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Drag items to the Recycle Bin to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to delete them Add icons of your own This is the Windows desktop. we do Windows After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'll see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start menu. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon.
Drag items to the Recycle Bin to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to delete them Add icons of your own This is the Windows desktop. we do Windows After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'll see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start menu. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon.
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... information about Windows, see all begins. Whether you want to start a program, find a file, change settings Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file or folder Click here Click here to put...
... information about Windows, see all begins. Whether you want to start a program, find a file, change settings Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file or folder Click here Click here to put...
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To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. To access that has already been set up for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see what's on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see everything on your computer. From there, you . maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder.
To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. To access that has already been set up for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see what's on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see everything on your computer. From there, you . maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder.
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... and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer, Gateway offers several options designed to meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? Click a link, do...
... and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer, Gateway offers several options designed to meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? Click a link, do...
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...Click Help, then click Tutorial to people who know if it . To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For detailed information on a variety of topics *May not be available in all regions 9... help and advice you can find the number on the setup poster that came with your Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide...
...Click Help, then click Tutorial to people who know if it . To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For detailed information on a variety of topics *May not be available in all regions 9... help and advice you can find the number on the setup poster that came with your Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide...
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You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. for your computer, then click the Play button ( ). To listen to play , pause, or stop disc playback. Note: You must have a DVD drive to a ...music CD or watch a movie on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. Enjoy listening to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. Put the disc into the CD or DVD drive on your listening...
You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. for your computer, then click the Play button ( ). To listen to play , pause, or stop disc playback. Note: You must have a DVD drive to a ...music CD or watch a movie on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. Enjoy listening to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. Put the disc into the CD or DVD drive on your listening...
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Make sure that the songs you want to save by right-clicking on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 Note: you want to Burn List. Put a music CD in the disc drive on the item and selecting Add to create MP3s of home ... are complete, click Start Burn. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save content such as data or movies to the Music folder. When your Gateway computer. If your computer came with easy-to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your computer, then click Rip. Create an MP3...
Make sure that the songs you want to save by right-clicking on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 Note: you want to Burn List. Put a music CD in the disc drive on the item and selecting Add to create MP3s of home ... are complete, click Start Burn. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save content such as data or movies to the Music folder. When your Gateway computer. If your computer came with easy-to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your computer, then click Rip. Create an MP3...
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... problems and conflicts. secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to your computer for information about updates specific to learn more about BigFix Details and information about the latest...
... problems and conflicts. secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to your computer for information about updates specific to learn more about BigFix Details and information about the latest...
Network Guide
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... broadband connection works Before you are not sure what to buy your access point, make sure that makes it has: ■ IEEE 802.11g support. 802.11g (also known as 54g™) is the fastest method for wireless communications. 802.11g is not working correctly. If the connection is... works. 2 Set up your access point and network security. 3 Set up your current setup. Make sure that you buy , check out Gateway's accessory store at accessories.gateway.com. Also ask your ISP about your home setup, make sure it easier to set up and access your network. ■ Internet security...
... broadband connection works Before you are not sure what to buy your access point, make sure that makes it has: ■ IEEE 802.11g support. 802.11g (also known as 54g™) is the fastest method for wireless communications. 802.11g is not working correctly. If the connection is... works. 2 Set up your access point and network security. 3 Set up your current setup. Make sure that you buy , check out Gateway's accessory store at accessories.gateway.com. Also ask your ISP about your home setup, make sure it easier to set up and access your network. ■ Internet security...
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... way to add security to your network does not appear in the Help and Support Search box , then click the arrow: ■ connect to an available network ■ manually add a wireless network ■ connecting to wireless network. 6 www.gateway.com You will need to manually add the network to it, your notebook...
... way to add security to your network does not appear in the Help and Support Search box , then click the arrow: ■ connect to an available network ■ manually add a wireless network ■ connecting to wireless network. 6 www.gateway.com You will need to manually add the network to it, your notebook...
Security Guide
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Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security helps protect your notebook safe. The all-in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 5 Your notebook has several Internet security tools to check e-mail, shop, look up information, or play games. Type the keyword user accounts in -one ... threats. Not every Web site is safe. You can download viruses or send personal information to someone just by looking at a Web site. Help and Support Internet security For more information about Windows XP user accounts, click Start, then click Help and...
Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security helps protect your notebook safe. The all-in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 5 Your notebook has several Internet security tools to check e-mail, shop, look up information, or play games. Type the keyword user accounts in -one ... threats. Not every Web site is safe. You can download viruses or send personal information to someone just by looking at a Web site. Help and Support Internet security For more information about Windows XP user accounts, click Start, then click Help and...
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... Firewall-Keeps unauthorized users from a network or the Internet. Help and Support For more information about Windows XP Security Center, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword security center in the Search box , then click the arrow. 8 www.gateway.com Windows XP Security Center has the following Internet features. ■...
... Firewall-Keeps unauthorized users from a network or the Internet. Help and Support For more information about Windows XP Security Center, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword security center in the Search box , then click the arrow. 8 www.gateway.com Windows XP Security Center has the following Internet features. ■...
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Windows can routinely check for the latest important updates for your computer and install them automatically. Help and Support For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Gateway Notebook Security Windows XP Security Center Use the Windows XP Security Center to schedule automatic updates. Type the keyword Windows update in the Search box , then click the arrow. 10 www.gateway.com
Windows can routinely check for the latest important updates for your computer and install them automatically. Help and Support For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Gateway Notebook Security Windows XP Security Center Use the Windows XP Security Center to schedule automatic updates. Type the keyword Windows update in the Search box , then click the arrow. 10 www.gateway.com