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GATEWAY COMPUTER USERGUIDE ® - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 2
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and Support 2 Contacting Gateway 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and folders 9 Viewing drives 9 Creating - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 4
56 Kensington lock slot 56 Data security 56 Startup and hard drive password 56 Windows user accounts 56 Protecting your computer from viruses 57 Using Norton 360 57 Using Windows Security Center 60 Security updates 61 Windows Update 61 BigFix 62 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 63 Changing - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 5
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 - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 6
Contents iv - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 7
CHAPTER1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online help 1 - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 8
read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with your computer's software features. Gateway stands behind our value commitment to our customers-to provide best-of-class service and support in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. If you ever have a problem, our - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 9
menu bar and selecting Online Support from the list. Available information depends on the particular Help site to which you are taken. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a Search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and solutions are discussed. 3 - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 10
CHAPTER 1: Getting Help 4 - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 11
CHAPTER2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5 - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 12
is like the top of a real desk. Think of the desktop as your personalized work space where you open programs and perform other tasks. . Help For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows desktop in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Your - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 13
, customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more using the Start menu. To use the Start menu: Shortcut Start ➧ All Programs ➧ 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 Programs to - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 14
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 you - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 15
more than one drive. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive. You may also have more drives such as a CD or DVD drive. To view the drives, folders, and files on your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Hard drive Disc drive 2 Double-click the drive icon. 9 - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 16
Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Start menu. 2 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 (if installed). 3 If you want to create a new - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - 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 destination - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 18
on your Windows desktop. The Recycle hard drive, you can use the Search utility. Files and folders found using this utility can be opened, copied, cut, renamed, or deleted directly from the list in the results window. Using the Windows Search To find files and folders using the Search: 1 Click (Start - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 19
list in the results window. Browsing for 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 click Start, then click Help and Support. Type files and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Working with documents - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 20
Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click WordPad. Microsoft WordPad starts and a blank document opens. 2 Begin composing your document. Use the menus and toolbar buttons box opens. File name 2 Click Browse Folders to open the Folders list, then click the folder where you want to save the file. 3 - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - 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 LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 22
For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the Search want to paste the object, then press CTRL + V. Select multiple items in a list or window Click the first item, press and hold down the CTRL key, then click - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 23
CHAPTER3 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 • Sending a fax • Receiving and viewing a fax 17 - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 24
Ethernet jack and provide a faster connection speed than a standard telephone modem. • An Internet service for a list of Internet service providers available the Internet. Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express was included with your computer. For Internet service provider can provide instructions on - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 25
you set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you can access the many gateway.com), then click GO on the browser address bar. - OR On the current Web page, click a link to a Web site. Help For more information about connecting to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 26
file on your computer. For more information, see "Working with files and folders" on page 9. 4 Click want to download. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions for saving the file in the folder that you Mail: 1 Connect to your Internet service provider. 2 Click (Start), then click E-mail. Your default - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 27
www.gateway.com fax using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. Many Internet services exist that let you send or receive faxes using a receive faxes using your dial-up modem. To send a fax: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Fax and Scan. Windows Fax and Scan opens. - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 28
CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 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 will be using (fax modem or fax server). The Choose a modem name screen opens. 5 Type the name of the fax - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 29
www.gateway.com 7 Create your fax, then open the Cover Page menu by clicking the arrow and selecting a cover page from the list. The Sender Information dialog box opens. 8 Type your information in the spaces provided, then click OK. The New Fax dialog box opens. 9 To enter optional - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 30
and Faxing 11 Highlight your . On this template, you insert information fields that automatically import values you enter in both the Send Fax Wizard and the Fax Configuration fax. To set up your fax cover page template: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Fax and Scan. Windows Fax and - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 31
. 2 Click File, then click Print. The Print dialog box opens. 3 Click the 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 21, or "Faxing a scanned document or from - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 32
CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 4 Click Delete to cancel the fax. 5 Click Yes. 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 If Windows Fax and Scan is in Scan view, click Fax in - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 33
CHAPTER4 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 27 - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 34
more information about using Windows Media Player, click Help. To play a file using Windows Media Player: Shortcut Start ➧ Computer ➧ find the file ➧ double-click the file 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. 2 Click Library, then double-click - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 35
randomizes the playback order of the files in the playlist. • Repeat starts playing the list over again after it reaches the end. • Stop stops playback and rewinds the current file to the beginning. • Rewind quickly rewinds the current file (when you click and hold it) or skips to the previous - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 36
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 Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. Playback controls 4 If the disc is not already playing, click (play - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 37
starts playing the list over again after it reaches the end. • Stop stops playback and rewinds the current file to the beginning. • Rewind quickly rewinds the current Reference Guide. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Sound Recorder. The Sound Recorder opens. 3 Click Start - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 38
box for any track you do not want to record, then click Start Rip. Windows Media Player records the tracks to your hard drive. A progress bar appears next to each track as it is recorded. Tip For more information about ripping music from CDs, click the Rip tab, then click Help with Ripping. 32 - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 39
gateway tracks on your music CD, Windows Media Player automatically adds desktop to the music library. Caution During the download process, WMA and MP3 files may become corrupt. If you are having trouble fields). To edit track information: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 40
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 4 Click Start Burn. The music is recorded onto the blank - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 41
gateway 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 Insert a blank, writeable DVD into your recordable optical disc drive. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows DVD Maker. The Windows - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 42
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 capacity will be used. 6 Click Next. The Ready to burn - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 43
www.gateway.com 7 Click any of the following options to customize your video disc: • Preview shows how your DVD's opening menu will look using the current settings. • Menu text changes the disc title, font, and button names. • Customize menu changes the menu fonts, background and foreground videos, - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 44
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 Center: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Center. - OR Press the Start button on the remote control - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 45
www.gateway.com 3 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. 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 player). • Pictures - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 46
buttons Start button Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons Numeric keypad/data entry buttons Power button Transport buttons Navigation buttons Button(s) Shortcut buttons Start button Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons Numeric keypad/data entry buttons Power button Transport buttons Navigation buttons - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 47
CHAPTER5 Networking Your Computer • Introduction to Networking • Ethernet networking • Bluetooth networking 41 - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 48
is made possible with Bluetooth. The primary purpose of a WPAN is to replace USB or Firewire cables. Subnet mask-Subnet mask is a number that networks in the home. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 49
on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on the left. The Device Manager window - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 50
correctly. To test the connection, log on to the Internet using your current setup. If the connection is not working, contact your Internet service provider. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Ethernet you are using for your network, you need to install - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 51
network uses radio waves to communicate. Typically, a wireless Ethernet network is made up of an access point, a cable or DSL modem (for Internet access), and your wireless computers. Wireless Ethernet standards Current wireless Ethernet standards include the following: • 802.11a - 54Mbps • 802 - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 52
need: • Your Gateway computer with wireless networking installed • A broadband Internet connection (optional) • An access point Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed in your computer To determine if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed: 1 Click (Start), then click - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 53
specific instructions they have for setting up a network. Before you change anything about your home setup, make sure that your broadband connection is working current setup. If the connection is not working, contact your Internet service provider. Installing wireless cards and drivers hard drive - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 54
For instructions, see your router's documentation. Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Start, then click Help and Support. Type the following in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to wireless Ethernet - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 55
www.gateway.com 2 Click Network and Sharing Center. The Network and Sharing Center window opens. 3 Click Connect to a network on the left of the window. The Connect - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 56
, 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 LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 57
www.gateway.com Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 2 Right-click the drive or folder that you want to share, then click Share. The Properties dialog box opens. If you share a drive, the entire contents of that drive will be available to - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 58
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 × to close the window. Opening files across the network To open files across the network: 1 Start the program for the file you want to open. 2 Click File - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 59
can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that shipped with your printer or from the manufacturer's Web site. To print files across the network: 1 Open the file you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow button to open the printer name list, then click the - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 60
CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 54 - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 61
CHAPTER6 Protecting your computer • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates 55 - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 62
able to replace your computer with a call to your insurance agent, you cannot replace the 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 - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 63
www.gateway.com Protecting your computer from viruses A virus is a program that attaches itself and security updates, click Help & Support in the upper right corner of the screen, then click Help. Removing viruses and spyware To scan for and remove viruses and spyware: 1 Click (Start), All Programs - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 64
Scans window opens. 4 Click the type of scan you want to run, then click Go. Norton 360 scans your computer for viruses and spyware and removes any that it finds. When the scan is finished, a summary of fixed - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 65
www.gateway.com Updating your virus and spyware definitions You should update your virus definitions frequently so Norton 360 can recognize the latest threats. To update your virus and spyware definitions: 1 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 66
Your computer downloads and installs the latest virus definitions. Important To update Norton 360 after the subscription period ends, you must extend helps protect your computer through: • A firewall • Automatic Windows updates • Third party virus protection software • Security options in Internet - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 67
www.gateway.com 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent high-priority Windows update to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep your computer secure. To update Windows: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 68
for your computer. Help For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows update in the Search box, then press ENTER. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to schedule automatic updates. Windows can routinely check for the latest - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 69
CHAPTER7 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 63 - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 70
about adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type adjusting monitor settings in box opens. 2 To change the color depth, click the Colors list, then click the color depth you want. • Low (8-bit values after several seconds. 5 Click OK, then click Yes to save your changes - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 71
want, then click OK. To change the Windows desktop background: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Change desktop background. The Choose a desktop background dialog box opens. 2 Click the Picture Location list, then click the location where you want to - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 72
away from your computer. Windows supplies a variety of screen savers that you 2 Click the Screen saver list, then click the screen saver click OK. Important If the Settings button is not available, you cannot customize that passes before the screen saver starts, change the number of minutes in - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 73
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 LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 74
an empty area of the Sidebar, then click Properties. The Windows Sidebar Properties dialog box opens. You can change: • Whether the Sidebar starts each time Windows starts • Whether the Sidebar is always on top of other windows (always visible) • The side of the screen the sidebar appears on • The - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 75
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 driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 76
desktop (increasing the size of your Windows desktop), click to select the check box for Extend my Windows desktop change system sounds: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, list, then click the sound scheme you want. - OR Click an event in the Program list, then click the Sounds list - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 77
➧ Control Panel ➧ Hardware and Sound ➧ Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you want. You can: • Switch the left and right buttons • Change the double-click speed • Change the pointer appearance - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 78
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 open documents that are being worked on in your current account. 2 Click (Start), click the arrow next to - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 79
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. Type power plan or power management in the Search Help box - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 80
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, and expansion cards • Behavior of your computer's power button 6 Click Save changes. 7 To create a new - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 81
gateway.com Using the Ease of Access Center Use the Ease of Access Center to change several system display settings. To use the Ease of Access Center: 1 Click (Start on the on-screen keyboard by clicking them with your mouse. • Start Narrator reads on-screen text and describes graphics. • Set up High - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 82
start setting up speech recognition: • Start Speech Recognition turns on speech recognition. With an attached microphone, you can then control your computer using voice commands. • Set up microphone configures your attached microphone to work lets you view and print a list of common voice commands. 3 - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 83
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), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up parental controls for any user. The Parental Controls dialog - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 84
You can restrict games by game ratings, or you can specify the games which are not allowed. To restrict games by game ratings: 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 - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 85
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 LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 86
click OK. If the game you want to restrict access to is not shown on the list, see "Restricting specific programs" on page 80. 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 - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 87
Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618 USA All Rights Reserved This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form, without prior consent in writing from Gateway. The information in this manual has been - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 88
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CD adding tracks to library 33 creating audio 34 creating data 37 editing track information 33 playing music 29 clipboard 10 close button Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2 drives - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 90
Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 42 H HD-DVD playing 29 help Media Center 3 84 online 3 using 2 Help and Support See Internet service provider K Kensington network drives 52 maximize button 9 multimedia playing audio CD 29 playing - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 91
and Support 2 security BigFix 62 data 56 hardware 56 lock slot 56 Norton 360 57 password 56 user accounts 56 Windows Security Center 60 Windows Update 61 wireless Ethernet 50 serial number 3 Shared Documents folder 71 sharing drives 51 folders 51 printer 51 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 92
tack information 33 playing audio CD 29 playing audio file 28 viewing video file 28 Windows Security Center icon 6 using 57 Windows Update 61 wired Ethernet network 42 equipment needed 43 example 42 installing cards 44 installing drivers 44 setting up 44 wireless Ethernet network 45 connecting to 48 - Gateway LX6200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 93
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