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... peripheral device . . . . 44 Connecting a USB device 45 Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television 46 Adjusting the display properties 48 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation 49 Chapter 5: Managing Power 51 Monitoring the battery charge 52 Recharging the battery 52 Changing batteries 53 Extending battery life 54 Maximizing battery performance 54 Conserving battery power 54...
... peripheral device . . . . 44 Connecting a USB device 45 Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television 46 Adjusting the display properties 48 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation 49 Chapter 5: Managing Power 51 Monitoring the battery charge 52 Recharging the battery 52 Changing batteries 53 Extending battery life 54 Maximizing battery performance 54 Conserving battery power 54...
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www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings 58 Changing the power plan 58 Changing advanced settings 60 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . 63 Packing your notebook 64 ... Caring for your notebook 70 Cleaning your notebook 70 Cleaning the exterior 71 Cleaning the keyboard 71 Cleaning the notebook screen 72 Maintaining the battery 72 Storing batteries 73 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 73 Recovering your system 74 Creating recovery discs 75 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . . 77 Returning to a previous...
www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings 58 Changing the power plan 58 Changing advanced settings 60 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . 63 Packing your notebook 64 ... Caring for your notebook 70 Cleaning your notebook 70 Cleaning the exterior 71 Cleaning the keyboard 71 Cleaning the notebook screen 72 Maintaining the battery 72 Storing batteries 73 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 73 Recovering your system 74 Creating recovery discs 75 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . . 77 Returning to a previous...
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For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this connector. Plug the AC adapter cable into AC power. Bottom Battery Battery lock Memory/ Hard drive bay MicroPCI bay Battery latch Ventilation slots and cooling fan 9 Back www.gateway.com Component Battery Modem jack (optional) Power connector Battery Modem jack Power (optional) connector Icon Description Provides power when the notebook is not plugged into this optional jack. Plug a dial-up modem" on page 19.
For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this connector. Plug the AC adapter cable into AC power. Bottom Battery Battery lock Memory/ Hard drive bay MicroPCI bay Battery latch Ventilation slots and cooling fan 9 Back www.gateway.com Component Battery Modem jack (optional) Power connector Battery Modem jack Power (optional) connector Icon Description Provides power when the notebook is not plugged into this optional jack. Plug a dial-up modem" on page 19.
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..., rug, or other similar surface. 10 Do not use the notebook on page 53. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Battery Battery lock Battery latch MicroPCI bay Description Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. The hard drive is not plugged into these slots are... the air vents are located in this bay. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into AC power. Slide to unlock the battery. MicroPCI modules are not obstructed. Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents are located in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage...
..., rug, or other similar surface. 10 Do not use the notebook on page 53. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Battery Battery lock Battery latch MicroPCI bay Description Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. The hard drive is not plugged into these slots are... the air vents are located in this bay. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into AC power. Slide to unlock the battery. MicroPCI modules are not obstructed. Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents are located in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage...
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www.gateway.com Keyboard area Keyboard area for select models Speakers Status indicators Keyboard Capacitive touch keys Power/Battery indicators Touchpad Component Icon Description Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Status indicators Inform you ...- Notebook is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is malfunctioning. Battery is very low. 11 Battery is very low. ❥ LED solid red - Battery charge is charging. ❥ LED blinking red - For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on...
www.gateway.com Keyboard area Keyboard area for select models Speakers Status indicators Keyboard Capacitive touch keys Power/Battery indicators Touchpad Component Icon Description Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Status indicators Inform you ...- Notebook is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is malfunctioning. Battery is very low. 11 Battery is very low. ❥ LED solid red - Battery charge is charging. ❥ LED blinking red - For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on...
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... or your notebook on page 54. 16 Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Allow three hours for the battery to fully charge the battery. The replacement cord must be of tasks. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Extending battery life" on battery power for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. Caution Make sure that...
... or your notebook on page 54. 16 Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Allow three hours for the battery to fully charge the battery. The replacement cord must be of tasks. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Extending battery life" on battery power for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. Caution Make sure that...
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www.gateway.com To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until it turns on: • Unplug ...the adapter from your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 17 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Front" on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to your notebook, then plug it back...
www.gateway.com To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until it turns on: • Unplug ...the adapter from your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 17 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Front" on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to your notebook, then plug it back...
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...storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Protecting from reaching your notebook can increase to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns orange and stop blinking. To protect your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. Protect your notebook...a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your notebook. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to levels far above normal...
...storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Protecting from reaching your notebook can increase to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns orange and stop blinking. To protect your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. Protect your notebook...a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your notebook. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off your notebook and leave your notebook connected to levels far above normal...
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... notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off: 1. Notebook is off - Battery is used. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Hard drive ❥ LED blinking - The drive is connected to ... to AC power. Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the screen. 24 Power HDD Num lock Battery Caps lock Bluetooth Indicator Icon Description Power indicator ❥ LED on again. The notebook turns off - Press and hold the power button...
... notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off: 1. Notebook is off - Battery is used. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. Hard drive ❥ LED blinking - The drive is connected to ... to AC power. Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the screen. 24 Power HDD Num lock Battery Caps lock Bluetooth Indicator Icon Description Power indicator ❥ LED on again. The notebook turns off - Press and hold the power button...
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CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Changing batteries • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 51
CHAPTER5 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Changing batteries • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 51
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... the processor speed and power consumption for a Low Battery warning message to appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to prevent losing any... unsaved work. If your notebook is designed to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. This design provides you may need to recalibrate the battery. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway...
... the processor speed and power consumption for a Low Battery warning message to appear. • Look at the battery charge status indicator. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to prevent losing any... unsaved work. If your notebook is designed to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. This design provides you may need to recalibrate the battery. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Your new Gateway...
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...turned on the bottom of the computer until the latches click. 53 www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of used batteries according to AC power you must turn off while changing the battery. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, ...notebook over so the bottom is incorrectly replaced. Keep away from children. Dispose of explosion if battery is facing up. 3 Slide both release latches on . If your Gateway notebook. The batteries used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Do not disassemble...
...turned on the bottom of the computer until the latches click. 53 www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of used batteries according to AC power you must turn off while changing the battery. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, ...notebook over so the bottom is incorrectly replaced. Keep away from children. Dispose of explosion if battery is facing up. 3 Slide both release latches on . If your Gateway notebook. The batteries used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Do not disassemble...
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... long term, use , to let 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 slid to the release position, you initially condition (fully charge and...but avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on the battery. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you need to remove and reinsert the battery before trying to lock it snaps into the notebook until it ...
... long term, use , to let 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 slid to the release position, you initially condition (fully charge and...but avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on the battery. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you need to remove and reinsert the battery before trying to lock it snaps into the notebook until it ...
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... like USB devices. • Select the Power saver power plan to get maximum power savings. Tip For more information about using your notebook. www.gateway.com • Turn off the display while you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for maximum power savings while your notebook, see ...8226; Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth. • Dim the display as low as is not in use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. For more information about traveling with Your Notebook" on page 63....
... like USB devices. • Select the Power saver power plan to get maximum power savings. Tip For more information about using your notebook. www.gateway.com • Turn off the display while you open the panel again. • Use Hibernate mode for maximum power savings while your notebook, see ...8226; Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth. • Dim the display as low as is not in use battery power by running optical drives. • Use the DVD drive only when necessary. For more information about traveling with Your Notebook" on page 63....
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... notebook is in large areas such as the display and drives, turn off. 56 If you plan on taking your notebook's battery: • Sleep - Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when... gates, and under banks of your AC power adapter, also take electrical adapters. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 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 a...
... notebook is in large areas such as the display and drives, turn off. 56 If you plan on taking your notebook's battery: • Sleep - Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when... gates, and under banks of your AC power adapter, also take electrical adapters. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 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 a...
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You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for you are accustomed to extend battery life. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power If your notebook. Changing notebook power settings You can select one of time. You can change power saving options such as ... from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your notebook ...and you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver -
You can customize power settings from AC power outlets for you are accustomed to extend battery life. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power If your notebook. Changing notebook power settings You can select one of time. You can change power saving options such as ... from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your notebook ...and you want ...then is the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver -
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... in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 59 Your battery may not last as long as you need additional computing power for your program. Type the keyword power plan in order to gain performance. To ... want to under the other two power plans. Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com • High performance -
... in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 59 Your battery may not last as long as you need additional computing power for your program. Type the keyword power plan in order to gain performance. To ... want to under the other two power plans. Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com • High performance -
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Type the keyword hybrid in . www.gateway.com 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. 61 Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword hybrid in . www.gateway.com 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. 61 Help For more information about hybrid sleep, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... metal detector. • Turn off all discs, 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 will need while traveling. • Pack your usual calling area. Do not pack it separate...
... metal detector. • Turn off all discs, 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 will need while traveling. • Pack your usual calling area. Do not pack it separate...
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... protector to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your notebook, avoid using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see "Managing Power" on boot, then press ENTER. 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes,...• Take your AC power adapter to enter the user password you turn on your notebook if it was put in hibernate mode. www.gateway.com Important You must enter the User Password each time you set in step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" ...
... protector to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your notebook, avoid using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see "Managing Power" on boot, then press ENTER. 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes,...• Take your AC power adapter to enter the user password you turn on your notebook if it was put in hibernate mode. www.gateway.com Important You must enter the User Password each time you set in step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" ...