend that you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. Important If, after completing this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. If recalibration is completely drained, reconnect your notebook over again. To recalibrate the...
... recommend that you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. Important If, after completing this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 3. If recalibration is completely drained, reconnect your notebook over again. To recalibrate the...
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... the display while you do not need them. For more information, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" on page 66. www.gateway.com Over the long term, use the battery at least once a month, even if it was kept in a cool, dry place for storage, but avoid frequent full ...8226; Remove Express Cards when you do not use . • Use the notebook touchpad instead of power. • Recharge the battery often, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. This drive uses a large amount of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute speaker volume. • Turn ...
... the display while you do not need them. For more information, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" on page 66. www.gateway.com Over the long term, use the battery at least once a month, even if it was kept in a cool, dry place for storage, but avoid frequent full ...8226; Remove Express Cards when you do not use . • Use the notebook touchpad instead of power. • Recharge the battery often, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. This drive uses a large amount of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute speaker volume. • Turn ...
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Save the battery for times when you cannot use it. The notebook also writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your notebook completely ... opens the programs and documents that were open when you plan on page 73. 70 Save the battery for them next to support pillars, in current memory, thus reducing startup time. while your notebook's battery: • Sleep - If you activated Hibernate mode. • Hybrid Sleep - CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Using alternate power sources...
Save the battery for times when you cannot use it. The notebook also writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your notebook completely ... opens the programs and documents that were open when you plan on page 73. 70 Save the battery for them next to support pillars, in current memory, thus reducing startup time. while your notebook's battery: • Sleep - If you activated Hibernate mode. • Hybrid Sleep - CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Using alternate power sources...
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...changes. To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Type the keyword power plan in order to extend battery life. This power plan sacrifices performance in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 72 This power plan sacrifices... CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Three power plans are accustomed to under the other two power plans. This is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - Your programs may not last as long as you are pre-defined for you will be away from AC power outlets...
...changes. To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Type the keyword power plan in order to extend battery life. This power plan sacrifices performance in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 72 This power plan sacrifices... CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Three power plans are accustomed to under the other two power plans. This is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - Your programs may not last as long as you are pre-defined for you will be away from AC power outlets...
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The Change settings for the plan you are using. Type the keyword hybrid in . Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power To turn on Hybrid Sleep mode: 1 On the Select a power plan window, click Change plan settings for the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings. The Power Options dialog box opens. 3 Click the + in front of Sleep, then click the + in front of Allow hybrid sleep. 4 Change the values to On for On battery and Plugged in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 74
The Change settings for the plan you are using. Type the keyword hybrid in . Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power To turn on Hybrid Sleep mode: 1 On the Select a power plan window, click Change plan settings for the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings. The Power Options dialog box opens. 3 Click the + in front of Sleep, then click the + in front of Allow hybrid sleep. 4 Change the values to On for On battery and Plugged in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 74
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... protector. • Take a telephone line tester to prevent it separate from sliding around in checked luggage. • Keep your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in the aircraft. If you are traveling internationally. 76 A list of your usual calling area. Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook stable...
... protector. • Take a telephone line tester to prevent it separate from sliding around in checked luggage. • Keep your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in the aircraft. If you are traveling internationally. 76 A list of your usual calling area. Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook stable...
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...in Step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your notebook, avoid using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see "Managing Power" on page 65. Additional tips • If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings.... Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. www.gateway.com 4 Highlight Password on boot, then press ENTER. 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit...
...in Step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your notebook, avoid using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see "Managing Power" on page 65. Additional tips • If you plan to use the most efficient power management settings.... Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. www.gateway.com 4 Highlight Password on boot, then press ENTER. 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit...