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 install or replace the main battery on the Gateway convertible notebook?
   arrowHow do I add or remove a battery from the multi-bay in the Gateway convertible notebook?
   arrowHow do I recalibrate the battery on the Gateway convertible notebook?
   arrowHow do I charge the battery on the Gateway convertible notebook?
   arrowHow do I monitor the battery charge on the Gateway convertible 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?

Drives
   arrowHow do I change bay modules in the Gateway convertible notebook?

Floppy Drive
   arrowWhy are some USB floppy drives not recognized during an installation of Windows?

General
   arrowWhere is the user guide for my notebook located?

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

How To
   arrowHow do I change the Tablet and Pen Settings on the Gateway convertible notebook?

Keyboard
   arrowHow do I use the Function (Fn) and System keys on the Gateway convertible notebook?

Memory
   arrowHow do I add or replace memory modules in the Gateway convertible notebook's memory bay?

Memory Card Reader
   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?

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

Pen
   arrowHow do I calibrate this convertible notebook's pen in Windows XP?
   arrowWhat are Tablet Input Panel (TIP) gestures?
   arrowHow does Digital Ink and Pen-Based Input work on the Gateway Convertible Tablet Notebook?
   arrowHow do I use the Gateway convertible notebook's pen?

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?

Software
   arrowHow do I use the Tablet Input Panel (TIP)?
   arrowWhat are Tablet PC Sticky Notes?
   arrowHow do I write on the Gateway Convertible Tablet Notebook using Microsoft Windows Journal?
   arrowCan I upgrade the operating system software on my notebook to Windows Vista?

Technical
   arrowWhy does the convertible notebook not start up?

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

Video/Display
   arrowHow do I clean the convertible notebook's screen?
   arrowHow do I convert the display from notebook mode to tablet mode on the Gateway convertible notebook?
   arrowHow do I change the display orientation?
   arrowWhy does the video on my Gateway Convertible notebook appear to be operating differently when I am on battery power?

Wireless Networking
   arrowHow do I turn my notebook's wireless on and off?
   arrowHow do I use my wireless network?
   arrowHow do I install and troubleshoot a wireless network in Windows XP?