User guide

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Note: You will not be able to leave a page if an action button is visible. Action buttons include “yes”, “no”,
“continue”, “OK”, “next”, etc. Select the appropriate button (point the cursor to it and hit Select), then link
to another page following the instructions above.
Note: You will not be able to navigate to another web page if you have reached a website using the Channel
Hyperlink from your TV. You must be logged on to WorldGate to surf the web!
To exit WorldGate:
• Press the purple WG/TV button on the keyboard.
• This returns you to TV programming.
Tour the WorldGate Home Page
The WorldGate home page is your gateway to the Internet. It also provides news, sports, entertainment,
shopping, and local information.
Remember: to click on a button or link, place the tip of the cursor over it and hit the Select button on the
keyboard.
Note: When you move from one page to another, a “Stop” button appears in the upper left corner of the screen.
There is also an indicator that shows the loading progress of the new site. To stop the page from loading and
remain where you are, click “Stop”.
Log In
To use some of the features listed below, you will be asked to Log In.
• Click on the { next to your user name.
• Click on the password box.
• Type in your password.
• Click “Log in”.
Current News
The home page features current news headlines and photos. The day’s top stories appear in an alternating
display. To read a story, click on the “Read Story” button.
Note: The rotating stories on the home page also appear on the linked pages dealing with their topics. (see
Home Page Links below)
Home Page Links
The center of the home page displays direct links to topics of interest. Click on the À to the left of a link to go
to that topic’s page. More links will direct you to specific pages.
Home page links include:
• News
• Sports
• Lifestyles
• Shopping