Gateway M-6873h, Reference Manual

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Consider removing the battery from your notebook when
running on fixed power. However, remember that when you
have removed the battery from your notebook while using it
with an electrical outlet, the automatic battery charger no
longer keeps the battery charged.
Cleaning CDs or DVDs
Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in a circle, using
a product made especially for the purpose.
Recovering your system
You can solve most notebook problems by following the
information in
“Troubleshooting” on page 113 or in the
technical support pages at 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.
Caution
When the battery is in the notebook and the notebook is running on AC
power, the battery constantly charges, even though it has a full charge. This
reduces the life of the battery. If the battery is fully charged and you want to run
on AC power, remove the battery.
Caution
To prepare your notebook for additional system recovery options, you
should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. For
instructions, see
“Preparing for software and device driver recovery” on page 89 .