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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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backing up a bit - 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 get your system, called Restore Points. To take advantage of your computer running again. Vista takes regular snapshots of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right.
backing up a bit - 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 get your system, called Restore Points. To take advantage of your computer running again. Vista takes regular snapshots of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right.
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...You need at least 4 GB of hard drive space to use this restore option • Full Factory Recovery-Reformats and restores the system software as an Administrator, then click OK. 3 On the System Recovery Options screen, click Restore Application (last option). This process deletes your computer. This lets you ...a hidden area of your computer is starting. This option saves your keyboard country, then click Next. Log on as it was when you restore your computer to its original factory settings. 1 Turn on or restart your computer, then press the F8 key on your keyboard repeatedly while ...
...You need at least 4 GB of hard drive space to use this restore option • Full Factory Recovery-Reformats and restores the system software as an Administrator, then click OK. 3 On the System Recovery Options screen, click Restore Application (last option). This process deletes your computer. This lets you ...a hidden area of your computer is starting. This option saves your keyboard country, then click Next. Log on as it was when you restore your computer to its original factory settings. 1 Turn on or restart your computer, then press the F8 key on your keyboard repeatedly while ...
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6 Click Next, then click Yes. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it will finish its setup and installation. Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to date. 23 IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish.
6 Click Next, then click Yes. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it will finish its setup and installation. Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to date. 23 IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish.
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... drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive. Hard drives Diskette drive Disc drive 2 Double-click the drive icon. 9 www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files... and folders. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. Clicking an item on the menu bar starts an action such as a CD or DVD drive...
... drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive. Hard drives Diskette drive Disc drive 2 Double-click the drive icon. 9 www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files... and folders. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. Clicking an item on the menu bar starts an action such as a CD or DVD drive...
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... folder you want to the Recycle Bin. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on page 16. 3 Click Restore. In Windows, you want to the Windows trash can is removed from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. To... folders by first moving files and folders in the Recycle Bin as long as the bin has not been emptied. www.gateway.com 6 Click Paste. Windows moves the files and folders to move . Windows returns the deleted files or folders to empty.... Eventually the trash can , called the Recycle Bin, where they remain until you want to restore.
... folder you want to the Recycle Bin. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on page 16. 3 Click Restore. In Windows, you want to the Windows trash can is removed from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. To... folders by first moving files and folders in the Recycle Bin as long as the bin has not been emptied. www.gateway.com 6 Click Paste. Windows moves the files and folders to move . Windows returns the deleted files or folders to empty.... Eventually the trash can , called the Recycle Bin, where they remain until you want to restore.
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... Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click Empty the Recycle Bin. Searching for files If you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your hard drive, you are stored on your computer by file or folder name, type in all or...
... Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click Empty the Recycle Bin. Searching for files If you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your hard drive, you are stored on your computer by file or folder name, type in all or...
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www.gateway.com using DVD drive 31 using Windows Media Player 33, 34 MultiMediaCard 30 music library building 39 music tracks copying 38 N name computer 53 workgroup ... recovering files and folders 11 remote control see Windows Media Center remote control removing files and folders 6, 11, 12, 16 renaming files and folders 16 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 54 S saving documents 14 screen adjusting settings 72 resolution 77 saver 74 Search utility 12 searching for files and...
www.gateway.com using DVD drive 31 using Windows Media Player 33, 34 MultiMediaCard 30 music library building 39 music tracks copying 38 N name computer 53 workgroup ... recovering files and folders 11 remote control see Windows Media Center remote control removing files and folders 6, 11, 12, 16 renaming files and folders 16 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 54 S saving documents 14 screen adjusting settings 72 resolution 77 saver 74 Search utility 12 searching for files and...
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www.gateway.com Moving with Windows Easy Transfer 65 Moving files and settings manually 66 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 69 Safety guidelines 70 First steps 70 Troubleshooting 71 Add-... 88 Networks 88 Passwords 88 Power 88 Printer 89 Sound 90 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 98 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . 101 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . 102 Telephone support 102 Before calling...
www.gateway.com Moving with Windows Easy Transfer 65 Moving files and settings manually 66 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 69 Safety guidelines 70 First steps 70 Troubleshooting 71 Add-... 88 Networks 88 Passwords 88 Power 88 Printer 89 Sound 90 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 98 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . 101 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . 102 Telephone support 102 Before calling...
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... the next time you cannot use the Shut Down option in the power supply and system board remain energized. Important If for some reason you restore power, the programs are laid out just as for long periods. Putting your computer after it does turn off . To put your computer to save...
... the next time you cannot use the Shut Down option in the power supply and system board remain energized. Important If for some reason you restore power, the programs are laid out just as for long periods. Putting your computer after it does turn off . To put your computer to save...
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... in your speakers' controls or the Windows volume controls. To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls: • If you are using your computer. To restore volume, click it again. 25 For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the keyboard. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) ... slider opens. 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to decrease volume. 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute). www.gateway.com Adjusting the volume You can also adjust the volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on page 20.
... in your speakers' controls or the Windows volume controls. To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls: • If you are using your computer. To restore volume, click it again. 25 For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the keyboard. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) ... slider opens. 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to decrease volume. 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute). www.gateway.com Adjusting the volume You can also adjust the volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on page 20.
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... case 10 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive cage fan cable back into the case. For more stability, place your computer. www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer on its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it... fan cable from Step 2. 12 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 31. 2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your system" on page 91.
... case 10 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive cage fan cable back into the case. For more stability, place your computer. www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer on its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it... fan cable from Step 2. 12 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 31. 2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your system" on page 91.
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The battery pops out of the socket. 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that the battery type and model number are etched into), then press the battery into the socket until it on a towel or other ...
The battery pops out of the socket. 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that the battery type and model number are etched into), then press the battery into the socket until it on a towel or other ...
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...Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. 2 Right-click the file you try to restore a file, the file cannot be restored. 75 For more information, about opening your computer case, see your Ethernet network is restored to restore, then click Restore. File management Help For more information, see the documentation that came with your... that you expect, check the speed of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet components will result in your Ethernet card. www.gateway.com The computer does not recognize an add-in Ethernet card • Shut down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be...
...Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. 2 Right-click the file you try to restore a file, the file cannot be restored. 75 For more information, about opening your computer case, see your Ethernet network is restored to restore, then click Restore. File management Help For more information, see the documentation that came with your... that you expect, check the speed of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet components will result in your Ethernet card. www.gateway.com The computer does not recognize an add-in Ethernet card • Shut down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be...
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Gateway provides everything you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your only option for additional system recovery options, you need to its factory condition" on page 96. 91 For instructions, see "Preparing for ...-installed software and drivers" on page 92. • To return your system to a previous condition when it was working correctly, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 98. • To completely recover your system to its factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs, see ...
Gateway provides everything you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your only option for additional system recovery options, you need to its factory condition" on page 96. 91 For instructions, see "Preparing for ...-installed software and drivers" on page 92. • To return your system to a previous condition when it was working correctly, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 98. • To completely recover your system to its factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs, see ...
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... 99. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 98 To restore using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and...
... 99. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 98 To restore using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and...
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Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. Manually creating a restore point To manually create a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. www.gateway.com 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you want, click Next, then click Finish. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified.
Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. Manually creating a restore point To manually create a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. www.gateway.com 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you want, click Next, then click Finish. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified.
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CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 2 On the left side of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next. The Create a restore point dialog box opens. 4 Type a description for the restore point (such as the date and time), then click Create. The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. The restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 100
CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 2 On the left side of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next. The Create a restore point dialog box opens. 4 Type a description for the restore point (such as the date and time), then click Create. The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. The restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 100
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... and type the user account's password (if any pre-installed software and device drivers. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. Caution Continuing with the full factory recovery will delete everything on only the operating system ...still run Windows: a Turn on or restart your computer's hard drive has multiple partitions, recovery will delete everything on your keyboard to Gateway System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next, click Full factory recovery, then click Next. If Windows loads instead, restart the computer and...
... and type the user account's password (if any pre-installed software and device drivers. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. Caution Continuing with the full factory recovery will delete everything on only the operating system ...still run Windows: a Turn on or restart your computer's hard drive has multiple partitions, recovery will delete everything on your keyboard to Gateway System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next, click Full factory recovery, then click Next. If Windows loads instead, restart the computer and...