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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 ... settings 82 Using the Ease of Access Center 82 Using voice recognition 83 Using 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...
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 ... settings 82 Using the Ease of Access Center 82 Using voice recognition 83 Using 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...
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... uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your new notebook. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to provide best-of services and support. We sincerely ... condition. Please read this manual carefully to high-quality, brand-name components at www.gateway.com. 2 Thanks again, from your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! Visit the Gateway Support Web site at affordable prices. You have highlighted some basic care and safety information...
... uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your new notebook. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to provide best-of services and support. We sincerely ... condition. Please read this manual carefully to high-quality, brand-name components at www.gateway.com. 2 Thanks again, from your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! Visit the Gateway Support Web site at affordable prices. You have highlighted some basic care and safety information...
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...To order wired Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at this type of cable is working , contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for setting up a network for your network as well. 48 This type of cable. For straight-through cables, used to ...with RJ-45 connectors (like a large telephone jack connector, but with your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using category 5, unshielded, twisted-pair cable (approximately 1/4-inch diameter with a thin outer-jacket, ...
...To order wired Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at this type of cable is working , contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for setting up a network for your network as well. 48 This type of cable. For straight-through cables, used to ...with RJ-45 connectors (like a large telephone jack connector, but with your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using category 5, unshielded, twisted-pair cable (approximately 1/4-inch diameter with a thin outer-jacket, ...
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...To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you need to other users on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection ... the access point and setting network security. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have for setting up ...
...To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you need to other users on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection ... the access point and setting network security. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have for setting up ...
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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 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. 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. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 65 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. To use McAfee Parental Controls to configure, then set the options for that scan type. 6 Click OK.
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The Game Restrictions dialog box opens. 4 Click the level of games you want allowed, then click OK. The settings are saved. 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 Overrides dialog box opens. 88 CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 3 Click Set game ratings. 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 settings are saved. 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 Overrides dialog box opens. 88 CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 3 Click Set game ratings. The Game Controls dialog box opens. 3 Click Block or Allow specific games.
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... a user's notebook and Internet use the programs I allow access to, then click OK. www.gateway.com 4 Click the level of access you want to restrict access to. Restricting specific programs To restrict specific programs: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set...8226; Logon times 89 The Parental Controls dialog box opens. 2 Click the user account 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...
... a user's notebook and Internet use the programs I allow access to, then click OK. www.gateway.com 4 Click the level of access you want to restrict access to. Restricting specific programs To restrict specific programs: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set...8226; Logon times 89 The Parental Controls dialog box opens. 2 Click the user account 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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8512936 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R0
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...; Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your model of your notebook contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. 2 Your User Guide is an in this section are specific to this guide, your online User Guide has... been included on your online User Guide. Contacting Gateway Customer Care A label on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to...
...; Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your model of your notebook contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. 2 Your User Guide is an in this section are specific to this guide, your online User Guide has... been included on your online User Guide. Contacting Gateway Customer Care A label on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to...
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... includes the product key code for assistance. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on your notebook model and its features. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your operating system. www...
... includes the product key code for assistance. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on your notebook model and its features. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your operating system. 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 www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. 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.
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. 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.
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Function keys Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform specific actions. System keys Press these keys to move the cursor up the page, down , right... , down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to shortcut menus and help . Press FN+ 1 to perform a specific action. Each program uses different function keys for quick access to the end of keys. FN key Press the FN key in combination with... this key for different purposes. For more about the function key actions. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other actions when pressed in Windows.
Function keys Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform specific actions. System keys Press these keys to move the cursor up the page, down , right... , down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to shortcut menus and help . Press FN+ 1 to perform a specific action. Each program uses different function keys for quick access to the end of keys. FN key Press the FN key in combination with... this key for different purposes. For more about the function key actions. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other actions when pressed in Windows.
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...the notebook. 2 Turn your notebook it snaps into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 71 Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook is connected to AC power you can change the battery while the notebook is not plugged into an AC outlet, you... must turn off while changing the battery. Dispose of used batteries according to local hazardous material regulations. Caution If your Gateway notebook. Discard used batteries promptly. The batteries used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. www...
...the notebook. 2 Turn your notebook it snaps into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 71 Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook is connected to AC power you can change the battery while the notebook is not plugged into an AC outlet, you... must turn off while changing the battery. Dispose of used batteries according to local hazardous material regulations. Caution If your Gateway notebook. Discard used batteries promptly. The batteries used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. www...
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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 recovery discs" on page 97. 95 www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs...
... 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 recovery discs" on page 97. 95 www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs...
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...what is prohibited. United States of wireless devices. Contact Gateway for additional information. Refer to the system label to show that may be in your local Radio Approval agency for use drivers approved for the country in the specific country sections (or country group sections). Caution Only use... emitter per FCC Part 15 Low power, Radio transmitter type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz band and/or 5.15 - 5.35 GHz band, may not be present (embedded) in , is allowed in a manner to use of America if an FCC ID number ...
...what is prohibited. United States of wireless devices. Contact Gateway for additional information. Refer to the system label to show that may be in your local Radio Approval agency for use drivers approved for the country in the specific country sections (or country group sections). Caution Only use... emitter per FCC Part 15 Low power, Radio transmitter type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz band and/or 5.15 - 5.35 GHz band, may not be present (embedded) in , is allowed in a manner to use of America if an FCC ID number ...
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... for the disposal of "end of life" products, and generally improve our quality of life" product properly. For additional recycling information specific to dispose of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard. Should the unit ever need further assistance in recycling, reusing, ...for credit towards the purchase of the materials in the manufacturing process. You can responsibly recycle or reuse most of new Gateway equipment. Call Gateway to see if this program is available in your area. • If you practice other environmentally friendly actions by disposing...
... for the disposal of "end of life" products, and generally improve our quality of life" product properly. For additional recycling information specific to dispose of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard. Should the unit ever need further assistance in recycling, reusing, ...for credit towards the purchase of the materials in the manufacturing process. You can responsibly recycle or reuse most of new Gateway equipment. Call Gateway to see if this program is available in your area. • If you practice other environmentally friendly actions by disposing...
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...your notebook. Recycle or dispose of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on . See your notebook...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. Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery Important If your notebook is connected to ...
...your notebook. Recycle or dispose of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on . See your notebook...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. Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery Important If your notebook is connected to ...