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Gateway P-6831 Setup Manual

Chapter 1: About This Reference

About this guide

Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity

Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook

Front

Left

Right

Back

Bottom

Keyboard area

LCD panel

Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started

Working safely and comfortably

Setting up your computer desk and chair

Connecting the AC adapter

Protecting from power source problems

Connecting to a broadband modem or network

Connecting the optional dial-up modem

Starting your notebook

Waking up your notebook

Restarting (rebooting) your notebook

Using the status indicators

Using the keyboard

Key types

System key combinations

Using the optional fingerprint reader

Enrolling your fingerprints

Using the Fingerprint Control Center

Using the password bank

Using the fingerprint reader features

Using the EZ Pad touchpad

Using the optional multimedia panel

Using the optional webcam

Adjusting the brightness

Adjusting the volume

Turning your wireless radio on or off

Bluetooth radio

Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories

Using the DVD drive

Using a DVD drive

Using the memory card reader

Inserting a memory card

Adding and removing an Express Card

Installing a printer or other peripheral device

Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television

Adjusting the display properties

Using the projector or monitor for a presentation

Chapter 5: Managing Power

Monitoring the battery charge

Changing batteries

Recalibrating the battery

Extending battery life

Using alternate power sources

Changing power modes

Changing notebook power settings

Changing advanced settings

Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook

Packing your notebook

Radio frequency wireless connections

Security

Power

Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook

Caring for your notebook

Cleaning the exterior

Maintaining the battery

Cleaning CDs or DVDs

Recovering pre-installed software and drivers

Using Microsoft System Restore

Recovering your system to its factory condition

Recovering your system using the Windows DVD

Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook

Preventing static electricity discharge

Adding or replacing memory modules

Replacing the hard drive kit

Chapter 9: Troubleshooting

Safety guidelines

Troubleshooting

Display

DVD drives

Ethernet

Fingerprint reader

Internet

Keyboard

Media Center

Memory

Memory card reader

Mouse

Networks (wired)

Networks (wireless)

Passwords

Printer

Sound

Touchpad

legal information

important safety information

replacement parts and accessories

M-6850FX

replacing the battery

locating components

preventing static electricity discharge

replacing the hard drive

replacing the keyboard

replacing a memory module

M-6864FX

P-171S

P-171X

P-171XL

P-172S

P-172XL

P-173X

P-173XL

P-6831

P-6860

P-7811

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