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GATEWAY COMPUTER USERGUIDE ® - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 2
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Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for 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 - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 4
network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 53 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 - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 5
www.uk.gateway.com Changing mouse settings 75 Adding and modifying user accounts 76 Using voice recognition 80 Setting up parental controls 80 Filtering Internet access 81 Scheduling computer and Internet use 82 Restricting game access 82 Restricting specific programs 84 Creating activity - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop 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 GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 8
with the best product possible. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with our range of services and support. We have highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you keep your computer in good operating condition. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 9
www.uk.gateway.com To start Help and Support: • Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. You can find list does not address your question. Getting help for Windows Media Center If your computer has Windows Vista Media Center Edition, you can access help for information on - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 10
clicking the Help button on the menu bar and selecting Online Support from the list. Available information depends on the particular Help problems and issues are discussed. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the back or side of your computer - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop 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 GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 12
information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase Windows desktop in the Search Help box, then press You 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 - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 13
www.uk.gateway.com Using the Start menu Help For more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows Start menu in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can start programs, open files, customize your system, get help, search for - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 14
items Help For more information about windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type window in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. When you opens after you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the Computer window. Search box Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize Every program - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 15
more information about files and folders, click Start, then click Help and 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 - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 16
can contain files and other folders. Files are much like paper documents-letters, spreadsheets, and pictures-that you keep on your computer. In fact, all information on a computer is stored in files. Folders Files To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ÖNew ÖFolder Ötype name 1 Click (Start), then - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 17
Recycle Bin as long as the bin has not been emptied. To delete files or folders: 1 In the Computer or Windows Explorer window, click the files or folders that you want to delete. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page 16. If you cannot find - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 18
information about emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the Search Help box, then press ENTER Search. The Search Results window opens. 2 If you want to search on your computer by file or folder name, type in all or part of the file or - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 19
www.uk.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type files and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop 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 GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 21
more information about opening documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type opening files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Printing a document To print a document, you must have a printer connected to your computer or have access to a network printer. For more information about - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop 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 GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop 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 GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 24
up an Internet account with an Internet service provider (ISP). To set up an ISP service or to transfer an existing account to this computer, contact the ISP directly. Dial- are finished. Your Internet service provider can provide instructions on how to connect to and disconnect from the Internet. 18 - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 25
an always-connected service. With this type of 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. Type the ISP - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 26
with an Internet service provider (ISP the browser address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the Support. Type connecting to a Web site in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your computer - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 27
the file that you want to download. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions for saving the file in the folder that you want. A copy of the file is downloaded to your computer. The time that it takes to transfer the file to your computer depends on file size and Internet conditions. 6 Open the folder - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop 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 from this computer. You cannot send or receive a fax using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. Many Internet services exist that - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 29
www.uk.gateway.com Sending a fax Windows Fax and Scan lets you send and receive faxes using your click Fax in the lower left corner of the window. 3 If you have never sent a fax on this computer before, click New Fax on the toolbar. The Fax Setup window opens. 4 Click the type of connection you - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop 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 GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 31
www.uk.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 GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop 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 GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 33
www.uk.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 GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 34
CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 28 - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop 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 GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 36
, AVI, and MPEG formats. For more information about using Windows Media Player, click Help. To play a file using Windows Media Player: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö find the file Ö double-click the file 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. 2 Click - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 37
www.uk.gateway.com 3 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat play these CDs on your computer. To watch a DVD you must have a DVD-compatible drive in your computer. Help For more information about playing optical discs, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type playing discs in - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop 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 ( - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 39
.uk.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 of the microphone jacks on your computer. For the location of the microphone jacks, see your computer's Reference Guide. 2 Click (Start), All Programs - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 40
software. You cannot copy tracks from copy-protected CDs. Using Windows Media Player, 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 high-fidelity music into compact files without noticeably sacrificing - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 41
www.uk.gateway.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to build a 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 the file again. • Downloading files from the Internet-When you - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 42
CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating a music CD Important We recommend that you do not use your computer for other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs. If you record copyrighted material on a CD or DVD, you need permission from the copyright owner. - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 43
www.uk.gateway.com Creating a video DVD Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker If your computer has Windows Vista using Windows DVD Maker: Important We recommend that you do not use your computer for other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs. If you record copyrighted material on a - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop 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 GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 45
www.uk.gateway.com 7 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 The instructions below show you how to burn a disc using the Mastered format, which can be read by all personal computers, - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 46
and Creating Media Files Using Windows Media Center If your computer has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, 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 - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 47
www.uk.gateway.com 3 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center play online games. • Tasks lets you set up your display and media types, shut down or restart your computer, burn an optical disc (CD or DVD), and synchronize with another digital media device (such as an MP3 - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 48
enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Puts the Media Center 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 - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 49
CHAPTER5 Networking Your Computer • Introduction to Networking • Ethernet networking • Bluetooth networking 43 - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 50
router-based Ethernet network The following is an example of a wired Ethernet network. The network is made up of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your computers, and cables connecting each of these components. The router is the central control point for the network. Tip To add the ability to access - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 51
www.uk.gateway.com Attached to the router are all of your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. Also connected to slowest rated component. For a wired Ethernet network you need: • Two or more computers with Ethernet jacks • One router • One broadband Internet connection (optional) • Ethernet cables - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 52
that do not have Ethernet already installed. Use the documentation that comes with your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any required drivers. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at this point, if you have not - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 53
www.uk.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to switch. Plug the other end of the cable into the network jack on the computer. As each computer is connected to the router, the corresponding green indicator should light on the - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop 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 compatible encryption. For a wireless Ethernet network you need: • Your Gateway computer with a wireless Ethernet network card installed • A broadband Internet - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 55
gateway contact your Internet service provider. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined drivers on the computers that do not have them already installed. Use the documentation that comes with your wireless cards for instructions on installing the cards and any required drivers - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 56
, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the following keywords in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to wireless Ethernet network. After you have named your computer and workgroup, you need to set - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 57
www.uk.gateway.com 2 Click Network and Sharing Center. The Network and Sharing Center window opens. 3 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 GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 58
devices, then power them back on • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your Internet service provider Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of your computers, you can add a printer to your network. To add a printer to the - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 59
www.uk.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 - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 60
CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer Viewing shared drives and folders Help For more information about workgroups, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword workgroups in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To view shared drives and folders: 1 Click Start, then click Network. The - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 61
www.uk.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 from the CD that shipped with your - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 62
CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 56 - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 63
CHAPTER6 Protecting your computer • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates 57 - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 64
the location of the Kensington lock slot, see your reference guide. Data security The second step in computer security is keeping your data safe 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 - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 65
definition update service. You may have received a free limited time subscription to one of these services when you purchased your computer. • Using see "Modifying security settings" on page 64. Your new Gateway computer may have the McAfee SecurityCenter installed. The McAfee SecurityCenter includes - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 66
computer • McAfee Privacy Service protects against online identity theft by blocking the transmission of personally identifiable information. This service computer against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support McAfee scans your computer for viruses and from your computer. Updating your - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 67
www.uk.gateway.com To update your virus definitions: 1 Make sure that you are connected to the 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 McAfee VirusScan: - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 68
CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer 2 Click Computer & Files. A list of services 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 - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 69
www.uk.gateway.com Using McAfee Parental Controls You can use McAfee click McAfee SecurityCenter. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 2 Click Parental Controls, then click Configure in the services area. The Parental Controls Configuration screen opens. 3 Click the grey Parental controls are disabled - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 70
the instructions for modifying that control. 5 Click OK. Using Windows Security Center Windows Security Center helps protect your computer through: your computer that might be found on web sites. Help For more information about Windows Security Center, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 71
.uk.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. You - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 72
Settings dialog box opens. 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 - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop 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 GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 74
suit your needs. Color depth is the number of colors your computer uses to display images on your monitor. Most images look best displayed 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. - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 75
www.uk.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 - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 76
use a screen saver to keep others from viewing your screen while you are away from your computer. Windows supplies a variety of screen savers that you can choose from, and many more saver, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type screen savers in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 70 - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 77
www.uk.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 - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop 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 GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 79
location of the monitor port on your computer, see the setup poster or your Reference Guide. 3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into an AC power outlet, then turn it on. 4 Turn on your computer. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. You may need to install the - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop 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 GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 81
www.uk.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 GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 82
and from other computers on the network. To add, delete, or modify user accounts: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Add or remove user accounts. • To create a new account, click Create a new account, then follow the on-screen instructions to finish the - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 83
www.uk.gateway.com To switch between user accounts: 1 Save any open documents that are create a custom power plan. Help For more information about power plans, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type power plan or power management in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To change the power - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 84
hard drive, wireless network adapter, USB devices, and processor • Power management settings for your display, processor, and expansion cards • Behavior of your computer's power button 6 Click Save changes. 7 To create a new power plan, on the left side of the Select a power plan window click Create - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 85
www.uk.gateway.com Changing accessibility settings Your computer can be a powerful tool, but it may be . You can also use the Ease of Access Center to: • Use the computer without a display, mouse, or keyboard • Make the computer display easier to see • Make the mouse and keyboard easier to use • - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 86
you view and print a list of common voice commands. 3 You can also click Text to Speech on the left of the window to configure your computer's settings for reading aloud on-screen text. Setting up parental controls You can use parental controls to: • Control and monitor the Internet activity of your - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 87
www.uk.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 GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 88
to schedule for, then click Time limits. The Time Restrictions dialog box opens. 3 Click inside the grid to set when the user can access the computer. Blocked hours are blue, and allowed hours are white. Restricting game access You can restrict games by game ratings, or you can specify the games - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 89
www.uk.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 - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 90
All, then click to uncheck the checkboxes of the programs you want to restrict access to. Creating activity reports To create a report of a user's computer and Internet use: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up parental controls for any user. The - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 91
window 9, 16 color changing scheme 69 depth 68 high contrast scheme 79 computers naming 49 configuring router 50 TCP/IP protocol 50 connecting to Internet 19 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 - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 92
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 44 entering 50 ISP See Internet service provider K Kensington lock slot 58 keyboard on-screen 79 computer 49 workgroup 49 naming computers 49 workgroup 49 Narrator 79 network - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 93
www.uk.gateway.com Bluetooth 55 setting up 46, 47 using 44 S saving documents 14 scheduling computer use 82 screen adjusting settings 68 resolution 73 saver 70 screen folders 12, 13 in Help and Support 3 security BigFix 66 data 58 hardware 58 lock slot 58 McAfee SecurityCenter 60 password 58 user - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 94
from Internet 21 U un-sharing drives 53 folders 53 updating device drivers 2 McAfee SecurityCenter 60 Windows 65 user accounts adding in Windows 18, 19 Web page 19 Web site 19 connecting to 20 downloading files 21 Gateway 2 wide area network (WAN) 44 window 8 changing colors 69 close button 9 - Gateway GT5082b | 8512242 - Gateway UK Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 95
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