Telephone Support; Before Calling Gateway Technical Support - Gateway Tower User Manual

Telephone support

Before calling Gateway Technical Support

If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow these
recommendations before contacting Gateway Technical Support:
Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to a grounded
AC outlet that is supplying power. If you use a power strip, make sure that
it is switched on.
If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to
work, make sure that all cables are plugged in securely.
If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that you
have installed it according to the instructions provided with it. If you did
not purchase the hardware or software from Gateway, see the
manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources.
If you have "how to" questions about using a program, check:
Online Help
Printed documentation
The Microsoft Windows documentation
The program publisher's Web site
See the troubleshooting section of this chapter.
Warning
Have your client ID, serial number, and order number available, along with
a detailed description of your problem, including the exact text of any error
messages, and the steps you have taken.
Make sure that your computer is nearby at the time of your call. The
technician may have you follow appropriate troubleshooting steps.
To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your
computer problem if:
Power cords or plugs are damaged
Liquid has been spilled into your computer
Your computer was dropped
The case was damaged
Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified
computer technician.
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