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... hardware options and port locations may vary. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to your model of Gateway computer. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes...
... hardware options and port locations may vary. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to your model of Gateway computer. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes...
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... and down to decrease volume. 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute). 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 page 19. For more information...
... and down to decrease volume. 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute). 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 page 19. For more information...
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... Center as an option, you have created. 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. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 97. 2 To...
... Center as an option, you have created. 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. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 97. 2 To...
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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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... are sure that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of us at Gateway. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at affordable prices. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to provide best-of your computer in addition to... have highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you keep your Gateway computer. 2 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 information, troubleshooters, ...
... are sure that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of us at Gateway. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at affordable prices. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to provide best-of your computer in addition to... have highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you keep your Gateway computer. 2 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 information, troubleshooters, ...
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...need to connect two computers. 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 installing the card and any network computer. For straight-through cables, used to connect computers to... 1/4-inch diameter with a thin outer-jacket, containing eight color-coded wires), and equipment compatible with this point, if you have for any specific instructions they have not already done so. If the connection is equipped with RJ-45 connectors (like a large telephone jack connector, but with...
...need to connect two computers. 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 installing the card and any network computer. For straight-through cables, used to connect computers to... 1/4-inch diameter with a thin outer-jacket, containing eight color-coded wires), and equipment compatible with this point, if you have for any specific instructions they have not already done so. If the connection is equipped with RJ-45 connectors (like a large telephone jack connector, but with...
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www.gateway.com Setting up a network. Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for your network, you do not have a name, type a unique computer name in the Workgroup box. To test the connection, ...connection already installed, make the necessary arrangements with no blank spaces. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. Use the documentation that you are prompted to download viruses or view your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Check ...
www.gateway.com Setting up a network. Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for your network, you do not have a name, type a unique computer name in the Workgroup box. To test the connection, ...connection already installed, make the necessary arrangements with no blank spaces. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. Use the documentation that you are prompted to download viruses or view your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Check ...
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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. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 2 Click Parental Controls, then click Configure in the services area.
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The settings are saved. 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. 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 settings are saved. 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. 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.
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...activity reports To create a report of a user's computer and Internet use the programs I allow access to, then click OK. 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. 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...
...activity reports To create a report of a user's computer and Internet use the programs I allow access to, then click OK. 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. 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...
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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...