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We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you ! Thank you get started with your Gateway computer. Thank you for your purchase!
We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you ! Thank you get started with your Gateway computer. Thank you for 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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The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. 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. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your own Use Gadgets to delete them Add icons of your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to watch the time, check the latest news, or view a ...
The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. 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. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your own Use Gadgets to delete them Add icons of your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to watch the time, check the latest news, or view a ...
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getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file, change settings Click here to shut down your computer. 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 system, the Start menu is the command center of 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 computer ...
getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file, change settings Click here to shut down your computer. 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 system, the Start menu is the command center of 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 computer ...
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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. From there, you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. To access that has already been set up for you , this folder is ready for you . To get there, click (Start), then click 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 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. From there, you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. To access that has already been set up for you , this folder is ready for you . To get there, click (Start), then click 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.
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Click Welcome Center and select an option. Get information about your computer, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer to the Welcome Center! The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners! To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. welcome to a new one Learn about the newest features in Windows Vista 7
Click Welcome Center and select an option. Get information about your computer, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer to the Welcome Center! The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners! To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. welcome to a new one Learn about the newest features in Windows Vista 7
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... is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help with automated support, is a quick and easy way to ...get information 8 need a little extra 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.
... is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help with automated support, is a quick and easy way to ...get information 8 need a little extra 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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...® 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.... To start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 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 learn ...
...® 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.... To start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 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 learn ...
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... way. 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 "Using the Internet" in the Internet address or URL (Universal Resource Locator) This is a Web...
... way. 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 "Using the Internet" in the Internet address or URL (Universal Resource Locator) This is a Web...
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Add a description in seconds. welcome 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 your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in your online user guide. 11 When your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of the person you want to send a message to e-mail! Staying in the To box. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in the Subject box, type the e-mail message...
Add a description in seconds. welcome 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 your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in your online user guide. 11 When your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of the person you want to send a message to e-mail! Staying in the To box. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in the Subject box, type the e-mail message...
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... to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. for your new Gateway computer. Enjoy listening to play , pause, or stop disc playback. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see...
... to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. for your new Gateway computer. Enjoy listening to play , pause, or stop disc playback. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see...
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... online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player will create MP3s...
... online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player will create MP3s...
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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. 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. You should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide.
To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update. 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. You should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide.
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McAfee Privacy Service is turned off. 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. To run McAfee SecurityCenter, click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. virus-free with McAfee VirusScan, Personal Firewall, and Spamkiller turned on. Your computer came with McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter helps protect your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. For more information on as well, ...
McAfee Privacy Service is turned off. 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. To run McAfee SecurityCenter, click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. virus-free with McAfee VirusScan, Personal Firewall, and Spamkiller turned on. Your computer came with McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter helps protect your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. For more information on as well, ...
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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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Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. Click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 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 ...
Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. Click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 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 ...
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You can return to one of these Restore Points to get your computer 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 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 To take advantage of your system, called Restore Points. backing up a bit -
You can return to one of these Restore Points to get your computer 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 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 To take advantage of your system, called Restore Points. backing up a bit -
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.... prepare to recover When you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make sure that your system. 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 create this"recovery disc,"make...
.... prepare to recover When you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make sure that your system. 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 create this"recovery disc,"make...