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is entered into the device, it is easier for parents to hold to their consequence as it is easier
to leave the current settings (and hear the child gripe) than to run the Setup menu and
make the change. It is recommended that you consider the grounding carefully. The length
of the grounding should not be so long that the computer loses its role as an effective
motivator. You want the consequence to teach an effective lesson and not serve to alienate
you from your child.
Enable or Disable Holiday/Vacation Mode
Another convenience feature of the PC Moderator is the Holiday/Vacation mode. The
settings for this mode were input during first time setup or when a user was created or
edited using the Setup Menu. When the Holiday/ Vacation mode is enabled, the current
day and all following days (until disabled) are considered Holiday / Vacation days and use
the settings for those types of days. This allows the parent to set relaxed settings during
holiday and vacation periods since the child does not have work or school on the following
day.
It is recommended that this mode be turned off several days before the actual vacation is
over to get your child back on a schedule more suitable for school or work. To enable:
To enable or disable Holiday/ Vacation mode:
1. Log in as the Setup user (F10)
2. Press <Scroll Lock> twice. The screen turns a dim purple.
3.
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Holiday/ Vacation mode.
When Holiday/ Vacation mode is enabled, the blinking pattern for user login turns purple
colored (normally is red) as a reminder that it is enabled.
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
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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. 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
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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
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