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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 ...78 Dial-up modem 78 Radio frequency wireless connections 79 Files 79 Security 80 Power 81 Additional tips 81 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 83 Caring for your notebook 84 Cleaning your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the...
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 ...78 Dial-up modem 78 Radio frequency wireless connections 79 Files 79 Security 80 Power 81 Additional tips 81 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 83 Caring for your notebook 84 Cleaning your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the...
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.... Allow three hours for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you partially charged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Caution Make sure that you use your notebook's battery. The battery was shipped to be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. CHAPTER...
.... Allow three hours for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you partially charged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Caution Make sure that you use your notebook's battery. The battery was shipped to be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. CHAPTER...
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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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... battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to AC power. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to prevent losing any unsaved work. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or...Battery warning message to recalibrate the battery. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on battery power. If your notebook is designed to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. A message appears showing the remaining battery time and the current power plan. • Wait for a greater battery life...
... battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to AC power. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to prevent losing any unsaved work. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or...Battery warning message to recalibrate the battery. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on battery power. If your notebook is designed to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. A message appears showing the remaining battery time and the current power plan. • Wait for a greater battery life...
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... not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at least once a month, even if it reach its maximum rated capacity. Over the long term, use the battery at the location shown on the Customer Care label. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you do...
... not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at least once a month, even if it reach its maximum rated capacity. Over the long term, use the battery at the location shown on the Customer Care label. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you do...
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... you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for times when you plan on page 77. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use a power adapter. For more information about using your notebook, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 66. If you cannot... 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 notebook. The display stays off the display while you are not ...
... you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for times when you plan on page 77. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use a power adapter. For more information about using your notebook, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 66. If you cannot... 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 notebook. The display stays off the display while you are not ...
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... information, see "Changing advanced settings" on Hybrid Sleep mode to use the following power modes to lengthen the life of your work before using the information in Sleep mode, it switches to a low power state where devices,...lost. 71 You must turn on your notebook reduces or turns off . • Hibernate - (also called save your notebook's battery: • Sleep - The next time you activated Hibernate mode. • Hybrid Sleep - In Sleep mode, your notebook,... to the hard drive similar to most devices except memory. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it.
... information, see "Changing advanced settings" on Hybrid Sleep mode to use the following power modes to lengthen the life of your work before using the information in Sleep mode, it switches to a low power state where devices,...lost. 71 You must turn on your notebook reduces or turns off . • Hibernate - (also called save your notebook's battery: • Sleep - The next time you activated Hibernate mode. • Hybrid Sleep - In Sleep mode, your notebook,... to the hard drive similar to most devices except memory. www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it.
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CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to extend battery life. Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. You can select one of power settings) let ... (Start), click mode the arrow next to ... This is ... Use this plan if you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. In Sleep, Hybrid Exit Sleep, Hybrid Press the power Sleep, or Hibernate Sleep, or button...
CHAPTER 5: Managing Power When in order to extend battery life. Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. You can select one of power settings) let ... (Start), click mode the arrow next to ... This is ... Use this plan if you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. In Sleep, Hybrid Exit Sleep, Hybrid Press the power Sleep, or Hibernate Sleep, or button...
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... power plan you are accustomed to under the other two power plans. Type the keyword power plan in order to use. - 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). Help For more information about changing... if you selected, then click Save changes. OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you need additional computing power for your program. www.gateway.com • High performance - Your battery may not last as long as you want to gain performance.
... power plan you are accustomed to under the other two power plans. Type the keyword power plan in order to use. - 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). Help For more information about changing... if you selected, then click Save changes. OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan you need additional computing power for your program. www.gateway.com • High performance - Your battery may not last as long as you want to gain performance.
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...unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the notebook. • When storing your notebook for an extended period of time, unplug AC power and remove the battery after discharging them partway. If these items and put together a notebook cleaning kit: • A soft, lint-free cloth • An aerosol can...lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your notebook to extreme temperature changes. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Caring for your notebook To extend the life of your notebook: • Be careful not to bump or drop your notebook, and do not put any liquid can of air that has...
...unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the notebook. • When storing your notebook for an extended period of time, unplug AC power and remove the battery after discharging them partway. If these items and put together a notebook cleaning kit: • A soft, lint-free cloth • An aerosol can...lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your notebook to extreme temperature changes. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Caring for your notebook To extend the life of your notebook: • Be careful not to bump or drop your notebook, and do not put any liquid can of air that has...
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... to fully discharge the battery frequently. Short battery life is more frequently because it cannot hold a full charge. Charge often, but do not try to recharge the battery more likely to be calibrated by charge/discharge patterns. This only adds strain. Running the battery down in some cases .... By now you probably know that you will have a fresh one way to extend their life and to 3 years, under normal conditions. Charging lithium batteries correctly is one charged up the battery, then store it has no "memory." Do not use one total discharge. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining...
... to fully discharge the battery frequently. Short battery life is more frequently because it cannot hold a full charge. Charge often, but do not try to recharge the battery more likely to be calibrated by charge/discharge patterns. This only adds strain. Running the battery down in some cases .... By now you probably know that you will have a fresh one way to extend their life and to 3 years, under normal conditions. Charging lithium batteries correctly is one charged up the battery, then store it has no "memory." Do not use one total discharge. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining...
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This reduces the life of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your notebook while ...problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 113 or in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Gateway provides everything you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. For ...some or all of the battery. However, remember that when you want to run on AC power, remove the battery. www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from your notebook when running on AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though ...
This reduces the life of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your notebook while ...problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 113 or in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Gateway provides everything you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. For ...some or all of the battery. However, remember that when you want to run on AC power, remove the battery. www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from your notebook when running on AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though ...
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...information specific to this product is available in your area, please go to maximize the use of landfills for credit towards the purchase of life" product properly. Environmental information The product you with the appropriate safety standards, including IEC 825. Substances such as "Class 1 Laser Products...never be hazardous to the environment or to see if this product was delivered in, and by ensuring that have been used batteries properly. Call Gateway to human health. Finally, we can responsibly recycle or reuse most of the materials in your "end of in the ...
...information specific to this product is available in your area, please go to maximize the use of landfills for credit towards the purchase of life" product properly. Environmental information The product you with the appropriate safety standards, including IEC 825. Substances such as "Class 1 Laser Products...never be hazardous to the environment or to see if this product was delivered in, and by ensuring that have been used batteries properly. Call Gateway to human health. Finally, we can responsibly recycle or reuse most of the materials in your "end of in the ...
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...button 29, 40 troubleshooting 137 volume down button 30 volume up button 30 audio CD cleaning 87 inserting 53, 54 automobile power adapter 70 B battery alternate power sources 70 bay 67 calibrating 86 changing 67 charge indicator 6, 66 charge status 66 charging 18, 66 conserving power 69 extending... fuel gauges 86 icons 66 installing 67 latch 11 life span 86 locating 11 managing power 69 maximizing performance 69 monitoring charge 66 recalibrating 68 recharging 18, 66 release latch 11 replacing 67 storing 86 troubleshooting 135 bays battery 67 hard drive 11 memory 11, 103 BIOS Setup utility 68 ...
...button 29, 40 troubleshooting 137 volume down button 30 volume up button 30 audio CD cleaning 87 inserting 53, 54 automobile power adapter 70 B battery alternate power sources 70 bay 67 calibrating 86 changing 67 charge indicator 6, 66 charge status 66 charging 18, 66 conserving power 69 extending... fuel gauges 86 icons 66 installing 67 latch 11 life span 86 locating 11 managing power 69 maximizing performance 69 monitoring charge 66 recalibrating 68 recharging 18, 66 release latch 11 replacing 67 storing 86 troubleshooting 135 bays battery 67 hard drive 11 memory 11, 103 BIOS Setup utility 68 ...
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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...