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We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you for your Gateway computer. Thank you get started with your purchase! Thank you!
We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you for your Gateway computer. Thank you get started with your purchase! Thank you!
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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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Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own Use Gadgets to watch the time, check the latest news, or view a favorite photo This is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and 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. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. we do Windows After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'll see "Windows Basics"...
Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own Use Gadgets to watch the time, check the latest news, or view a favorite photo This is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and 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. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. we do Windows After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'll see "Windows Basics"...
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Whether you want to start a program, find a file or folder Click here Click here to put your to lock your computer 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"Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders, access networking, and to change settings, or even shut down your computer. getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type ...
Whether you want to start a program, find a file or folder Click here Click here to put your to lock your computer 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"Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders, access networking, and to change settings, or even shut down your computer. getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type ...
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From there, you , this folder is ready for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. Documents Already created for you. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. To access that has already been set up 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. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer.
From there, you , this folder is ready for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. Documents Already created for you. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. To access that has already been set up 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. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer.
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welcome to special deals from a previous computer to a new one Learn about your computer, as well as links to the Welcome Center! To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Get information about the newest features in Windows Vista 7 Click Welcome Center and select an option. The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners!
welcome to special deals from a previous computer to a new one Learn about your computer, as well as links to the Welcome Center! To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Get information about the newest features in Windows Vista 7 Click Welcome Center and select an option. The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners!
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...and easy way 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 and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer, Gateway offers several options designed to get information 8 Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. ...
...and easy way 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 and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer, Gateway offers several options designed to get information 8 Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. ...
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... on a variety of topics • BigFix-Pre-installed for problems and conflicts and lets you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your desktop or notebook computer. To open, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For clear, yet comprehensive, information on your...
... on a variety of topics • BigFix-Pre-installed for problems and conflicts and lets you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your desktop or notebook computer. To open, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For clear, yet comprehensive, information on your...
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surfing the 'net Explore the World Wide Web with . Type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you're on it takes you type in your computer to the Internet, click (Start), then click Internet or the ISP ...
surfing the 'net Explore the World Wide Web with . Type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you're on it takes you type in your computer to the Internet, click (Start), then click Internet or the ISP ...
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This is the user name part of an e-mail address This is usually free with your online user guide. 11 Staying in touch with family and friends is easy with e-mail and is the Internet domain name part of an e-mail address Type the e-mail address of your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in your Internet account. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in the Subject box, type the e-mail message, then click Send. When your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. welcome to in the To box. To send e-mail, connect to your default e-mail ...
This is the user name part of an e-mail address This is usually free with your online user guide. 11 Staying in touch with family and friends is easy with e-mail and is the Internet domain name part of an e-mail address Type the e-mail address of your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in your Internet account. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in the Subject box, type the e-mail message, then click Send. When your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. welcome to in the To box. To send e-mail, connect to your default e-mail ...
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... (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. Enjoy listening to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player.
... (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. Enjoy listening to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player.
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... a video DVD of are checked, then click Start Rip. rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer. Put a music CD in the disc drive on your computer, then click Rip.
... a video DVD of are checked, then click Start Rip. rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer. Put a music CD in the disc drive on your computer, then click Rip.
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... of personal information stored 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...
... of personal information stored 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...
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Guard against spyware, pop-ups, and other unwanted software Select and control the type and level of protection you , your family, and your online user guide. 15 securing the perimeter Windows Vista provides built-in security features designed to protect you want for your computer For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"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 , your family, and your online user guide. 15 securing the perimeter Windows Vista provides built-in security features designed to protect you want for your computer For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computers. 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. You should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide. Click Express to fix the problem. 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 download high-priority updates, including those that are security related. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update.
You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. You should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide. Click Express to fix the problem. 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 download high-priority updates, including those that are security related. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update.
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To run McAfee SecurityCenter, click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. You need to extend your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. McAfee Privacy Service is turned off. To turn on that service and keep the other ones on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your user guide. 17 For more information on as well, connect to update McAfee SecurityCenter after the complimentary trial period ends. Your computer came with McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter helps protect your subscription to the Internet and ...
To run McAfee SecurityCenter, click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. You need to extend your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. McAfee Privacy Service is turned off. To turn on that service and keep the other ones on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your user guide. 17 For more information on as well, connect to update McAfee SecurityCenter after the complimentary trial period ends. Your computer came with McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter helps protect your subscription to the Internet and ...
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... latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more information on the Internet. secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix...
... latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more information on the Internet. secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix...
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Click here to return your computer to a previous state when it was working better Click here to see details about the components of your system Click here to adjust how 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. Click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Select an ...
Click here to return your computer to a previous state when it was working better Click here to see details about the components of your system Click here to adjust how 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. Click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Select an ...
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Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer to get your computer running again. backing up a bit - To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center lets you roll back your system, called Restore Points. You can return to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20
Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer to get your computer running again. backing up a bit - To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center lets you roll back your system, called Restore Points. You can return to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20
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CD-RW, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs will not work. To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on-screen instructions. Before you create this"recovery disc,"make a backup of applications and ...
CD-RW, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs will not work. To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on-screen instructions. Before you create this"recovery disc,"make a backup of applications and ...