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...; Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help...
...; Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help...
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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 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, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. OR To recover device drivers that was pre-installed...
... 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, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. OR To recover device drivers that was pre-installed...
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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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... computer! We sincerely hope that you for years to familiarize yourself with fast, considerate service. 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 help you keep your computer in addition to help information, troubleshooters...
... computer! We sincerely hope that you for years to familiarize yourself with fast, considerate service. 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 help you keep your computer in addition to help information, troubleshooters...
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...jack connector, but with this point, if you have not already done so. If the connection is working , contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for your network as well. 46 To order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at ... not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. The router can provide firewall protection for setting up a network. Plug your Ethernet cable into your broadband connection is not working correctly....
...jack connector, but with this point, if you have not already done so. If the connection is working , contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for your network as well. 46 To order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at ... not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. The router can provide firewall protection for setting up a network. Plug your Ethernet cable into your broadband connection is not working correctly....
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...If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. Setting up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). The System Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click Change. 5...characters with your ISP. Each computer name must be activated. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for setting up a network. This means that...
...If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. Setting up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). The System Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click Change. 5...characters with your ISP. Each computer name must be activated. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for setting up a network. This means that...
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McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 2 Click Parental Controls, then click Configure in the services area. 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. www.gateway.com Using McAfee Parental Controls You can use McAfee Parental Controls: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter.
McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 2 Click Parental Controls, then click Configure in the services area. 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. 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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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 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. www.gateway.com 3 Click Set game ratings. 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. To restrict specific games: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up restrictions for any user. 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. www.gateway.com 3 Click Set game ratings. The Game Restrictions dialog box opens. 4 Click the level of games you want allowed, then click OK.
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... restrict access to. The Parental Controls dialog box opens. 2 Click the user account to 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 User... • File downloads • Applications run • Logon times 84 Tip Click Check All, then click 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....
... restrict access to. The Parental Controls dialog box opens. 2 Click the user account to 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 User... • File downloads • Applications run • Logon times 84 Tip Click Check All, then click 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....
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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...