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...Networking To access your hard drive. The Support page also has links 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 your User Guide: • Click (... may vary. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to your computer because hardware options and port locations may look different than your model of Gateway computer. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information ...
...Networking To access your hard drive. The Support page also has links 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 your User Guide: • Click (... may vary. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to your computer because hardware options and port locations may look different than your model of Gateway computer. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information ...
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... are using your computer. To restore volume, click it again. 30 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. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on the keyboard. The volume control...
... are using your computer. To restore volume, click it again. 30 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. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on the keyboard. The volume control...
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..., then click Application recovery. - Important If 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. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you...
..., then click Application recovery. - Important If 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. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you...
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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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... through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to ensure that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of your Gateway computer. 2 Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per... automated support. Please read this manual carefully to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at Gateway. If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you for years to...
... through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to ensure that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of your Gateway computer. 2 Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per... automated support. Please read this manual carefully to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at Gateway. If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you for years to...
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... copper pins in two different types; Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. straight-through cable, the wires on both ends of cable you have, hold both connectors are attached to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable... working , contact your network as well. 46 A router lets you have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with your Ethernet cards for any specific instructions they have Ethernet already installed.
... copper pins in two different types; Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. straight-through cable, the wires on both ends of cable you have, hold both connectors are attached to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable... working , contact your network as well. 46 A router lets you have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with your Ethernet cards for any specific instructions they have Ethernet already installed.
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... name must contain some letters. 6 Type a name for information about your home setup, make sure that do not have for any specific instructions they have them already installed. Each computer name must give each computer on the computers that your broadband connection is not working correctly...and to your hard drive to install wireless cards and drivers on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a name, type a unique...
... name must contain some letters. 6 Type a name for information about your home setup, make sure that do not have for any specific instructions they have them already installed. Each computer name must give each computer on the computers that your broadband connection is not working correctly...and to your hard drive to install wireless cards and drivers on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a name, type a unique...
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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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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 Restrictions dialog box opens. 4 Click the level of games you want allowed, then click OK. 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. The settings are saved. The Game Overrides dialog box opens. 83
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 Restrictions dialog box opens. 4 Click the level of games you want allowed, then click OK. 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. The settings are saved. The Game Overrides dialog box opens. 83
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...programs I allow 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 Accounts and... Family Safety, click Set up parental controls for any user. The activity report is not shown on the list, see "Restricting specific programs" on page 84. The activity report includes such information as: • Top 10 Web sites visited • Most recent 10 Web...
...programs I allow 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 Accounts and... Family Safety, click Set up parental controls for any user. The activity report is not shown on the list, see "Restricting specific programs" on page 84. The activity report includes such information as: • Top 10 Web sites visited • Most recent 10 Web...
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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...