Pc Cards; Power - Gateway Notebook User Manual

PC Cards

You installed a PC Card and now your notebook is having problems
■ 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 the PC Card you installed is not causing a system
resource conflict. For more information on resource conflicts, see
"Device installation" on page

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
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.
Your notebook is not working on battery power
■ Allow the battery to return to room temperature.
■ Check the power management settings.
Tips & Tricks
■
Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. For more
information, see
■ Make sure that the battery is fully recharged. For more information,
see "Recharging the battery" on page
23.
For more information about using power management
settings, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Using
Your Computer which has been included on your hard
drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then
click Gateway Documentation.
"Installing the battery" on page
www.gateway.com
88.
"Connecting the AC adapter"
61.
Troubleshooting
22.
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