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..., or television . 59 Adjusting the display properties 61 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 ii
..., or television . 59 Adjusting the display properties 61 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 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 advanced...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 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 ...
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...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 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 ...
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Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 107 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 113 Safety guidelines 114 First steps 114 Troubleshooting 115 Audio 115 Battery 115 CD drives 115 Diskette drive (external 115 Display 116 DVD drives 117 Ethernet 119 Express Cards 119 File management 119 Fingerprint reader 120 Hard ... (wired 131 Networks (wireless 133 Passwords 135 Power 135 Printer 136 Sound 137 Status indicators 137 Touchpad 138 Video 138 Telephone support 138 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 138 iv
Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 107 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 113 Safety guidelines 114 First steps 114 Troubleshooting 115 Audio 115 Battery 115 CD drives 115 Diskette drive (external 115 Display 116 DVD drives 117 Ethernet 119 Express Cards 119 File management 119 Fingerprint reader 120 Hard ... (wired 131 Networks (wireless 133 Passwords 135 Power 135 Printer 136 Sound 137 Status indicators 137 Touchpad 138 Video 138 Telephone support 138 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 138 iv
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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 The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off . ■ LED blue -... 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. Battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Notebook is in speakers are turned off when speakers...
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 The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off . ■ LED blue -... 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. Battery is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Notebook is in speakers are turned off when speakers...
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... bay. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 2. 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 Customer Care...
... bay. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 2. 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 Customer Care...
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...may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Allow three hours for the battery to disassemble the AC adapter. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the first time, the battery life may need to fully charge the battery. Replace the power cord if it becomes...use the AC adapter right away to be much shorter than you partially charged. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to you expect. The AC...
...may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Allow three hours for the battery to disassemble the AC adapter. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the first time, the battery life may need to fully charge the battery. Replace the power cord if it becomes...use the AC adapter right away to be much shorter than you partially charged. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to you expect. The AC...
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... your notebook and leave your notebook connected to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. •... notebook, then plug it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you...
... your notebook and leave your notebook connected to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. •... notebook, then plug it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you...
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... The notebook turns off. 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 close unresponsive programs on...
... The notebook turns off. 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 close unresponsive programs on...
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...optional Bluetooth radio on or off while traveling in dim lighting situations. Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. 29 www.gateway.com Press and hold To... Stop playing the CD or DVD. Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. Use this ...outside in the ON position for this button to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Use this feature will affect battery performance. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to the normal brightness setting. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the F8 normal brightest ...
...optional Bluetooth radio on or off while traveling in dim lighting situations. Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. 29 www.gateway.com Press and hold To... Stop playing the CD or DVD. Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. Use this ...outside in the ON position for this button to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Use this feature will affect battery performance. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to the normal brightness setting. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the F8 normal brightest ...
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www.gateway.com 2 Click (Change presentation settings). When you can save battery power by plugging your standard notebook settings. Accessories may not be available in -flight power receptacle. 63 Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/airplane ... OK. 5 Click Turn on to your notebook into an automobile cigarette lighter or an airplane in all localities. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. The Presentation Settings dialog box opens. 3 Adjust properties such as Turn off to return to turn on the presentation settings.
www.gateway.com 2 Click (Change presentation settings). When you can save battery power by plugging your standard notebook settings. Accessories may not be available in -flight power receptacle. 63 Automobile/airplane power adapters With an automobile/airplane ... OK. 5 Click Turn on to your notebook into an automobile cigarette lighter or an airplane in all localities. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. The Presentation Settings dialog box opens. 3 Adjust properties such as Turn off to return to turn on the presentation settings.
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...documents. Laser printers and cartridges are more information. USB flash drive Use a USB flash drive for accessories or supplies. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need additional space for storing files or transferring files to increase your programs are inkjet and ...adding more information. Printers You can attach almost any type of memory. Hard drives If you want to your notebook. See "Changing batteries" on battery power for extended periods, you may want to another computer. 64 Using an inkjet color printer, you can print pictures, banners, ...
...documents. Laser printers and cartridges are more information. USB flash drive Use a USB flash drive for accessories or supplies. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need additional space for storing files or transferring files to increase your programs are inkjet and ...adding more information. Printers You can attach almost any type of memory. Hard drives If you want to your notebook. See "Changing batteries" on battery power for extended periods, you may want to another computer. 64 Using an inkjet color printer, you can print pictures, banners, ...
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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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... the mouse pointer over the power cord icon or battery icon in the taskbar. Closely monitor the battery charge. 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 to prevent losing any unsaved...
... the mouse pointer over the power cord icon or battery icon in the taskbar. Closely monitor the battery charge. 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 to prevent losing any unsaved...
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...while changing the battery. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook over so the bottom is on . The batteries used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is not plugged... into an AC outlet, you can change the battery while the notebook is turned...
...while changing the battery. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook over so the bottom is on . The batteries used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is not plugged... into an AC outlet, you can change the battery while the notebook is turned...
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...then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar. 5 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. When the recalibration has finished, the message "... entire process takes several hours. Important Select models have this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS procedure. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you may need to ...
...then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar. 5 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. When the recalibration has finished, the message "... entire process takes several hours. Important Select models have this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS procedure. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you may need to ...
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...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 no memory. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the battery. Important If, after completing this puts... additional strain on page 2. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your new battery a few times during the first ...
...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 no memory. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the battery. Important If, after completing this puts... additional strain on page 2. www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your new battery a few times during the first ...
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..., use a power adapter. The display stays off the display while you cannot use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Save the battery for times when you will have access to the hard drive so you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for them next to... get maximum power savings. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take a single-plug surge protector. • If you cannot use...
..., use a power adapter. The display stays off the display while you cannot use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Save the battery for times when you will have access to the hard drive so you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for them next to... get maximum power savings. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use alternate power sources whenever possible. • If traveling internationally, take a single-plug surge protector. • If you cannot use...
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...power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn on your notebook's battery: • Sleep - If power is interrupted, the information is not saved to most devices except memory. while your notebook is in current memory, ...use the following power modes to the hard drive, then turns your notebook experiences a power outage while in memory is lost. 71 www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were ...
...power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn on your notebook's battery: • Sleep - If power is interrupted, the information is not saved to most devices except memory. while your notebook is in current memory, ...use the following power modes to the hard drive, then turns your notebook experiences a power outage while in memory is lost. 71 www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were ...
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... Mobility Center by changing power settings on your notebook. Use this plan if you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - Hybrid Sleep mode On Enter Hibernate Click (Start), click mode the arrow next to extend... battery life. You can change power saving options such as when the display or hard drive is automatically turned off . Three power plans are accustomed to ... ...
... Mobility Center by changing power settings on your notebook. Use this plan if you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - Hybrid Sleep mode On Enter Hibernate Click (Start), click mode the arrow next to extend... battery life. You can change power saving options such as when the display or hard drive is automatically turned off . Three power plans are accustomed to ... ...
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... selected, then click Save changes. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you are accustomed to use. - Your battery may not last as long as you want to under the other two power plans. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings...). Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com • High performance - Type the keyword power plan in order to gain performance. OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan ...
... selected, then click Save changes. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you are accustomed to use. - Your battery may not last as long as you want to under the other two power plans. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings...). Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com • High performance - Type the keyword power plan in order to gain performance. OR Click Change plan settings, modify the power plan ...