How do I convert to black & white in Layers?

I am using Scott Kelby's book Elements 6. He tells how to convert to black & white in the Layers palette.  I must have something checked incorrectly.  WHen I do as he writes only parts of the picture are in black and white.  I have a gradient problem.  I need to get the tool to the default setting.

Like Mark, I don't have the book so can only guess which method Scot Kelby is using in his tutorial.
Before you reset the took, press D to reset your tool box colors to the default black and white. You might have your tool box color chips set to colors which would result in gray being painted in the mask.
Unless the tutorial you are using gives a blend mode for the gradient tool, make sure it is in Normal blend mode.
Check if you are getting the expected results.
If not...
Reset Tool instructions can be found here:
http://graphicssoft.about.com/od/pselements/ss/10tipspse7_9.htm
Are you dragging a gradient in a layer mask or an adjustment layer mask?
Keep in mind if you are masking: Areas with black paint will be hidden (effect... black and white in this case... will not be seen); areas in white will be revealed (effect...black and white in this case...will be displayed or shown); areas that are gray will be semi-transparent (the amount of transparent is dependent on the brightness value of the shade of gray...think feathering.)
Here's another tutorial about how to make a black and white with a splash of color:
http://www.alibony.com/pse/061608bw-convert.html
The above  tutorial I have linked below uses a clipping mask/clipping group...same thing; different name. If you have PSE 9, you can just create a mask beside the black and white conversion without doing the clipping mask step(s).
If using the smart brush, there are instructions in this thread:
http://forums.adobe.com/message/3012798

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