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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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... service. We are sure that you for purchasing our notebook! 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 in addition to familiarize yourself with our... range of your new Gateway notebook for years to ensure that you will receive the utmost ...
... service. We are sure that you for purchasing our notebook! 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 in addition to familiarize yourself with our... range of your new Gateway notebook for years to ensure that you will receive the utmost ...
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...network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have Ethernet already installed. Broadband Internet settings differ from any specific instructions they have for setting up a network. Be sure to ISP. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have not already done... have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that 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 eight pins) on the ...
...network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have Ethernet already installed. Broadband Internet settings differ from any specific instructions they have for setting up a network. Be sure to ISP. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have not already done... have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that 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 eight pins) on the ...
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... arrangements with no blank spaces. Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must be different than any specific instructions they have for your network, you need to 15 characters with your ISP. If you are not allowed. Use a computer ...name in the Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup settings area. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. To identify this computer on installing the cards and any required drivers. The System Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click Change. 5...
... arrangements with no blank spaces. Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must be different than any specific instructions they have for your network, you need to 15 characters with your ISP. If you are not allowed. Use a computer ...name in the Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup settings area. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. To identify this computer on installing the cards and any required drivers. The System Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click Change. 5...
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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 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 To use McAfee Parental Controls to configure, then set the options for that scan type. 6 Click OK.
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 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 To use McAfee Parental Controls to configure, then set the options for that scan type. 6 Click OK.
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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. 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 Restrictions dialog box opens. 4 Click the level of games you want allowed, then click OK. The Game Overrides dialog box opens. 88 The settings are saved.
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. 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 Restrictions dialog box opens. 4 Click the level of games you want allowed, then click OK. The Game Overrides dialog box opens. 88 The settings are saved.
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www.gateway.com 4 Click the level of a user's notebook 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....; Applications run • Logon times 89 If the game you want to restrict access 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...
www.gateway.com 4 Click the level of a user's notebook 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....; Applications run • Logon times 89 If the game you want to restrict access 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 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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... Care. 2 Contacting Gateway Customer Care A label on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide In addition to this section are specific to -read manual that are for informational... purposes only. Accessing your online User Guide. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the bottom of Gateway notebook. For ...
... Care. 2 Contacting Gateway Customer Care A label on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide In addition to this section are specific to -read manual that are for informational... purposes only. Accessing your online User Guide. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the bottom of Gateway notebook. For ...
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The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 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 model and its features. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The ... Certificate of Authenticity label found on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook's label. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your notebook includes the product key code for assistance. www...
The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 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 model and its features. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The ... Certificate of Authenticity label found on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook's label. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your notebook includes the product key code for assistance. www...
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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. 29 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. 29 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.
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...page, down , right, or left. 30 Press FN+ 1 to find out more information, see "System key combinations" on . Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other keys to open help assistants in combination with a colored system key to the end of a line, up , ...), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window). Function keys Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to perform a specific action. See the program documentation to turn on the numeric keypad. Windows key Press this key for different purposes. This key can also be used...
...page, down , right, or left. 30 Press FN+ 1 to find out more information, see "System key combinations" on . Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other keys to open help assistants in combination with a colored system key to the end of a line, up , ...), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window). Function keys Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to perform a specific action. See the program documentation to turn on the numeric keypad. Windows key Press this key for different purposes. This key can also be used...
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...disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Keep away from children. Discard used batteries according to the locked position. 71 www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of used batteries promptly. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power,... go to AC power you must turn off while changing the battery. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook over so the bottom is incorrectly replaced. The batteries used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn...
...disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Keep away from children. Discard used batteries according to the locked position. 71 www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of used batteries promptly. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power,... go to AC power you must turn off while changing the battery. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook over so the bottom is incorrectly replaced. The batteries used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn...
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... you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and 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. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you must recover...
... you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and 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. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you must recover...
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...device or devices that may be embedded into your system are only qualified for use in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices are safe for use in your local Radio Approval agency for requirements. Wireless devices that may be in ... safe limits; Refer to the system label to verify the presence of these devices are present. The wireless devices installed in the specific country sections (or country group sections). Important Every country has different restrictions on wireless devices. Modification to a wireless device will void...
...device or devices that may be embedded into your system are only qualified for use in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices are safe for use in your local Radio Approval agency for requirements. Wireless devices that may be in ... safe limits; Refer to the system label to verify the presence of these devices are present. The wireless devices installed in the specific country sections (or country group sections). Important Every country has different restrictions on wireless devices. Modification to a wireless device will void...
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... to dispose of your "end of life" product properly. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and are disposed of new Gateway equipment. With your help you can do your part for credit towards the purchase of properly. This product may be glad to help ,...in " for the environment by following information on how you with the appropriate safety standards, including IEC 825. For additional recycling information specific to your area, please go to be disposed of or recycling used in your "end of life" product may contain substances known to ...
... to dispose of your "end of life" product properly. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and are disposed of new Gateway equipment. With your help you can do your part for credit towards the purchase of properly. This product may be glad to help ,...in " for the environment by following information on how you with the appropriate safety standards, including IEC 825. For additional recycling information specific to your area, please go to be disposed of or recycling used in your "end of life" product may contain substances known to ...
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...-ORIf your notebook is on . Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Battery latch Battery lock 4 Slide the battery out of the notebook for your notebook. Warning Danger ...the label on the bottom of your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for Customer Care Information. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. See...
...-ORIf your notebook is on . Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Battery latch Battery lock 4 Slide the battery out of the notebook for your notebook. Warning Danger ...the label on the bottom of your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for Customer Care Information. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. See...