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- Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 1
GATEWAY COMPUTER USERGUIDE ® - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 2
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purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 4 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 4 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 4
Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password 58 Windows user accounts 59 Protecting your computer from viruses 59 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 60 Using Windows Security Center 64 - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 5
www.gateway.com Changing mouse settings 75 Adding and modifying user accounts 76 Changing power-saving settings 77 controls 80 Filtering Internet access 81 Scheduling computer and Internet use 82 Restricting game access 82 Restricting specific programs 84 Creating activity reports 84 iii - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 6
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CHAPTER1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online help 1 - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 8
current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com. Using Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help information, troubleshooters, and - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 9
www.gateway.com To start Help and Support: • Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. You can find help information by clicking a general topic under Find an answer, selecting an option under Ask someone, or picking a category from Information - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 10
or by clicking the Help button on the menu bar and selecting Online Support from the list. Available information depends on the particular Help site to , articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are discussed. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 11
CHAPTER 2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5 - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 12
Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase Windows desktop in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Your desktop must empty the Recycle Bin to permanently delete them from your computer. For instructions on how to use the Recycle Bin, see "Deleting files and folders - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 13
www.gateway.com Using the Start menu Help For more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Start Ö All Programs Ö 1 Click (Start) on the lower left of the Windows desktop. The Start menu opens, showing you the first level of menu items. 2 Click All - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 14
For more information about windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type window in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. When you double-click the icon for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 15
www.gateway.com Window item Description Support. Type files and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Drives are like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. A computer almost always has more than one drive. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 16
Double-click the drive where you want to put the new folder. Typically, Local Disk (C:) is your hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) is your diskette drive. 3 If the file or folder you want to copy. For more information, see "Viewing drives" on page 9 and "Searching for files" on page 12. 2 Right-click - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 17
folder you want to move. For more information, see "Viewing drives" on page 9 and "Searching for files" on page 12. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you want to move. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on the pop-up menu. 4 Open the - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 18
desktop Support. Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Searching for files If you are looking for a particular file or folder or a set of files or folders that have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive part of - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 19
files and folders A file or folder that you need is rarely right on top of your Windows desktop. It is usually on a drive inside a folder that may be inside yet another folder, and so on. Windows drives, folders, and files are organized in the same way as a real file cabinet in that they - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 20
3 Type a new file name in the File name box. 4 Click Save. 5 Help For more information about saving documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type saving in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Opening a document To view, revise, or print an existing document, first you need to open - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 21
www.gateway.com 3 Click Folders to open the Folders list, then click the folder you want to open. 4 Double-click the document file name. The document opens. Help For more information about opening documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type opening files in the Search Help box, then - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 22
CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The following table shows a few shortcuts that you can use in Windows and - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 23
CHAPTER 3 Using the Internet and Faxing • Learning about the Internet • Setting up an Internet account • Using the World Wide Web • Using e-mail • Using Windows Fax and Scan 17 - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 24
and would like to purchase an Ethernet card, visit the Accessory Store at www.gateway.com. If you want to access the Internet you need: • A modem-a faster connection speed than a standard telephone modem. • An Internet service provider-a company that provides access to the Internet through an ISP - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 25
. Your Internet service provider can provide instructions on how to service, your cost is the same regardless of the amount of time you use your Internet connection. Accessing your Internet account Help For general information about using Internet accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 26
you set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you can access the many information Locator") in the browser address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the browser address bar. site, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type connecting to a Web site in the - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 27
gateway you want to download. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions for saving the file in the folder that you , click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the downloading files in the Search symbol, and the Internet domain name of the Internet service provider (ISP) or company that "hosts" that - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 28
general information about using e-mail, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the e-mail in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To a fax using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. Many Internet services exist that let you send or receive faxes using a broadband - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 29
www.gateway.com Sending a fax Windows Fax and Scan lets you send and receive faxes using your dial-up modem. To send a fax: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 30
CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 6 Click how you want to receive faxes, then click Unblock when the The Security Alert window opens. The New Fax window opens. 7 Create your fax, then open the Cover Page menu by clicking the arrow and selecting a cover page from the list. The Sender - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 31
www.gateway.com 10 Type your location information, then click OK. The Dialing Rules dialog box opens. 11 Highlight your location, then click Edit. The Edit Location - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 32
arrow button to open the Name list, then click the Fax printer. 4 Click Print. The Send Fax Wizard opens. 5 Complete the wizard by following the instructions in "Sending a fax" on page 23, or "Faxing a scanned document or from programs" on page 26. Canceling a fax You can cancel a fax that you have - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 33
www.gateway.com Receiving and viewing a fax To receive and view a fax: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Fax and Scan. Windows Fax and Scan opens. 2 - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 34
CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 28 - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 35
CHAPTER 4 Playing and Creating Media Files • Playing music and movies • Creating audio files and music libraries • Creating music CDs and video DVDs • Creating and copying data discs • Using Windows Media Center 29 - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 36
CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Playing music and movies Playing audio and video files Windows Media Player can play several types of audio and video files, including WAV, MIDI, MP3, AU, AVI, and MPEG formats. For more information about using Windows Media Player, click Help. To play a - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 37
your computer. If you do not have a DVD-compatible drive and would like to add an internal or external drive, visit the Accessory Store at www.gateway.com. Help For more information about playing optical discs, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type playing discs in the Search Help box, then - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 38
CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 3 If a dialog box opens and asks you what you want the computer to do with the disc, click Play. Windows Media Player opens and begins playing the disc. If Windows Media Player does not open automatically, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 39
www.gateway.com or playing an audio recording, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type recording audio or ripping in the Search Help box, then . For the location of the microphone jacks, see your computer's Reference Guide. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Sound Recorder. - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 40
, you can copy the tracks from a music CD to your computer's hard drive as WMA or MP3 files. WMA and MP3 are methods for digitally compressing to record, then click Start Rip. Windows Media Player records the tracks to your hard drive as WMA files. A progress bar appears next to each track as it is - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 41
www.gateway.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to build a music drop files from Windows Explorer or your desktop to the music library. Caution During the download process, WMA and MP3 files may become corrupt. If you are having trouble playing a downloaded file, try downloading - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 42
Windows Media Player: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. 2 Insert a blank, writable CD into your recordable disc drive. 3 Click the Burn tab, then click and drag songs that you want to burn to CD from the Library to the Burn List. Library - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 43
www.gateway.com Creating a video DVD Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker your rights, contact your legal advisor. 1 Insert a blank, writeable DVD into your recordable optical disc drive. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows DVD Maker. The Windows DVD Maker introduction window - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 44
CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 4 Click Add items. The Add Items to DVD dialog box opens. 5 Find and select the videos you want to add to the video DVD, then click Add. The videos are added to the video list, and a graphic in the lower left corner of the window shows you how much disc - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 45
Live File System writes files immediately to the recordable disc, making it a one-step process like copying files to a flash drive. Windows XP and later versions of Windows support this feature. • Mastered copies files to a temporary folder before you tell the computer to burn the files to the disc - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 46
simplified, streamlined interface that is ideally suited for playing and managing media files. Because the remote control is an optional accessory, most instructions in this section assume you are using a mouse to navigate the Media Center menus. Starting Windows Media Center To start Windows Media - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 47
www.gateway.com 3 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. • TV + Movies lets you play TV programs you have - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 48
computer in Sleep mode (reduced power). Let you control the playback of media files and optical discs. Let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make selections, navigate back to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more information. Press the OK button - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 49
CHAPTER5 Networking Your Computer • Introduction to Networking • Ethernet networking • Bluetooth networking 43 - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 50
CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer Introduction to Networking Networking terms you should know DHCP-Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) lets a router temporarily assign an IP address to a computer on the network. IP address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is a number that uniquely identifies - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 51
www.gateway.com Attached to the router are all of your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. Also connected to the router is a cable or DSL modem that - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 52
contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for setting up contact your Internet service provider. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have gateway.com. Use the documentation that comes with your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any required drivers - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 53
www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to the network. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 54
you buy your access point, make sure it has: • IEEE 802.11n support. 802.11n is the fastest method for wireless communications. 802.11n is to buy, check out Gateway's accessory store at www.gateway.com. For a wireless Ethernet network you need: • Your Gateway computer with a wireless Ethernet - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 55
ISP for any specific instructions they have for service provider. Installing wireless cards and drivers gateway.com. Use the documentation that comes with your wireless cards for instructions on installing the cards and any required drivers e-mail and to your hard drive to download viruses or view - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 56
them, you can configure your router using your Web browser. For instructions, see your router's documentation. Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Important Help and Support. Type the following keywords in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 57
www.gateway.com 2 Click Network and Sharing Center. The Network and Sharing Center window opens. 3 Click more information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword wireless network security methods in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 51 - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 58
, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the computers connected to the network. Important To share a printer among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Follow the instructions included with your printer - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 59
www.gateway.com 3 Click the Sharing tab. If Share is grayed out, click Advanced Sharing to set sharing for this drive or folder. 4 Click OK, then click Close. Un-sharing drives and folders To un-share drives or folders: 1 Click Start, then click Computer. 2 Right-click the drive or folder that you - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 60
folder by completing the steps in "Viewing shared drives and folders" on page 54. 2 Right-click the drive or folder, then click Create Shortcut. A shortcut is created for the drive or folder and the icon for the shortcut is placed on your desktop. 3 Click X to close the window. Opening files across - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 61
gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you are sending the file from. You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions you are using a desktop computer or if - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 62
CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 56 - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 63
CHAPTER6 Protecting your computer • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates 57 - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 64
files. These passwords are set in your computer's BIOS setup utility. Use a password that you can remember but that would be hard for someone else to guess. Tip For instructions on creating a startup and hard drive password, see your computer's Reference Guide. Make sure that you use a password you - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 65
about Windows user accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword user accounts in the Search Help box, " on page 64. Your new Gateway computer may have the McAfee SecurityCenter installed McAfee VirusScan is an anti-virus subscription service. You can use VirusScan to protect - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 66
blocking the transmission of personally identifiable information. This service also filters offensive online content (including pop-ups your computer against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword viruses in the Search Help box, manually update your virus definitions. 60 - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 67
www.gateway.com To update your virus definitions: 1 Make sure that you are connected to the McAfee VirusScan You can configure McAfee VirusScan to perform a virus scan at certain times and on certain drives on your computer. You can also configure the types of files that it scans for. To configure - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 68
appears to the right of Computer & Files category. 3 Click Configure in the services area. The Computer & Files Configuration screen opens. 4 Click the grey Virus protection is enabled bar to expand that area, then click Advanced. 5 Click the type - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 69
your children from accessing specific Web sites or spending too much time on the Internet. To use McAfee Parental Controls: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 2 Click Parental Controls, then click Configure in the services area. The - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 70
4 Click the control you want to configure, then follow the instructions for modifying that control. 5 Click OK. Using Windows Security Center more information about Windows Security Center, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword security center in the Search Help box, then press - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 71
gateway.com Security updates To keep your computer secure, you need to keep Windows and your computer's system software up to date. Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to fix the problem Support. - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 72
. BigFix 5 Make your changes to the schedule settings, then click OK. Your computer may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. Whenever - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 73
CHAPTER 7 Customizing Windows • Changing screen settings • Changing system sounds • Changing mouse settings • Adding and modifying user accounts • Changing power-saving settings • Changing accessibility settings • Setting up parental controls 67 - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 74
as icons and menu bars) can be displayed on the monitor. Help For more information about adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type adjusting monitor settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To change the color depth or screen resolution: 1 Click (Start), Control - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 75
www.gateway.com Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds You can change the appearance of Windows desktop items, such as the colors of windows and dialog boxes and the color and design of the desktop background. To change window colors and effects: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 76
images. If the location you want is not in the list, click Browse and locate the drive and folder. 3 Click the picture or color you want to use for the background, then click a screen saver, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type screen savers in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 70 - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 77
www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on your Windows desktop. They can be moved, removed, resized, and configured according to your preference. Although you can position them anywhere on your desktop, gadgets are usually visible on the right - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 78
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Using a gadget's control panel Some gadgets have built-in control panels that you can use to control their behavior. To use a gadget's control panel: 1 In the Sidebar, hold the mouse pointer over the gadget. The gadget's built-in control panel appears on the gadget. ( - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 79
manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. The Display Settings dialog box opens. Shortcut Right-click an empty space on the desktop Ö Personalize Ö Display Settings. 6 Right - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 80
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 9 To use the second monitor or projector as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your Windows desktop), click to select the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. You can click and drag the "2" monitor icon to position it the same - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 81
www.gateway.com Changing mouse settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left-hand or right-hand - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 82
accounts. • To create a new account, click Create a new account, then follow the on-screen instructions to finish the setup. • To change an account, click the account name, then click the , click Start, then click Help and Support. Type user accounts in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 76 - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 83
gateway options such as when the monitor or hard drive is automatically turned off. You can select one of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. Help For more information about power plans, click Start, then click Help and Support - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 84
the settings you want, then click OK. You can change: • Power-down times for your hard drive, wireless network adapter, USB devices, and processor • Power management settings for your display, processor, Select a power plan window click Create a power plan, then follow the on-screen instructions. 78 - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 85
www.gateway.com Changing accessibility settings Your computer can be a powerful tool, but it may be less useful to you if items on the screen are difficult - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 86
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Using voice recognition You can attach a microphone to your computer and configure Windows to create typed text from your voice. To set up voice recognition: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Ease of Access, then click Speech Recognition Options. The Speech Recognition - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 87
www.gateway.com Filtering Internet access You can specify the type of Internet content that can be accessed by a user. To set up Internet filtering: 1 Click (Start), - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 88
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Scheduling computer and Internet use To schedule the times a user can access the Internet: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up parental controls for any user. The Parental Controls dialog box opens. 2 Click the user - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 89
www.gateway.com 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. To restrict specific games: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up parental controls - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 90
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 the programs I allow, click the checkbox for each program you - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 91
folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 creating data disc 39 desktop icon 8 desktop shortcut 8 document 14 folder 10 MP3 file 34 music file 34 Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 4 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 21 drivers updating 2 drives - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 92
restricting 82 Gateway Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 44 H HD-DVD playing 31 help Media Center 3 online 4 using 2 Help and Support 2 86 59 mapping network drives 54 maximize button 9 McAfee SecurityCenter 59 Parental Controls 63 Personal Firewall Plus 59 Privacy Service 60 scanning for - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 93
gateway specific games 83 game ratings 82 Internet filtering 81 restricting game access 82, 83 restricting programs 84 scheduling computer use 82 scheduling Internet access 82 setting up 80 time limits,setting 82 password hard drive Support drives 52 folders 52 printer 53 shortcuts adding to desktop - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 94
21 U un-sharing drives 53 folders 53 updating device drivers 2 McAfee SecurityCenter 60 drives 54 shared folders 54 virus protecting against 59 removing 59 voice recognition 80 W WAN 44 WAV file playing 30 Web browser 18, 19 Web page 19 Web site 19 connecting to 20 downloading files 21 Gateway - Gateway 5648 | 8512158 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 95
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