Gateway M-7818u Support Question
Gateway M-7818u Support Question
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Question posted by smithd276 on November 11th, 2011
Will Not Charge Battery Or Startup.
It would not charge the battery. It showed a solid red light on the charge indicator. Put in new battery and still get red light. Will not startup.
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Related Gateway M-7818u Manual Pages
8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 23
... or recovery discs, contact Gateway Customer Care for help.
• After you cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23
8513017 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R2 - Page 4
... on a projector, monitor, or television . 63
Adjusting the display properties 65 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . . . . 66
Chapter 5: Managing Power 69
Monitoring the battery charge 70 Recharging the battery 70 Changing batteries 71
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8513017 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R2 - Page 14
... when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. Battery is on - n LED blinking red - Headphone jack
Power indicator
Battery charge indicator
Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. n LED blue - n LED solid red - The built-in Sleep or Hybrid
Sleep mode. n LED blinking - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power...
8513017 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R2 - Page 28
... expect. Caution
Make sure that you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the battery to fully charge the battery. Allow three hours for the first time, the battery life may be recalibrated. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The...
8513017 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R2 - Page 29
...8226; Unplug the adapter from power source problems
During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook and leave your
21 www.gateway.com
2 Connect the AC ... plug
it back in.
• Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on , complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue.
8513017 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R2 - Page 77
CHAPTER5
Managing Power
• Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings
69
8513017 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R2 - Page 78
... appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. To monitor the battery charge:
• Move the mouse pointer over the power cord icon
or battery icon in the taskbar.
While the battery recharges, the battery charge indicator turns on page 72. This design provides you may need to recalibrate the battery. A message appears showing the remaining battery time and the current power...
8513017 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R2 - Page 80
....
When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you see a startup
screen, press F2. The battery charge indicator now displays an
accurate battery charge. If recalibration is not low, you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. Important...
8513017 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R2 - Page 81
... complete discharge, and recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause harm because there is completely drained, reconnect your
notebook to let it was kept in a cool, dry place 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 the...
8513017 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R2 - Page 83
... the hard drive, then turns your notebook experiences a power outage while in current memory, thus reducing startup time. The next time you activated Hybrid Sleep mode. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on your notebook's battery:
• Sleep - In Sleep mode, your work before using the information in Hybrid Sleep mode...
8513017 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R2 - Page 90
... detector.
• Turn off all discs, express cards, peripheral devices, and
cables. Traveling by air
• Do not check your notebook as luggage. • Charge the battery in case airport security asks you to pack those you notebook for unsafe lines,
especially if you are traveling internationally.
• Take remote access information...
8513017 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R2 - Page 93
... protect your notebook
from power surges.
• To get the best performance from your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. For information on conserving battery power, using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use several USB peripheral devices, take a
portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports.
• Take a network cable...
8513017 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R2 - Page 98
... some cases will have a fresh one total discharge. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook
Maintaining the battery
The life span of charge, and so on it away. Keep your lithium-ion battery cool. This only adds strain. Recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause any harm because it again. By now you always have to...
8513017 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R2 - Page 99
... to recover your computer for long-term reliability, the effort is running on AC power, remove the battery. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though it has a full charge. Recovery discs take some or all of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system...
8513017 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R2 - Page 141
... inserting your notebook for instructions. For
instructions on .
• Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. You forgot your AC power adapter is connected
correctly to an electrical ...For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Recharging the battery" on AC power
• Make sure that your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup...
8513017 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R2 - Page 148
...or cover these instructions to help guard against voltage surges and buildup of static charges. Make sure you provide adequate space, at least 6 inches (15 cm), ...the notebook is replaced incorrectly.
Such areas include patient care areas of batteries according to meet the latest standards for safety of power source indicated on the
rating label.
• Openings in the notebook case are ...
8513017 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R2 - Page 157
... down button 33 volume up button 33
audio CD cleaning 91 inserting 57, 58
automobile power adapter 74
B
battery alternate power sources 74 bay 71 calibrating 90 changing 71 charge indicator 6, 70 charge status 70 charging 20, 70 conserving power 73 extending life 90 fuel gauges 90 icons 70
installing 71 latch 11 life span...
8513017 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R2 - Page 162
... 30 numeric keypad status indicator 28 using 30
O
opening files 41
154
folders 41 programs 41 shortcut menu 42
P
packing notebook 82
password 84, 133 startup 84 supervisor 84 user ... 75 changing plans 76 connector 10, 20 conserving battery power
73
EmPower adapter 74 extending battery life 73 Hibernate mode 75 Hybrid Sleep mode 31, 75 indicator 6, 25 international adapter 85 management 69, 73 plans...
8513017 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R2 - Page 164
... objects getting information 42 moving 42 selecting 41
scroll zone 40
security startup password 84 while travelling 84
security features Kensington cable lock 10
serial number...76
Start camera button 46
starting notebook 24 programs 41
156
startup password 84
static electricity 102
status indicator wireless Ethernet 28
status indicators battery charge 6, 70 Caps Lock 28 CD drive 28 disc drive 28...
8513064 - Gateway Notebook Setup Poster - Page 2
...screen instructions to complete Windows setup.
CONTACT TECH SUPPORT
To speak with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. • Use your online documentation, click (Start), All Programs,...: • Regularly update your new Gateway® notebook
1 INSTALL THE BATTERY
With the label side down, slide the
battery into the battery
compartment until it in for getting...
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