Safety Guidelines; First Steps - Gateway MX8711 - Pentium Dual Core 1.6 GHz Reference Manual

Safety guidelines

damaged, if your notebook was dropped, or if the case was damaged. Instead,
unplug your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician.
see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page
While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these safety
guidelines:
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Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting in the Search Help
box, then press E

First steps

If you have problems with your notebook, try these things
first:
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CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting
Warning
Do not try to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are
Tip
For more information about preventing damage from static electricity,
Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover
while your notebook is turned on, while the battery is
installed, and while the modem cable, network cable,
and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook.
Make sure that you are correctly grounded before
accessing internal components.
After you complete any maintenance tasks where you
remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover, make
sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any screws,
then replace the battery before you start your
notebook.
Help
For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click
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Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to
your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet
is supplying power.
Make sure that the power cord is firmly connected to
the AC power adapter.
If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure
that it is turned on.
If the notebook will not turn on, try turning it on with
the notebook plugged in and the battery removed, then
try turning the notebook on with the notebook
unplugged and the battery installed.
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