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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 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. 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. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and ...
...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. 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. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and ...
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... your computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to start a program, find a file, change settings, or even shut down your computer For more information about Windows, see all begins. Whether you want to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your most frequently used programs Click... here to open files and folders, access networking, and to change settings Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your computer.
... your computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to start a program, find a file, change settings, or even shut down your computer For more information about Windows, see all begins. Whether you want to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your most frequently used programs Click... here to open files and folders, access networking, and to change settings Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your computer.
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maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. From there, you . To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. 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. To access that has already been set up for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents.
maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. From there, you . To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. 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. To access that has already been set up for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents.
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To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer Transfer files and settings from a previous computer to a new one Learn about your computer, as well as links to the Welcome Center! Get information about the newest features in Windows Vista 7 Click Welcome Center and select an option. welcome to special deals from Gateway partners!
To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer Transfer files and settings from a previous computer to a new one Learn about your computer, as well as links to the Welcome Center! Get information about the newest features in Windows Vista 7 Click Welcome Center and select an option. welcome to special deals from Gateway partners!
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Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. Click a link, do a search,... or simply browse to find what you need additional help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer, Gateway offers several ...
Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. Click a link, do a search,... or simply browse to find what you need additional help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer, Gateway offers several ...
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...then click the Play button ( ). Enjoy listening to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. Note: You must have a DVD disc drive to play , pause, or stop ...disc playback. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. To listen to a music CD or watch a movie on your listening and viewing pleasure... You can control...CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on DVD, click (Start), ...
...then click the Play button ( ). Enjoy listening to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. Note: You must have a DVD disc drive to play , pause, or stop ...disc playback. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. To listen to a music CD or watch a movie on your listening and viewing pleasure... You can control...CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on DVD, click (Start), ...
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..., play Create a custom music CD with easy-to the Music folder. Put a music CD in the disc drive on your Gateway computer. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. When you've selected all with MP3s you want to DVD, open... Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your computer, then click Rip. Create a DVD To save...
..., play Create a custom music CD with easy-to the Music folder. Put a music CD in the disc drive on your Gateway computer. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. When you've selected all with MP3s you want to DVD, open... Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your computer, then click Rip. Create a DVD To save...
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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-Provides access to -date. Use these tools regularly to improve the security ...on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure and up-to security features such as Windows Security Center, Windows Firewall, Windows Update, and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • McAfee SecurityCenter-Reduces the chances of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-...
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-Provides access to -date. Use these tools regularly to improve the security ...on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure and up-to security features such as Windows Security Center, Windows Firewall, Windows Update, and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • McAfee SecurityCenter-Reduces the chances of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-...
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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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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. 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.
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backing up a bit - To take advantage of these Restore Points 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 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
backing up a bit - To take advantage of these Restore Points 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 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
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... on or restart your data files, so they must be saved on your keyboard repeatedly while your hard drive. You need at least 4 GB of Windows. This lets you purchased your computer.
... on or restart your data files, so they must be saved on your keyboard repeatedly while your hard drive. You need at least 4 GB of Windows. This lets you purchased your computer.
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Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to date. 23 IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to bring your computer, it shipped from the factory. 6 Click Next, then click Yes. Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it will finish its setup and installation.
Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to date. 23 IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to bring your computer, it shipped from the factory. 6 Click Next, then click Yes. Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it will finish its setup and installation.
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... Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 4 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 4 Chapter 2: Using Windows Vista 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 Identifying window items 8... 9 Creating folders 10 Copying and moving files and folders 10 Deleting files and folders 11 Searching for files 12 Using the Windows Search 12 Browsing for files and folders 13 Working with documents 13 Creating a new document 14 Saving a document 14 Opening ...
... Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 4 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 4 Chapter 2: Using Windows Vista 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 Identifying window items 8... 9 Creating folders 10 Copying and moving files and folders 10 Deleting files and folders 11 Searching for files 12 Using the Windows Search 12 Browsing for files and folders 13 Working with documents 13 Creating a new document 14 Saving a document 14 Opening ...
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... and video DVDs 40 Creating a music CD 40 Creating a video DVD 41 Creating and copying data discs 43 Creating a data disc 43 Using Windows Media Center 44 Starting Windows Media Center 44 Using the Media Center remote control 46 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 47 Introduction to networking 48 Making sure your broadband...
... and video DVDs 40 Creating a music CD 40 Creating a video DVD 41 Creating and copying data discs 43 Creating a data disc 43 Using Windows Media Center 44 Starting Windows Media Center 44 Using the Media Center remote control 46 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 47 Introduction to networking 48 Making sure your broadband...
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www.gateway.com Sharing resources 57 Sharing drives and printers 57 Using the network 58 Viewing shared drives and folders 58 Creating a shortcut to a network drive 59 ... lock slot 62 Data security 62 Startup and hard drive password 62 Windows user accounts 62 Protecting your computer from viruses 63 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 63 Using Windows Security Center 67 Security updates 68 Windows Update 68 BigFix 69 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 71 Changing screen settings 72 Changing color depth and screen resolution 72...
www.gateway.com Sharing resources 57 Sharing drives and printers 57 Using the network 58 Viewing shared drives and folders 58 Creating a shortcut to a network drive 59 ... lock slot 62 Data security 62 Startup and hard drive password 62 Windows user accounts 62 Protecting your computer from viruses 63 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 63 Using Windows Security Center 67 Security updates 68 Windows Update 68 BigFix 69 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 71 Changing screen settings 72 Changing color depth and screen resolution 72...
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Getting help for Windows Media Center If your Gateway computer. You can access help for information on how to use the many features of your computer has Windows Vista Media Center Edition installed, you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. Searching for a ... clicking a general topic under Find an answer, selecting an option under Ask someone, or picking a category from Information from Microsoft. www.gateway.com Using Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help : 1 Click Start, then click Help...
Getting help for Windows Media Center If your Gateway computer. You can access help for information on how to use the many features of your computer has Windows Vista Media Center Edition installed, you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. Searching for a ... clicking a general topic under Find an answer, selecting an option under Ask someone, or picking a category from Information from Microsoft. www.gateway.com Using Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help : 1 Click Start, then click Help...
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... and issues are using the program. Available information depends on the back or side of Authenticity label found on the program. If you ever reinstall Windows Vista from the list. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. CHAPTER 1: Getting...
... and issues are using the program. Available information depends on the back or side of Authenticity label found on the program. If you ever reinstall Windows Vista from the list. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. CHAPTER 1: Getting...
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CHAPTER 2 Using Windows Vista • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5
CHAPTER 2 Using Windows Vista • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5