Pc Cards; Pointing Device; Power - Gateway E-100M Technical Reference Manual

PC Cards

You installed an PC Card and now your notebook is having
problems
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Pointing device

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Power

Your notebook is not working on AC power
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Your notebook is not working on battery power
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CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting
Make sure that you have correctly installed required
software for the PC Card. For more information, see your
PC Card's documentation.
"Touchpad or pointing device" on page
Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected
correctly to your notebook. For instructions on
connecting the AC power adapter, see
AC adapter" 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.
Check the power management settings.
Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. For
instructions on inserting your battery, see
battery" on page
Make sure that the battery is fully recharged. For more
information about recharging the battery, see
"Recharging the battery" on page
Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. For
instructions on recalibrating your battery, see
"Recalibrating the battery" on page
Let the battery return to room temperature.
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