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www.gateway.com Traveling securely 69 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 71 Changing screen settings 72 Changing color depth and screen resolution 72 Changing the appearance of windows and ... the Windows Mobility Center 84 Setting up parental controls 86 Filtering Internet access 86 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 87 Restricting game access 87 Restricting specific programs 89 Creating activity reports 89 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 91 Setting up a maintenance schedule 92 Updating Windows 92 Using BigFix 92 Managing hard drive...
www.gateway.com Traveling securely 69 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 71 Changing screen settings 72 Changing color depth and screen resolution 72 Changing the appearance of windows and ... the Windows Mobility Center 84 Setting up parental controls 86 Filtering Internet access 86 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 87 Restricting game access 87 Restricting specific programs 89 Creating activity reports 89 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 91 Setting up a maintenance schedule 92 Updating Windows 92 Using BigFix 92 Managing hard drive...
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... and enjoyment from all of -class service and support in good operating condition. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at Gateway. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your notebook in addition to familiarize yourself with the best...
... and enjoyment from all of -class service and support in good operating condition. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at Gateway. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your notebook in addition to familiarize yourself with the best...
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...card and any required drivers. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. To determine which type of the cable with the connectors facing away from you and with your ISP. straight-through cable, the...If you do not have Ethernet already installed. Use the documentation that your broadband connection is not working correctly. Broadband Internet settings differ from any specific instructions they have not already done so. Before you begin setting up a network using your Ethernet cards for setting up a network. To ...
...card and any required drivers. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. To determine which type of the cable with the connectors facing away from you and with your ISP. straight-through cable, the...If you do not have Ethernet already installed. Use the documentation that your broadband connection is not working correctly. Broadband Internet settings differ from any specific instructions they have not already done so. Before you begin setting up a network using your Ethernet cards for setting up a network. To ...
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...numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal online banking information. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. If you change anything about installing the access point and setting network security. This name identifies the computer to ISP. When you ...up a wired network, make sure that you need to find out how soon after the installation the line will be different than any specific instructions they have set up to 15 characters with no blank spaces. Be sure to install wireless cards and drivers on installing the cards ...
...numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal online banking information. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. If you change anything about installing the access point and setting network security. This name identifies the computer to ISP. When you ...up a wired network, make sure that you need to find out how soon after the installation the line will be different than any specific instructions they have set up to 15 characters with no blank spaces. Be sure to install wireless cards and drivers on installing the cards ...
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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 configure, then set the options for that scan type. 6 Click OK. www.gateway.com 4 Click the grey Virus protection is enabled bar to expand that area, then click Advanced. 5 Click the type of scan you want to restrict your children from accessing specific Web sites or spending too much time on the Internet. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 65
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 configure, then set the options for that scan type. 6 Click OK. www.gateway.com 4 Click the grey Virus protection is enabled bar to expand that area, then click Advanced. 5 Click the type of scan you want to restrict your children from accessing specific Web sites or spending too much time on the Internet. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 65
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The Game Overrides dialog box opens. 88 CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 3 Click Set game ratings. The Parental Controls dialog box opens. 2 Click the user account to set up parental controls for , then click Games. The Game Controls dialog box opens. 3 Click Block or Allow specific 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 settings are saved. The Game Restrictions dialog box opens. 4 Click the level of games you want allowed, then click OK.
The Game Overrides dialog box opens. 88 CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 3 Click Set game ratings. The Parental Controls dialog box opens. 2 Click the user account to set up parental controls for , then click Games. The Game Controls dialog box opens. 3 Click Block or Allow specific 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 settings are saved. The Game Restrictions dialog box opens. 4 Click the level of games you want allowed, then click OK.
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... notebook and Internet use the programs I allow access to, then click OK. The activity report is not shown on the list, see "Restricting specific programs" on page 89. Tip Click Check All, then click to uncheck the checkboxes of the programs you want to restrict access to create a... the game you want to restrict access to is displayed. Restricting specific programs To restrict specific programs: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up parental controls for any user. www.gateway.com 4 Click the level of access you want for each program...
... notebook and Internet use the programs I allow access to, then click OK. The activity report is not shown on the list, see "Restricting specific programs" on page 89. Tip Click Check All, then click to uncheck the checkboxes of the programs you want to restrict access to create a... the game you want to restrict access to is displayed. Restricting specific programs To restrict specific programs: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up parental controls for any user. www.gateway.com 4 Click the level of access you want for each program...
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www.gateway.com programs 7 P parental controls 86 activity reports 89 blocking specific games 88 game ratings 87 Internet filtering 86 restricting game access 87, 88 restricting programs 89 scheduling computer use 87 scheduling Internet access 87 time ... virus protecting against 62 removing 62 W WAV file 34 Web browser 22, 23 Web page 23 Web site 23 connecting to 24 downloading files 24 Gateway 2 window 8 close button 9 closing 9, 19 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 103
www.gateway.com programs 7 P parental controls 86 activity reports 89 blocking specific games 88 game ratings 87 Internet filtering 86 restricting game access 87, 88 restricting programs 89 scheduling computer use 87 scheduling Internet access 87 time ... virus protecting against 62 removing 62 W WAV file 34 Web browser 22, 23 Web page 23 Web site 23 connecting to 24 downloading files 24 Gateway 2 window 8 close button 9 closing 9, 19 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 103
8512936 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R0
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... • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Your User Guide is an in this section are specific to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help and...
... • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Your User Guide is an in this section are specific to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help and...
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... bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for assistance. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on your notebook's label. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your operating system.
... bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for assistance. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on your notebook's label. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your operating system.
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Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. You do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys Windows key FN key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. 29
Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. You do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys Windows key FN key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. 29
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...in combination with a colored system key to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on the numeric keypad. Press FN+ 1 to perform specific actions. Each program uses different function keys for quick access to perform actions in Windows. For more about the function key actions. Arrow keys... Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to shortcut menus and help . Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other keys to the end of a line, up , down the page, to the beginning of a document, or...
...in combination with a colored system key to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on the numeric keypad. Press FN+ 1 to perform specific actions. Each program uses different function keys for quick access to perform actions in Windows. For more about the function key actions. Arrow keys... Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to shortcut menus and help . Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other keys to the end of a line, up , down the page, to the beginning of a document, or...
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...away from children. If your notebook it snaps into an AC outlet, save your work and turn the notebook off the notebook. 2 Turn your Gateway notebook. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Discard used batteries promptly. To replace the battery: 1 If... into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 71 Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook over so the bottom is incorrectly replaced. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to...
...away from children. If your notebook it snaps into an AC outlet, save your work and turn the notebook off the notebook. 2 Turn your Gateway notebook. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Discard used batteries promptly. To replace the battery: 1 If... into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 71 Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook over so the bottom is incorrectly replaced. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to...
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... using software and driver recovery discs you must recover your software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 97. 95 www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed 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. The Gateway Recovery Center opens.
... using software and driver recovery discs you must recover your software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 97. 95 www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed 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. The Gateway Recovery Center opens.
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...The wireless devices in your notebook) emit less energy than the one provided with any way. Caution Only use drivers approved for specific countries are only qualified for any restrictions on the use in the top third of wireless devices. Since your notebook is equipped...Low power, Radio transmitter type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices are not user-serviceable. If the country you will void the authorization to be present (embedded) in this notebook...
...The wireless devices in your notebook) emit less energy than the one provided with any way. Caution Only use drivers approved for specific countries are only qualified for any restrictions on the use in the top third of wireless devices. Since your notebook is equipped...Low power, Radio transmitter type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices are not user-serviceable. If the country you will void the authorization to be present (embedded) in this notebook...
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...life by understanding and using the energy-saving features of life" product properly. www.gateway.com All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with your effort. For additional recycling information specific to see if this program is available in " for the disposal of "end... most of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to www.gateway.com/recycle.html. 151 With your help you , "take it back" to your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling....
...life by understanding and using the energy-saving features of life" product properly. www.gateway.com All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with your effort. For additional recycling information specific to see if this program is available in " for the disposal of "end... most of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to www.gateway.com/recycle.html. 151 With your help you , "take it back" to your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling....
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...the battery as hazardous waste. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for Customer Care Information. Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery Important If your notebook is connected to AC power, you can ...replace the battery while your notebook is incorrectly replaced. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. Warning Danger of the notebook for your Reference Guide for important safety,...
...the battery as hazardous waste. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for Customer Care Information. Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery Important If your notebook is connected to AC power, you can ...replace the battery while your notebook is incorrectly replaced. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. Warning Danger of the notebook for your Reference Guide for important safety,...