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www.gateway.com 4 Highlight Password on boot, then press ENTER. 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 7 When you start your computer, you are prompted to enter the user password you set in Step 3. • Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in your online User Guide. Power • Take your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. If you are traveling internationally, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges. • To get the best performance from your notebook, avoid using the battery whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient power management settings. For information on conserving battery power, using alternate power sources, and monitoring the battery charge, see "Managing Power" on page 49. Additional tips • If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices, take a portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports. • Take a network cable if you need to connect to a network. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your notebook has been exposed to cold temperatures, let it warm to room temperature before turning it on. • Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling internationally. 65

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4
Highlight
Password on boot
, then press
E
NTER
.
5
Highlight
Enabled
, then press
E
NTER
.
6
Open the
Exit
menu, highlight
Exit Saving
Changes
, then press
E
NTER
.
7
When you start your computer, you are prompted
to enter the user password you set in
Step 3
.
•
Review the information in “Protecting your notebook”
in your online
User Guide
.
Power
•
Take your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. If
you are traveling internationally, take power plug
adapters.
•
Take a portable surge protector to protect your
notebook from power surges.
•
To get the best performance from your notebook, avoid
using the battery whenever possible, monitor the
battery charge, and use the most efficient power
management settings. For information on conserving
battery power, using alternate power sources, and
monitoring the battery charge, see
“Managing Power”
on page 49
.
Additional tips
•
If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices, take
a portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports.
•
Take a network cable if you need to connect to a
network. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity
only through their networks.
•
If your notebook has been exposed to cold
temperatures, let it warm to room temperature before
turning it on.
•
Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport
when traveling internationally.