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Software support tools
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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.
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.
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 247.
conflict. For more information on resource conflicts, see “Device
installation” on page 247.
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 16.
computer. For more information, see “Connecting the AC adapter” on
page 16.
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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.
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.
Replace any damaged cables.