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Recalibrating the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Extending battery life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Maximizing battery performance

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Conserving battery power

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Using alternate power sources

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Changing power modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Changing notebook power settings

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Changing the power plan

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Changing advanced settings

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 77

Packing your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Traveling by air

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Dial-up modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Radio frequency wireless connections

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Security

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Additional tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 83

Caring for your notebook

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Cleaning your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Cleaning the exterior

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Cleaning the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Cleaning the notebook screen

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Maintaining the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Storing batteries

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Cleaning CDs or DVDs

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Recovering your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Creating recovery discs

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Recovering pre-installed software and drivers

. . . . . . . .91

Returning to a previous system condition

. . . . . . . . . . . .92

Returning your system to its factory condition . . . . . . . .93

Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . . 97

Preventing static electricity discharge

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Adding or replacing memory modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Section	Page
Contents	3
About This Reference	9
About this guide	10
Accessing your online User Guide	10
Gateway contact information	10
Contacting Gateway Customer Care	10
Gateway model and serial number	10
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity	11
For more information	11
Checking Out Your Notebook	13
Front	14
Left	15
Right	17
Back	18
Bottom	19
Keyboard area	20
LCD panel	22
Setting Up and Getting Started	23
Working safely and comfortably	24
Reducing eye strain	24
Setting up your computer desk and chair	25
Sitting at your notebook	25
Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain	25
Connecting the AC adapter	26
Protecting from power source problems	27
Connecting to a broadband modem or network	28
Connecting the optional dial-up modem	29
Starting your notebook	29
Waking up your notebook	31
Turning off your notebook	31
Restarting (rebooting) your notebook	32
Using the status indicators	33
Using the keyboard	34
Key types	35
System key combinations	36
Using the optional fingerprint reader	39
Running the TouchStrip Tutorial	39
Enrolling your fingerprints	40
Using the Fingerprint Control Center	42
Using the password bank	43
Using the fingerprint reader features	44
Using the EZ Pad touchpad	45
Using the optional multimedia panel	48
Using the optional webcam	49
Adjusting the brightness	52
Adjusting the volume	53
Turning your wireless radio on or off	55
IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio	55
Disabling the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio	56
Bluetooth radio	57
Disabling the Bluetooth radio	58
Using Drives and Accessories	59
Using the DVD drive	60
Identifying drive types	60
Using a DVD drive	61
Using a tray-load DVD drive	61
Using a slot-load DVD drive	62
Using the memory card reader	63
Memory card types	63
Inserting a memory card	64
Using a memory card	64
Removing a memory card	64
Adding and removing an Express Card	65
Installing a printer or other peripheral device	66
Connecting a USB device	66
Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television	67
Adjusting the display properties	69
Using the projector or monitor for a presentation	70
Managing Power	73
Monitoring the battery charge	74
Recharging the battery	74
Changing batteries	75
Recalibrating the battery	76
Extending battery life	77
Maximizing battery performance	77
Conserving battery power	77
Using alternate power sources	78
Changing power modes	79
Using power saving modes	79
Changing notebook power settings	80
Changing the power plan	80
Changing advanced settings	82
Traveling with Your Notebook	85
Packing your notebook	86
Traveling by air	86
Dial-up modem	86
Radio frequency wireless connections	87
Files	87
Security	88
Power	89
Additional tips	89
Maintaining Your Notebook	91
Caring for your notebook	92
Cleaning your notebook	92
Cleaning the exterior	93
Cleaning the keyboard	93
Cleaning the notebook screen	93
Maintaining the battery	94
Storing batteries	94
Cleaning CDs or DVDs	95
Recovering your system	95
Creating recovery discs	97
Recovering pre-installed software and drivers	99
Returning to a previous system condition	100
Returning your system to its factory condition	101
Recovering from within Windows Vista	102
Recovering from the hard drive during startup	103
Recovering from your recovery discs	103
Upgrading Your Notebook	105
Preventing static electricity discharge	106
Adding or replacing memory modules	107
Replacing the hard drive kit	111
Troubleshooting	117
Safety guidelines	118
First steps	118
Troubleshooting	119
Audio	119
Battery	119
CD drives	119
Diskette drive (external)	119
Display	120
DVD drives	121
Ethernet	123
Express Cards	123
File management	123
Fingerprint reader	124
Hard drive	124
Internet	125
Keyboard	126
Media Center	127
Memory	130
Memory card reader	131
Modem (cable or DSL)	131
Modem (dial-up)	131
Mouse	134
Networks (wired)	135
Networks (wireless)	137
Passwords	139
Power	139
Printer	140
Sound	141
Status indicators	141
Touchpad	142
Video	142
Telephone support	142
Before calling Gateway Customer Care	142
Legal Information	145
Important safety information	146
Setting up your system	146
Care during use	146
Replacement parts and accessories	147
Regulatory compliance statements	147
Wireless guidance	147
United States of America	148
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15	148
Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15	149
FCC declaration of conformity	149
California Proposition 65 Warning	150
Mercury Warning	150
Telecommunications per Part 68 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 47) (applicable to products fitted with USA modems)	150
Canada	151
Industry Canada (IC) Intentional emitter per RSS 210	151
Unintentional emitter per ICES-003	151
Telecommunications per Industry Canada CS-03 (for products fitted with an IC-compliant modem)	151
Japan	152
Japanese Modem Notice	152
Laser safety statement	152
Environmental information	153
Notices	154
All Rights Reserved	154
Trademark Acknowledgments	154
Macrovision statement	154
A	155
B	155
C	155
D	157
E	157
F	158
G	158
H	158
I	158
J	158
K	159
L	159
M	159
N	160
O	160
P	160
R	161
S	161
T	162
U	163
V	163
W	164

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