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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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... own Use Gadgets 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 delete them Add icons of your computer's configuration. Drag items ...to the Recycle Bin 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, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon.
... own Use Gadgets 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 delete them Add icons of your computer's configuration. Drag items ...to the Recycle Bin 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, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon.
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Whether you want to start a program, find a file, change settings Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file or folder Click ... 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 all begins. Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders, access networking...
Whether you want to start a program, find a file, change settings Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file or folder Click ... 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 all begins. Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders, access networking...
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Documents Already created for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. To access that has already been set up for you , this folder is ready for you . To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. From there, you can see everything on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see what's on your computer.
Documents Already created for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. To access that has already been set up for you , this folder is ready for you . To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. From there, you can see everything on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see what's on your computer.
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To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Get information about your computer, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer to the Welcome Center! Click Welcome Center and select an option. The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about the newest features in Windows Vista 7 welcome to a new one Learn about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners!
To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Get information about your computer, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer to the Welcome Center! Click Welcome Center and select an option. The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about the newest features in Windows Vista 7 welcome to a new one Learn about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners!
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...what you need additional 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. If you 're looking for. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. Click a ...
...what you need additional 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. If you 're looking for. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. Click a ...
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... drive to play , pause, or stop disc playback. Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click 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... already installed on your computer, then click the Play button ( ). To listen to a music CD or watch a movie on your new Gateway computer. for 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 listening and viewing...
... drive to play , pause, or stop disc playback. Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click 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... already installed on your computer, then click the Play button ( ). To listen to a music CD or watch a movie on your new Gateway computer. for 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 listening and viewing...
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... or special videos. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Create a DVD To save content such as data or movies to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your online user guide or... burner, you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of are checked, then click Start Rip. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save , click Start Burn. Put a music CD in the disc drive on your Gateway computer. rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with MP3s you can do it all the...
... or special videos. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Create a DVD To save content such as data or movies to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your online user guide or... burner, you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of are checked, then click Start Rip. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save , click Start Burn. Put a music CD in the disc drive on your Gateway computer. rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with MP3s you can do it all the...
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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 security features such as Windows Security Center, Windows Firewall, Windows Update, and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • McAfee SecurityCenter-Reduces the...
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 security features such as Windows Security Center, Windows Firewall, Windows Update, and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • McAfee SecurityCenter-Reduces the...
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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 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 securing the perimeter Windows Vista provides built-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 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 securing the perimeter Windows Vista provides built-in your computers.
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To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update. You should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide. Click Express 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. 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 should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide. Click Express 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. 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.
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You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. 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 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 -
You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. 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 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 -
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... repeatedly while your data files, so they must be saved on an external disc prior to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of Windows. This process deletes your computer is saved on a hidden area of your keyboard country, then click Next. When the Advanced Boot Options screen appears, click...
... repeatedly while your data files, so they must be saved on an external disc prior to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of Windows. This process deletes your computer is saved on a hidden area of your keyboard country, then click Next. When the Advanced Boot Options screen appears, click...
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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. 6 Click Next, then click Yes. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. 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. 6 Click Next, then click Yes. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it will finish its setup and installation.
8511859 - FX Setup Guide
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...the Windows setup screen instructions. Lift the cover release lever, then swing the side panel away from a dual-layer HD DVD. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of SD video on the monitor and computer. Blu-ray Record and store up your Gateway .... 4 Connect the speakers (optional) Follow the instructions that came with an overclocked processor. All rights reserved. in your serial number and Gateway Customer Care telephone number. IMPORTANT: Connect devices, such as a printer or scanner, after you have a standard video card, connect the ...
...the Windows setup screen instructions. Lift the cover release lever, then swing the side panel away from a dual-layer HD DVD. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of SD video on the monitor and computer. Blu-ray Record and store up your Gateway .... 4 Connect the speakers (optional) Follow the instructions that came with an overclocked processor. All rights reserved. in your serial number and Gateway Customer Care telephone number. IMPORTANT: Connect devices, such as a printer or scanner, after you have a standard video card, connect the ...
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www.gateway.com Replacing the heat sink and processor 68 Replacing the I/O board 70 Adding or replacing an expansion card 72 Replacing the system board 74 Chapter 6: ... Cleaning your computer 84 Cleaning the exterior 84 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the monitor 85 Cleaning the mouse 85 Cleaning optical discs 86 Updating Windows 86 Using BigFix 87 Managing hard drive space 88 Checking hard drive space 88 Deleting unnecessary files 89 Checking the hard drive for errors 90...
www.gateway.com Replacing the heat sink and processor 68 Replacing the I/O board 70 Adding or replacing an expansion card 72 Replacing the system board 74 Chapter 6: ... Cleaning your computer 84 Cleaning the exterior 84 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the monitor 85 Cleaning the mouse 85 Cleaning optical discs 86 Updating Windows 86 Using BigFix 87 Managing hard drive space 88 Checking hard drive space 88 Deleting unnecessary files 89 Checking the hard drive for errors 90...
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... than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. The Support page also has links to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions ... information on the following topics: • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your online User Guide. For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your hard drive....
... than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. The Support page also has links to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions ... information on the following topics: • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your online User Guide. For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your hard drive....
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...side of your computer contains information that identifies your operating system. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, you call for your computer model and serial number. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you will need to enter these numbers to ...activate Windows. 3 Serial number Technical Support telephone number Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of ...
...side of your computer contains information that identifies your operating system. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, you call for your computer model and serial number. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you will need to enter these numbers to ...activate Windows. 3 Serial number Technical Support telephone number Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of ...
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... is the appropriate height and the chair helps you can use your computer in your work area. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. • Set paper holders at or slightly below the ...eyes. • Position the computer desk and screen so you maintain good posture. • Select a flat surface for long periods of your elbow. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes.
... is the appropriate height and the chair helps you can use your computer in your work area. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. • Set paper holders at or slightly below the ...eyes. • Position the computer desk and screen so you maintain good posture. • Select a flat surface for long periods of your elbow. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes.
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www.gateway.com 5 To open the What do you want the computer to do? For more information ...wall outlets. If your computer Warning When you have not used for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in the power supply and system board remain energized. Waking up .. When you turn off . 4 To completely ...periods. In order to remove all power (such as for some reason you cannot use the Shut Down option in Windows to turn off your online User Guide. Important If for servicing internal components), also disconnect the power cord. 17 ...
www.gateway.com 5 To open the What do you want the computer to do? For more information ...wall outlets. If your computer Warning When you have not used for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in the power supply and system board remain energized. Waking up .. When you turn off . 4 To completely ...periods. In order to remove all power (such as for some reason you cannot use the Shut Down option in Windows to turn off your online User Guide. Important If for servicing internal components), also disconnect the power cord. 17 ...