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www.gateway.com Changing system sounds 70 Changing mouse settings 71 Adding and modifying user accounts 71 Changing power-saving settings 73 Changing the power plan 73 Changing accessibility settings 74 Using the Ease of Access Center 75 Using voice recognition 76 Setting up parental controls 76 Filtering Internet access 77 Scheduling computer and Internet use 78 Restricting game access 78 Restricting specific programs 80 Creating activity reports 80 Notices 81 iii
www.gateway.com Changing system sounds 70 Changing mouse settings 71 Adding and modifying user accounts 71 Changing power-saving settings 73 Changing the power plan 73 Changing accessibility settings 74 Using the Ease of Access Center 75 Using voice recognition 76 Setting up parental controls 76 Filtering Internet access 77 Scheduling computer and Internet use 78 Restricting game access 78 Restricting specific programs 80 Creating activity reports 80 Notices 81 iii
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...Help and Support. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your Gateway computer. We sincerely hope that you will be pleased with your new computer. We are provided with fast, considerate ... addition to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to help information, troubleshooters, and automated...
...Help and Support. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your Gateway computer. We sincerely hope that you will be pleased with your new computer. We are provided with fast, considerate ... addition to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to help information, troubleshooters, and automated...
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... drivers. If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for instructions on the network and can assign IP addresses to right). Cat 5 cables are using a router If you are attached to...
... drivers. If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for instructions on the network and can assign IP addresses to right). Cat 5 cables are using a router If you are attached to...
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www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not set up your router (wired network) or ... point (wireless network). Before you begin setting up your network, you do not have for information about your ISP. Setting up your ISP for any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make the necessary arrangements with no blank spaces. If you should contact your access point A wireless Ethernet network...
www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not set up your router (wired network) or ... point (wireless network). Before you begin setting up your network, you do not have for information about your ISP. Setting up your ISP for any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make the necessary arrangements with no blank spaces. If you should contact your access point A wireless Ethernet network...
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The Game Overrides dialog box opens. 79 www.gateway.com 3 Click Set game ratings. The settings are saved. 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. 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. 79 www.gateway.com 3 Click Set game ratings. The settings are saved. 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. 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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...Family Safety, click Set up parental controls for , then click View activity reports. The activity report is not shown on the list, see "Restricting specific programs" on page 80. Creating activity reports To create a report of a user's computer and Internet use the programs I allow access to, then..., click the checkbox for each game listed, then click OK. If the game 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 up parental controls for any user.
...Family Safety, click Set up parental controls for , then click View activity reports. The activity report is not shown on the list, see "Restricting specific programs" on page 80. Creating activity reports To create a report of a user's computer and Internet use the programs I allow access to, then..., click the checkbox for each game listed, then click OK. If the game 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 up parental controls for any user.
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www.gateway.com updating 59 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 14 files 7 files across network 52 folders 9 programs 7 optical disc creating data 37 playing 29 Outlook 18 Outlook Express 18 P PAN 42 parental controls activity reports 80 blocking specific games 79 game ratings 78 Internet filtering 77 restricting game access 79 restricting games 78...
www.gateway.com updating 59 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 14 files 7 files across network 52 folders 9 programs 7 optical disc creating data 37 playing 29 Outlook 18 Outlook Express 18 P PAN 42 parental controls activity reports 80 blocking specific games 79 game ratings 78 Internet filtering 77 restricting game access 79 restricting games 78...
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Contents 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 1 Front 2 Back 4 Identifying your model 6 Gateway model number 6 Gateway serial number 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 Finding your specifications 7 Accessories 8 2 Getting Started 11 Working safely 12 Reducing eye strain 12 Setting up your computer desk and chair ...scanner, or other peripheral device 24 3 Getting Help 25 Help and Support 26 Searching for a topic 26 Online help 27 Gateway Web site 28 Using eSupport 28 4 Windows Basics 31 About the Windows environment 32 Using the desktop 33 Using the Start menu 34 i
Contents 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 1 Front 2 Back 4 Identifying your model 6 Gateway model number 6 Gateway serial number 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 Finding your specifications 7 Accessories 8 2 Getting Started 11 Working safely 12 Reducing eye strain 12 Setting up your computer desk and chair ...scanner, or other peripheral device 24 3 Getting Help 25 Help and Support 26 Searching for a topic 26 Online help 27 Gateway Web site 28 Using eSupport 28 4 Windows Basics 31 About the Windows environment 32 Using the desktop 33 Using the Start menu 34 i
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1 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer This chapter introduces you to locate the specifications for your computer ■ What accessories are available for your Gateway computer. Read this chapter to learn: ■ How to identify the features of your computer ■ How to locate your computer's model and serial number ■ How to locate the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity ■ How to the basic features of your computer 1
1 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer This chapter introduces you to locate the specifications for your computer ■ What accessories are available for your Gateway computer. Read this chapter to learn: ■ How to identify the features of your computer ■ How to locate your computer's model and serial number ■ How to locate the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity ■ How to the basic features of your computer 1
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Finding your specifications Finding your computer, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, go to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. For more information about your specifications For more information, see "Using eSupport" on page 28. www.gateway.com 7 The eSupport page also has links to the My Computer Info link in Help and Support or visit Gateway's eSupport page at support.gateway.com.
Finding your specifications Finding your computer, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, go to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. For more information about your specifications For more information, see "Using eSupport" on page 28. www.gateway.com 7 The eSupport page also has links to the My Computer Info link in Help and Support or visit Gateway's eSupport page at support.gateway.com.
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... Tools Each of the Web page. 28 www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Getting Help Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is represented by a menu across the top of these areas is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about connecting to the...
... Tools Each of the Web page. 28 www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Getting Help Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is represented by a menu across the top of these areas is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about connecting to the...
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... to walk through the reference area to locate an article specific to the question you get drivers specific to your system. Contact Us Click Contact Us to access links to access product documentation, specifications, and guides. www.gateway.com 29 You can also browse through a step-by-step... drivers. For more information, see "Telephone numbers" on topics such as making audio CDs and installing a hard drive. Gateway Web site Support Home To get specific information about your computer, type your serial number into the My Support box, then click Continue, or click Look up...
... to walk through the reference area to locate an article specific to the question you get drivers specific to your system. Contact Us Click Contact Us to access links to access product documentation, specifications, and guides. www.gateway.com 29 You can also browse through a step-by-step... drivers. For more information, see "Telephone numbers" on topics such as making audio CDs and installing a hard drive. Gateway Web site Support Home To get specific information about your computer, type your serial number into the My Support box, then click Continue, or click Look up...
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...levels: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of specific sound devices in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 2 Click/Double-click the Adjust the system volume or Sounds and Audio... Devices. The Control Panel window opens. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. 78 www.gateway.com If your control panel is in your computer, you are using hardware controls: ■ If you may have additional volume controls available...
...levels: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of specific sound devices in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 2 Click/Double-click the Adjust the system volume or Sounds and Audio... Devices. The Control Panel window opens. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. 78 www.gateway.com If your control panel is in your computer, you are using hardware controls: ■ If you may have additional volume controls available...
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... Pictures, and Favorites. Help and Support For more information about using transfer wizard in the Search box , then click the arrow. 154 www.gateway.com The wizard also moves specific files or entire folders, such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings, from Your Old Computer Using the Windows XP Files and Settings...
... Pictures, and Favorites. Help and Support For more information about using transfer wizard in the Search box , then click the arrow. 154 www.gateway.com The wizard also moves specific files or entire folders, such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings, from Your Old Computer Using the Windows XP Files and Settings...
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... Use the navigation keys displayed at the bottom of a typical BIOS Setup utility. www.gateway.com 239 Troubleshooting The following illustration shows the main menu screen of the BIOS Setup utility... Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit BIOS Version Processor Type Processor Speed Front Side Bus Speed Cache Ram System Memory Memory Bank 0 Memory Bank 1 Memory Bank 2 Language: Cache ECC Support: System Time... Not Installed [English (US)] [Disabled] [11:09:31] [10/15/2000] Item Specific Help Select the display language for the BIOS. Your BIOS Setup utility may vary from the illustration...
... Use the navigation keys displayed at the bottom of a typical BIOS Setup utility. www.gateway.com 239 Troubleshooting The following illustration shows the main menu screen of the BIOS Setup utility... Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit BIOS Version Processor Type Processor Speed Front Side Bus Speed Cache Ram System Memory Memory Bank 0 Memory Bank 1 Memory Bank 2 Language: Cache ECC Support: System Time... Not Installed [English (US)] [Disabled] [11:09:31] [10/15/2000] Item Specific Help Select the display language for the BIOS. Your BIOS Setup utility may vary from the illustration...
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... troubleshooting 225 types 156 viewing list 38 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 154 finding files and folders 44, 46, 156 Help and Support topics 26 specifications 7 FireWire port 3 Firewire port 114 floppy disk See diskette folders copying 41, 53 creating 39 cutting 41, 53 deleting 33, 43, 53 ... list 38 fragmentation 171 front bezel removing 197 replacing 197 function keys 19 G game multi-player 141 Gateway model number 6 serial number 6 Technical Support 240 Web address 28 Web site 28 gateway dial-up server 231 gigabit Ethernet 143 H hard drive backing up files 173 checking for errors 169...
... troubleshooting 225 types 156 viewing list 38 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 154 finding files and folders 44, 46, 156 Help and Support topics 26 specifications 7 FireWire port 3 Firewire port 114 floppy disk See diskette folders copying 41, 53 creating 39 cutting 41, 53 deleting 33, 43, 53 ... list 38 fragmentation 171 front bezel removing 197 replacing 197 function keys 19 G game multi-player 141 Gateway model number 6 serial number 6 Technical Support 240 Web address 28 Web site 28 gateway dial-up server 231 gigabit Ethernet 143 H hard drive backing up files 173 checking for errors 169...
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... 20, 78 controls 20, 78 muting 20, 78 troubleshooting 237 Sound Recorder making audio recordings 80 playing file 80 speaker jack 5 special-function buttons 20 specifications 7 Standby mode 3, 131 Start button 33 Start menu 34 starting computer 3, 16 programs 23, 34 static electricity 191 stop button 20 streaming audio and video...
... 20, 78 controls 20, 78 muting 20, 78 troubleshooting 237 Sound Recorder making audio recordings 80 playing file 80 speaker jack 5 special-function buttons 20 specifications 7 Standby mode 3, 131 Start button 33 Start menu 34 starting computer 3, 16 programs 23, 34 static electricity 191 stop button 20 streaming audio and video...
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... click Help and Support. Click a link, do a search, or simply browse to meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. If you...
... click Help and Support. Click a link, do a search, or simply browse to meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. If you...
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... that icon and BigFix will open. Click here for problems and conflicts. BigFix monitors your computer for information about updates specific to your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more about BigFix Details and information about the latest bugs...
... that icon and BigFix will open. Click here for problems and conflicts. BigFix monitors your computer for information about updates specific to your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more about BigFix Details and information about the latest bugs...
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... and software describes how to install specific, factory-installed software and device drivers. If you are still experiencing problems, you need to recover your system under most conditions. Gateway provides everything you may need to reinstall everything, including the operating system, so you can... Recovery Most computer problems can restore your system to working condition. Problem-solving may need to reinstall specific software, such as you get your new Gateway system. ■ Creating recovery discs tells you can use Microsoft System Restore to roll back your system to a...
... and software describes how to install specific, factory-installed software and device drivers. If you are still experiencing problems, you need to recover your system under most conditions. Gateway provides everything you may need to reinstall everything, including the operating system, so you can... Recovery Most computer problems can restore your system to working condition. Problem-solving may need to reinstall specific software, such as you get your new Gateway system. ■ Creating recovery discs tells you can use Microsoft System Restore to roll back your system to a...