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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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... with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of us at www.gateway.com. 2 Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your new notebook. If you will... receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of your notebook. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at Gateway. Please read this manual carefully to...
... with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of us at www.gateway.com. 2 Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your new notebook. If you will... receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of your notebook. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at Gateway. Please read this manual carefully to...
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...card and any required drivers. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. Setting up a network using your Internet service provider. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using a router If you are... will be connecting your network to install Ethernet cards and drivers on both ends of the cable with the connectors facing away from any specific instructions they have determined the type of Ethernet you are using category 5, unshielded, twisted-pair cable (approximately 1/4-inch diameter with a thin...
...card and any required drivers. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. Setting up a network using your Internet service provider. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using a router If you are... will be connecting your network to install Ethernet cards and drivers on both ends of the cable with the connectors facing away from any specific instructions they have determined the type of Ethernet you are using category 5, unshielded, twisted-pair cable (approximately 1/4-inch diameter with a thin...
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...using your current setup. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. The workgroup name must be different than any specific instructions they have set up security for your network, a hacker can intercept the radio waves and take control of wireless equipment you... a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is not working correctly. When you are not allowed. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have them already installed. ...
...using your current setup. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. The workgroup name must be different than any specific instructions they have set up security for your network, a hacker can intercept the radio waves and take control of wireless equipment you... a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is not working correctly. When you are not allowed. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have them already installed. ...
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Using McAfee Parental Controls You can use McAfee Parental Controls: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. To use McAfee Parental Controls to configure, then set the options for that scan type. 6 Click OK. www.gateway.com 4 Click the grey Virus protection is enabled bar to expand 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. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 65
Using McAfee Parental Controls You can use McAfee Parental Controls: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. To use McAfee Parental Controls to configure, then set the options for that scan type. 6 Click OK. www.gateway.com 4 Click the grey Virus protection is enabled bar to expand 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. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 65
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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. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 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 settings are saved. The Game Overrides dialog box opens. 88
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. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 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 settings are saved. The Game Overrides dialog box opens. 88
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... 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 89. www.gateway.com 4 Click the level of access you want to allow , click the checkbox for each program you want for each game... listed, then click OK. Restricting specific programs To restrict specific programs: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click ...
... 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 89. www.gateway.com 4 Click the level of access you want to allow , click the checkbox for each program you want for each game... listed, then click OK. Restricting specific programs To restrict specific programs: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click ...
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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
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... recording media • Networking To access your hard drive. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to -read manual that are specific to your online User Guide. Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance ...instructions that includes information on your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help...
... recording media • Networking To access your hard drive. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to -read manual that are specific to your online User Guide. Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance ...instructions that includes information on your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help...
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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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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 www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. You do not need to shut down 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.
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 www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. You do not need to shut down 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.
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... the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the end of a line, up , down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to perform a specific action. Press FN+ 1 to find out more information, see "System key combinations" on the numeric keypad. FN key Press the FN key in Windows. See... the program documentation to turn on page 29. Application key Press this key to perform specific actions. System keys Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform actions in combination with the FN key to open utilities like F (Search utility...
... the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the end of a line, up , down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to perform a specific action. Press FN+ 1 to find out more information, see "System key combinations" on the numeric keypad. FN key Press the FN key in Windows. See... the program documentation to turn on page 29. Application key Press this key to perform specific actions. System keys Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform actions in combination with the FN key to open utilities like F (Search utility...
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...not plugged into an AC outlet, you must turn off while changing the battery. If your notebook is on . Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook over so the bottom is incorrectly replaced. Discard used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if...place. 6 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 67 Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the battery ...
...not plugged into an AC outlet, you must turn off while changing the battery. If your notebook is on . Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook over so the bottom is incorrectly replaced. Discard used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if...place. 6 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 67 Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the battery ...
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... of x, and so on. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed 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. If you are recording multiple..., choose a different disc type, or click Cancel. window opens. 8 Click Finish. 9 Remove your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as they are required, insert the additional blank discs when prompted. 7 When the process is created, your software and drivers...
... of x, and so on. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed 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. If you are recording multiple..., choose a different disc type, or click Cancel. window opens. 8 Click Finish. 9 Remove your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as they are required, insert the additional blank discs when prompted. 7 When the process is created, your software and drivers...
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Caution Only use drivers approved for the country in which may be operated (or co-located) in the 2.4 GHz band and/or 5.15 - 5.35 GHz band, may be used. Since your notebook is equipped with a wireless device, when traveling between countries with your ...the country you will void the authorization to comply with FCC requirements this time. See the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for use it. Contact Gateway for specific countries are only qualified for requirements. This section is considered safe limits; The wireless devices...
Caution Only use drivers approved for the country in which may be operated (or co-located) in the 2.4 GHz band and/or 5.15 - 5.35 GHz band, may be used. Since your notebook is equipped with a wireless device, when traveling between countries with your ...the country you will void the authorization to comply with FCC requirements this time. See the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for use it. Contact Gateway for specific countries are only qualified for requirements. This section is considered safe limits; The wireless devices...
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... is incorrectly replaced. Warning Danger of their respective companies. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of explosion if the battery is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to the locked ... a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Recycle or dispose of your notebook. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your Reference Guide for your notebook. All other countries.
... is incorrectly replaced. Warning Danger of their respective companies. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of explosion if the battery is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to the locked ... a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Recycle or dispose of your notebook. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your Reference Guide for your notebook. All other countries.
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Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help ... your online User Guide In addition to -read manual that are for informational purposes only. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this section are specific to your model of Gateway notebook. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your...
Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help ... your online User Guide In addition to -read manual that are for informational purposes only. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this section are specific to your model of Gateway notebook. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your...
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... operating system. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 www.gateway.com Gateway model and serial number The label on your notebook's label. For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the bottom of your...
... operating system. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 www.gateway.com Gateway model and serial number The label on your notebook's label. For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the bottom of 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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... colored system key to find out more information, see "System key combinations" on page 28. Application key Press this key to perform specific actions. Windows key Press this key for different purposes. This key can also be used in combination with other actions when pressed in ...combination with another key. www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other keys to turn on . Press FN+ 1 to open ...
... colored system key to find out more information, see "System key combinations" on page 28. Application key Press this key to perform specific actions. Windows key Press this key for different purposes. This key can also be used in combination with other actions when pressed in ...combination with another key. www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other keys to turn on . Press FN+ 1 to open ...