266Chapter 16: Troubleshootingwww.gateway.comPC CardsYou installed a PC Card and now your notebook is having problems■ Make sure that you have correctly installed required software for thePC Card. For more information, see your PC Card’s documentation.■ Make sure that the PC Card you installed is not causing a system resourceconflict. For more information on resource conflicts, see “Deviceinstallation” on page 252.PowerYour notebook is not working on AC power■ Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to yournotebook. For more information, see “Connecting the AC adapter” onpage 16.■ If your notebook is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that the surgeprotector is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on, andworking correctly. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such as a lamp,into the outlet and turn it on.■ Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage.Replace any damaged cables.Your notebook is not working on battery power■ Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. For more information, see“Changing batteries” on page 145.■ Make sure that the battery is fully recharged. For more information, see“Recharging the battery” on page 143.■ Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. For more information,see “Recalibrating the battery” on page 144.PrinterThe printer will not turn on■ Make sure that the printer is online. Many printers have an online/offlinebutton that you may need to press.■ Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source.
