Frequently Asked Questions
      

Battery
   arrowHow do I conserve battery power on my notebook?
   arrowHow do I connect the AC adapter to my notebook?
   arrowHow do I charge the battery on this notebook?
   arrowHow do I install or replace the battery on this notebook?
   arrowHow do I recalibrate the battery on this notebook?
   arrowWhy does my Gateway notebook battery not charge to 100 percent in Windows?

BIOS
   arrowHow do I enter the BIOS Setup Utility on this computer?
   arrowHow do I access the Boot menu options on my portable computer?

Docking
   arrowWhich docking solutions are compatible with which notebook computers?

Drives
   arrowHow do I replace the optical drive in this notebook?

General
   arrowWhere is the user guide for my notebook located?
   arrowWhy is my notebook computer so warm?

Hard Drive
   arrowWhat is the largest hard drive supported on my notebook computer?
   arrowHow do I replace the hard drive on this notebook?

Keyboard
   arrowHow do I use the Function (Fn) and System keys on the this notebook?
   arrowWhere can I locate the keyboard replacement instructions for my notebook?

Memory
   arrowHow do I determine my notebook's installed memory in Windows XP?
   arrowHow do I add or replace memory modules in this notebook?

Memory Card Reader
   arrowWhat do the media types for a memory card reader look like?
   arrowHow do I use the memory card reader on my notebook?

Modem
   arrowWhat steps can I try if my modem does not dial or does not connect?
   arrowHow do I physically connect the dial-up modem to my notebook?

Network
   arrowHow do I physically connect to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network?

PC Card
   arrowHow do I use a PC Card in my notebook?

Power Management
   arrowHow do I change advanced power management settings on my notebook using Windows XP?
   arrowHow do I change the power scheme on my notebook using Windows XP?
   arrowHow do I activate and use hibernate mode on my notebook using Windows XP?
   arrowHow do I change power alarm options on my notebook using Windows XP?
   arrowHow do I use Standby on my notebook using Windows XP?
   arrowHow do I customize the power settings on my notebook using Windows XP?

Processor
   arrowHow do I determine my notebook's processor speed?

Security
   arrowHow can I put a lock on my notebook computer?

Software
   arrowWhere is the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity (COA) label with the product key code for the operating system located on my notebook?
   arrowCan I upgrade the operating system software on my notebook to Windows Vista?

Touchpad
   arrowHow do I change the touchpad settings on this notebook in Windows XP?

Video/Display
   arrowHow do I clean my notebook computer's LCD screen?
   arrowHow can I tell if my LCD panel is cracked or has a sunspot?
   arrowHow do I view the notebook display on an external monitor or projector?

Wireless Networking
   arrowHow do I turn my notebook's wireless on and off?
   arrowHow do I use my wireless network?
   arrowBroadcom Announces Wi-Fi Vulnerability