User guide

PC Moderator ™ Installation and User Guide 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

Menu. Enter the setup menu and press “6” for Computer Usage Reports. Select a single

user or “all users“ and enter the date range for the reports. The report will identify the user,

days the computer was used by them and for how long. It also provides an average use

statistic. This averages the total usage amount by the number of days in the selected period

(including days the computer was not used at all). Since the output of the report is

generated in a text editor you can edit and print it for you and your child to see. This report

can be effective at identifying problematic computer use. There is often a discrepancy

between the parent’s and the child’s perception of how much the computer is being used.

This report provides a definitive answer that can help both parents and children make more

productive choices. It also serves as a first step toward mapping out a plan to make more

effective use of the child’s time. It is important to make this a collaborative effort rather

than a point of your child’s rebellion. Compromise and help your child identify more

effective use for their time. Continue to generate these reports and discuss them with your

children on an ongoing basis to evaluate progress.

Resetting the PC Moderator as New

The PC Moderator can be reset completely as new allowing the easy setup option for a

first time user. To clear all, from the Setup Menu select “9. Diagnostic Menu”, then “9.

Reset all”. Enter “Y” to confirm. The PC Moderator will have all the defaults reset and all

users and user data cleared. The next time the PC Moderator is powered it will power up as

though the Setup user (F10) has logged in. Attempting to run the Setup Menu will result

in the PC Moderator running the first time setup and the tutorial.

Internal Components and Configuration

Setup Override Jumper

The setup override jumper (switch on some models) is provided to force a setup login if

the setup password is forgotten or unknown for any reason. To remove the jumper, turn off

the computer and unplug it from the wall power. Remove the lock and pull the cover back

exposing the internals of the PC Moderator as shown in the following photo. Pull the blue

jumper and then slide the cover back in place. Plug and power up the computer and the

display will be on as though the user logged in as the Setup user (F10). To run Setup,

power up the computer, letting Windows® OS run as usual. Shut down any pop

applications such as AIM or virus scanners. Then press and release <Scroll Lock> twice.

When the screen turns a dim purple, press the <S> key. The setup menu should run