Power - Gateway 6010GZ - Celeron M 1.4 GHz User Manual

Chapter 8: Troubleshooting
■ Make sure that the PC Card you installed is not causing a system
resource conflict. For more information on resource conflicts, see
"Device installation" on page

Power

Your notebook is not working on AC power
■
Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your
notebook. For more information, see
on page
■ If your notebook is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that
the surge protector is connected securely to an electrical outlet,
turned on, and working correctly. To test the outlet, plug a working
device, such as a lamp, into the outlet and turn it on.
■
Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or
damage. Replace any damaged cables.
Your notebook is not working on battery power
■
Check the power management settings.
Tips & Tricks
■ Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. For more
information, see
■
Make sure that the battery is fully recharged. For more information,
see "Recharging the battery" on page
■
Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. For more
information, see
■
Let the battery return to room temperature.
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For more information about using power management
settings, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Using
Your Computer which has been included on your hard
drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs,
then click Gateway Documentation.
"Installing the battery" on page
"Recalibrating the battery" on page
www.gateway.com
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"Connecting the AC adapter"
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