Frequently Asked Questions
NX850XL      

Battery
   arrowHow do I conserve battery power on my notebook?
   arrowHow do I connect the AC adapter to my notebook?
   arrowWhere can I buy a battery or AC power adapter for my Gateway notebook?
   arrowHow do I recalibrate the battery on the Gateway M680 or NX850 notebook?
   arrowHow do I remove or replace the battery in the Gateway M680 or NX850 notebook?
   arrowHow do I charge the battery on the Gateway M680 or NX850 notebook?
   arrowWhat size AC adapter should be used with Gateway notebooks and the port replicator?

BIOS
   arrowHow do I enter the BIOS Setup Utility on a notebook computer?
   arrowHow do I access the Boot Menu options on the Gateway M680, NX850, and 8000 Series notebook?

Docking
   arrowWhich docking solutions are compatible with which notebook computers?
   arrowHow do I connect and disconnect the port replicator for the Gateway M680 or NX850 notebook?

Drives
   arrowHow do I replace the optical drive on the Gateway M680 or NX850 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 this notebook computer?
   arrowHow do I replace the hard drive on the Gateway M680 or NX850 notebook?

How To
   arrowHow do I clean my notebook computer's LCD screen?

Keyboard
   arrowHow do I use the System Keys on the Gateway M680 or NX850 notebook?
   arrowHow do I replace the keyboard on the Gateway M680 notebook?

Memory
   arrowHow do I determine my notebook's installed memory?
   arrowHow do I add or replace a memory module 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 modem cable to my notebook?

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 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?

Terminology
   arrowWhat is Hyper-Threading (HT) Technology?

Touchpad
   arrowHow do I change the touchpad settings on the Gateway M680 or NX850 notebook?

Video/Display
   arrowHow can I tell if my LCD panel is cracked or has a sunspot?
   arrowHow do I view the Gateway M680 or NX850 notebook display on a television?
   arrowHow do I view the Gateway M680 or NX850 notebook display on an external monitor or projector?

Wireless Networking
   arrowHow do I use the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration to configure the wireless adapter in Windows XP Service Pack 2?
   arrowHow do I use my wireless network?
   arrowHow do I turn my notebook's wireless on and off?