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GATEWAY COMPUTER USERGUIDE ® - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 2
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1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help 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 - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 4
your network 50 Adding a printer to your network 50 Sharing resources 50 Using the network 52 Bluetooth networking 53 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 55 Hardware security 56 Kensington lock slot 56 Data security 56 Startup and hard drive password 56 Windows user accounts 56 Protecting - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 5
www.gateway.com Changing system sounds 70 Changing mouse settings 71 Adding and 76 Setting up parental controls 76 Filtering Internet access 77 Scheduling computer and Internet use 78 Restricting game access 78 Restricting specific programs 80 Creating activity reports 80 Notices - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 6
Contents iv - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 7
CHAPTER 1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online help 1 - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - 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 FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 9
Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for help. Getting help for Windows Media Center If your computer is running Windows Media Center, you can access help for information on how to use it. To access Media Center help: 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support Support - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 10
CHAPTER 1: Getting Help 4 - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 11
CHAPTER 2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5 - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 12
desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows desktop in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Your desktop may be different from this example, depending on how your computer is set up. The desktop permanently delete them from your computer. For instructions on how to use the - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - 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 ➧ 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 - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 14
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 double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the Computer window - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 15
gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the taskbar. Clicking the program button in the taskbar opens the window again. Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to fit the entire computer Help and Support. Type files - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 16
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 . A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 10 - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - 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 FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 18
1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your Windows desktop. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click Empty the Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the Search want to search on your computer by file or folder name, type in all or part of the file or folder - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 19
For more information about browsing for files 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 other similar files. The basic methods - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 20
file. 3 Type a new file name in the File name box. 4 Click Save. 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 FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - 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 FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - 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 FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - 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 • Sending a fax • Receiving and viewing a fax 17 - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 24
over the Internet. Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express was included with your computer. For more information, see "Using e-mail" on page 20. Setting session, then disconnect when you are finished. Your Internet service provider can provide instructions on how to connect to and disconnect from the - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 25
account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on 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 FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 26
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 FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 27
www.gateway.com information about using e-mail, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type 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 FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - 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 - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - 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 - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 30
CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 11 Highlight your location, then click Edit. The Edit Location dialog box opens. 12 Complete the location information, then click OK. You are returned to the Dialing Rules dialog box. 13 Click OK. The New Fax dialog box opens. 14 Enter, scan, or attach the - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 31
www.gateway.com 3 Click Tools, Cover Pages, then click New. The Fax 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 programs" on page 25. Canceling - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 32
CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 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 the lower left corner of the window. 3 To - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 33
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 27 - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 34
, AVI, and MPEG formats. For 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 - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 35
www.gateway.com 3 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat Rewind . You may not be able to play these CDs on your computer. Help For more information about playing optical discs, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type playing discs in the Search Help box, then press ENTER - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 36
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 FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 37
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 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 FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 38
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 FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 39
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 FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 40
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 FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 41
www.gateway.com Creating a video DVD If your computer has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you can create video DVDs using Windows DVD Maker. To create a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker: Important We recommend that you do not use your computer for other tasks while - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 42
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 FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 43
.gateway.com instructions show you how to burn a disc using the Mastered format, which can be read by all personal computers, regardless of the operating system installed. Help For information about burning a disc using the Live File System format, click Start, then click Help and Support - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 44
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 FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 45
-ray movie, or set up your TV tuner card (if installed). • Online Media lets you 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 FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 46
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 FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 47
CHAPTER 5 Networking Your Computer • Introduction to Networking • Ethernet networking • Bluetooth networking 41 - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 48
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 FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 49
www.gateway.com Attached to the router are all of your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. Also connected to the Internet connection (optional) • Ethernet cables connecting all of the network equipment When buying your router, be sure the model includes everything your network needs, including: • - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 50
setup. If the connection is not working, contact your Internet service provider. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the 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 - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 51
www.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 front - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 52
for an access point-based network Tip When you buy your access point, make sure it has: • IEEE 802.11n support. 802.11n is the fastest method for wireless . For a wireless Ethernet network you need: • Your Gateway computer with wireless networking installed • A broadband Internet connection (optional - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 53
gateway. setup. If the connection is not working, contact your Internet service provider. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined on the computers that do not have them already installed. Use the documentation that comes with your wireless cards for instructions on installing - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 54
network, click 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 network. After you have named your computer and workgroup, you need to set up - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - 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 FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 56
documentation. • Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all of the 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 - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 57
www.gateway.com Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 2 Right-click the -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 want to un-share, then click Share - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 58
computers • Print documents on network printers Viewing shared drives and folders Help For more information about workgroups, click Start, then click Help and Support or folder and the icon for the shortcut is placed on your desktop. 3 Click × to close the window. Opening files across the network - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 59
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 are using a desktop computer or if your - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 60
CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 54 - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 61
CHAPTER 6 Protecting your computer • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates 55 - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 62
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 your computer to Gateway so we can reset it. Windows user accounts Windows lets you set up a user account for each person who uses your computer. When - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 63
gateway.com Protecting your computer from viruses A virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on a computer, then spreads from one computer to another. Viruses can damage data or cause your computer protecting your computer against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 64
left side of the window, click Scan Now. Norton Internet Security scans your computer for viruses and spyware and removes any that it finds. When the scan is finished, a summary of fixed problems appears. Updating your virus and spyware definitions You should update your virus definitions frequently - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 65
www.gateway.com 3 On the left side of the window, click Run LiveUpdate. Your computer downloads and installs the latest virus definitions. subscription. Using Windows Security Center Windows Security Center helps protect your computer through: • A firewall • Automatic Windows updates • Third party - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 66
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 a high-priority Windows update to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep your computer secure. To update Windows: 1 Click ( - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 67
www.gateway.com 4 Click: • Install Updates to download and install updates on your computer. These updates include security updates. • Install Extras to download additional Windows software for your computer. Help For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 68
CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer 62 - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 69
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 63 - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 70
Color depth is the number of colors your computer uses to display images on your monitor. Most or "jumpy," especially after you have played a game or run a video-intensive program, check the the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type adjusting monitor settings in the Search Help box - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 71
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 FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 72
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. 66 - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - 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 FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 74
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 FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 75
gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are for demonstrative purposes only and may not represent the screens on your computer. If your computer's video card supports Right-click an empty space on the desktop ➧ Personalize ➧ Display Settings. 6 Right - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 76
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 FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 77
www.gateway.com Changing mouse settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type mouse someone, but you do not want that user to have full access to your computer, be sure to make that account limited. Remember that limited accounts may not - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 78
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, more information about user accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type user accounts in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 79
www.gateway.com Changing power-saving settings Changing the power plan Power plans 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 plan - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 80
create a new power plan, on the left side of the Select a power plan window click Create a power plan, then follow the on-screen instructions. 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 to see, or if - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 81
www.gateway.com Using the Ease of Access Center Use the Ease of Access Center high-contrast colors. 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 • Use text - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 82
Control and monitor the Internet activity of your children • Block inappropriate games and programs • Schedule the times your children can use the computer • Print activity reports that contain a detailed history of computer use To use parental controls most effectively, you should set up a separate - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - 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), - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 84
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 which are not allowed. To restrict games by game ratings: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - 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 FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 86
Click the level of access you want for each game listed, then click OK. If the game you want to restrict access to is not 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 - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 87
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 carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 88
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scheme 65 depth 64 high contrast scheme 74 computers naming 47 configuring router 48 TCP/IP protocol text and graphics 16 creating data disc 37 desktop icon 8 desktop shortcut 8 document 14 folder 10 MP3 file 32 screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 90
control panel 68 game access restricting 78 Gateway contact information 3 Support 2 searching 2 hyperlinks 19 I Internet account 18 connecting to 19 downloading files 20 filtering 77 requirements to access 18 using 18 Internet Explorer 18 Internet service computer 47 workgroup 47 naming computers - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 91
games 79 game ratings 78 Internet filtering 77 restricting game access 79 restricting games 78 restricting programs 80 scheduling computer and folders 12, 13 in Help and Support 2 security BigFix 61 data 56 hardware 51 printer 51 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 16 closing windows - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 92
voice recognition 76 W WAN 42 WAV file playing 28 Web browser 18, 19 Web page 19 Web site 19 connecting to 19 downloading files 20 Gateway 2 wide area network (WAN) 42 window 8 changing colors 65 close button 9 closing 9, 16 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 Windows changing - Gateway FX540X | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 93
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