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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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... that you will provide 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 provide best-of ...your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! You can find help information by clicking a general topic under...
... that you will provide 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 provide best-of ...your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! You can find help information by clicking a general topic under...
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... the left. Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with this point, if you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have not already done so. straight-through cable, the wires on both ends of cable you are attached to copper pins in two...
... the left. Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with this point, if you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have not already done so. straight-through cable, the wires on both ends of cable you are attached to copper pins in two...
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...for any required drivers. This means that your broadband connection is not working correctly. Each computer name must be activated. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you have set up your personal data,...sure to download viruses or view your network, you are not allowed. To identify this computer on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have for your network, you change anything about installing the access point and setting network security. Use the documentation that...
...for any required drivers. This means that your broadband connection is not working correctly. Each computer name must be activated. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you have set up your personal data,...sure to download viruses or view your network, you are not allowed. To identify this computer on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have for your network, you change anything about installing the access point and setting network security. Use the documentation that...
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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. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 3 Click Set game ratings. The Game Overrides dialog box opens. 82 The settings are saved. The Game Controls dialog box opens. 3 Click Block or Allow specific 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 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. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 3 Click Set game ratings. The Game Overrides dialog box opens. 82 The settings are saved. The Game Controls dialog box opens. 3 Click Block or Allow specific games.
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... Internet use: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up restrictions for, then click Allow and block specific programs. The Application Restrictions dialog box opens. 3 Click [User name] can only use the programs I allow access to . The activity report is not...listed, then click OK. The Parental Controls dialog box opens. 2 Click the user account to set up parental controls for any user. www.gateway.com 4 Click the level of access you want to restrict access to create a report for, then click View activity reports. The activity report...
... Internet use: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up restrictions for, then click Allow and block specific programs. The Application Restrictions dialog box opens. 3 Click [User name] can only use the programs I allow access to . The activity report is not...listed, then click OK. The Parental Controls dialog box opens. 2 Click the user account to set up parental controls for any user. www.gateway.com 4 Click the level of access you want to restrict access to create a report for, then click View activity reports. The activity report...
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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
8512949 - Component Replacement Manual R0
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... until it snaps into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to Step 2. -ORIf your notebook is on . 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. All rights ... Battery latch Battery lock 4 Slide the battery out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. The battery used in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies...
... until it snaps into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to Step 2. -ORIf your notebook is on . 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. All rights ... Battery latch Battery lock 4 Slide the battery out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. The battery used in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies...
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... files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your model of your notebook contains information that are specific to your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Gateway model and serial number A label on your notebook model and its features. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this...
... files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your model of your notebook contains information that are specific to your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Gateway model and serial number A label on your notebook model and its features. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this...
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www.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of your notebook includes the product key code for 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 Authenticity label found on your operating system. 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 your notebook includes the product key code for 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 Authenticity label found on your operating system. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3
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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. 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.
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...menu. Key type Icon Description Numeric keypad Use these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a document, or to perform specific actions. Application key Press this key to perform actions in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open help assistants in combination with a... colored system key to perform a specific action. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. This key can also be...
...menu. Key type Icon Description Numeric keypad Use these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a document, or to perform specific actions. Application key Press this key to perform actions in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open help assistants in combination with a... colored system key to perform a specific action. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. This key can also be...
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... and is connected to AC power, go to step 2. -ORIf your notebook is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to local hazardous material regulations. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is not plugged into an AC outlet, you can change the battery while the notebook is... AC outlet, save your work and turn the notebook off the notebook. 2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is on . Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your Gateway notebook.
... and is connected to AC power, go to step 2. -ORIf your notebook is facing up. 3 Slide the battery lock to local hazardous material regulations. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is not plugged into an AC outlet, you can change the battery while the notebook is... AC outlet, save your work and turn the notebook off the notebook. 2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is on . Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your Gateway notebook.
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... or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you have created. www.gateway.com 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. The Gateway Recovery Center opens.
... or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you have created. www.gateway.com 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. The Gateway Recovery Center opens.
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...this time. In some areas, use in a manner to minimize human contact during normal operation. Do not modify them in the specific country sections (or country group sections). Wireless devices that the RF exposure is not listed, please contact your notebook, check with ... however care should be used . The power output of a wireless device in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices are present. APPENDIX A: Legal Information Additional limitations, cautions, and concerns for specific countries are listed in any way.
...this time. In some areas, use in a manner to minimize human contact during normal operation. Do not modify them in the specific country sections (or country group sections). Wireless devices that the RF exposure is not listed, please contact your notebook, check with ... however care should be used . The power output of a wireless device in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices are present. APPENDIX A: Legal Information Additional limitations, cautions, and concerns for specific countries are listed in any way.
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... products, and generally improve our quality of new Gateway equipment. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (commonly known as "Class 1 Laser Products" under a US Department of life" product properly. For additional recycling information specific to your area, please go to dispose of ...your reminder to www.gateway.com/recycle.html. 151 Environmental information The product you with the appropriate safety standards, including...
... products, and generally improve our quality of new Gateway equipment. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (commonly known as "Class 1 Laser Products" under a US Department of life" product properly. For additional recycling information specific to your area, please go to dispose of ...your reminder to www.gateway.com/recycle.html. 151 Environmental information The product you with the appropriate safety standards, including...