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...- sion 48 Adjusting the display properties 50 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation 51 Chapter 5: Managing Power 53 Monitoring the battery charge 54 Recharging the battery 54 Changing batteries 55 Recalibrating the battery 56 Extending battery life 57 Maximizing battery performance 57 Conserving battery power 58 Using alternate power sources 59 Changing power modes 60 ii
...- sion 48 Adjusting the display properties 50 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation 51 Chapter 5: Managing Power 53 Monitoring the battery charge 54 Recharging the battery 54 Changing batteries 55 Recalibrating the battery 56 Extending battery life 57 Maximizing battery performance 57 Conserving battery power 58 Using alternate power sources 59 Changing power modes 60 ii
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www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings 61 Changing the power plan 61 Changing advanced settings 63 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . 65 Packing your notebook 66 ... Caring for your notebook 72 Cleaning your notebook 72 Cleaning the exterior 73 Cleaning the keyboard 73 Cleaning the notebook screen 74 Maintaining the battery 74 Storing batteries 75 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 75 Recovering your system 76 Creating recovery discs 77 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . . 79 Returning to a previous...
www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings 61 Changing the power plan 61 Changing advanced settings 63 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . 65 Packing your notebook 66 ... Caring for your notebook 72 Cleaning your notebook 72 Cleaning the exterior 73 Cleaning the keyboard 73 Cleaning the notebook screen 74 Maintaining the battery 74 Storing batteries 75 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 75 Recovering your system 76 Creating recovery discs 77 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . . 79 Returning to a previous...
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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery latch Hard drive bay Battery lock Memory bay Component Icon Battery Battery latch Hard drive bay Memory bay Battery lock Description Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. Memory modules are located in this bay. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 55. 10 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 55. Slide to unlock the battery. The hard drive is not plugged into AC power.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery latch Hard drive bay Battery lock Memory bay Component Icon Battery Battery latch Hard drive bay Memory bay Battery lock Description Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. Memory modules are located in this bay. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 55. 10 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 55. Slide to unlock the battery. The hard drive is not plugged into AC power.
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... schedule a variety of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your eyes. • Find ways to be damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Power subsystem 19V DC, 65/90W AC adapter Temperature: Operating: 5 oC to 35 oC Non-operating: -20 oC... cord must be of tasks. The battery was shipped to you use the AC adapter right away to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that you expect. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Avoiding discomfort and injury from Gateway. You should use your notebook...
... schedule a variety of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your eyes. • Find ways to be damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Power subsystem 19V DC, 65/90W AC adapter Temperature: Operating: 5 oC to 35 oC Non-operating: -20 oC... cord must be of tasks. The battery was shipped to you use the AC adapter right away to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that you expect. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Avoiding discomfort and injury from Gateway. You should use your notebook...
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..., complete the following steps until it back in. • Press FN+F1 to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Front" on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to toggle the status lights on page... 6 for the location of the battery charge indicator). www.gateway.com To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook, then plug...
..., complete the following steps until it back in. • Press FN+F1 to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Front" on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to toggle the status lights on page... 6 for the location of the battery charge indicator). www.gateway.com To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook, then plug...
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...the modem connection. If you have a cable modem, use to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns blue. To protect your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. Connecting...network Your notebook has a network jack that you can enter your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started ...
...the modem connection. If you have a cable modem, use to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns blue. To protect your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. Connecting...network Your notebook has a network jack that you can enter your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started ...
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... do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. The notebook turns off : 1. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Important If your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Restart...
... do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. The notebook turns off : 1. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Important If your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Restart...
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... on 6 or off while traveling in dim lighting situations. For more information, see "Left" on page 48. Use this feature will affect battery performance. 27 Press a second time to restore the sound. Important: Using this feature in an airplane. FN, then press this feature in ...bright lighting situations, such as outside in the ON position for this button to the normal brightness setting. Mute the sound. www.gateway.com Press and hold To... Press the key combination again to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Press a ...
... on 6 or off while traveling in dim lighting situations. For more information, see "Left" on page 48. Use this feature will affect battery performance. 27 Press a second time to restore the sound. Important: Using this feature in an airplane. FN, then press this feature in ...bright lighting situations, such as outside in the ON position for this button to the normal brightness setting. Mute the sound. www.gateway.com Press and hold To... Press the key combination again to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Press a ...
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CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 53
CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 53
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... plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on page 6. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to AC power. Closely monitor the battery charge. Tip For more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on battery power. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on page 56...
... plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on page 6. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway notebook is connected to AC power. Closely monitor the battery charge. Tip For more information about recalibrating the battery, see "Front" on battery power. While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on page 56...
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The batteries used batteries promptly. 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 on . If your notebook it is ...and turn off the notebook. 2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to AC power you must turn the notebook off while changing the battery. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Keep...
The batteries used batteries promptly. 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 on . If your notebook it is ...and turn off the notebook. 2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to AC power you must turn the notebook off while changing the battery. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Keep...
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...you may need to recalibrate your notebook over again. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to maintain the accuracy of the notebook. 5 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it but the battery charge is interrupted, you are using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then...and you see a startup screen, press F2. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 4 Slide the battery out of the battery gauge. If your notebook unexpectedly goes into the BIOS. Important Select models have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you must start the process over . ...
...you may need to recalibrate your notebook over again. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to maintain the accuracy of the notebook. 5 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it but the battery charge is interrupted, you are using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then...and you see a startup screen, press F2. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 4 Slide the battery out of the battery gauge. If your notebook unexpectedly goes into the BIOS. Important Select models have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you must start the process over . ...
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.... When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to AC power. 5 Charge the battery completely until the battery status indicator turns blue. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your notebook...
.... When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to AC power. 5 Charge the battery completely until the battery status indicator turns blue. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your notebook...
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... least once a month, even if it was kept in a cool, dry place for a lithium-ion battery than one complete discharge, and recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause harm because there is comfortable. • Disconnect all external devices, like USB devices. •...; Remove Express Cards when you do not need them. Conserving battery power To conserve power while using power plans, see "Changing notebook power settings" on the battery. Tip For more information about using the battery to get maximum power savings. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges...
... least once a month, even if it was kept in a cool, dry place for a lithium-ion battery than one complete discharge, and recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause harm because there is comfortable. • Disconnect all external devices, like USB devices. •...; Remove Express Cards when you do not need them. Conserving battery power To conserve power while using power plans, see "Changing notebook power settings" on the battery. Tip For more information about using the battery to get maximum power savings. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges...
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... power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you cannot use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. www.gateway.com • Close the LCD panel to turn off the display while you do not use...
... power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you cannot use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take an extra battery, and fully recharge the batteries before traveling. www.gateway.com • Close the LCD panel to turn off the display while you do not use...
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...) information to lengthen the life of your notebook completely off similar to use the following power modes to the hard drive, then turns your notebook's battery: • Sleep - In Sleep mode, your work before using the information in current memory, thus reducing startup time. while your notebook is in Hybrid Sleep...
...) information to lengthen the life of your notebook completely off similar to use the following power modes to the hard drive, then turns your notebook's battery: • Sleep - In Sleep mode, your work before using the information in current memory, thus reducing startup time. while your notebook is in Hybrid Sleep...
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...To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Your battery may run slower than you are accustomed to extend battery life. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). This power plan sacrifices performance in ...time. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power • Balanced - This is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - This power plan sacrifices battery life in order to under the other two power plans. • High performance - Type the keyword ...
...To change the power plan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Your battery may run slower than you are accustomed to extend battery life. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). This power plan sacrifices performance in ...time. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power • Balanced - This is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - This power plan sacrifices battery life in order to under the other two power plans. • High performance - Type the keyword ...
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Type the keyword hybrid in . CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 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. 64 Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword hybrid in . CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 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. 64 Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... your notebook • Remove all wireless devices while in the aircraft. Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in case airport security asks you to start your notebook. • Have your notebook hand-inspected or sent through the X-ray scanner, but never carry...
... your notebook • Remove all wireless devices while in the aircraft. Traveling by air • Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in case airport security asks you to start your notebook. • Have your notebook hand-inspected or sent through the X-ray scanner, but never carry...
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For information on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient power management settings. You do not need to enter the User Password if your notebook was turned off or ..., see "Managing Power" on your notebook if it was put in hibernate mode. If you are prompted to recharge the battery. www.gateway.com Important You must enter the User Password each time you set in step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your online ...
For information on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient power management settings. You do not need to enter the User Password if your notebook was turned off or ..., see "Managing Power" on your notebook if it was put in hibernate mode. If you are prompted to recharge the battery. www.gateway.com Important You must enter the User Password each time you set in step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your online ...