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 battery on this notebook?
   arrowHow do I recalibrate the battery on this notebook?

BIOS
   arrowHow do I enter the BIOS Setup Utility on this computer?

Bluetooth
   arrowHow do I turn this notebook's Bluetooth on and off?
   arrowHow do I tell if my Bluetooth device is enabled?
   arrowHow do I remove the Bluetooth software?
   arrowWhat is a piconet?
   arrowWhat is a scatternet?
   arrowWhat is a master unit?
   arrowWhat is a slave unit?
   arrowHow can I determine if a Bluetooth device in the computer is working properly in Windows XP?
   arrowWhat are some basic troubleshooting steps for Bluetooth?
   arrowHow do I install a Bluetooth device in Windows XP?
   arrowWhat information is located on the Bluetooth Configuration tabs?

Docking
   arrowWhich docking solutions are compatible with which notebook computers?
   arrowHow do I attach the notebook to the port replicator?

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

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

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 this notebook?

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

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?
   arrowHow do I physically connect the the dial-up modem to my Gateway notebook?

Network
   arrowHow do I physically connect to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network?
   arrowWhat do the network connection lights mean?

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 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?

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

Video/Display
   arrowHow do I view the notebook display on a television?
   arrowHow do I view the notebook display on an external monitor or projector?
   arrowHow do I clean the notebook's LCD screen?

Wireless Networking
   arrowHow do I turn my notebook's wireless on and off?
   arrowHow do I use my wireless network?