Gateway M520 Laptop User Manual


 
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You forgot your startup password
The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is very secure,
with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. You must return your
notebook for repair. Call Gateway Customer Care for instructions.
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 84.
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 “Connecting the AC adapter”
on page 23.
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 battery is installed correctly. For more
information, see “Installing the battery” on page 22.
Make sure that the battery is fully recharged. For more information,
see “Recharging the battery” on page 57.
Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. For more
information, see “Recalibrating the battery” on page 57.