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Thank you get started with your Gateway computer. We want to help you ! Thank you for your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to make your purchase!
Thank you get started with your Gateway computer. We want to help you ! Thank you for your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to make your purchase!
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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 turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. 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.
Drag items to the Recycle Bin to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. 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.
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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 find a file, change settings, or even shut down 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 shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer. 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 ...
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 find a file, change settings, or even shut down 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 shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer. 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 ...
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From there, you . To access that has already been set up for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. 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. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder.
From there, you . To access that has already been set up for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. 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. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder.
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welcome to a new one Learn about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7 Get information about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners! Click Welcome Center and select an option. 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, 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 Get information about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners! Click Welcome Center and select an option. 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, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer to the Welcome Center!
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...a quick and easy way to find what you need additional help 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. Just ...then click Help and Support. need a little extra help ? Click a link, do a search, or simply browse to get information 8 Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. If you 're looking for.
...a quick and easy way to find what you need additional help 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. Just ...then click Help and Support. need a little extra help ? Click a link, do a search, or simply browse to get information 8 Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. If you 're looking for.
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... poster that came with your computer. • BigFix*-Pre-installed for problems and conflicts and ® lets you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User 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...
... poster that came with your computer. • BigFix*-Pre-installed for problems and conflicts and ® lets you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User 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...
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..., Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), or cable TV line and sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you ! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see where it 's a link. Click on it and see "Using the Internet" in...
..., Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), or cable TV line and sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you ! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see where it 's a link. Click on it and see "Using the Internet" in...
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To send e-mail, connect to e-mail! Add a description in the To box. When your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in seconds. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in your online user guide. 11 This is the user name part of an e-mail address This is usually free with your Internet account. 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 ...
To send e-mail, connect to e-mail! Add a description in the To box. When your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in seconds. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in your online user guide. 11 This is the user name part of an e-mail address This is usually free with your Internet account. 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 ...
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Put the disc into the CD or DVD drive on your new Gateway computer. Note: You must have a DVD drive to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then ...
Put the disc into the CD or DVD drive on your new Gateway computer. Note: You must have a DVD drive to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then ...
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... online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer.
... online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer.
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... of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you keep your online user guide. keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you if something is detected 14 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer...
... of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you keep your online user guide. keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you if something is detected 14 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer...
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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. 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
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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. 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. You should update Windows regularly 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 keep your online user guide. 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. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem.
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virus-free with virus, spyware, firewall, and phishing protection turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your subscription to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends. For more information on . To run Norton 360, click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. Your computer came with Norton 360 Norton 360 Norton 360 helps protect your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. You need to -date protection. Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to extend your user guide. 17
virus-free with virus, spyware, firewall, and phishing protection turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your subscription to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends. For more information on . To run Norton 360, click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. Your computer came with Norton 360 Norton 360 Norton 360 helps protect your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. You need to -date protection. Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to extend your user guide. 17
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BigFix monitors your computer for information about updates specific to your computer Click 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 monitors your computer for information about updates specific to your computer Click 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 ...
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Select a task and follow the instructions. Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then click Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 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 ...
Select a task and follow the instructions. Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then click Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 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 ...
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Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer running again. 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 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 these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. backing up a bit -
Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer running again. 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 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 these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. backing up a bit -
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... and application backup disc. 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. prepare to recover When you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make a backup of the software that you create...
... and application backup disc. 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. prepare to recover When you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make a backup of the software that you create...