Gateway E-4300, User Manual

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Safety guidelines
While troubleshooting your computer, follow these safety guidelines:
■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while
the modem cable and the power cord are connected.
■ Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. For
more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see
“Preventing
static electricity discharge” on page 53 .
First steps
If you have problems with your computer, try these things first:
■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your computer and an AC outlet
and that the AC outlet is supplying power.
■ If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on.
■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that
all connections are secure.
■ Make sure that your hard drive is not full.
■ If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. The message
may help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem.
■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you
performed and make sure that you followed each instruction.
■ If an error occurs in a program, see the program’s printed documentation or the online
help.
Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer
problem if:
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Power cords or plugs are damaged
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Liquid has been spilled into your computer
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Your computer was dropped
■
The case was damaged
Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer
technician.