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11Press FN+F4 to switch between viewing the display on 
the LCD panel, viewing the display on the projector or 
monitor, and viewing the display on both the display 
and the projector or monitor.
Viewing the display on a 
television
The S-Video out jack on your notebook lets you view your 
notebook display on a television screen using a standard 
S-Video cable.Important
If an external monitor or projector is connected and you close 
the LCD panel, your notebook may turn off the LCD...

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To view your notebook display on a television:  
1With your notebook off, connect one end of a standard 
S-Video cable to the S-Video out jack on your 
notebook.
2Connect the other end of the cable to the Video in jack 
on your television or VCR.
3Turn on the television or VCR.
4Start your notebook.
Ordering accessories
To order accessories, visit www.gateway.com. Accessories 
may not be available in all localities.
Automobile/airplane power adapters
With an...

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Batteries
If you run your notebook on battery power for extended 
periods, you may want to buy an additional main battery or 
a secondary battery so you can swap batteries when 
necessary. See “Changing batteries” on page 59 for more 
information about using an additional battery.
Bay modules
Your notebook’s modular bay supports different bay modules, 
such as a CD drive, DVD drive, combination DVD/CD-RW drive, 
DVD±RW drive, a second hard drive, a diskette drive, a 
secondary battery,...

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Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but 
they are slower than laser printers. Using an inkjet color 
printer, you can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, 
as well as documents.
Laser printers and cartridges are more expensive, but they 
print much faster than inkjet printers. Laser printers are better 
than inkjet printers when you are printing large documents.
Privacy filter
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Managing Power
•Monitoring the battery charge
•Recharging the battery(ies)
•Recalibrating the battery(ies)
•Extending battery life
•Changing notebook power settings 

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Monitoring the battery charge
Your new Gateway notebook is designed to provide an 
exceptional balance of performance and portability. Your 
notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor 
technologies to manage the processor speed and power 
consumption for a greater battery life experience. This design 
provides you with maximum performance when plugged into 
AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on 
battery power.
Closely monitor the battery charge. When...

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Changing batteries
Replacing the main battery
To replace the main battery:  
1Disconnect your notebook from the optional port 
replicator. 
2If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power 
or has a charged secondary battery installed, go to 
Step 3.
-OR-
If your notebook is on, is not plugged into an AC outlet, 
and does not have a charged secondary battery 
installed, save your work and turn off the notebook.
3Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
4Slide the battery...

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5Slide the battery out of the notebook.
6Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it 
snaps into place.
7Slide the battery lock to the locked position.
8Turn your notebook over.
9Open the LCD panel.
Installing a secondary battery
Your notebook’s modular bay accepts a secondary battery. 
The secondary battery charges when the notebook is 
connected to AC power.
To install a secondary battery:  
•Swap the secondary battery for a bay module by 
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Recalibrating the battery(ies)
If your notebook unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while 
you are using it but the battery charge is not low, you may 
need to recalibrate your battery(ies). You should also 
recalibrate the battery(ies) periodically to maintain the 
accuracy of the battery gauges.
To recalibrate the battery(ies):  
1Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook.
2As soon as it starts and you see a startup screen, press 
F2. The BIOS Setup utility opens.
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Extending battery life
Maximizing battery performance
To get maximum performance from your notebook 
battery(ies), we recommend that you initially condition (fully 
charge and discharge) your new battery(ies) a few times 
during the first several weeks of use, to let them reach their 
maximum rated capacity.
Over the long term, use the battery(ies) at least once a month, 
even if they were kept in a cool, dry place for storage, but 
avoid frequent full discharges because this...