Pc Cards; Power - Gateway Notebook Reference Manual

You forgot your startup password
The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility)
is very secure, with no easy way to recover a forgotten
password. You must return your notebook for repair. Call
Gateway Customer Care for instructions.

PC Cards

You installed a PC Card and now your notebook is having
problems
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Power

Your notebook is not working on AC power
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CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting
Make sure that you have correctly installed required
software for the PC Card. For more information, see
your PC Card's documentation.
Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected
correctly to your notebook. For instructions on
connecting the AC power adapter, see
AC adapter" 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.
Check the power management settings. For more
information about using power management settings,
see "Changing notebook power settings" on page
Make sure that the main and optional secondary battery
are installed correctly. For instructions on inserting your
battery(ies), see "Changing batteries" on page
Make sure that the battery(ies) are fully recharged. For
more information about recharging the battery(ies), see
"Recharging the battery(ies)" on page
Make sure that the battery(ies) are calibrated correctly.
For instructions on recalibrating your battery(ies), see
"Recalibrating the battery(ies)" on page
Let the battery(ies) return to room temperature.
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