Owner's Manual

CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com
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Touchpad or optional pointing device
Touchpad or optional pointing device is not working
■ Make sure the touchpad or optional pointing device is turned on. For more
information, see “Changing touchpad or pointing device settings” on
page 125.
The notebook is not responding when you click or tap on the touchpad
■ Turn on the touchpad. For instructions on how to adjust the touchpad
settings, see “Changing touchpad or pointing device settings” on
page 125.
The pointer moves unexpectedly
■ Clean the touchpad with a damp cloth (water only) and wipe it dry.
■ Adjust the touchpad settings. For instructions on how to adjust the
touchpad settings, see “Changing touchpad or pointing device settings”
on page 125.
Video
The projector or external monitor is not working
■ Make sure that you have pressed FN+F4 to activate the external monitor
option.
■ Make sure that the monitor is turned on and that the video cable is
connected correctly.
■ If your notebook is connected to a port replicator, make sure the external
monitor or projector is connected to the monitor port on the port
replicator and not on the notebook. The notebook’s monitor port may be
disabled when connected to a port replicator.
Important
The television feature is available only on
select Gateway notebooks.
TV out is not working
■ Make sure that you have activated TV out. For more information, see
“Viewing the display on a television” on page 56.
■ Make sure that the television is turned on and that the S-Video cable is
connected correctly.
■ Televisions in different countries use different standards. If you are
traveling, you may need to change the TV Out mode. For more
information, see “Viewing the display on a television” on page 56.