User manual GATEWAY M285-G

[. . . ] HARDWARE REFERENCE Gateway Notebook Contents Chapter 1: About this reference. . 35 Installing a printer, scanner, digital camera, or other peripheral device . 69 ii CHAPTER 1 About this reference · About this guide · Accessing the online User Guide · Gateway contact information · Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity · For more information 1 CHAPTER 1: About this reference www. gateway. com About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of Gateway convertible notebook. For all other convertible notebook information, see your online User Guide. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide, the online User Guide has been included on your hard drive. [. . . ] Discard used batteries according to local hazardous material regulations. The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Keep away from children. If your convertible notebook is connected to AC power, or if it has a charged multibay battery installed, you can change the main battery while the convertible notebook is turned on. If your convertible notebook has only one battery and it is not plugged into an AC outlet, you must turn the convertible notebook off while changing the battery. To change the main battery: 1 Disconnect your convertible notebook from the optional port replicator. 2 If your convertible notebook is on and is connected to AC power or has a charged multibay battery installed, go to Step 3. -ORIf your convertible notebook is on, is not plugged into an AC outlet, and does not have a charged multibay battery installed, save your work and turn off the convertible notebook. 3 Make sure the LCD panel is in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. 5 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the battery release latch. 38 www. gateway. com Changing batteries 6 Slide the battery out of the bay. 7 Slide a recharged battery into the bay until it snaps into place. 10 Open the LCD panel. Installing a multibay battery Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your Gateway convertible notebook. Discard used batteries according to local hazardous material regulations. The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Keep away from children. Your convertible notebook's modular bay accepts a multibay battery. The multibay battery charges when the convertible notebook is connected to AC power. To install a multibay battery: Swap the multibay battery for a bay module by following the instructions in "Changing modules" on page 30. Caution If you are using a multibay battery instead of a main battery, insert the weight saver that was included with your multibay battery into the main battery bay. 39 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Convertible Notebook www. gateway. com Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. If recalibration is interrupted, you must start the process over again. If your convertible 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. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your convertible notebook. 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning, then select Enabled by pressing the spacebar. 5 Open the Exit menu, then highlight Exit Saving Changes and press ENTER. 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you the progress. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at www. gateway. com. 40 www. gateway. com Ordering accessories Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at www. gateway. com. Batteries If you run your convertible notebook on battery power for extended periods, you may want to buy an additional battery or a multibay battery so you can swap batteries when necessary. See "Changing batteries" on page 38 for more information about using an additional battery. [. . . ] This product may contain substances known to be hazardous to the environment or to human health. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of our natural resources, Gateway provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most of the materials in your "end of life" product. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (commonly known as WEEE) should never be disposed of in the municipal waste stream (residential garbage collection). The "Crossed-Out Waste Bin" label affixed to this product is your reminder to dispose of your "end of life" product properly. [. . . ]