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PCMode r at or™ I ns t a l l at i onandUs e rGui de Contraindications Some mental health professionals believe that for certain individuals, excessive computer use that causes problems in academic, occupational or social functioning may be symptomatic of more serious mental health problems such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety or depression (Woog, 2004).
PC Moderator ™ I ns t a l l at i ona ndUs e rGui de 3 PCMode r a t or ™ PCM1I ns t a l l a t i ona ndUs e rGui de Tha n ky ouf o rp ur c ha s i ngt hePCMode r a t or ™f r omWoogLa b s ™. Yo uha v ema dea n i mpor t a nti n ve s t me ntt owa r dr e c l a i mi ngy ourc hi l d r e n’ sva l ua b l et i met ha two u l d ot he r wi s ebel o s td uet oe xc e s s i v ec omput e ru s e . I ns t a l l a t i o noft hePCMod e r a t or ™i s easy. Just follow the Quick Installation Guide.
PCMode r at or™ I ns t a l l at i onandUs e rGui de 4 Operating Quick Reference Charts Log in sequence for all users Standard Login: Select User by pressing - Enter password of selected User (F1-F10) followed by Enter <0>-<9> key to select 00-90 minutes of bonus time for this User. Press .
PC Moderator ™ I ns t a l l at i ona ndUs e rGui de 5 Table of Contents Table of Contents................................................................................................5 PC Moderator Installation ................................................................................6 PC Moderator First Time Setup .......................................................................9 Setup Suggestions...........................................................................................
PCMode r at or™ I ns t a l l at i onandUs e rGui de PC Moderator Installation The PC Moderator plugs into (and is mechanically mounted to) the VGA port of your computer. The video display cable then connects to the connector on the VGA cable exiting the rear of the PC Moderator. This is how the PC Moderator intercepts the video s i g na l s .ThePCMo de r a t ori nt e r c e pt st heke y boa r ds i g na l sbyc a bl i n gt ot hePC’ sPS/ 2 keyboard port and to the keyboard itself.
PC Moderator ™ I ns t a l l at i ona ndUs e rGui de 7 VGA Cable to Monitor 3. Re movet hec o ve rt ot hePCMode r at or ™ bys l i di ngt hec o ve rbac kt o war dt he cables until it is off the base panel. You do not need to remove the cover completely away from the unit. The cables will hold it in place. 4. I de nt i f yt hec or r e c tor i e nt at i o nandpl ugt hePCMode r at o r ™i nt ot hec omput e r ’ s VGA port as shown in the photo below.
PCMode r at or™ I ns t a l l at i onandUs e rGui de 6. Sl i det hec ove roft hePCMode r at o r ™ ba c kont hebas easf arasi twi l lgo. The hole on the cover should line up perfectly with the hole on the base. If the cover does not slide on easily, make sure the internal wires do not interfere with the case cover. If the cover has been removed completely, the cables will need to be fed through the slit in the bottom of the cover. 7.
PC Moderator ™ I ns t a l l at i ona ndUs e rGui de 9 lock, keep the keys in a safe place where users do not have access. This preferably should not be kept in the home unless you are absolutely sure that users cannot access the keys. Re me mbe rt ha tt e e n a g e r sa r eb ot hi ma gi na t i vea n dpe r s i s t e nts odo n’ tj u s thi det he mi na pl a c ewhe r ey out hi nkt ha tt h e ywon’ tf i n di t . Do not use luggage locks or very small padlocks as these can be easily pried open. 11.
PCMode r at or™ I ns t a l l at i onandUs e rGui de 3a. Windows 98, NT, ME, XP or 2000 users. Press and release the key two times (this is the hot key). The screen should turn a dim purple. If nothing happens, try it again at a slower or faster rate. Once the screen is purple, press and r e l e as et he“ S”ke y. ThePCMode r at orwi l lr unWinpad, make it full screen, and enable word wrap. Then after a delay the setup program will start automatically.
PC Moderator ™ I ns t a l l at i ona ndUs e rGui de 11 The PC Moderator displays the setup screen by generating keystrokes to the text editor application. If you enable the setup operation while another application is enabled (as the foreground application), the keystrokes will be fed to that application or to the Windows Operating system with unpredictable results. This is why pop up screens or applications such as AIM should not be enabled while setting up the PC Moderator.
PCMode r at or™ I ns t a l l at i onandUs e rGui de He l pt he mf i n dc o n s t r u c t i vea n dr e wa r di ngu s eoft h e i rt i me–pe r h a pse ve nt i mes pe n t with you. Otherwise you may find them simply filling their available time playing video games or watching TV. For more information, tips and support visit our web site at www.pcmoderator.com. 6. View the on-screen tutorial. The on-screen tutorial walks you through the operation and features of the PC Moderator.
PC Moderator ™ I ns t a l l at i ona ndUs e rGui de 13 and if they persist, the computer may be removed from the home indefinitely. We suggest that you also inform them in advance that if they damage or destroy the PC Moderator or computer they will be required to pay for or work to pay the cost of repair or replacement. You will need to tell each child they have a unique identification number (F1-F8) and give them the password you have assigned them.
PCMode r at or™ I ns t a l l at i onandUs e rGui de I fYouFo r ge torDon’ tKno wt heSe t upPas s wor d I fy oudo n’ tk nowt h eSe t u ppa s s wor df ora nyr e a s o n( s u c ha sy ouf o r g oti tort hePC Moderator has been previously configured by someone else) you will not be able to run setup or edit the configuration settings.
PC Moderator ™ I ns t a l l at i ona ndUs e rGui de 15 Logging In Onc et heLo g i nPr ompti sd i s pl a y e d, t heus e rma y“ l ogi n” . Onc el o g ge di n( a nda s s umi ng time is available for that user), the PC Moderator will enable the display and keyboard. Thi spr oc e s sr e q u i r e st wos t e p s1)e n t e r i n gt heus e r ’ sn umbe r( F1F10 )a n d2)e n t e r i n gt he password. The user can be a Parent user (F9), Setup user (F10) or users F1-F8.
PCMode r at or™ I ns t a l l at i onandUs e rGui de Display Prompt Summary State Powerup waiting Display Blinking blue or red (1) pattern getting smaller from top of screen What to do next Wait for Login Prompt (40 seconds). If you are 100% confident the keyboard has been enabled, you can go directly to Login prompt by pressing 2 times Login Prompt User Entry Alternating red (purple for vacation Mode) and blue screens Press F1-F8 for users 1-8, F9 for parent or F10 for setup.
PC Moderator ™ I ns t a l l at i ona ndUs e rGui de 17 Us e rF1–F8Ope r at i on While a user is logged-in, the duration of time used for that day and the current time is continually being monitored against the limit and range settings for the user for that day of the week. In order to provide warning that time is running out, the display will flash in various ways. At 10 minutes remaining, the display will flash once and at 5 minutes twice to alert the user of the upcoming time limit.
PCMode r at or™ I ns t a l l at i onandUs e rGui de 2. When the screen turns a dim purple, press the key again. The bar chart graphic of remaining time will now be displayed. This display consists of red and blue bars with a dimmed view of the current display in the background. The graphic is the full width of the display starting at the bottom and extending upwards like a bar chart.
PC Moderator ™ I ns t a l l at i ona ndUs e rGui de 19 Log Out At any the user may log out by either shutting down the computer or manually logging off the PC Moderator (this does not log out of the Operating System). To log out manually: 1. Press the key twice in two seconds to enter the Option Prompt (screen turns a dim purple). 2. Press the (escape) key. The login screen will be immediately displayed and another user may log in immediately.
PCMode r at or™ I ns t a l l at i onandUs e rGui de Display Dim If the time reaches the point where the display is dimmed (if enabled), the display will dim and remain dimmed for that user until any new login the next the morning. The colors are not dimmed equally. Blue is dimmed approximately 90% while green and red are dimmed approximately 50%. The intended purpose of dimming the display is to reduce the effects of delayed sleep cycles caused by late night computer use.
PC Moderator ™ I ns t a l l at i ona ndUs e rGui de 21 Setup (User F10) Login and Menu Operation If no users have been setup, the PC Moderator will automatically run the First Time Setup program when the Setup User (F10) enters setup.
PCMode r at or™ I ns t a l l at i onandUs e rGui de Once logged in, run a text editor. Wordpad is the preferred text editor on Windows operating systems. Do not use a regular word processor or errors may result. Make sure that word wrap is enabled on the text editor. Press the key twice in two seconds. When the screen turns a dim purple, press the key again. 3.
PC Moderator ™ I ns t a l l at i ona ndUs e rGui de 23 3. Press the function keys of the users (F1-F8) to be enabled that day, one at a time. 4. Press to exit from User Setup prompt. The user can now log in (F1-F8, password) and use the computer according to the limit and range settings for that day. Once the user has been logged in, the computer can be shut down and turned on and off that day without requiring re-enabling by the parent.
PCMode r at or™ I ns t a l l at i onandUs e rGui de Setting Bonus Time using Quick Change: 1. Log in as setup user (F10, password). 2. Once logged in, press twice to enter the Setup User Prompt. The screen turns a dim purple. 3. Then press a numeric (1-9) key corresponding to the amount of time to add. Pressing 1 corresponds to 10 minutes, 2=20 minutes, 3=30, … 9=9 0mi nut e s , e t c . 4. Then press the function key of the user (F1-F8) for whom the bonus time is being added.
PC Moderator ™ I ns t a l l at i ona ndUs e rGui de 25 Computer Usage Reports The PC Moderator allows parents to find out exactly how much time their children (and if set up properly even they) spend on the computer and, with their children, make effective changes to the computing habits. The computer usage reports are available from the Setup Me n u. Ent e rt hes e t upme nua n dpr e s s“ 6”f orComput e rUs a geRe por t s .
PCMode r at or™ I ns t a l l at i onandUs e rGui de automatically. Note: If you are not running a Windows OS, you will need to run a text editor, press twice, followed by the key. Now you may view and c ha ng et heSe t u pPa s s wor da n da nys e t t i n gs . The ne x i ts e t u p, pr e s s“ 0”a ta nyme nu, power down the computer, disconnect the power cord, replace the blue jumper, reinstall the cover, lock and AC power cord.
PC Moderator ™ I ns t a l l at i ona ndUs e rGui de 27 Troubleshooting The following is a list of common problems and possible solutions. For more information and the latest troubleshooting hints, please visit our web site at www.pcmoderator.com. Problem Answer PC Moderator cannot plug into the PC or the cover will not fully slide over the base due to mechanical interference. The computer displays only a dim purple screen on power up.
PCMode r at or™ I ns t a l l at i onandUs e rGui de References Higuchi, S., Motohashi, Y., Yang, L. Ahara, M., Kaneko, Y. (2003). Effects of VDT tasks with a bright display at night on melatonin, core temperature, heart rate and sleepiness. Journal of Applied Physiology. Pauly, S. (2004). Lighting for the human circadian clock; recent research indicates that lighting has become a public health issue. Medical Hypothesis. Woog, K.
