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We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you get started with your purchase! Thank you ! Thank you for your Gateway computer.
We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you get started with your purchase! Thank you ! Thank you for your Gateway computer.
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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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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. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own Use Gadgets to watch the time, check the latest news, or view a favorite photo 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. The desktop includes a ...
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. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own Use Gadgets to watch the time, check the latest news, or view a favorite photo 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. The desktop includes a ...
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Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders, access networking, and to 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 find a file, change settings Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 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 shut down ...
Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders, access networking, and to 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 find a file, change settings Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 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 shut down ...
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To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. 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. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. From there, you .
To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. 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. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. From there, you .
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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 a new one Learn about your computer Transfer files and settings from a previous computer 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 Click Welcome Center and select an option. welcome to the Welcome Center!
To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Get information about your computer, as well as links to a new one Learn about your computer Transfer files and settings from a previous computer 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 Click Welcome Center and select an option. welcome to the Welcome Center!
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...link, do a search, or simply browse to find what you need additional help? 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 personalized information about your computer....
...link, do a search, or simply browse to find what you need additional help? 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 personalized information about your computer....
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..., then click BigFix. Click Help, then click Tutorial 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 everything from basic definitions to more about... ® Check your User Guide for easyto-understand information on a variety of topics • BigFix-Pre-installed for you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for problems and conflicts and lets you can find the number on the label that's on your desktop...
..., then click BigFix. Click Help, then click Tutorial 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 everything from basic definitions to more about... ® Check your User Guide for easyto-understand information on a variety of topics • BigFix-Pre-installed for you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for problems and conflicts and lets you can find the number on the label that's on your desktop...
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... into a hand when you move over something, it takes you 're on it and see "Using the Internet" 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. surfing the 'net Explore the World Wide...
... into a hand when you move over something, it takes you 're on it and see "Using the Internet" 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. surfing the 'net Explore the World Wide...
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To send e-mail, connect to here Include others in your message by typing their e-mail addresses here or in the To box [email protected] Type a short description of an e-mail address This is usually free with your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. This is the user name part of your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in your online user guide. 11 welcome to in the To box. Add a description in seconds. When your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of the...
To send e-mail, connect to here Include others in your message by typing their e-mail addresses here or in the To box [email protected] Type a short description of an e-mail address This is usually free with your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. This is the user name part of your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in your online user guide. 11 welcome to in the To box. Add a description in seconds. When your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of the...
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... (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. 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 disc drive to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. Enjoy listening to favorite music CDs...
... (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. 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 disc drive to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. Enjoy listening to favorite music CDs...
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... 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, see your Gateway computer. Create a DVD To save content such as data or movies to the Music folder. Put a music CD in the disc drive on your computer...
... 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, see your Gateway computer. Create a DVD To save content such as data or movies to the Music folder. Put a music CD in the disc drive on your 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 your computer: • Windows Security...
... 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 your computer: • Windows Security...
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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 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. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update. 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.
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. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update. 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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Your computer came with McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter helps protect your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. To turn on that service and keep the other ones on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your subscription to update McAfee SecurityCenter after the complimentary trial period ends. McAfee Privacy Service is turned off. For more information on as well, connect to extend your user guide. 17 virus-free with McAfee VirusScan, Personal Firewall, and Spamkiller turned on. To run McAfee SecurityCenter, click (Start), All Programs, ...
Your computer came with McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter helps protect your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. To turn on that service and keep the other ones on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your subscription to update McAfee SecurityCenter after the complimentary trial period ends. McAfee Privacy Service is turned off. For more information on as well, connect to extend your user guide. 17 virus-free with McAfee VirusScan, Personal Firewall, and Spamkiller turned on. To run McAfee SecurityCenter, click (Start), All Programs, ...
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... sites on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in 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 updates are provided here 18 For more information...
... sites on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in 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 updates are provided here 18 For more information...
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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. Select an option and follow the instructions. improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. Click (Start), Control Panel,...
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. Select an option and follow the instructions. improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. Click (Start), Control Panel,...
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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 - 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. 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 - 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. 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-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. CD-RW, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs will not work. To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on -screen instructions. 21
... CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. CD-RW, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs will not work. To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on -screen instructions. 21