Gateway 8510GH, User Manual

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Troubleshooting
■ 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 94 .
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 20 .
■ 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
■
Check the power management settings.
■ Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. For more
information, see
“Installing the battery” on page 20 .
■ 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 .
■ Let the battery return to room temperature.
Tips & Tricks 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.