Gateway 600ygr User Guide

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Troubleshooting
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Shut down and restart your notebook.
Remove all extension cables and switch boxes.
Try a mouse you know is working to make sure that the mouse port works.
The external mouse works erratically
Clean the mouse. For more information, see “Cleaning the mouse” on 
page 229.
Use a mouse pad with an optical mouse. Optical mice do not work well 
on shiny surfaces.
Networks
You cannot connect to your company network
Every network is unique. Contact your company computer department or 
network administrator for help.
Passwords
Your notebook does not accept your password
Make sure that C
APS
 
LOCK
 and P
AD
 
LOCK
 are turned off, then retype the 
password.
You forgot your startup password
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 
notebook for repair. Call Gateway Technical Support for instructions.
Help and 
Support
For a video tutorial about cleaning the mouse, click Start
then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword 
mouse troubleshooting in the 
HelpSpot Search box 
, then click 
the arrow.
Help and 
Support
For more information about network troubleshooting in 
Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword 
network troubleshooting in the 
HelpSpot Search box 
, then click 
the arrow.