Gateway 1450 User Manual

Chapter 16: Troubleshooting

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If your system is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that the surge 
protector is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned 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 that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. 
Replace any damaged cables.

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Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. For more information, 
see “Changing batteries” on page 133.

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Make sure that the battery is fully recharged. For more information, see 
“Recharging the battery” on page 131.

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Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. For more information, 
see “Recalibrating the battery” on page 132.

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If your system has “frozen,” and pressing the power button for five 
seconds does not turn it off, insert a straightened paper clip into the reset 
hole on the bottom of your notebook. For the location of the reset hole, 
see “Bottom” on page 6.

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Make sure that the printer is online. Many printers have an online/offline 
button that you may need to press.

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Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source.

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Check the cable between the printer and your computer. Make sure that 
it is connected to the correct port.

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Most 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.

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Check the connector 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.