Gateway 4012gz Reference Guide

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Consider removing the battery from your notebook when 
running on fixed power. However, remember that when you 
have removed the battery from your notebook while using it 
with an electrical outlet, the automatic battery charger no 
longer keeps the battery charged.
Cleaning CDs or DVDs
Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in a circle, using 
a product made especially for the purpose.
Recovering your system
You can solve most notebook problems by following the 
information in 
 or in the 
technical support pages at 
. Problem 
solving may also involve re-installing some or all of the 
notebook’s software (also called recovering or restoring your 
system). Gateway provides everything you need to recover 
your system under most conditions.
Caution
When the battery is in the notebook and the notebook is running on AC 
power, the battery constantly charges, even though it has a full charge. This 
reduces the life of the battery. If the battery is fully charged and you want to run 
on AC power, remove the battery. 
Caution
To prepare your notebook for additional system recovery options, you 
should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. For 
instructions, see