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Contents

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Overclocking the processor

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

Recovering your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

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

. . . . . . . 94

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

Preventing static electricity discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Adding or replacing memory modules

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Replacing a hard drive kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Chapter 9: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Safety guidelines

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Troubleshooting

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Battery

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

CD drives

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Diskette drive (external) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Display

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

DVD drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Ethernet

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Express Cards

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

File management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Fingerprint reader

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Hard drive

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Keyboard

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Media Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Memory

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Modem (cable or DSL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Modem (dial-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Networks (wired)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Networks (wireless) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Passwords

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

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	16
Back	17
Bottom	18
Keyboard area	19
LCD panel	20
Setting Up and Getting Started	21
Working safely and comfortably	22
Reducing eye strain	22
Setting up your computer desk and chair	23
Sitting at your notebook	23
Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain	23
Connecting the AC adapter	24
Protecting from power source problems	26
Connecting to a broadband modem or network	26
Connecting the optional dial-up modem	27
Starting your notebook	27
Waking up your notebook	29
Turning off your notebook	29
Restarting (rebooting) your notebook	30
Using the status indicators	31
Using the keyboard	32
Key types	32
System key combinations	34
Using the optional fingerprint reader	37
Running the TouchStrip Tutorial	37
Enrolling your fingerprints	38
Using the Fingerprint Control Center	40
Using the password bank	41
Using the fingerprint reader features	42
Using the EZ Pad touchpad	43
Using the optional multimedia panel	46
Using the optional webcam	47
Adjusting the brightness	51
Adjusting the volume	51
Turning your wireless radio on or off	53
IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio	54
Disabling the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio	55
Bluetooth radio	55
Disabling the Bluetooth radio	56
Using Drives and Accessories	57
Using the DVD drive	58
Identifying drive types	58
Using a DVD drive	59
Using a tray-load DVD drive	59
Setting up an optional RAID	60
About RAID	60
RAID 0 for performance	60
How it makes file storage cheaper	61
Drawbacks	61
RAID 1 for security	61
Preparing your notebook for RAID	62
Configuring RAID	62
Enabling RAID	62
Creating a RAID volume	62
Deleting a RAID volume	64
Resetting drives to non-RAID status	64
Getting help	65
Using an eSATA (external SATA) hard drive	65
Using the memory card reader	66
Memory card types	66
Inserting a memory card	66
Using a memory card	67
Removing a memory card	67
Using an Express Card	67
Installing a printer or other peripheral device	68
Connecting a USB device	69
Connecting an IEEE 1394 device	69
Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television	70
Adjusting the display properties	72
Using the projector or monitor for a presentation	73
Managing Power	75
Monitoring the battery charge	76
Recharging the battery	76
Changing the battery	77
Recalibrating the battery	78
Extending battery life	79
Maximizing battery performance	79
Conserving battery power	79
Using alternate power sources	80
Changing power modes	80
Using power saving modes	81
Changing notebook power settings	82
Changing the power plan	82
Changing advanced settings	83
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
Overclocking the processor	95
Recovering your system	96
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	102
Recovering from within Windows Vista	102
Recovering from the hard drive during startup	103
Recovering from your recovery discs	104
Upgrading Your Notebook	105
Preventing static electricity discharge	106
Adding or replacing memory modules	107
Replacing a hard drive kit	110
Troubleshooting	115
Safety guidelines	116
First steps	116
Troubleshooting	117
Audio	117
Battery	117
CD drives	117
Diskette drive (external)	117
Display	118
DVD drives	119
Ethernet	121
Express Cards	121
File management	121
Fingerprint reader	122
Hard drive	122
Internet	123
Keyboard	124
Media Center	125
Memory	128
Memory card reader	129
Modem (cable or DSL)	129
Modem (dial-up)	129
Mouse	132
Networks (wired)	133
Networks (wireless)	135
Passwords	137
Power	137
Printer	138
Sound	139
Status indicators	139
Touchpad	140
Video	140
Telephone support	140
Before calling Gateway Customer Care	140
Legal Information	143
Important safety information	144
Regulatory compliance statements	145
Environmental information	151
Notices	152
A	153
B	153
C	153
D	155
E	155
F	156
G	156
H	156
I	156
J	157
K	157
L	157
M	157
N	158
O	158
P	158
R	159
S	160
T	161
U	162
V	162
W	162

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