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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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...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 turn off your computer 4 For more information about... Windows, see on 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 ...
...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 turn off your computer 4 For more information about... Windows, see on 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 ...
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... Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file, change settings, or even shut down your computer For more information about Windows, see all begins. Whether you want to start a program, find a file or folder Click here Click here to put your to lock your computer in... to open files and folders, access networking, and to change settings Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your computer. Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5
... Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file, change settings, or even shut down your computer For more information about Windows, see all begins. Whether you want to start a program, find a file or folder Click here Click here to put your to lock your computer in... to open files and folders, access networking, and to 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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From there, you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. Documents Already created for immediate 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. To access that has already been set up for you , this folder is ready for you . To save something right away, use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder.
From there, you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. Documents Already created for immediate 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. To access that has already been set up for you , this folder is ready for you . To save something right away, use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. 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! The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about the newest features in Windows Vista 7 To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. welcome to special deals from Gateway partners! Click Welcome Center and select an option.
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! The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about the newest features in Windows Vista 7 To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. welcome to special deals from Gateway partners! Click Welcome Center and select an option.
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need a little extra help ? If you 're looking for. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is a quick and easy way to find what you need additional help ... then click Help and Support. 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 meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and...
need a little extra help ? If you 're looking for. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is a quick and easy way to find what you need additional help ... then click Help and Support. 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 meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and...
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... volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your listening and viewing pleasure... To listen to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. 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 ...
... volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your listening and viewing pleasure... To listen to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. 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 ...
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When you've selected all with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer. Put a music CD in the disc drive on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 Make sure that the songs you must have a DVD burner to create a DVD For more information about using media... came with MP3s you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of are checked, then click Start Rip. Note: you want to save, click Start Burn. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save them to Burn List. rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with a DVD burner, you can do it...
When you've selected all with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer. Put a music CD in the disc drive on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 Make sure that the songs you must have a DVD burner to create a DVD For more information about using media... came with MP3s you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of are checked, then click Start Rip. Note: you want to save, click Start Burn. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save them to Burn List. rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with a DVD burner, you can do it...
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... information stored 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 chances... 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...
... information stored 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 chances... 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...
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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 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
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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. 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. Click Express to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide.
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. Click Express to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide.
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backing up a bit - To take advantage of these Restore Points to get your computer running again. 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 a previous state when everything worked right. Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20
backing up a bit - To take advantage of these Restore Points to get your computer running again. 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 a previous state when everything worked right. Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer 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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... contents of the hard drive to reformatting. 22 This process deletes your data files, so they must be saved on -screen instructions. 5 Click one of Windows. reinstalling the operating system A backup copy of your hard drive's original factory-installed contents is starting. This option saves your existing data files, but all...
... contents of the hard drive to reformatting. 22 This process deletes your data files, so they must be saved on -screen instructions. 5 Click one of Windows. reinstalling the operating system A backup copy of your hard drive's original factory-installed contents is starting. This option saves your existing data files, but all...
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IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory. Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it will finish its setup and installation. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it shipped from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to date. 23 6 Click Next, then click Yes.
IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory. Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it will finish its setup and installation. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it shipped from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to date. 23 6 Click Next, then click Yes.
8511859 - FX Setup Guide
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... fluctuations, use the included DVI-to-VGA adapter to change without worrying about common issues, visit our Internet Support Site at www.gateway.com. All rights reserved. For more information, see "Setting up RAID Rest easy with the security of their respective companies. If you...that came with your speakers. 6 Connect the network (optional) Connect the network (RJ45) cable to 30 GB of your Reference Guide. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. Follow the instructions that came with the device. 2 Connect the monitor If you have a USB mouse, connect it into a ...
... fluctuations, use the included DVI-to-VGA adapter to change without worrying about common issues, visit our Internet Support Site at www.gateway.com. All rights reserved. For more information, see "Setting up RAID Rest easy with the security of their respective companies. If you...that came with your speakers. 6 Connect the network (optional) Connect the network (RJ45) cable to 30 GB of your Reference Guide. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. Follow the instructions that came with the device. 2 Connect the monitor If you have a USB mouse, connect it into a ...
8512279 - Gateway Computer Reference Guide (for Gateway FX-Series computers with Windows XP)
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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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...may look different than your computer's label. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to -read manual that are specific to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • ...User Guide: • Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to this guide, your User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your hard drive. CHAPTER 1:...
...may look different than your computer's label. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to -read manual that are specific to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • ...User Guide: • Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to this guide, your User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your hard drive. CHAPTER 1:...
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If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, you call for your computer model and serial number. www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label on the back or side of your computer contains information that identifies your operating system. Serial number Technical Support telephone number ...Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the side of your computer includes the product key code for assistance. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you will need to enter these numbers to activate...
If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, you call for your computer model and serial number. www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label on the back or side of your computer contains information that identifies your operating system. Serial number Technical Support telephone number ...Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the side of your computer includes the product key code for assistance. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you will need to enter these numbers to activate...
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...chair helps you type. • Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat, or use the keyboard and touchpad. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. • Position the... you are positioned parallel to the floor when you use a footrest to provide extra back support. 13 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...
...chair helps you type. • Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat, or use the keyboard and touchpad. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. • Position the... you are positioned parallel to the floor when you use a footrest to provide extra back support. 13 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...
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...mouse or press the power button to "wake" it up your computer Tip For more information on using your computer's menus, see the "Customizing Windows" chapter in Windows to turn off your computer is in your computer, press and hold the power button for some reason you cannot use the Shut Down... for long periods. If your computer, press and hold the power button for several minutes, it . When you have not used for files. www.gateway.com 5 To open the What do you want the computer to do? The computer turns off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable...
...mouse or press the power button to "wake" it up your computer Tip For more information on using your computer's menus, see the "Customizing Windows" chapter in Windows to turn off your computer is in your computer, press and hold the power button for some reason you cannot use the Shut Down... for long periods. If your computer, press and hold the power button for several minutes, it . When you have not used for files. www.gateway.com 5 To open the What do you want the computer to do? The computer turns off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable...