Gateway p-6301 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• 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
• Index

  153