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...Guide has been included on your online User Guide. For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your computer because hardware options and port locations may look different than ...; Playing and recording media • Networking To access your model of Gateway computer. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional...
...Guide has been included on your online User Guide. For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your computer because hardware options and port locations may look different than ...; Playing and recording media • Networking To access your model of Gateway computer. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional...
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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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...discs" on page 97. 2 To recover software that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 97 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...
...discs" on page 97. 2 To recover software that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 97 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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...the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to help you for years to high-quality, brand-name components at support.gateway.com. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with fast...help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway computer. 2 We have highlighted some basic care and safety information to provide best-of-class service and support in good operating...
...the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to help you for years to high-quality, brand-name components at support.gateway.com. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with fast...help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway computer. 2 We have highlighted some basic care and safety information to provide best-of-class service and support in good operating...
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Broadband Internet settings differ from any specific instructions they have for any network computer. Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for setting up a network. To test ... order (same colors, left to right). Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. This type of the cable with the connectors facing away from you and with the spring clip on each connector are available in a different...
Broadband Internet settings differ from any specific instructions they have for any network computer. Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for setting up a network. To test ... order (same colors, left to right). Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. This type of the cable with the connectors facing away from you and with the spring clip on each connector are available in a different...
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..., then click Change Settings 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 a broadband connection already installed, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP for any specific instructions they have for setting up a network. If you.... The System Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click Change. 5 If your network. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com.
..., then click Change Settings 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 a broadband connection already installed, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP for any specific instructions they have for setting up a network. If you.... The System Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click Change. 5 If your network. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com.
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To use McAfee Parental Controls to expand that area, then click Advanced. 63 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. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 2 Click Parental Controls, then click Configure in the services area. 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 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. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 2 Click Parental Controls, then click Configure in the services area. www.gateway.com Using McAfee Parental Controls You can use McAfee Parental Controls: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter.
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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 Parental Controls dialog box opens. 2 Click the user account to set up parental controls for , then click Games. The Game Overrides dialog box opens. 83 The settings are saved. The Game Restrictions dialog box opens. 4 Click the level of games you want allowed, then click OK. www.gateway.com 3 Click Set game ratings.
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 Parental Controls dialog box opens. 2 Click the user account to set up parental controls for , then click Games. The Game Overrides dialog box opens. 83 The settings are saved. The Game Restrictions dialog box opens. 4 Click the level of games you want allowed, then click OK. www.gateway.com 3 Click Set game ratings.
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... the game you want for each game listed, then click OK. The activity report is not shown on the list, see "Restricting specific programs" on page 84. The Parental Controls dialog box opens. 2 Click the user account to create a report for any user. 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 , then click View activity ...
... the game you want for each game listed, then click OK. The activity report is not shown on the list, see "Restricting specific programs" on page 84. The Parental Controls dialog box opens. 2 Click the user account to create a report for any user. 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 , then click View activity ...
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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...