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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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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. Other icons may be added depending on your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off 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. Other icons may be added depending on your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off 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.
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... here Click here to put your to lock your computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to shut down your computer For more information about Windows, see all begins. Whether you want to start a program, find a file, change settings, or even shut down your system, the Start menu is the command... here to open files and folders, access networking, and change settings Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your computer. Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5
... here Click here to put your to lock your computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to shut down your computer For more information about Windows, see all begins. Whether you want to start a program, find a file, change settings, or even shut down your system, the Start menu is the command... here to open files and folders, access networking, and change settings Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your computer. Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5
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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. From there, you . 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.
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. From there, you . 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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Get information about your computer Transfer files and settings from a previous computer to a new one Learn about your computer, as well as links to the Welcome Center! Click Welcome Center and select an option. To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. welcome to special deals from Gateway partners! The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7
Get information about your computer Transfer files and settings from a previous computer to a new one Learn about your computer, as well as links to the Welcome Center! Click Welcome Center and select an option. To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. welcome to special deals from Gateway partners! The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7
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... a search, or simply browse 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 with automated... support, is a quick and easy way to get information 8 Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer. need a little extra help ? Just...
... a search, or simply browse 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 with automated... support, is a quick and easy way to get information 8 Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer. need a little extra help ? Just...
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Put the disc into the CD or DVD drive on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. Note: You must have a DVD drive to play , pause, or stop disc playback. for ...music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on your listening and viewing pleasure... To listen to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. You can control how the music CD or video DVD plays from the disc you are playing are listed here Click these buttons...
Put the disc into the CD or DVD drive on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. Note: You must have a DVD drive to play , pause, or stop disc playback. for ...music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on your listening and viewing pleasure... To listen to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. You can control how the music CD or video DVD plays from the disc you are playing are listed here Click these buttons...
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.... Note: you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of are complete, click Start Burn. Make sure that the songs you want to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your computer, then click Rip. When your selections 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. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Put a music CD in the disc drive on your online user guide or...
.... Note: you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of are complete, click Start Burn. Make sure that the songs you want to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your computer, then click Rip. When your selections 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. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Put a music CD in the disc drive on your online user guide or...
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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 your computer: • Windows Security-Provides access to -date. Use these tools regularly to improve the security of ... on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in 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...
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 your computer: • Windows Security-Provides access to -date. Use these tools regularly to improve the security of ... on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in 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...
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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 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 security features designed to protect you want for your computer For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computers.
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 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 security features designed to protect you want for your computer For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computers.
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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. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. 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.
You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. 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.
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You can return to one of these Restore Points to get your computer 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 computer running again. To take advantage of your system, called Restore Points. 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 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. 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. 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 backing up a bit -
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To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Follow the on-screen instructions to create recovery discs for your system. To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and ... 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 or, to finish. 21
To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Follow the on-screen instructions to create recovery discs for your system. To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and ... 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 or, to finish. 21
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The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory default. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to finish. 22 restoring to factory condition If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management.
The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory default. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to finish. 22 restoring to factory condition If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management.
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IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and 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. If you restore 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 cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23
IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and 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. If you restore 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 cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23
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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 Help and Support: 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at Gateway. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your new Gateway computer for a topic. 2 You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support....technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to familiarize yourself with your Gateway computer. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides the most...
...in Help and Support: 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at Gateway. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your new Gateway computer for a topic. 2 You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support....technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to familiarize yourself with your Gateway computer. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides the most...
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Contacting Gateway The label on your computer model and serial number. You can research a topic or learn how to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center in the Search Help For box. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a Search feature, articles about their software... Online Support from the list. Available information depends on how to use it. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for Windows Media Center If your computer is running Windows Media Center, you can access help If you are taken. The Media Center ...
Contacting Gateway The label on your computer model and serial number. You can research a topic or learn how to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center in the Search Help For box. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a Search feature, articles about their software... Online Support from the list. Available information depends on how to use it. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for Windows Media Center If your computer is running Windows Media Center, you can access help If you are taken. The Media Center ...
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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
