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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 for your Gateway computer. Thank you !
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 for your Gateway computer. Thank you !
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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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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 taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration. 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 watch the time, check the latest news, or view a ...
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 taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration. 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 watch the time, check the latest news, or view 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 Click here to see all your programs Type here to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of 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 find a file, change settings, or even 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 Click here to see all your programs Type here to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of 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 find a file, change settings, or even shut down your computer....
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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. From there, you . To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. To save something right away, use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. To access that has already been set up for immediate use Computer Look here to see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder.
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. From there, you . To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. To save something right away, use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. To access that has already been set up for immediate use Computer Look here to see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder.
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welcome to special deals from a previous computer to a new one Learn about the newest features in Windows Vista 7 Click Welcome Center and select an option. The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer, as well as links to the Welcome Center! Get 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 special deals from a previous computer to a new one Learn about the newest features in Windows Vista 7 Click Welcome Center and select an option. The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer, as well as links to the Welcome Center! Get 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.
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...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. 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. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? Click a link, do a search, or simply browse to ...
...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. 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. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? Click a link, do a search, or simply browse to ...
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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 ... number on this label ® 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 or notebook...
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 ... number on this label ® 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 or notebook...
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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 've connected with. The address bar is a linked Web page If your computer to the Internet, click (Start), then click...
... 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 've connected with. The address bar is a linked Web page If your computer to the Internet, click (Start), then click...
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When your Internet account. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in the Subject box, type the e-mail message, then click Send. Add a description in seconds. Staying in touch with family and friends is easy with your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in the To box. This is the user name part of an e-mail address This is usually free with e-mail and is the Internet domain name part of an e-mail address Type the e-...
When your Internet account. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in the Subject box, type the e-mail message, then click Send. Add a description in seconds. Staying in touch with family and friends is easy with your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in the To box. This is the user name part of an e-mail address This is usually free with e-mail and is the Internet domain name part of an e-mail address Type the e-...
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..., click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. To listen to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on your new Gateway computer. for your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on your computer, then click...
..., click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. To listen to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on your new Gateway computer. for your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on your computer, then click...
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... files you must have a DVD burner to Burn List. rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer.
... files you must have a DVD burner to Burn List. rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer.
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keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you keep your computer secure and up-to security features such as Windows Security Center, ...
keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you keep your computer secure and up-to security features such as Windows Security Center, ...
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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 , your family, and your online user guide. 15 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.
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 , your family, and your online user guide. 15 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.
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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. Click Express to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide. 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 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. You should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide. 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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To run McAfee SecurityCenter, click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. Your computer came with McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter helps protect your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. virus-free with McAfee VirusScan, Personal Firewall, and Spamkiller turned on. You need to extend your user guide. 17 To turn on that service and keep the other ones on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your subscription to the Internet and register McAfee SecurityCenter when prompted. For more information on as well, ...
To run McAfee SecurityCenter, click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. Your computer came with McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter helps protect your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. virus-free with McAfee VirusScan, Personal Firewall, and Spamkiller turned on. You need to extend your user guide. 17 To turn on that service and keep the other ones on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your subscription to the Internet and register McAfee SecurityCenter when prompted. For more information on as well, ...
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... latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in 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. BigFix monitors your computer for information about updates specific to...
... latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in 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. BigFix monitors your computer for information about updates specific to...
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Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. 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 Click (Start), Control Panel,...
Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. 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 Click (Start), Control Panel,...
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You can return to one of your computer running again. Vista takes regular snapshots of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. To take advantage of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 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.
You can return to one of your computer running again. Vista takes regular snapshots of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. To take advantage of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 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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... DVD+RW discs will not work. When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on-screen instructions. Before you create this"recovery disc,"make a backup of applications and...
... DVD+RW discs will not work. When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on-screen instructions. Before you create this"recovery disc,"make a backup of applications and...