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Thank you get started with your purchase! We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you for your Gateway computer. Thank you!
Thank you get started with your purchase! We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you for your Gateway computer. 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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we do Windows After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'll see on your own Use Gadgets to delete them Add icons of your computer's configuration. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to watch the time, check the latest news, or view a favorite photo This is the Windows desktop. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see"Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start menu. The desktop includes a taskbar, ...
we do Windows After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'll see on your own Use Gadgets to delete them Add icons of your computer's configuration. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to watch the time, check the latest news, or view a favorite photo This is the Windows desktop. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see"Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start menu. The desktop includes a taskbar, ...
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getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file or folder Click here Click here to put your to lock your computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to start a program, find a file, change settings, or even shut down 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 computer. Whether you want to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders, access ...
getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file or folder Click here Click here to put your to lock your computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to start a program, find a file, change settings, or even shut down 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 computer. Whether you want to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders, access ...
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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. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for you can see everything on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see what's on your computer. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see "Windows basics"under Help and Support.
From there, you . To access that has already been set up for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for you can see everything on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see what's on your computer. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see "Windows basics"under Help and Support.
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Get information about the newest features in Windows Vista 7 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! Click Welcome Center and select an option. To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance.
Get information about the newest features in Windows Vista 7 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! Click Welcome Center and select an option. To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance.
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...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 personalized information about your computer. Just... Help and Support. need a little extra help with automated support, is a quick and easy way to get information 8 Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible.
...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 personalized information about your computer. Just... Help and Support. need a little extra help with automated support, is a quick and easy way 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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...-Pre-installed for you on your computer. You can trust, talk to people who know if it . 9 To open, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For clear, yet comprehensive, information on your computer for problems and conflicts and lets you... can find the number on the label that's on everything from basic definitions to learn more complex tasks, see the User Guide installed on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your desktop or notebook computer.
...-Pre-installed for you on your computer. You can trust, talk to people who know if it . 9 To open, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For clear, yet comprehensive, information on your computer for problems and conflicts and lets you... can find the number on the label that's on everything from basic definitions to learn more complex tasks, see the User Guide installed on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your desktop or notebook computer.
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surfing the 'net Explore the World Wide Web with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you're on it and see where it takes you! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see "Using the Internet" ...
surfing the 'net Explore the World Wide Web with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you're on it and see where it takes you! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see "Using the Internet" ...
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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 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 seconds. Add a description in the To box. To send e-mail, connect to e-mail! When your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of the person that you want to send a message to ...
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 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 seconds. Add a description in the To box. To send e-mail, connect to e-mail! When your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of the person that you want to send a message to ...
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... or video DVD plays from the disc you are playing are listed here Click these buttons to a music CD or watch a movie on your new Gateway computer. To listen to play, pause, or stop disc playback. for your online user guide or Windows Help and Support.
... or video DVD plays from the disc you are playing are listed here Click these buttons to a music CD or watch a movie on your new Gateway computer. To listen to play, pause, or stop disc playback. for your online user guide or Windows Help and Support.
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... with MP3s you can do it all the files you must have a DVD burner to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your Gateway computer. Click Burn , select the video, then click Add to the Music folder. If your computer came with a DVD burner, you rip yourself, or create...
... with MP3s you can do it all the files you must have a DVD burner to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your Gateway computer. Click Burn , select the video, then click Add to the Music folder. If your computer came with a DVD burner, you rip yourself, or create...
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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 security, see"Protecting Your Computer"...
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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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. 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.
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You should update Windows regularly 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. Click Express to keep your online user guide. 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 fix the problem.
You should update Windows regularly 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. Click Express to keep your online user guide. 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 fix the problem.
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To run McAfee SecurityCenter, click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. For more information on as well, connect to the Internet and register McAfee SecurityCenter when prompted. To turn on that service and keep the other ones on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your user guide. 17 Your computer came with McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter helps protect your subscription to extend your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. You need to update McAfee SecurityCenter after the complimentary trial period ends....
To run McAfee SecurityCenter, click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. For more information on as well, connect to the Internet and register McAfee SecurityCenter when prompted. To turn on that service and keep the other ones on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your user guide. 17 Your computer came with McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter helps protect your subscription to extend your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. You need to update McAfee SecurityCenter after the complimentary trial period ends....
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... For more information on the Internet. 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...
... For more information on the Internet. 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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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. improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. 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. improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. Select an ...
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To take advantage of your computer running again. You can return to one 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 computer to get your system, called Restore Points. backing up a bit - Vista takes regular snapshots of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20
To take advantage of your computer running again. You can return to one 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 computer to get your system, called Restore Points. backing up a bit - 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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.... CD-RW, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs will not work. Make your selection, then continue with your system. 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. Make your selection, then continue with your system. 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...