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Contents Getting started with Windows 4 Windows Welcome Center 7 Getting help 8 Internet 10 E-mail 11 Using CDs and DVDs 12 Safety and security 14 Improving performance 19 Restoring your system 20
Contents Getting started with Windows 4 Windows Welcome Center 7 Getting help 8 Internet 10 E-mail 11 Using CDs and DVDs 12 Safety and security 14 Improving performance 19 Restoring your system 20
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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 delete them Add icons of your own This is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your screen is the Windows desktop. Other icons may be added depending on your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration.
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 delete them Add icons of your own This is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your screen is the Windows desktop. Other icons may be added depending on your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration.
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Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders, access networking, and change settings, or even shut down your computer. getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file, change settings Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 Whether you want to start a program, find a file...
Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders, access networking, and change settings, or even shut down your computer. getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file, change settings Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 Whether you want to start a program, find a file...
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To access that has already been set up for you can see everything on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see what's on your computer. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. From there, you . To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents.
To access that has already been set up for you can see everything on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see what's on your computer. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. From there, you . To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents.
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Get information about your computer, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer to the Welcome Center! welcome to a new one Learn about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners! Click Welcome Center and select an option. The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7 To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance.
Get information about your computer, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer to the Welcome Center! welcome to a new one Learn about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners! Click Welcome Center and select an option. The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7 To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance.
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... 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, Gateway offers several options designed to find what you need additional help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. need a little extra help...
... 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, Gateway offers several options designed to find what you need additional help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. need a little extra help...
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... BigFix. help and advice you can find the number on the setup poster that came with your computer. • BigFix*-Pre-installed for you know computers. To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For detailed information on using your computer for easyto-understand information on your...
... BigFix. help and advice you can find the number on the setup poster that came with your computer. • BigFix*-Pre-installed for you know computers. To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For detailed information on using your computer for easyto-understand information on your...
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...Type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you're on it and see "Using the Internet" in the Internet address or URL (Universal Resource Locator) This is a Web page This is a linked Web page If your online user guide. Just connect your computer to the Internet, click (Start), then click Internet... The address bar is where you type in your pointer arrow turns into a hand when you move over something, it takes you 've connected with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To get to a telephone line, Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), or cable TV line and sign up with ...
...Type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you're on it and see "Using the Internet" in the Internet address or URL (Universal Resource Locator) This is a Web page This is a linked Web page If your online user guide. Just connect your computer to the Internet, click (Start), then click Internet... The address bar is where you type in your pointer arrow turns into a hand when you move over something, it takes you 've connected with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To get to a telephone line, Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), or cable TV line and sign up with ...
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..., see"Using the Internet"in touch with family and friends is easy with your Internet account. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in the Subject box, type the e-mail message, then click Send. Add a description in seconds. welcome to your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. Staying in your online user guide. 11 To send e-mail, connect to...
..., see"Using the Internet"in touch with family and friends is easy with your Internet account. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in the Subject box, type the e-mail message, then click Send. Add a description in seconds. welcome to your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. Staying in your online user guide. 11 To send e-mail, connect to...
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... more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. Note: You must have a DVD drive to play , pause, or stop disc playback. You can control how the music CD or video DVD plays from the disc you are playing are listed here Click these buttons to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. To listen to...
... more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. Note: You must have a DVD drive to play , pause, or stop disc playback. You can control how the music CD or video DVD plays from the disc you are playing are listed here Click these buttons to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. To listen to...
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... information about using media, see your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 Put a music CD in the disc drive on your Gateway computer. When your computer, then click Rip. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save them to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your selections are checked, then click Start Rip. Create a DVD To save...
... information about using media, see your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 Put a music CD in the disc drive on your Gateway computer. When your computer, then click Rip. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save them to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your selections are checked, then click Start Rip. Create a DVD To save...
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keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you keep your computer secure and up-to security features such as Windows Security Center, Windows Firewall, Windows Update, and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • Norton 360-Reduces the chances of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you...
keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you keep your computer secure and up-to security features such as Windows Security Center, Windows Firewall, Windows Update, and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • Norton 360-Reduces the chances of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you...
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securing the perimeter Windows Vista provides built-in your computers. Guard against spyware, pop-ups, and other unwanted software Select and control the type and level of protection you want for your computer For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in security features designed to protect you, your family, and your online user guide. 15 To view or change Windows Vista security settings, click (Start), Control Panel, Security, then click Security Center.
securing the perimeter Windows Vista provides built-in your computers. Guard against spyware, pop-ups, and other unwanted software Select and control the type and level of protection you want for your computer For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in security features designed to protect you, your family, and your online user guide. 15 To view or change Windows Vista security settings, click (Start), Control Panel, Security, then click Security Center.
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You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. up-to-date security Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows Vista, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to keep your online user guide. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates.
You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. up-to-date security Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows Vista, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to keep your online user guide. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates.
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Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends. You need to extend your subscription to -date protection. Your computer came with Norton 360 Norton 360 Norton 360 helps protect your user guide. 17 To run Norton 360, click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. For more information on . virus-free with virus, spyware, firewall, and phishing protection turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats.
Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends. You need to extend your subscription to -date protection. Your computer came with Norton 360 Norton 360 Norton 360 helps protect your user guide. 17 To run Norton 360, click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. For more information on . virus-free with virus, spyware, firewall, and phishing protection turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats.
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... for problems and conflicts. BigFix monitors your computer for information about updates specific to your online user guide. To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon ( ). It automatically gathers information about updates are provided...here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more about BigFix Details and information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. secure with Big Fix BigFix ...
... for problems and conflicts. BigFix monitors your computer for information about updates specific to your online user guide. To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon ( ). It automatically gathers information about updates are provided...here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more about BigFix Details and information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. secure with Big Fix BigFix ...
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... quickly your computer goes into power-saving modes Click here to do maintenance, such as Disk Cleanup, or to defragment your computer in top running system. improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then click Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Performance Information...
... quickly your computer goes into power-saving modes Click here to do maintenance, such as Disk Cleanup, or to defragment your computer in top running system. improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then click Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Performance Information...
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restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center lets you roll back your computer to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 backing up a bit - To take advantage of these Restore Points to get your system, called Restore Points. You can return to a previous state when everything worked right. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer running again.
restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center lets you roll back your computer to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 backing up a bit - To take advantage of these Restore Points to get your system, called Restore Points. You can return to a previous state when everything worked right. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer running again.
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... on-screen instructions to create recovery discs for your system. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Before you have blank discs ready. prepare to recover When you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make sure that you create these"recovery discs,"make a backup of the software that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc...
... on-screen instructions to create recovery discs for your system. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Before you have blank discs ready. prepare to recover When you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make sure that you create these"recovery discs,"make a backup of the software that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc...
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IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you restore your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23 If you cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the hard drive or recovery discs, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you can't restore the software from the factory. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer's software up to finish.
IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you restore your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23 If you cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the hard drive or recovery discs, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you can't restore the software from the factory. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer's software up to finish.