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... Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Your User Guide is an in this guide may vary. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. For more information For more information about ...your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the following topics: ...
... Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Your User Guide is an in this guide may vary. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. For more information For more information about ...your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the following topics: ...
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.... To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on the taskbar. You can adjust volume using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of specific sound devices in your speakers' controls or the Windows volume controls. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can also adjust the...
.... To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on the taskbar. You can adjust volume using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of specific sound devices in your speakers' controls or the Windows volume controls. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can also adjust the...
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...-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you must recover your software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. OR To recover device drivers that was pre-installed, click Programs, then click Application recovery...
...-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you must recover your software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. OR To recover device drivers that was pre-installed, click Programs, then click Application recovery...
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www.gateway.com Changing mouse settings 75 Adding and modifying user accounts 76 Changing power-saving settings 77 Changing the power plan 77 Changing accessibility settings 79 Using the Ease of Access Center 79 Using voice recognition 80 Setting up parental controls 80 Filtering Internet access 81 Scheduling computer and Internet use 82 Restricting game access 82 Restricting specific programs 84 Creating activity reports 84 iii
www.gateway.com Changing mouse settings 75 Adding and modifying user accounts 76 Changing power-saving settings 77 Changing the power plan 77 Changing accessibility settings 79 Using the Ease of Access Center 79 Using voice recognition 80 Setting up parental controls 80 Filtering Internet access 81 Scheduling computer and Internet use 82 Restricting game access 82 Restricting specific programs 84 Creating activity reports 84 iii
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... technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. We have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. We are sure that you are provided with fast, considerate service. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to...
... technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. We have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. We are sure that you are provided with fast, considerate service. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to...
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...have Ethernet already installed. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. Connecting network cables We recommend using category 5, unshielded, twisted-pair cable (approximately 1/4-inch diameter with a thin outer-jacket, containing... cable with the connectors facing away from any network computer. straight-through cable, the wires on installing the card and any specific instructions they have not already done so. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband...
...have Ethernet already installed. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. Connecting network cables We recommend using category 5, unshielded, twisted-pair cable (approximately 1/4-inch diameter with a thin outer-jacket, containing... cable with the connectors facing away from any network computer. straight-through cable, the wires on installing the card and any specific instructions they have not already done so. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband...
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...the network cabling. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in the Computer name box. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection already installed,... some letters. 6 Type a name for all computers in the Workgroup box. To identify this computer on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have for your network, a hacker can intercept the radio waves and take control of up to download viruses or view your...
...the network cabling. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in the Computer name box. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection already installed,... some letters. 6 Type a name for all computers in the Workgroup box. To identify this computer on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have for your network, a hacker can intercept the radio waves and take control of up to download viruses or view your...
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The Parental Controls Configuration screen opens. 3 Click the grey Parental controls are disabled bar to restrict your children from accessing specific Web sites or spending too much time on the Internet. www.gateway.com Using McAfee Parental Controls You can use McAfee Parental Controls: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. To use McAfee Parental Controls to expand that area, then click Advanced. 63 McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 2 Click Parental Controls, then click Configure in the services area.
The Parental Controls Configuration screen opens. 3 Click the grey Parental controls are disabled bar to restrict your children from accessing specific Web sites or spending too much time on the Internet. www.gateway.com Using McAfee Parental Controls You can use McAfee Parental Controls: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. To use McAfee Parental Controls to expand that area, then click Advanced. 63 McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 2 Click Parental Controls, then click Configure in the services area.
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The Game Restrictions dialog box opens. 4 Click the level of games you want allowed, then click OK. The Game Controls dialog box opens. 3 Click Block or Allow specific games. The Parental Controls dialog box opens. 2 Click the user account to set up parental controls for , then click Games. To restrict specific games: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up restrictions for any user. The Game Overrides dialog box opens. 83 www.gateway.com 3 Click Set game ratings. The settings are saved.
The Game Restrictions dialog box opens. 4 Click the level of games you want allowed, then click OK. The Game Controls dialog box opens. 3 Click Block or Allow specific games. The Parental Controls dialog box opens. 2 Click the user account to set up parental controls for , then click Games. To restrict specific games: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up restrictions for any user. The Game Overrides dialog box opens. 83 www.gateway.com 3 Click Set game ratings. The settings are saved.
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...game listed, then click OK. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 4 Click the level of the programs you want to restrict access to. Restricting specific programs To restrict specific programs: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up restrictions for, then click Allow ...and block specific programs. The Application Restrictions dialog box opens. 3 Click [User name] can only use : 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under...
...game listed, then click OK. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 4 Click the level of the programs you want to restrict access to. Restricting specific programs To restrict specific programs: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up restrictions for, then click Allow ...and block specific programs. The Application Restrictions dialog box opens. 3 Click [User name] can only use : 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under...
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www.gateway.com Bluetooth 55 testing 52 using 53 wired Ethernet 44 wireless Ethernet 47 O online help 2, 4 opening documents 14 files 7 files across network 54 folders 9 programs 7 optical disc creating data 39 playing 31 Outlook 18 Outlook Express 18 P PAN 44 parental controls activity reports 84 blocking specific games 83 game ratings 82...
www.gateway.com Bluetooth 55 testing 52 using 53 wired Ethernet 44 wireless Ethernet 47 O online help 2, 4 opening documents 14 files 7 files across network 54 folders 9 programs 7 optical disc creating data 39 playing 31 Outlook 18 Outlook Express 18 P PAN 44 parental controls activity reports 84 blocking specific games 83 game ratings 82...