NOTEBOOK REFERENCEGUIDE ® Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference . 1 About this guide . 2 Accessing your online User Guide . 2 Gateway contact information . 2 Gateway model and serial number . 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity . 3 For more information . 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . 5 Front . 6 Left . 7 Right . 9 Back . .10 Bottom . .11 Keyboard area . .12 LCD panel . .14 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . 15 Working safely and comfortably . .16 Reducing eye strain . .16 Setting up your computer desk and chair . .17 Sitting at your notebook . .17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . .17 Connecting the AC adapter . .18 Protecting from power source problems . .19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . .20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem . .21 Starting your notebook . .21 Waking up your notebook . .23 Turning off your notebook . .23 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook . .24 Using the status indicators . .25 Using the keyboard . .26 Key types . .27 i Contents System key combinations . 28 Using the optional fingerprint reader . 31 Running the TouchStrip Tutorial . 31 Enrolling your fingerprints . 32 Using the Fingerprint Control Center . 34 Using the password bank . 35 Using the fingerprint reader features . 36 Using the EZ Pad touchpad . 37 Using the optional multimedia panel . 40 Using the optional webcam . 41 Adjusting the brightness . 44 Adjusting the volume . 45 Turning your wireless radio on or off . 47 IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio . 47 Bluetooth radio . 49 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . 51 Using the DVD drive . 52 Identifying drive types . 52 Using a DVD drive . 53 Using the memory card reader . 55 Memory card types . 55 Inserting a memory card . 56 Using a memory card . 56 Removing a memory card . 56 Adding and removing an Express Card . 57 Installing a printer or other peripheral device . 58 Connecting a USB device . 58 Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television . 59 Adjusting the display properties . 61 Using the projector or monitor for a presentation . 62 Ordering accessories . 63 Chapter 5: Managing Power . 65 Monitoring the battery charge . 66 Recharging the battery . 66 Changing batteries . 67 ii www.gateway.com 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 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . .88 Using Microsoft System Restore . .95 Recovering your system to its factory condition . .98 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . .99 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . 101 Preventing static electricity discharge . .102 Adding or replacing memory modules . .103 iii Contents Replacing the hard drive kit . 107 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting . 113 Safety guidelines . 114 First steps . 114 Troubleshooting . 115 Audio . 115 Battery . 115 CD drives . 115 Diskette drive (external) . 115 Display . 116 DVD drives . 117 Ethernet . 119 Express Cards . ..