Gateway E4200 Manual

Maintaining and 
Troubleshooting 
Your E-4200 
System
MAN US E-4200 TECH REF R0  10/98
8503809 

Maintaining and 
Troubleshooting 
Your E-4200 
System
Par t #8503809 MAN  US E-4200 TECH REF R0 10/98
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Contents
Preface ..................................................................................... iii
Conventions used in this guide .............................................................. iv
Safety instructions ................................................................................... v
Additional information sources ............................................................. vi
The Gateway Support Center.............................................................

ii          Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your E-4200 System
LM81 hardware management ..............................................................  57
Installing LANDesk Client Manager ...................................................  58
Replacing the battery ............................................................................  58
Troubleshooting the battery installation .......................................  60
Replacing the power supply...

Preface
Conventions used in this guide .............................. iv
Safety instructions ................................................... v
Additional information sources.............................. vi 

iv          Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your E-4200 System
Conventions used in this guide
Throughout this guide, you will see the following conventions:
ConventionDescription
E
NTERKeyboard key names are printed in small 
capitals.
C
TRL+ALT+DELA plus sign indicates that the keys must be 
pressed simultaneously.
Setup
Commands to be entered, options to 
select, and messages that appear on your 
monitor are printed in bold.
User’s GuideNames of publications and files are printed 
in italic.
An...

Pre fac e     v
Safety instructions
Observe the following safety instructions when using your system:
•Follow all instructions marked on the system and in the 
documentation.
•When the computer is turned off, a small amount of electrical 
current still runs through the computer. Always unplug the 
computer from the electrical outlet before cleaning the system or 
opening the computer cover. (Follow the cleaning instructions in 
your user’s guide.)
•Do not use this product near water or a heat source,...

vi          Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your E-4200 System
•There is a danger of explosion if the CMOS (complementary 
metal-oxide semiconductor) battery is replaced incorrectly. 
Replace the battery with the same or equivalent type recommended 
by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the 
manufacturer’s instructions.
•Unplug the system from the wall outlet and refer servicing to 
qualif ied personnel if:
• The power cord or plug is damaged.
• Liquid has been spilled into the...

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The System Restoration CD
The System Restoration CD included with your system can be used to:
•Restore your Windows 95 or Windows 98 operating system
•Install hardware drivers for Windows 95, Windows 98, and 
Windows NT
•Reinstall selected software applications, such as LANDesk Client 
Manager or McAfee Virus Scan
•View or install component online documentation
Instructions for each operating system are provided with the System 
Restoration CD.