Frequently Asked Questions
      

Battery
   arrowWhat size AC adapter should be used with Gateway notebooks and the port replicator?
   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 main battery on the notebook?
   arrowHow do I recalibrate the battery in this notebook?

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?
   arrowHow do I attach this notebook to the port replicator?

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

Hard Drive
   arrowHow do I replace the hard drive on this notebook?

Keyboard
   arrowHow do I use the Function (Fn) and System keys on this 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?

Video/Display
   arrowHow do I clean my notebook computer's LCD screen?
   arrowHow do I view this notebook's 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