Gateway Solo 3450, User Manual

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Software support tools
www.gateway.com
Passwords
The computer does not accept your password
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Make sure that C
APS LOCK
and P
AD LOCK
are turned off, then retype the
password.
You forgot your startup password
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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
computer for repair. Call Gateway Technical Support for instructions.
PC Cards
You installed a PC Card and now your computer is having problems
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Make sure you have correctly installed required software for the PC Card.
For more information, see your PC Card’s documentation.
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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 217.
Power
Your computer is not working on AC power
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Make sure your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your
computer. For more information, see “Connecting the AC adapter” on
page 18.
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If your system is plugged into a surge protector, make sure the surge
protector is securely connected to an electrical outlet, switched on, and
working correctly. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such as a
lamp, into the outlet and turn it on.
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Make sure the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage.
Replace any damaged cables.