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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. Other icons may be added depending on your computer's configuration. 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 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. Other icons may be added depending on your computer's configuration. 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 screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to delete them Add icons of your own This is the Windows desktop.
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... in computer Sleep mode Click here to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer For more information about Windows, see all begins. getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file, change settings Click here to...
... in computer Sleep mode Click here to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer For more information about Windows, see all begins. getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file, change settings Click here to...
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From there, you can see everything on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see what's on your computer. To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. To access that has already been set up for you , this folder is ready for you . Documents Already created for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer.
From there, you can see everything on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see what's on your computer. To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. To access that has already been set up for you , this folder is ready for you . Documents Already created for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer.
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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 the newest features in Windows Vista® 7 To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners! Click Welcome Center and select an option.
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 the newest features in Windows Vista® 7 To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners! Click Welcome Center and select an option.
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...? If you 're looking for. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help 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...
...? If you 're looking for. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help 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...
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... watch a movie on your listening and viewing pleasure... You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. 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. Put the disc into the CD or DVD drive on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click...
... watch a movie on your listening and viewing pleasure... You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. 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. Put the disc into the CD or DVD drive on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click...
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...-to create MP3s of home movies or special videos. When your computer, then click Rip. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save them to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your Gateway computer. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, ...then click Windows Media Player. rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with MP3s you must have a DVD ...
...-to create MP3s of home movies or special videos. When your computer, then click Rip. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save them to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your Gateway computer. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, ...then click Windows Media Player. rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with MP3s you must have a DVD ...
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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 personal information stored on your online user... your computer for problems, and alerts you if something is detected 14 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer: • Windows Security-Provides access to -date.
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 personal information stored on your online user... your computer for problems, and alerts you if something is detected 14 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer: • Windows Security-Provides access to -date.
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securing the perimeter Windows Vista provides built-in your computers. To view or change Windows Vista security settings, click (Start), Control Panel, Security, then click Security Center. 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
securing the perimeter Windows Vista provides built-in your computers. To view or change Windows Vista security settings, click (Start), Control Panel, Security, then click Security Center. 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
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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. 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.
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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 running again. To take advantage of your system, called Restore Points. backing up a bit - You can return to one of these Restore Points to get your computer to a previous state when everything worked right. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20
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 running again. To take advantage of your system, called Restore Points. backing up a bit - You can return to one of these Restore Points to get your computer to a previous state when everything worked right. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20
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Before you have blank discs ready. To create recovery discs for your system. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Follow the on-screen instructions to create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup ... a good idea to make a backup of the software that you create these"recovery discs,"make sure that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to finish. 21
Before you have blank discs ready. To create recovery discs for your system. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Follow the on-screen instructions to create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup ... a good idea to make a backup of the software that you create these"recovery discs,"make sure that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to finish. 21
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Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory condition If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. restoring to factory default. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to finish. 22
Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory condition If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. restoring to factory default. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to finish. 22
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If you cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23 You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring 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. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you restore your computer's software up to finish.
If you cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23 You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring 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. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you restore your computer's software up to finish.
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...for purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting Gateway 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and ... Creating folders 10 Copying and moving files and folders 10 Deleting files and folders 11 Searching for files 12 Using the Windows Search 12 Browsing for files and folders 13 Working with documents 13 Creating a new document 14 Saving a document 14 Opening...
...for purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting Gateway 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and ... Creating folders 10 Copying and moving files and folders 10 Deleting files and folders 11 Searching for files 12 Using the Windows Search 12 Browsing for files and folders 13 Working with documents 13 Creating a new document 14 Saving a document 14 Opening...
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... a music CD 34 Creating a video DVD 35 Creating and copying data discs 37 Creating a data disc 37 Using Windows Media Center 38 Starting Windows Media Center 38 Using the Media Center remote control 40 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 41 Introduction to Networking 42 Networking ... security 56 Startup and hard drive password 56 Windows user accounts 56 Protecting your computer from viruses 57 Using Norton 360 57 Using Windows Security Center 60 Security updates 61 Windows Update 61 BigFix 62 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 63 Changing screen settings 64 Changing color depth ...
... a music CD 34 Creating a video DVD 35 Creating and copying data discs 37 Creating a data disc 37 Using Windows Media Center 38 Starting Windows Media Center 38 Using the Media Center remote control 40 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 41 Introduction to Networking 42 Networking ... security 56 Startup and hard drive password 56 Windows user accounts 56 Protecting your computer from viruses 57 Using Norton 360 57 Using Windows Security Center 60 Security updates 61 Windows Update 61 BigFix 62 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 63 Changing screen settings 64 Changing color depth ...
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...in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. Tip You can also search for years to come. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides the most stringent quality control tests to help ...information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to ensure that you are sure that you will provide you...
...in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. Tip You can also search for years to come. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides the most stringent quality control tests to help ...information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to ensure that you are sure that you will provide you...
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... window opens. -ORIf you are connected to perform a task while you are connected to the Internet, many programs provide information online so you are discussed. 3 Additional results may be available if the first list does not address your question. Using online help . Contacting Gateway ...help : 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. You can research a topic or learn how to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a Search feature, articles about...
... window opens. -ORIf you are connected to perform a task while you are connected to the Internet, many programs provide information online so you are discussed. 3 Additional results may be available if the first list does not address your question. Using online help . Contacting Gateway ...help : 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. You can research a topic or learn how to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a Search feature, articles about...
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CHAPTER2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5
CHAPTER2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5