Gateway E-475m Manual
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www.gateway.com 53 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 panel, but will not enter Standby mode. ImportantTo turn on external video by default, connect the television (or other external video device) before starting your notebook. ImportantAudio is not transmitted through an S-Video out jack. Use the built-in s pe a k er s o r a s et o f h ea d p h o n e s o r e x t e rn a l p o w ere d s p ea ke rs , o r c o n n ec t y o u r notebook to a stereo system using the headphone jack to hear sound while playing a DVD. DVD playback to a VCR will be scrambled by copyright protection software. TipMany newer televisions have a VGA or DVI port. For the best picture quality possible, use the VGA or DVI port instead of the S-Video jack. For more information, see “Viewing the display on a projector or monitor” on page 52.
CHAPTER4: Using Drives and Accessories 54 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 automobile/airplane power adapter, you can save battery power by plugging your notebook into an automobile cigarette lighter or an airplane in-flight power receptacle.Tip For the location of the S-Video out jack on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide. TipIf you are traveling internationally, you may need to change the video standard. For example, many televisions in Asia use PAL instead of NTSC. TipDVI video output is only available by using the optional port replicator.
www.gateway.com 55 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, or a weightsaver. A weightsaver is a device designed to reduce the weight of your notebook. See “Changing modules” on page 42 for more information. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need additional space for accessories or supplies. Hard drives If you want to increase your internal storage space, try replacing your existing hard drive with a larger drive. See “Replacing the hard drive kit” on page 89 for more information. Memory Large programs, such as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of memory. If your programs are running more slowly than you think they should, try adding more memory. See “Adding or replacing memory modules” on page 85 for more information. Port replicators Although you can attach devices directly to your notebook, a port replicator lets you make all of those connections at one time. When you travel with your notebook, you merely disconnect from the port replicator instead of unplugging all the devices. A port replicator also provides additional ports and other expansion features not included with your notebook. See the user guide for the port replicator for more information about using a port replicator with your notebook. Printers You can attach almost any type of printer to your notebook. The most common types are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white.
CHAPTER4: Using Drives and Accessories 56 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 A privacy filter helps block the screen view from anyone viewing the notebook screen from a side view. Your notebook’s LCD screen has been specially made to hold privacy filters. USB flash drive Use a USB flash drive for storing files or transferring files to another computer.
CHAPTER5 57 Managing Power •Monitoring the battery charge •Recharging the battery(ies) •Recalibrating the battery(ies) •Extending battery life •Changing notebook power settings
CHAPTER5: Managing Power 58 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 the battery charge gets low, change the main or optional secondary battery or connect to AC power immediately to prevent losing any unsaved work. To monitor the battery charge: •Double-click the power cord icon or battery icon in the taskbar. The Power Meter dialog box opens. •Look at the battery charge status indicator. •Wait for a Low Battery warning message to appear. If your battery charge indicator displays what looks like an inaccurate charge, you may need to recalibrate the battery(ies). Recharging the battery(ies) The battery(ies) recharge while they are installed and your notebook is connected to AC power. While the battery(ies) recharge, the battery charge indicator turns on.Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. If the icon still does not appear, make sure that Always show icon on the taskbar is checked on the Advance tab in the Power Options Properties dialog box. For more information, see “Changing advanced settings” on page 67 TipFor more information about the battery charge status indicator, see “Front” on page 6. TipFor more information about recalibrating the battery(ies), see “Recalibrating the battery(ies)” on page 61.
www.gateway.com 59 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 lock to the unlocked position, then slide the battery release latch. War ning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your Gateway notebook. Discard used batteries according to local hazardous material regulations. The batteries used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Dispose of used batteries promptly. Keep away from children. CautionIf your notebook is connected to AC power, or if it has a charged secondary battery installed, you can change the main battery while the notebook is turned on. If your notebook has only a main battery and it is not plugged into an AC outlet, you must turn the notebook off while changing the battery.
CHAPTER5: Managing Power 60 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 following the instructions in “Changing modules” on page 42. War ning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your Gateway notebook. Discard used batteries according to local hazardous material regulations. The batteries used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Dispose of used batteries promptly. Keep away from children.
www.gateway.com 61 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. 3Open the Advanced menu. 4Highlight Battery Auto Learning, then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar. 5Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press E NTER. 6Select Ye s, then press ENTER. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you the progress. The entire process takes several hours. When the recalibration has finished, the message “Press [Esc] key to exit” appears. 7Press ESC. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. If recalibration is interrupted, you must start the process over again. ImportantIf, after completing this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on the Customer Care label. For more information, see “Gateway contact information” on page 3.
CHAPTER5: Managing Power 62 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 puts additional strain on the battery(ies). Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are better 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. Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the battery(ies) to power your notebook: •Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth. •Dim the display as low as is comfortable. •Disconnect all external devices, like IEEE 1394 and USB devices. •Remove PC Cards when you do not need them. Many PC Cards use a small amount of power while inserted, even if they are not being used. •Close the LCD panel to turn off the display while you are not using your notebook. The display stays off until you open the panel again. •Use Hibernate mode for maximum power savings while your notebook is not in use. •Use the notebook touchpad instead of an external mouse. •Decrease or mute speaker volume. •Turn off all scheduled tasks.Tip For more information about using Hibernate mode, see “Traveling with Your Notebook” on page 71.