Gateway MT6704, Reference Manual

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CHAPTER 9 : Troubleshooting
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Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. For
instructions on recalibrating your battery, see
“Recalibrating the battery” on page 52 .
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Let the battery return to room temperature.
Printer
The printer will not turn on
•
Make sure that the printer is online. Many printers have
an online/offline button that you may need to press.
•
Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an
AC power source.
The printer is on but will not print
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Check the cable between the printer and your
notebook. Make sure that it is connected to the correct
port.
•
Make sure that the printer is online. Many printers have
an online/offline button that you may need to press so
the printer can start printing. Press the button to put
the printer online.
•
Check the port and cable for bent or broken pins.
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If the printer you want to print to is not the default
printer, make sure that you have selected it in the
printer setup.
To set a default printer:
1
Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The
Control Panel window opens.
2
Click Hardware and Sound.
3
Click the Printers.
4
Right-click the name of the printer you want to be
the default printer, then click Set as Default
Printer.
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Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that came with
your printer for instructions on installing the printer
driver.
Help
For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start , then
click Help and Support . Type the keyword
printer troubleshooting
in
the Search Help box , then press E
NTER
.