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- Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 1
GATEWAY COMPUTER USERGUIDE ® - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 2
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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 the desktop 8 Identifying window items - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 4
connection 47 Testing 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 - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 5
73 Changing the power plan 73 Changing accessibility settings 74 Using the Ease of Access Center 75 Using voice recognition 76 Setting up parental controls 76 Filtering Internet access 77 Scheduling computer and Internet use 78 Restricting game access 78 Restricting specific programs 80 - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 6
Contents iv - Gateway GM5664 | 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 GM5664 | 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 GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 9
number. 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. Help - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 10
CHAPTER 1: Getting Help 4 - Gateway GM5664 | 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 GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 12
Windows 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 contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. Desktop - Gateway GM5664 | 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 Windows Start menu in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can start programs, open files, customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, - Gateway GM5664 | 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 GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 15
, 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 Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive. You - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 16
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 folder on the Windows clipboard. When you decide where you want the file or folder to go, you paste it - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 17
Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your Windows desktop. The Recycle Bin window opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you want to restore. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 18
directly from the list in the results window. Using the Windows Search To find files and folders using the Search: 1 Click (Start), then click 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 folder name in - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 19
gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more criteria than file name. You can narrow your search by selecting the search options that you want. You can search by the: • Name or part (Start), then click Computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive or - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - 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 at the top of the window information about saving documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type saving in the - Gateway GM5664 | 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 GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 22
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 almost all programs that run in - Gateway GM5664 | 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 GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 24
two most popular services on the Internet are e-mail and the World Wide Web. You can access this network by connecting your computer to a telephone Your Internet service provider can provide instructions on how to connect to and disconnect from the Internet. Cable and DSL modems, a connection known - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 25
is a multimedia window to the Internet that gives you access to millions of information sources. Information on the connecting to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type connecting to a Web site in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Web browser locates the server computer - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 26
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 e-mail To send e-mail using Windows Mail: 1 Connect to your Internet service provider. 2 Click (Start), then click E-mail. Your - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 27
Help For general information about using e-mail, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type e-mail in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To check your e-mail using Windows Mail: 1 Connect to your Internet service provider. 2 Click (Start), then click E-Mail. Your default e-mail program opens - Gateway GM5664 | 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 server). The Choose a modem name screen opens. 5 Type the name of the fax - Gateway GM5664 | 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 GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 30
template that you can use in place of the cover page templates that Windows Fax and Scan provides for you. To create a cover page template, fax cover page template: 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, - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 31
the instructions in "Sending a fax" on page 21, or "Faxing a scanned document or from programs" on page 25. Canceling a fax You can cancel a fax that you have set up to send at a time in the future. To cancel a fax that has not been sent: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Fax - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 32
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 view a fax, click Inbox, then double-click the fax you - Gateway GM5664 | 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 GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 34
Media Player can play several types of audio and video files, including WAV, MIDI, MP3, AU, AVI, and MPEG formats. For more information about using Windows Media Player, click Help. To play a file using Windows Media Player: Shortcut Start ➧ Computer ➧ find the file ➧ double-click the file 1 Click - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 35
software. 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. Use Windows Media Player to listen to CDs or watch movies on DVDs, HD - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 36
and asks you what you want the computer to do with the disc, click Play. Windows Media Player opens and begins playing the disc. If Windows Media Player does not open automatically, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. Playback controls 4 If the - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 37
audio and video files" on page 28. To record an audio file: Shortcut Start ➧ All Programs ➧ Accessories ➧ Sound Recorder 1 Plug a microphone into one 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 GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 38
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 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 - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 39
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 the file again. • Downloading files from the Internet-When you are connected to the - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 40
music CDs and video DVDs Creating a music CD Important We recommend that you do not use your computer for other tasks while Windows Media Player: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. 2 Insert a blank, writable CD into your recordable disc drive - Gateway GM5664 | 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 GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 42
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 capacity will be used. 6 Click Next. The - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 43
the recordable disc, making it a one-step process like copying files to a flash drive. The resulting disc is compatible with Windows XP and later versions of Windows. • Mastered copies files to a temporary folder before you tell the computer to burn the files to the disc. Although this is a slower - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - 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 GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 45
individual pictures, pictures in a slideshow, or select movies from your video library. • Music lets you select songs from your music library, set up and use your FM radio tuner card (if installed), and play music playlists. 4 To exit Windows Media Center, click the × in the upper-right corner of - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 46
with your computer, may look different from that shown below.) Shortcut 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 - Gateway GM5664 | 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 GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 48
The largest and most well-known example of a WAN is the Internet. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. This connection type is commonly used in offices around the world and can be used - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 49
assignment to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed 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 - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 50
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 already done so. Connecting network cables We recommend using category - Gateway GM5664 | 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 the network. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - 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 GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 53
current setup. If the connection is not working, contact your Internet service provider. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of wireless equipment you are using for your network, you need to install wireless cards and drivers on the computers that do not have - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 54
• Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to wireless Ethernet network. After you have named your computer and workgroup, you need to set up the network connection on your computer. To connect to your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. The Network window - Gateway GM5664 | 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 to a network dialog box opens. 4 Click a network, then click Connect. If you can see the network name, but you cannot connect to it, - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 56
With a network, 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 - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 57
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 everyone on your network. If you share - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 58
-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file. Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file you want - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 59
screen instructions. To connect to a Bluetooth personal area network: 1 Turn on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Network and Internet. 3 Click Network and Sharing Center. 4 Click Manage Network Connections. The Network Connections window opens - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 60
CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 54 - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 61
CHAPTER 6 Protecting your computer • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates 55 - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 62
files. These passwords are set in your computer's BIOS setup utility. Use a password that you can remember but that would be hard for someone else to guess. Tip For instructions on creating a startup and hard drive password, see your computer's Reference Guide. Make sure that you use a password you - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 63
security settings, see "Modifying security settings" on page 59. Help For more information about protecting your computer against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type viruses in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Using Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 64
Norton Internet Security opens. 2 On the 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 - Gateway GM5664 | 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. Important To update Norton Internet Security after the 60-day subscription period ends, you must extend your subscription. Using Windows Security Center Windows - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 66
finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows, Microsoft creates a 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, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. The - Gateway GM5664 | 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 GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 68
CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer 62 - Gateway GM5664 | 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 GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 70
Windows Color depth is the number of colors your computer uses to display images on your monitor. after you have played a game or run a video-intensive program, check the color depth setting and about adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type adjusting monitor settings in - Gateway GM5664 | 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 GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 72
from your computer. Windows supplies a variety Important If the Settings button is not available, starts, change the number of minutes in the Wait box. 3 Click OK. Your screen saver changes are applied. Help For more information about selecting a screen saver, click Start, then click Help and Support - Gateway GM5664 | 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 GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 74
in 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 - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 75
's video card supports additional monitors (it must have two video ports), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to your computer. You can use the second monitor or projector as a duplicate of the primary display, or as an extension to roughly double the size of your Windows desktop - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 76
of your desktop (increasing the size of your Windows desktop), click to select the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor Windows startup and shut down, logging on and logging off, window maximizing and minimizing, and error messages. To change system sounds: 1 Click (Start - Gateway GM5664 | 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 settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER Documents folder is accessible from all accounts on that computer and from other computers on the network. 71 - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 78
Windows 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 click Start, then click Help and Support. Type - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - 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 GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 80
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 power plan, on the left side of the Select a power plan window click - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 81
changes to Windows: • Start Magnifier provides a close-up view of the area near your mouse pointer. • Start On-Screen Windows color scheme to use 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 - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 82
the words you speak. • Open the Speech Reference Card lets you view and print a list of common voice commands. 3 If you want to configure your computer's settings for reading aloud on-screen text, click Text to Speech on the left of the window. Setting up parental controls You can use parental - Gateway GM5664 | 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), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up parental controls for any user. The Parental Controls dialog - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 84
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Scheduling computer and Internet use To schedule the times a user can access the Internet: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up parental controls for any user. The Parental Controls dialog box opens. 2 Click the - Gateway GM5664 | 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 GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 86
7: Customizing Windows 4 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 shown on the list, see "Restricting specific programs" on page 80. Restricting specific programs To restrict specific programs: 1 Click (Start), Control - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 87
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 appear in this manual. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at www.gateway.com. In no event will Gateway be liable for - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 88
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6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 42, 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation 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 mapping network 52 sharing - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 90
42 LCD panel using screen saver 66 links 19 local area network (LAN) 42 lock slot Kensington 56 M maintenance virus protection 57 mapping network drives 52 maximize button 9 Media Center See Windows Media Center Media Player See Windows Media Player menu bar 9 messages checking e-mail 21 sending - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 91
up 76 time limits,setting 78 password hard drive 56 startup 56 pasting files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 personal area network (PAN) 42 playing audio CD 29 audio file 28 multimedia files 28 music CD 29 video files 28 Windows Media Player file 28 power changing plans 73 plans 73 schemes - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 92
CD 29 playing audio file 28 viewing video file 28 Windows Security Center icon 6 using 57 Windows Update 60 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 equipment needed 46 installing - Gateway GM5664 | 8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windo - Page 93
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