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Viewing the display on a television
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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.
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. For the location of the S-Video out jack, see “Back” 
on page 5.
2Connect the other end of the cable to the Video in jack on your television 
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7Click the Settings tab.
8Click Advanced. The (Multiple Monitors) and MOBILITY RADEON 9600 
Properties dialog box opens. 

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Viewing the display on a television
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9Click the Displays tab.
10Click the Enable TV button if it is not already enabled.
ImportantIf the Enable TV and TV buttons are grayed out, your 
notebook has not detected the television. Make sure that 
the television is turned on and connected correctly.
Enable TV
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11Click TV to make any adjustments to the TV settings.
12Click Apply.
13Click OK to close the (Multiple Monitors) and MOBILITY RADEON 9600 
Properties dialog box.
14Click OK to close the Display Properties dialog box.
15Click X to close the Control Panel window.
ImportantIf you are traveling internationally, you may need to change 
the video standard. For example, many televisions in Asia 
use PAL instead of NTSC. 

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Managing Power
While your notebook is running on battery power, you 
should manage power consumption to get the most use out 
of the battery. Read this chapter to learn how to:
■Check and recharge the battery
■Change batteries
■Extend the life of the battery by conserving battery 
power and using alternate power sources
■Change power-saving settings 

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Monitoring the battery charge
Closely monitor the battery charge. When the battery charge gets low, change 
the battery or connect to AC power immediately to prevent losing any unsaved 
work.
Monitor the battery charge by:
■Double-clicking the power cord icon  or battery icon  in the taskbar. 
The Power Meter dialog box opens.
■Looking at the power and battery charge indicators:
■Power indicator on - notebook is on.
■Power indicator blinking - battery charge...

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Changing batteries
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Changing batteries
If your notebook is plugged into an AC outlet, you can change the battery while 
your notebook is turned on. If your notebook is not plugged into an AC outlet, 
you must turn your notebook off while changing the battery.
WarningDanger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with a Gateway M505 battery. Discard used 
batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
The battery used in this device may present a fire or...

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Replacing the battery
To replace the battery:
1If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to Step 2.
-OR-
If your notebook is on and is not connected to AC power, save your work 
and turn off your notebook.
2Close the LCD panel.
3Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
4Slide the battery lock latch into the unlocked position, then slide and hold 
the battery release latch. 

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5Lift the battery out of the bay.
6Place a recharged battery into the bay and press down until it snaps into 
place.
7Slide the battery lock latch into the locked position.
8Turn your notebook over.
9Open the LCD panel and press the power button. 

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Extending battery life
Conserving battery power
While using the battery to power your notebook, conserve power by:
■Dimming the display as low as is comfortable.
■Removing 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.
■Modifying the power management settings for maximum power savings. 
For more information, see “Changing power settings” on page 152.
■Closing the LCD panel to...