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www.gateway.com Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 65 Changing screen settings 66 Changing color depth and screen resolution 66 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds 67 Selecting a ... the Windows Mobility Center 78 Setting up parental controls 80 Filtering Internet access 80 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 81 Restricting game access 81 Restricting specific programs 83 Creating activity reports 83 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 85 Setting up a maintenance schedule 86 Updating Windows 86 Using BigFix 86 Managing hard drive...
www.gateway.com Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 65 Changing screen settings 66 Changing color depth and screen resolution 66 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds 67 Selecting a ... the Windows Mobility Center 78 Setting up parental controls 80 Filtering Internet access 80 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 81 Restricting game access 81 Restricting specific programs 83 Creating activity reports 83 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 85 Setting up a maintenance schedule 86 Updating Windows 86 Using BigFix 86 Managing hard drive...
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... option under Ask someone, or picking a category from Information from your Gateway notebook. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to come. We...
... option under Ask someone, or picking a category from Information from your Gateway notebook. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to come. We...
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... your computer is already installed on the network and can provide firewall protection for setting up a network for instructions on installing the card and any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for more than two computers and you change anything about...
... your computer is already installed on the network and can provide firewall protection for setting up a network for instructions on installing the card and any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for more than two computers and you change anything about...
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...This name identifies the computer to find out how soon after the installation the line will be unique on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have for information about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with no blank spaces. Each computer name must be ...), then click Control Panel. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in the Computer name box. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have them already installed.
...This name identifies the computer to find out how soon after the installation the line will be unique on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have for information about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with no blank spaces. Each computer name must be ...), then click Control Panel. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in the Computer name box. 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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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. The Game Overrides dialog box opens. 82 CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 3 Click Set game ratings. 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.
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. The Game Overrides dialog box opens. 82 CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 3 Click Set game ratings. 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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www.gateway.com 4 Click the level of access you want for each game listed..., click the checkbox for each program you want to allow 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... controls for any user. The activity report is not shown on the list, see "Restricting specific programs" on page 83. Restricting specific programs To restrict specific programs: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click ...
www.gateway.com 4 Click the level of access you want for each game listed..., click the checkbox for each program you want to allow 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... controls for any user. The activity report is not shown on the list, see "Restricting specific programs" on page 83. 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 activity reports 83 blocking specific games 82 game ratings 81 Internet filtering 80 restricting game access 81, 82 restricting programs 83 scheduling computer use 81 scheduling Internet access 81 time ... virus protecting against 59 removing 59 W WAV file 32 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 Windows clipboard 10 Search utility 12 Windows Media Center 41 97
www.gateway.com activity reports 83 blocking specific games 82 game ratings 81 Internet filtering 80 restricting game access 81, 82 restricting programs 83 scheduling computer use 81 scheduling Internet access 81 time ... virus protecting against 59 removing 59 W WAV file 32 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 Windows clipboard 10 Search utility 12 Windows Media Center 41 97
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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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... keep your notebook. We are provided with fast, considerate service. 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 high-quality, brand-...name components at affordable prices. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7...
... keep your notebook. We are provided with fast, considerate service. 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 high-quality, brand-...name components at affordable prices. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7...
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.... 48 Plug your Ethernet cable into your Internet service provider. To determine which type of cable you access the Internet connection from any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is not working correctly. A router lets you have... right). If the connection is working , contact your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. The router can provide firewall protection for your network to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any required...
.... 48 Plug your Ethernet cable into your Internet service provider. To determine which type of cable you access the Internet connection from any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is not working correctly. A router lets you have... right). If the connection is working , contact your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. The router can provide firewall protection for your network to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any required...
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... network. 7 Click OK. Check your access point documentation for setting up a network. To identify this computer on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have determined the type of your network. The System Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click Change. 5 If your computer does not... make the necessary arrangements with your wireless cards for all computers in the Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup settings area. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have set up security for...
... network. 7 Click OK. Check your access point documentation for setting up a network. To identify this computer on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have determined the type of your network. The System Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click Change. 5 If your computer does not... make the necessary arrangements with your wireless cards for all computers in the Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup settings area. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have set up security for...
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McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 65 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. To use McAfee Parental Controls to configure, then set the options for that scan type. 6 Click OK.
McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 65 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. 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 Game Restrictions dialog box opens. 4 Click the level of games you want allowed, then click OK. The settings are saved. 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. 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 Restrictions dialog box opens. 4 Click the level of games you want allowed, then click OK. The settings are saved. 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. 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
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... for any user. 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...access to, then click OK. www.gateway.com 4 Click the level of access you want to restrict access to is displayed. The activity report is not shown on the list, see "Restricting specific programs" on page 89. Restricting specific programs To restrict specific programs: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel...
... for any user. 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...access to, then click OK. www.gateway.com 4 Click the level of access you want to restrict access to is displayed. The activity report is not shown on the list, see "Restricting specific programs" on page 89. Restricting specific programs To restrict specific programs: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel...
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8512949 - Component Replacement Manual R0
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... the locked position. 7 Turn your notebook. All other countries. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of explosion if the battery is incorrectly...
... the locked position. 7 Turn your notebook. All other countries. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of explosion if the battery is incorrectly...
8513065 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference R1
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...8226; Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Gateway model and serial number A label on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and ... to your model of your notebook contains information that are specific to this information if you call for assistance. 2 Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. Your User Guide is an in-depth, ...
...8226; Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Gateway model and serial number A label on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and ... to your model of your notebook contains information that are specific to this information if you call for assistance. 2 Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. Your User Guide is an in-depth, ...
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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 notebook includes the product key code for your notebook's label. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 www.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on your operating system.
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 notebook includes the product key code for your notebook's label. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 www.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on your operating system.
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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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...is turned on the numeric keypad. Arrow keys Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to perform specific actions. Navigation keys Press these colored keys in combination with another key. Windows key Press this key for different purposes. Key type Icon... up the page, down , right, or left. 30 Application key Press this key to perform a specific action. For more about the function key actions. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other actions when pressed in combination with other keys to shortcut menus and help...
...is turned on the numeric keypad. Arrow keys Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to perform specific actions. Navigation keys Press these colored keys in combination with another key. Windows key Press this key for different purposes. Key type Icon... up the page, down , right, or left. 30 Application key Press this key to perform a specific action. For more about the function key actions. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other actions when pressed in combination with other keys to shortcut menus and help...