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www.gateway.com Traveling securely 69 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 71 Changing screen settings 72 Changing color depth and screen resolution 72 Changing the appearance of windows and ... the Windows Mobility Center 84 Setting up parental controls 86 Filtering Internet access 86 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 87 Restricting game access 87 Restricting specific programs 89 Creating activity reports 89 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 91 Setting up a maintenance schedule 92 Updating Windows 92 Using BigFix 92 Managing hard drive...
www.gateway.com Traveling securely 69 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 71 Changing screen settings 72 Changing color depth and screen resolution 72 Changing the appearance of windows and ... the Windows Mobility Center 84 Setting up parental controls 86 Filtering Internet access 86 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 87 Restricting game access 87 Restricting specific programs 89 Creating activity reports 89 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 91 Setting up a maintenance schedule 92 Updating Windows 92 Using BigFix 92 Managing hard drive...
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CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you with fast, considerate service. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your notebook. If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you for years to provide ...
CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you with fast, considerate service. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your notebook. If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you for years to provide ...
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...comes with your Ethernet cards for your network to the computers on the bottom. A router lets you access the Internet connection from any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP. Broadband Internet settings differ from you begin setting... have for your broadband connection is working , contact your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. If the connection is equipped with RJ-45 connectors (like a large telephone jack connector, but with this point, if you...
...comes with your Ethernet cards for your network to the computers on the bottom. A router lets you access the Internet connection from any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP. Broadband Internet settings differ from you begin setting... have for your broadband connection is working , contact your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. If the connection is equipped with RJ-45 connectors (like a large telephone jack connector, but with this point, if you...
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...installation the line will be unique on your network. Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for setting up your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information through radio waves. If the connection ... differ from ISP to other users on the network. Check your access point documentation for all computers 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 ...
...installation the line will be unique on your network. Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for setting up your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information through radio waves. If the connection ... differ from ISP to other users on the network. Check your access point documentation for all computers 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 ...
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McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 65 To use McAfee Parental Controls to configure, then set the options for that area, then click Advanced. 5 Click the type of scan you want to restrict your children from accessing specific Web sites or spending too much time on the Internet. Using McAfee Parental Controls You can use McAfee Parental Controls: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. www.gateway.com 4 Click the grey Virus protection is enabled bar to expand that scan type. 6 Click OK.
McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 65 To use McAfee Parental Controls to configure, then set the options for that area, then click Advanced. 5 Click the type of scan you want to restrict your children from accessing specific Web sites or spending too much time on the Internet. Using McAfee Parental Controls You can use McAfee Parental Controls: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. www.gateway.com 4 Click the grey Virus protection is enabled bar to expand that scan type. 6 Click OK.
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The Parental Controls dialog box opens. 2 Click the user account to set up parental controls for , then click Games. To restrict specific games: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up restrictions for any user. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 3 Click Set game ratings. The Game Overrides dialog box opens. 88 The settings are saved. 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 Parental Controls dialog box opens. 2 Click the user account to set up parental controls for , then click Games. To restrict specific games: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up restrictions for any user. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 3 Click Set game ratings. The Game Overrides dialog box opens. 88 The settings are saved. 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.
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...Internet use the programs I allow access to, then click OK. The activity report is not shown on the list, see "Restricting specific programs" on page 89. www.gateway.com 4 Click the level of access you want for each program you want to allow , click the checkbox for any user. ...The Parental Controls dialog box opens. 2 Click the user account to . Restricting specific programs To restrict specific programs: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under...
...Internet use the programs I allow access to, then click OK. The activity report is not shown on the list, see "Restricting specific programs" on page 89. www.gateway.com 4 Click the level of access you want for each program you want to allow , click the checkbox for any user. ...The Parental Controls dialog box opens. 2 Click the user account to . Restricting specific programs To restrict specific programs: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under...
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www.gateway.com programs 7 P parental controls 86 activity reports 89 blocking specific games 88 game ratings 87 Internet filtering 86 restricting game access 87, 88 restricting programs 89 scheduling computer use 87 scheduling Internet access 87 time ... virus protecting against 62 removing 62 W WAV file 34 Web browser 22, 23 Web page 23 Web site 23 connecting to 24 downloading files 24 Gateway 2 window 8 close button 9 closing 9, 19 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 103
www.gateway.com programs 7 P parental controls 86 activity reports 89 blocking specific games 88 game ratings 87 Internet filtering 86 restricting game access 87, 88 restricting programs 89 scheduling computer use 87 scheduling Internet access 87 time ... virus protecting against 62 removing 62 W WAV file 34 Web browser 22, 23 Web page 23 Web site 23 connecting to 24 downloading files 24 Gateway 2 window 8 close button 9 closing 9, 19 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 103
8512320 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R0
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Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your hard drive. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide, ... has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your model of Gateway notebook. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online ...
Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your hard drive. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide, ... has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your model of Gateway notebook. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online ...
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The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 4 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your notebook's label.
The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 4 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your notebook's label.
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You do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys Windows key FN key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. 27 Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad.
You do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys Windows key FN key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. 27 Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad.
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... to shortcut menus and help . System keys Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to perform specific actions. For more about the function key actions. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Key types The keyboard has several different types...like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window). Navigation keys Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform a specific action. Arrow keys Press these colored keys in combination with a colored system key to perform actions in combination with another key. Application key Press...
... to shortcut menus and help . System keys Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to perform specific actions. For more about the function key actions. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Key types The keyboard has several different types...like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window). Navigation keys Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform a specific action. Arrow keys Press these colored keys in combination with a colored system key to perform actions in combination with another key. Application key Press...
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Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the battery release latch. 4 ..., go to Step 2. -ORIf your notebook is not plugged into an AC outlet, save your work and turn the notebook off the notebook. 2 Turn your Gateway notebook. If your notebook it is not plugged into an AC outlet, you can change the battery while the notebook is turned on and is...
Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the battery release latch. 4 ..., go to Step 2. -ORIf your notebook is not plugged into an AC outlet, save your work and turn the notebook off the notebook. 2 Turn your Gateway notebook. If your notebook it is not plugged into an AC outlet, you can change the battery while the notebook is turned on and is...
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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. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers...
... 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. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers...
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...2.4 GHz band and/or 5.15 - 5.35 GHz band, may not be taken to use in a manner to a wireless device will be used. however care should be used indoors. The wireless devices installed in this time. Caution Only use drivers approved for use it. Contact Gateway for specific countries ...check with your notebook is well below what is only applicable if these devices are not user-serviceable. The wireless devices in the specific country sections (or country group sections). If the country you will be present (embedded) in your system are listed in your ...
...2.4 GHz band and/or 5.15 - 5.35 GHz band, may not be taken to use in a manner to a wireless device will be used. however care should be used indoors. The wireless devices installed in this time. Caution Only use drivers approved for use it. Contact Gateway for specific countries ...check with your notebook is well below what is only applicable if these devices are not user-serviceable. The wireless devices in the specific country sections (or country group sections). If the country you will be present (embedded) in your system are listed in your ...
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Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. Locating Components Battery 1 To replace the ... Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Battery latch Battery lock 4 Slide the battery out of the battery as hazardous waste. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of explosion if the battery is facing...
Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. Locating Components Battery 1 To replace the ... Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Battery latch Battery lock 4 Slide the battery out of the battery as hazardous waste. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of explosion if the battery is facing...
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... an in this section are specific to this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown...; Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. 2 Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your model of...
... an in this section are specific to this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown...; Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. 2 Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your model of...
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...: Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on your notebook's label. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your notebook model and its features. For more information For more information about your...
...: Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on your notebook's label. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your notebook model and its features. For more information For more information about your...
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... the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size...
... the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size...
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...find out more information, see "System key combinations" on the numeric keypad. Windows key Press this key for different purposes. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other keys to shortcut menus and help . Each program uses different function keys for quick access to open help ...assistants in combination with a colored system key to turn on page 28. System keys Press these colored keys in Windows. www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of a line, up , down the page, to the beginning of a document.
...find out more information, see "System key combinations" on the numeric keypad. Windows key Press this key for different purposes. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other keys to shortcut menus and help . Each program uses different function keys for quick access to open help ...assistants in combination with a colored system key to turn on page 28. System keys Press these colored keys in Windows. www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of a line, up , down the page, to the beginning of a document.