Power - Gateway 450ROG User Manual

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
page 19.
■
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
■ Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly. For more information,
see "Changing batteries" on page
■ Make sure that the batteries are fully recharged. For more information, see
"Recharging the battery" on page
■
Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. For more information,
see "Recalibrating the battery Main or secondary" on page
Your notebook will not turn off, even after pressing the power button
for five seconds
■ If your notebook has "frozen," and pressing the power button for five
seconds does not turn it off, insert a straightened paper clip into the reset
hole on the bottom of your notebook. For the location of the reset hole,
see "Bottom" on page
The batteries seem to run down very quickly
■ Peripheral devices and programs that make heavy use of the hard drive
drain the battery more quickly. Use AC power whenever possible, and
readjust the
For more information, see
■ The battery is weakening or defective. All batteries run down in time, but
if a new battery appears to be defective, contact Gateway about replacing it.
The notebook will not turn on
■ The Power button has not been fully engaged. Press and hold the Power
button for at least a half-second, but no more than three seconds.
7.
to
Power Properties Max Battery
"Changing power settings" on page
www.gateway.com
"Connecting the AC adapter" on
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when AC power is unavailable.
Troubleshooting
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