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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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... customers-to provide best-of us at Gateway. Thanks again, from your notebook. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at affordable prices. 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 Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! If you...
... customers-to provide best-of us at Gateway. Thanks again, from your notebook. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at affordable prices. 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 Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! If you...
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... connection already installed, make sure that your Ethernet cards for instructions on both ends of the cable with the connectors facing away from any specific instructions they have not already done so. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem... at www.gateway.com. Be sure to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of cable. For straight-through cables...
... connection already installed, make sure that your Ethernet cards for instructions on both ends of the cable with the connectors facing away from any specific instructions they have not already done so. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem... at www.gateway.com. Be sure to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of cable. For straight-through cables...
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... card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal online banking information. Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have a name, type a unique computer name in your network workgroup, and the name must be unique on installing the cards and...that your broadband connection is not working correctly. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. The System Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click Change. 5 If your computer does not already have for setting up a network. www...
... card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal online banking information. Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have a name, type a unique computer name in your network workgroup, and the name must be unique on installing the cards and...that your broadband connection is not working correctly. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. The System Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click Change. 5 If your computer does not already have for setting up a network. www...
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www.gateway.com 4 Click the grey Virus protection is enabled bar to expand that scan type. 6 Click OK. 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. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 65
www.gateway.com 4 Click the grey Virus protection is enabled bar to expand that scan type. 6 Click OK. 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. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 65
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CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 3 Click Set game ratings. The Parental Controls dialog box opens. 2 Click the user account to set up parental controls for , then click Games. The Game Overrides dialog box opens. 88 The Game Controls dialog box opens. 3 Click Block or Allow specific games. 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 Game Restrictions dialog box opens. 4 Click the level of games you want allowed, then click OK.
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 3 Click Set game ratings. The Parental Controls dialog box opens. 2 Click the user account to set up parental controls for , then click Games. The Game Overrides dialog box opens. 88 The Game Controls dialog box opens. 3 Click Block or Allow specific games. 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 Game Restrictions dialog box opens. 4 Click the level of games you want allowed, then click OK.
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...any user. The Parental Controls dialog box opens. 2 Click the user account to set up parental controls for any user. Restricting specific programs To restrict specific programs: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up restrictions for each game listed,... then click OK. www.gateway.com 4 Click the level of access you want to restrict access to. The activity report is not shown on the list, see "Restricting specific programs" on page 89. The Parental Controls dialog box opens. 2...
...any user. The Parental Controls dialog box opens. 2 Click the user account to set up parental controls for any user. Restricting specific programs To restrict specific programs: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up restrictions for each game listed,... then click OK. www.gateway.com 4 Click the level of access you want to restrict access to. The activity report is not shown on the list, see "Restricting specific programs" on page 89. The Parental Controls dialog box opens. 2...
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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
8512936 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R0
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...Your User Guide is an in this guide, your notebook contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. 2 Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to this section are specific to your model of your online User Guide has been included on the bottom... of Gateway notebook. Contacting Gateway Customer Care A label on your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For all other software ...
...Your User Guide is an in this guide, your notebook contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. 2 Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to this section are specific to your model of your online User Guide has been included on the bottom... of Gateway notebook. Contacting Gateway Customer Care A label on your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For all other software ...
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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. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your notebook includes the product key ... label found on your notebook model and its features. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 www.gateway.com Gateway model and serial number A label on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies 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. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your notebook includes the product key ... label found on your notebook model and its features. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 www.gateway.com Gateway model and serial number A label on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook's label.
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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. 29 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. 29 www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard.
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...to shortcut menus and help . This key can also be used in combination with other actions when pressed in Windows. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other keys to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window).... Application key Press this key to open help assistants in combination with a colored system key to perform a specific action. Function keys Press these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on the numeric keypad. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting...
...to shortcut menus and help . This key can also be used in combination with other actions when pressed in Windows. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other keys to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window).... Application key Press this key to open help assistants in combination with a colored system key to perform a specific action. Function keys Press these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on the numeric keypad. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting...
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Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook over so the bottom is incorrectly replaced. The...AC outlet, you can change the battery while the notebook is connected to local hazardous material regulations. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to... locked position. 71 Discard used batteries according to AC power you must turn off the notebook. 2 Turn your Gateway notebook. Caution If your work and turn the notebook off while changing the battery. To replace the battery: ...
Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook over so the bottom is incorrectly replaced. The...AC outlet, you can change the battery while the notebook is connected to local hazardous material regulations. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to... locked position. 71 Discard used batteries according to AC power you must turn off the notebook. 2 Turn your Gateway notebook. Caution If your work and turn the notebook off while changing the battery. To replace the battery: ...
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... drivers using recovery discs" on page 97. 95 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. Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start...
... drivers using recovery discs" on page 97. 95 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. Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start...
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...other than is prohibited. If the country you will be used in your local Radio Approval agency for the country in the specific country sections (or country group sections). however care should be used with any restrictions on the use of a wireless device in..., cautions, and concerns for service. Some circumstances require restrictions on the use of wireless devices. United States of wireless devices. Contact Gateway for specific countries are not user-serviceable. This section is on the system rating label. Refer to the system label to maintain 8 inches (20...
...other than is prohibited. If the country you will be used in your local Radio Approval agency for the country in the specific country sections (or country group sections). however care should be used with any restrictions on the use of a wireless device in..., cautions, and concerns for service. Some circumstances require restrictions on the use of wireless devices. United States of wireless devices. Contact Gateway for specific countries are not user-serviceable. This section is on the system rating label. Refer to the system label to maintain 8 inches (20...
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...you can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the use of our natural resources, Gateway provides the following these simple steps: • When your "end of life" product may contain substances known to be hazardous... "traded in" for credit towards the purchase of new Gateway equipment. For additional recycling information specific to your help you have purchased contains extracted natural resources that have been used batteries properly. www.gateway.com All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with your...
...you can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the use of our natural resources, Gateway provides the following these simple steps: • When your "end of life" product may contain substances known to be hazardous... "traded in" for credit towards the purchase of new Gateway equipment. For additional recycling information specific to your help you have purchased contains extracted natural resources that have been used batteries properly. www.gateway.com All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with your...
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...the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Battery latch Battery lock 4 Slide the battery out of the notebook for important safety, ...regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Warning Danger of the battery as hazardous waste. Technical Support See the label on . All other countries. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook is turned on the bottom of...
...the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Battery latch Battery lock 4 Slide the battery out of the notebook for important safety, ...regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Warning Danger of the battery as hazardous waste. Technical Support See the label on . All other countries. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook is turned on the bottom of...
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... your online User Guide. 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 model of Gateway notebook. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your hard drive. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference...; Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2
... your online User Guide. 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 model of Gateway notebook. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your hard drive. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference...; Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2
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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. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 4
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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.