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Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Your User Guide is an in this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. For all...Reference About this guide, your User Guide has been included on your hard drive. The Support page also has links to your model of Gateway computer. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following ...
Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Your User Guide is an in this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. For all...Reference About this guide, your User Guide has been included on your hard drive. The Support page also has links to your model of Gateway computer. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following ...
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... speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard. 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.
... speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard. 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.
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... page 97. 2 To recover software that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 97 The Gateway Recovery Center opens. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you have created. Important If you have recently... reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you must recover your software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs...
... page 97. 2 To recover software that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 97 The Gateway Recovery Center opens. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you have created. Important If you have recently... reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you must recover your software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs...
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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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Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to ensure that you with our range of services and support. Please read this... manual carefully to come. We have highlighted some basic care and safety information to high-quality, brand-name components at support.gateway.com. Visit the Gateway ...
Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to ensure that you with our range of services and support. Please read this... manual carefully to come. We have highlighted some basic care and safety information to high-quality, brand-name components at support.gateway.com. Visit the Gateway ...
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... network to the computers on the network and can provide firewall protection for more than two computers and you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for instructions on the bottom. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using category 5, unshielded, twisted-pair cable (...is working , contact your ISP. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. For a crossover cable, the wires on each connector are attached to install Ethernet cards and drivers on each end. Before you need ...
... network to the computers on the network and can provide firewall protection for more than two computers and you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for instructions on the bottom. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using category 5, unshielded, twisted-pair cable (...is working , contact your ISP. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. For a crossover cable, the wires on each connector are attached to install Ethernet cards and drivers on each end. Before you need ...
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...soon after the installation the line will be activated. Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have determined the type of your current setup. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have for instructions on installing the ...computer does not already have them already installed. The workgroup name must be the same for all computers in the Workgroup box. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have set up security for your ...
...soon after the installation the line will be activated. Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have determined the type of your current setup. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have for instructions on installing the ...computer does not already have them already installed. The workgroup name must be the same for all computers in the Workgroup box. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have set up security for your ...
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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. 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
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The settings are saved. 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 Controls dialog box opens. 3 Click Block or Allow specific games. The Game Overrides dialog box opens. 83 www.gateway.com 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 Restrictions dialog box opens. 4 Click the level of games you want allowed, then click OK.
The settings are saved. 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 Controls dialog box opens. 3 Click Block or Allow specific games. The Game Overrides dialog box opens. 83 www.gateway.com 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 Restrictions dialog box opens. 4 Click the level of games you want allowed, then click OK.
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... File downloads • Applications run • Logon times 84 If 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 restrictions for, then click Allow ... dialog box opens. 2 Click the user account to , then click OK. The activity report is not shown on the list, see "Restricting specific programs" on page 84. Creating activity reports To create a report of a user's computer and Internet use the programs I allow access to set...
... File downloads • Applications run • Logon times 84 If 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 restrictions for, then click Allow ... dialog box opens. 2 Click the user account to , then click OK. The activity report is not shown on the list, see "Restricting specific programs" on page 84. Creating activity reports To create a report of a user's computer and Internet use the programs I allow access to set...
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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...