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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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... is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most stringent quality control tests to come. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to provide best-of-class service and support in good operating condition. We...prices. Please read this manual carefully to help you with the best product possible. 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. We are provided with fast, considerate service. ...
... is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most stringent quality control tests to come. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to provide best-of-class service and support in good operating condition. We...prices. Please read this manual carefully to help you with the best product possible. 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. We are provided with fast, considerate service. ...
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...two computers and you will be connecting your network to ISP. Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for your network as well. 48 For straight-through cables, used to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, ...card and any network computer. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have ...
...two computers and you will be connecting your network to ISP. Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for your network as well. 48 For straight-through cables, used to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, ...card and any network computer. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have ...
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... box. Each computer name must be activated. Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for instructions on installing the cards and any computer name on your Internet service provider. To test the connection,... Security numbers, and personal online banking information. All-numeric computer names are prompted to 15 characters with no blank spaces. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have connected the network cabling...
... box. Each computer name must be activated. Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for instructions on installing the cards and any computer name on your Internet service provider. To test the connection,... Security numbers, and personal online banking information. All-numeric computer names are prompted to 15 characters with no blank spaces. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have connected the network cabling...
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Using McAfee Parental Controls You can use McAfee Parental Controls: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 65 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.
Using McAfee Parental Controls You can use McAfee Parental Controls: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 65 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.
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The Game Restrictions dialog box opens. 4 Click the level of games you want allowed, then click OK. The Game Controls dialog box opens. 3 Click Block or Allow specific games. 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 settings are saved. 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 Game Restrictions dialog box opens. 4 Click the level of games you want allowed, then click OK. The Game Controls dialog box opens. 3 Click Block or Allow specific games. 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 settings are saved. 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.
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...File downloads • Applications run • Logon times 89 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... access to . Creating activity reports To create a report of the programs you want to restrict 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 , then click ...
...File downloads • Applications run • Logon times 89 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... access to . Creating activity reports To create a report of the programs you want to restrict 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 , then 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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... Windows and other notebook information, see your model of your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Your User Guide is an in this section are specific to your online User Guide. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to -read manual that are for informational purposes...
... Windows and other notebook information, see your model of your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Your User Guide is an in this section are specific to your online User Guide. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to -read manual that are for informational purposes...
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... number A label on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for assistance. 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 operating system. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found...
... number A label on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for assistance. 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 operating system. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found...
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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. You do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port.
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...actions. Press FN+ 1 to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on the numeric keypad. Navigation keys Press these keys to perform specific actions. This key can also be used in Windows. System keys Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to shortcut menus and help . ...may open help assistants in combination with another key. Function keys Press these colored keys in combination with other keys to perform a specific action. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. Some keys perform...
...actions. Press FN+ 1 to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on the numeric keypad. Navigation keys Press these keys to perform specific actions. This key can also be used in Windows. System keys Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to shortcut menus and help . ...may open help assistants in combination with another key. Function keys Press these colored keys in combination with other keys to perform a specific action. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. Some keys perform...
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... is incorrectly replaced. The batteries used batteries according to the locked position. 71 Keep away from children. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of used batteries promptly. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your work and turn off while changing the battery. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100... power you must turn the notebook off the notebook. 2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is not plugged into an AC outlet, save your Gateway notebook. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on .
... is incorrectly replaced. The batteries used batteries according to the locked position. 71 Keep away from children. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of used batteries promptly. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your work and turn off while changing the battery. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100... power you must turn the notebook off the notebook. 2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is not plugged into an AC outlet, save your Gateway notebook. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on .
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... 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. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 97. 95 Important If you have recently reinstalled...
... 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. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 97. 95 Important If you have recently reinstalled...
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...use of a wireless device in conjunction with the notebook. In some areas, use it. See the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for specific countries are not user-serviceable. Important Every country has different restrictions on the use in the notebook. 146... emitter per FCC Part 15 Low power, Radio transmitter type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the specific country sections (or country group sections). The power output of wireless devices. This section is only applicable if these devices outdoors is...
...use of a wireless device in conjunction with the notebook. In some areas, use it. See the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for specific countries are not user-serviceable. Important Every country has different restrictions on the use in the notebook. 146... emitter per FCC Part 15 Low power, Radio transmitter type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the specific country sections (or country group sections). The power output of wireless devices. This section is only applicable if these devices outdoors is...
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...Radiation Performance Standard. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (commonly known as "Class 1 Laser Products" under a US Department of new Gateway equipment. Environmental information The product you can do your part for the environment by following information on how you have purchased contains... disposal of "end of life" products, and generally improve our quality of life by disposing of properly. For additional recycling information specific to your area, please go to your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling. • In some cases, your "...
...Radiation Performance Standard. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (commonly known as "Class 1 Laser Products" under a US Department of new Gateway equipment. Environmental information The product you can do your part for the environment by following information on how you have purchased contains... disposal of "end of life" products, and generally improve our quality of life by disposing of properly. For additional recycling information specific to your area, please go to your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling. • In some cases, your "...
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... your work and turn off your notebook. 2 Turn your notebook over . 8 Open the LCD panel. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. Warning Danger of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal... information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of explosion if the battery is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock...
... your work and turn off your notebook. 2 Turn your notebook over . 8 Open the LCD panel. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. Warning Danger of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal... information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of explosion if the battery is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock...