PC Settings
The PC Settings Page lets you change the way Sentry Parental Controls alert you of any violations that occur on the chosen Computer.
Notification Settings:
Here you can enter two different email addresses for you to be contacted on when you want to receive alerts about violations. If you do not want any alerts sent by email, leave both fields BLANK. These two emails can be different to the email you use to login with.
You may also enter up to mobile numbers for you to be alerted via text message. Each alert will cost 25p (of which 10p will be donated to a selected children's charity). Once entering your number and selecting your mobile operator, you will receive an authorisation number which you will have to enter in the space provided so that you can confirm your number. You can remove your number any time by deleting it in the field and clicking SAVE.
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Rename this Computer:
Here you can change the name of the Computer to something that is easy to identify or remember. You will have first named the Computer when installing.
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Set Default Levels for Accounts:
This is also something which you will have set when first installing. You can choose your "default level" which are:
Level 2 - Logging, Monitoring & Blocking
Level 1 - Logging & Monitoring
Level 0 - Logging Only
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Changing this setting will not override any individual settings you have with specific users.
Stealth Mode:
Stealth Mode is turned off by default. When not in Stealth Mode, an icon appears in your taskbar . Whenever new settings are sent to the Computer from the web control panel, a balloon notification pops up to alert you / your child.
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No specifics of the updated settings are mentioned - only the fact that it has been updated.
If Stealth Mode is turned on, the icon disappears from the taskbar and no balloon notifications ever pop up. Stealth Mode also means that Sentry is totally undecectable on the Computer, stopping any computer-savvy child from bypassing it.
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Transfer Settings from Another Computer:
If you have settings on another installed computer that you want to apply on the selected/current computer, you can do this here. Simply tick the box, select the other computer in the dropdown menu and click SAVE.
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