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Important Use a password that you can remember, but that is difficult for someone else to guess. The password feature is very secure, with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. If you forget your password, you must return your notebook to Gateway for service. Power ■ Use a startup password to restrict access to your notebook. The startup password is set using the BIOS utility. ■ Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" in the online User Guide. Power ■ Take your AC power adapter to recharge the battery(ies). 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(ies) 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, allow it to warm to room temperature before turning it on. 67

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Power
67
Important
Use a password that
you can remember,
but that is difficult for
someone else to guess.
The password feature
is very secure, with no
easy way to recover a
forgotten password. If
you forget your
password, you must
return your notebook
to Gateway for service.
■
Use a startup password to restrict access to
your notebook. The startup password is set
using the BIOS utility.
■
Review the information in “Protecting your
notebook” in the online
User Guide
.
Power
■
Take your AC power adapter to recharge
the battery(ies). 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(ies)
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, allow it to warm to room
temperature before turning it on.