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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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... setup. To determine which type of Ethernet you are setting up a network for more than two computers and you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have Ethernet already installed. For a crossover cable, the wires on each connector are attached to copper pins in the same order (same colors...
... setup. To determine which type of Ethernet you are setting up a network for more than two computers and you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have Ethernet already installed. For a crossover cable, the wires on each connector are attached to copper pins in the same order (same colors...
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... sure to ISP. Broadband Internet settings differ from ISP to find out how soon after the installation the line will be different than any specific instructions they have for your network, a hacker can intercept the radio waves and take control of up to download viruses or view your ... of wireless equipment you are setting up a wired network, make sure that do not have set up security for setting up a network. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not set up your router (wired network) or...
... sure to ISP. Broadband Internet settings differ from ISP to find out how soon after the installation the line will be different than any specific instructions they have for your network, a hacker can intercept the radio waves and take control of up to download viruses or view your ... of wireless equipment you are setting up a wired network, make sure that do not have set up security for setting up a network. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not set up your router (wired network) or...
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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. To use McAfee Parental Controls to expand that area, then click Advanced. 63 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. 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. To use McAfee Parental Controls to expand that area, then click Advanced. 63 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. The Game Overrides dialog box opens. 83 The Game Controls dialog box opens. 3 Click Block or Allow specific 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 Parental Controls dialog box opens. 2 Click the user account to set up parental controls for , then click Games.
www.gateway.com 3 Click Set game ratings. The Game Overrides dialog box opens. 83 The Game Controls dialog box opens. 3 Click Block or Allow specific 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 Parental Controls dialog box opens. 2 Click the user account to set up parental controls for , then click Games.
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...sites visited • Most recent 10 Web sites blocked • File downloads • Applications run • Logon times 84 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 ... View activity reports. 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 ...
...sites visited • Most recent 10 Web sites blocked • File downloads • Applications run • Logon times 84 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 ... View activity reports. 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 ...
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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...
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...is an in this guide may look different than your computer's label. The Support page also has links to your model of Gateway computer. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your hard...the online User Guide In addition to -read manual that are specific 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 computer because hardware options...
...is an in this guide may look different than your computer's label. The Support page also has links to your model of Gateway computer. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your hard...the online User Guide In addition to -read manual that are specific 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 computer because hardware options...
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... drive (not available on the diskette, click (Start), then click Computer. 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. Diskettes are using your computer. Double-click the diskette drive letter (for storing files...
... drive (not available on the diskette, click (Start), then click Computer. 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. Diskettes are using your computer. Double-click the diskette drive letter (for storing files...
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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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Contents www.gateway.com Working with documents 31 Creating a new document 31 Saving a document 32 Opening a document 33 Printing a document 33 Shortcuts 34 Chapter 4: Recovering Your System 35 ... recovery discs 37 Copying drivers and applications recovery files to a network 39 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 40 Recovering your system 40 Recovering specific files and software 41 Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore 42 Recovering your system from the hard drive 43 Chapter 5: Using the Internet and...
Contents www.gateway.com Working with documents 31 Creating a new document 31 Saving a document 32 Opening a document 33 Printing a document 33 Shortcuts 34 Chapter 4: Recovering Your System 35 ... recovery discs 37 Copying drivers and applications recovery files to a network 39 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 40 Recovering your system 40 Recovering specific files and software 41 Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore 42 Recovering your system from the hard drive 43 Chapter 5: Using the Internet and...
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We are provided with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of services and support. Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. We sincerely hope that you will provide you are sure that you with our...
We are provided with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of services and support. Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. We sincerely hope that you will provide you are sure that you with our...
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... "Cleaning the mouse" on the computer display. To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls: ■ If you want it down in the middle of specific sound devices in the Search box, then click the arrow. Press the left -hand configuration, and other mouse settings, see "Using the keyboard" on page... once. click click, click click Position the pointer over the object. Move the pointer on the mouse pad. Position the pointer over the object. www.gateway.com To...
... "Cleaning the mouse" on the computer display. To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls: ■ If you want it down in the middle of specific sound devices in the Search box, then click the arrow. Press the left -hand configuration, and other mouse settings, see "Using the keyboard" on page... once. click click, click click Position the pointer over the object. Move the pointer on the mouse pad. Position the pointer over the object. www.gateway.com To...
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... factory-installed software as soon as a device driver. ■ "Recovering specific files and software" on page 43 tells how to return your system using Microsoft System Restore" on page 37. Gateway provides everything you need to completely restore your system, including Windows XP, ...completely reinstall the original factory software. Problem solving may need to reinstall specific software, such as you get your system under most conditions. Recovery discs let you need to recover your new Gateway system. ■ "Drivers and applications recovery" on page 36 ...
... factory-installed software as soon as a device driver. ■ "Recovering specific files and software" on page 43 tells how to return your system using Microsoft System Restore" on page 37. Gateway provides everything you need to completely restore your system, including Windows XP, ...completely reinstall the original factory software. Problem solving may need to reinstall specific software, such as you get your system under most conditions. Recovery discs let you need to recover your new Gateway system. ■ "Drivers and applications recovery" on page 36 ...
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... - OR - ■ To restore your system to a previous condition when software and device drivers were working correctly, or reinstall everything , see "Recovering specific files and software" on page 41. - You need to recover your system, you are recording to CDs, make sure that they are done. As you..., not DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs. Important If you can find the Gateway Customer Care contact information on the label located on the front or side of blank disc for help , you can restore specific drivers and programs from the computer's hard drive. ■ To selectively restore device...
... - OR - ■ To restore your system to a previous condition when software and device drivers were working correctly, or reinstall everything , see "Recovering specific files and software" on page 41. - You need to recover your system, you are recording to CDs, make sure that they are done. As you..., not DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs. Important If you can find the Gateway Customer Care contact information on the label located on the front or side of blank disc for help , you can restore specific drivers and programs from the computer's hard drive. ■ To selectively restore device...
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..." on your system still has problems, follow the software's own instructions for future use. You can perform a partial recovery by recovering specific files, such as device drivers and most pre-installed software. You are installed. OR - Turn on page 42. 41 To select ...while clicking each item. 3 Click Next. www.gateway.com Recovering your system, you have created. Shortcut Start Ö All Programs Ö System Recovery Ö Application & Driver Recovery Ö click driver or application Ö Next Ö Yes. To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click Start, All ...
..." on your system still has problems, follow the software's own instructions for future use. You can perform a partial recovery by recovering specific files, such as device drivers and most pre-installed software. You are installed. OR - Turn on page 42. 41 To select ...while clicking each item. 3 Click Next. www.gateway.com Recovering your system, you have created. Shortcut Start Ö All Programs Ö System Recovery Ö Application & Driver Recovery Ö click driver or application Ö Next Ö Yes. To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click Start, All ...
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..., log onto the Internet using for your network, you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any specific instructions they have determined the type of Netwcmork adapters. Before you should contact your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel...must install one. The System Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click Computer Name. 4 Click Change. CHAPTER 8: Networking Your Computer www.gateway.com Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your ISP...
..., log onto the Internet using for your network, you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any specific instructions they have determined the type of Netwcmork adapters. Before you should contact your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel...must install one. The System Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click Computer Name. 4 Click Change. CHAPTER 8: Networking Your Computer www.gateway.com Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your ISP...
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www.gateway.com Moving from your old computer to your new one by using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. The Scheduled Task Wizard lets you want ... will not run. Help & Support For more information about using the Scheduled Tasks Wizard, click Start, then click Help and Support. The wizard also moves specific files or entire folders, such as running Disk Defragmenter and Error-checking. To open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: ■ Click Start, All Programs...
www.gateway.com Moving from your old computer to your new one by using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. The Scheduled Task Wizard lets you want ... will not run. Help & Support For more information about using the Scheduled Tasks Wizard, click Start, then click Help and Support. The wizard also moves specific files or entire folders, such as running Disk Defragmenter and Error-checking. To open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: ■ Click Start, All Programs...