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Thank you get started with your purchase! We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you for your Gateway computer. Thank you!
Thank you get started with your purchase! We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help 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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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. 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. we do Windows After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'll see "Windows Basics"...
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. 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. 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 begins. 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 your programs Type here to shut down your computer. 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 ...
getting things started The Start menu is the command center of your system, the Start menu is where it 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, and to change settings, or even shut down your computer For more information about Windows, see all your programs Type here to shut down your computer. 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 ...
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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. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. From there, you . To access that has already been set up for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. 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. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. From there, you . To access that has already been set up for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder.
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Get information about your computer, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer 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. welcome to a new one Learn about the newest features in Windows Vista 7 The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners!
Get information about your computer, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer 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. welcome to a new one Learn about the newest features in Windows Vista 7 The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners!
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... a week Help and Support is easily accessible. Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. If you 're looking for. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer. need a little extra help with automated...
... a week Help and Support is easily accessible. Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. If you 're looking for. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer. need a little extra help with automated...
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..., BigFix checks your computer for you know computers. 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 ...
..., BigFix checks your computer for you know computers. 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 ...
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... Internet Service Provider (ISP). Just connect your online user guide. Click on it and see "Using the Internet" in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you're on your pointer arrow turns into a hand when you move over something, it takes you 've connected with an...
... Internet Service Provider (ISP). Just connect your online user guide. Click on it and see "Using the Internet" in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you're on your pointer arrow turns into a hand when you move over something, it takes you 've connected with an...
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This is the user name part of an e-mail address This is usually free with your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. welcome to in your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in the To box. When your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of your online user guide. 11 Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in the Subject box, type the e-mail message, then click Send. To send e-mail, connect to your Internet account. Add a description in seconds. Staying...
This is the user name part of an e-mail address This is usually free with your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. welcome to in your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in the To box. When your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of your online user guide. 11 Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in the Subject box, type the e-mail message, then click Send. To send e-mail, connect to your Internet account. Add a description in seconds. Staying...
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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. Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on your listening and viewing pleasure... for your computer, then click the Play button ( ).
... (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. Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on your listening and viewing pleasure... for your computer, then click the Play button ( ).
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When you've selected all with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer. If your computer, then click Rip. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. ...
When you've selected all with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer. If your computer, then click Rip. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. ...
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... tools regularly to improve the security of personal information stored on your computer: • Windows Security-Provides access to -date. 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...
... tools regularly to improve the security of personal information stored on your computer: • Windows Security-Provides access to -date. 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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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 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 your computers.
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 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 your computers.
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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. You should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide. Click Express to fix the problem. 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. You should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide. Click Express to fix the problem. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update.
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virus-free with McAfee VirusScan, Personal Firewall, and Spamkiller turned on. You need to extend your subscription to the Internet and register McAfee SecurityCenter when prompted. McAfee Privacy Service is turned off. For more information on as well, connect to update McAfee SecurityCenter after the complimentary trial period ends. To turn on that service and keep the other ones on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. To run McAfee SecurityCenter, click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter...
virus-free with McAfee VirusScan, Personal Firewall, and Spamkiller turned on. You need to extend your subscription to the Internet and register McAfee SecurityCenter when prompted. McAfee Privacy Service is turned off. For more information on as well, connect to update McAfee SecurityCenter after the complimentary trial period ends. To turn on that service and keep the other ones on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. To run McAfee SecurityCenter, click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter...
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... that icon and BigFix will open. 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 about BigFix Details and information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from...
... that icon and BigFix will open. 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 about BigFix Details and information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from...
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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 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. Click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Select an ...
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 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. Click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Select an ...
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backing up a bit - Vista takes regular snapshots of these Restore Points to get your system, called Restore Points. You can return 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 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 one of your computer running again.
backing up a bit - Vista takes regular snapshots of these Restore Points to get your system, called Restore Points. You can return 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 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 one of your computer running again.
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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. Depending on the type of recordable drive you use, you'll...
... 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. Depending on the type of recordable drive you use, you'll...