If you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off your notebook and
turn the notebook upside down. Let the liquid drain, then let
the keyboard dry before trying to use it again. If the keyboard
does not work after it dries, you may need to replace it. A
replacement keyboard may not be covered by your warranty.
Cleaning the notebook screen
scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners.
Use a soft cloth and water to clean the LCD screen. Squirt a
little water on the cloth (never directly on the screen), and
wipe the screen with the cloth.
Cleaning CDs or DVDs
Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in a circle, using
a product made especially for the purpose.
System recovery options
Most notebook problems can be solved by following the
information in
www.gateway.com. Problem-solving may also involve
re-installing some or all of the notebook's software (also called
recovering or restoring your system). Gateway provides
everything you need to recover your system under most
conditions.
•
•
66
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook
Caution
A notebook LCD screen is made of specially coated glass and can be
"Troubleshooting" on page 77
To recover specific files and software, see
specific files and software" on page
To completely restore your system:
or at
"Recovering
67.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Notebook and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers