Manuali utente per Gateway m-6322

Sommario

• Contents

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• About This Reference

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  • About this guide

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  • Accessing your online User Guide

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  • Gateway contact information

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    • Contacting Gateway Customer Care

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    • Gateway model and serial number

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  • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity

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  • For more information

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• Checking Out Your Notebook

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  • Front

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  • Left

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  • Right

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  • Back

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  • Bottom

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  • Keyboard area

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  • LCD panel

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• Setting Up and Getting Started

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  • Working safely and comfortably

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    • Reducing eye strain

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    • Setting up your computer desk and chair

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    • Sitting at your notebook

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    • Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain

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  • Connecting the AC adapter

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    • Protecting from power source problems

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  • Connecting to a broadband modem or network

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  • Connecting the optional dial-up modem

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  • Starting your notebook

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    • Waking up your notebook

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  • Turning off your notebook

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  • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook

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  • Using the status indicators

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  • Using the keyboard

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    • Key types

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    • System key combinations

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  • Using the optional fingerprint reader

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    • Running the TouchStrip Tutorial

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    • Enrolling your fingerprints

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    • Using the Fingerprint Control Center

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    • Using the password bank

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    • Using the fingerprint reader features

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  • Using the EZ Pad touchpad

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  • Using the optional multimedia panel

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  • Using the optional webcam

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  • Adjusting the brightness

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  • Adjusting the volume

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  • Turning your wireless radio on or off

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    • IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio

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      • Disabling the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio

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    • Bluetooth radio

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      • Disabling the Bluetooth radio

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• Using Drives and Accessories

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  • Using the DVD drive

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    • Identifying drive types

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    • Using a DVD drive

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      • Using a tray-load DVD drive

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      • Using a slot-load DVD drive

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  • Using the memory card reader

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    • Memory card types

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    • Inserting a memory card

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    • Using a memory card

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    • Removing a memory card

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  • Adding and removing an Express Card

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  • Installing a printer or other peripheral device

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    • Connecting a USB device

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  • Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television

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    • Adjusting the display properties

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    • Using the projector or monitor for a presentation

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• Managing Power

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  • Monitoring the battery charge

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  • Recharging the battery

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  • Changing batteries

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  • Recalibrating the battery

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  • Extending battery life

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    • Maximizing battery performance

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    • Conserving battery power

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    • Using alternate power sources

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    • Changing power modes

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      • Using power saving modes

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  • Changing notebook power settings

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    • Changing the power plan

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    • Changing advanced settings

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• Traveling with Your Notebook

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  • Packing your notebook

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  • Traveling by air

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  • Dial-up modem

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  • Radio frequency wireless connections

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  • Files

    87
  • Security

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  • Power

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  • Additional tips

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• Maintaining Your Notebook

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  • Caring for your notebook

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  • Cleaning your notebook

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    • Cleaning the exterior

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    • Cleaning the keyboard

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    • Cleaning the notebook screen

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  • Maintaining the battery

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    • Storing batteries

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  • Cleaning CDs or DVDs

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  • Recovering your system

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    • Recovering pre-installed software and drivers

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      • Preparing for software and device driver recovery

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      • Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center

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      • Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs

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    • Using Microsoft System Restore

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      • Manually creating a restore point

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    • Recovering your system to its factory condition

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    • Recovering your system using the Windows DVD

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• Upgrading Your Notebook

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  • Preventing static electricity discharge

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  • Adding or replacing memory modules

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  • Replacing the hard drive kit

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• Troubleshooting

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  • Safety guidelines

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  • First steps

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  • Troubleshooting

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    • Audio

      123
    • Battery

      123
    • CD drives

      123
    • Diskette drive (external)

      123
    • Display

      124
    • DVD drives

      125
    • Ethernet

      127
    • Express Cards

      127
    • File management

      127
    • Fingerprint reader

      128
    • Hard drive

      128
    • Internet

      129
    • Keyboard

      130
    • Media Center

      131
    • Memory

      134
    • Memory card reader

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    • Modem (cable or DSL)

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    • Modem (dial-up)

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    • Mouse

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    • Networks (wired)

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    • Networks (wireless)

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    • Passwords

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    • Power

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    • Printer

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    • Sound

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    • Status indicators

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    • Touchpad

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    • Video

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  • Telephone support

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    • Before calling Gateway Customer Care

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• Legal Information

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  • Important safety information

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    • Setting up your system

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    • Care during use

      150
    • Replacement parts and accessories

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  • Regulatory compliance statements

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    • Wireless guidance

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    • United States of America

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      • Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15

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      • Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15

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      • FCC declaration of conformity

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      • California Proposition 65 Warning

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      • Mercury Warning

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      • Telecommunications per Part 68 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 47) (applicable to products fitted with USA modems)

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    • Canada

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      • Industry Canada (IC) Intentional emitter per RSS 210

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      • Unintentional emitter per ICES-003

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      • Telecommunications per Industry Canada CS-03 (for products fitted with an IC-compliant modem)

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    • Japan

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      • Japanese Modem Notice

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    • Laser safety statement

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  • Environmental information

    157
  • Notices

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    • All Rights Reserved

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    • Trademark Acknowledgments

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    • Macrovision statement

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      • C

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      • D

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      • E

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      • F

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      • G

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      • H

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      • I

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      • J

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      • K

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      • L

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      • M

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      • N

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      • O

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      • P

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      • R

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      • S

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      • T

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      • U

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      • V

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      • W

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• Index

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