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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. We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you get started with your purchase!
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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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Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own Use Gadgets to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and 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"...
Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own Use Gadgets to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and 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"...
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getting things started The Start menu is the command center of your system, the 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"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 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...
getting things started The Start menu is the command center of your system, the 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"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 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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From there, you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. Documents Already created 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. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. To access that has already been set up for you , this folder is ready for you .
From there, you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. Documents Already created 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. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. To access that has already been set up for you , this folder is ready for you .
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To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. 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 Get 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!
To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. 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 Get 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!
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... 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. Click..., is a quick and easy way to get information 8 Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. If you 're looking for....
... 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. Click..., is a quick and easy way to get information 8 Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. If you 're looking for....
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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 it finds ..., then click Tutorial to learn more complex tasks, see the User Guide installed on your computer for problems and conflicts and lets you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your desktop or notebook computer.
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 it finds ..., then click Tutorial to learn more complex tasks, see the User Guide installed on your computer for problems and conflicts and lets you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your desktop or notebook computer.
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... in the Internet address or URL (Universal Resource Locator) This is a Web page This is where you type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you ! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see "Using the Internet" in your way. Click on your online user guide...
... in the Internet address or URL (Universal Resource Locator) This is a Web page This is where you type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you ! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see "Using the Internet" in your way. Click on your online user guide...
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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 person that you want to send a message 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 the person you want to send a message to in touch with family and friends is easy with your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. This is the user name part of an e-mail address This is usually free with e-mail and is the Internet domain ...
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 person that you want to send a message 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 the person you want to send a message to in touch with family and friends is easy with your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. This is the user name part of an e-mail address This is usually free with e-mail and is the Internet domain ...
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for your computer, then click the Play button ( ). You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. You can control how ...
for your computer, then click the Play button ( ). You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. You can control how ...
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..., click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Create a DVD To save them to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your Gateway computer. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save content such as data or movies to Burn List. Put a music CD in the disc drive...
..., click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Create a DVD To save them to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your Gateway computer. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save content such as data or movies to Burn List. Put a music CD in the disc drive...
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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 security, see"Protecting Your Computer...
... 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 security, see"Protecting Your Computer...
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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 can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. Click Express to fix the problem. 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.
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 fix the problem. 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.
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You need to extend your subscription to the Internet and register McAfee SecurityCenter when prompted. Your computer came with McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter helps protect your user guide. 17 McAfee Privacy Service is turned off. For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. To turn on that service and keep the other ones on as well, connect to update McAfee SecurityCenter after the complimentary trial period ends. To run McAfee SecurityCenter, click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, ...
You need to extend your subscription to the Internet and register McAfee SecurityCenter when prompted. Your computer came with McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter helps protect your user guide. 17 McAfee Privacy Service is turned off. For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. To turn on that service and keep the other ones on as well, connect to update McAfee SecurityCenter after the complimentary trial period ends. To run McAfee SecurityCenter, click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, ...
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.... Click here for problems and conflicts. 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 information on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the...
.... Click here for problems and conflicts. 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 information on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the...
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Click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Select an option and follow the instructions. 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. Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced ...
Click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Select an option and follow the instructions. 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. Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced ...
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Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer running again. You can return to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. backing up a bit - 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.
Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer running again. You can return to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. backing up a bit - 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.
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... you create this"recovery disc,"make a backup of applications and drivers) or Create ISO image (creates complete system backup). To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on the type of recordable drive you use, you have blank discs ready. When...
... you create this"recovery disc,"make a backup of applications and drivers) or Create ISO image (creates complete system backup). To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on the type of recordable drive you use, you have blank discs ready. When...