First Steps - Gateway E-6500 User Manual

First steps

If you have problems with your computer, try these things first:
Make sure that the power cord is connected to your computer and an AC outlet
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and that the AC outlet is supplying power.
If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on.
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If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that
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all connections are secure.
Make sure that your hard drive is not full.
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If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. The
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message may help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem.
If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you
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performed and make sure that you followed each instruction.
■ If an error occurs in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the
online help.
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