8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
Page 2
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!
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
Page 3
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
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
Page 4
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"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 own Use Gadgets to turn off your computer 4 For more information about ...
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"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 own Use Gadgets to turn off your computer 4 For more information about ...
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
Page 5
getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file or folder Click here Click here to put your to lock your computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to start a program, find a file, change settings, or even shut down 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 For more information about Windows, see all begins. Whether you want to shut down ...
getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file or folder Click here Click here to put your to lock your computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to start a program, find a file, change settings, or even shut down 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 For more information about Windows, see all begins. Whether you want to shut down ...
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
Page 6
To save something right away, 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. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. To access that has already been set up for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. From there, you .
To save something right away, 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. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. To access that has already been set up for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. From there, you .
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
Page 7
To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. 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! Click Welcome Center and select an option. welcome to a new one Learn about the newest features in Windows Vista 7
To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. 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! Click Welcome Center and select an option. welcome to a new one Learn about the newest features in Windows Vista 7
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
Page 8
...This collection of Windows help with automated support, is a quick and easy way 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... help? need a little extra help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer, Gateway offers several options designed to get information 8 Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible.
...This collection of Windows help with automated support, is a quick and easy way 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... help? need a little extra help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer, Gateway offers several options designed to get information 8 Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible.
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
Page 9
..., see the User Guide installed on your computer for problems and conflicts and lets 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 people who know ... for easyto-understand information on a variety of topics • BigFix-Pre-installed for you can find the number on the label that's on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer. You can trust, talk to more about it finds something.
..., see the User Guide installed on your computer for problems and conflicts and lets 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 people who know ... for easyto-understand information on a variety of topics • BigFix-Pre-installed for you can find the number on the label that's on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer. You can trust, talk to more about it finds something.
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
Page 10
... you move over something, it takes you! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see "Using the Internet" in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you 've connected with an Internet connection. Click on your computer to the Internet, click (Start), then click Internet or the...
... you move over something, it takes you! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see "Using the Internet" in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you 've connected with an Internet connection. Click on your computer to the Internet, click (Start), then click Internet or the...
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
Page 11
When your online user guide. 11 This is the user name part of the person that you want to send a message to e-mail! 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. To send e-mail, connect to in your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of an e-mail address This is usually free with your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. Staying in touch with family and friends is easy with e-mail and is the Internet...
When your online user guide. 11 This is the user name part of the person that you want to send a message to e-mail! 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. To send e-mail, connect to in your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of an e-mail address This is usually free with your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. Staying in touch with family and friends is easy with e-mail and is the Internet...
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
Page 12
... ( ). Enjoy listening to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on your new Gateway computer. Note: You must have a DVD disc drive to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on DVD, click (Start), All Programs...
... ( ). Enjoy listening to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on your new Gateway computer. Note: You must have a DVD disc drive to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on DVD, click (Start), All Programs...
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
Page 13
... it all the files you want to create MP3s of home movies or special videos. Create a DVD To save them to Burn List. If your Gateway computer.
... it all the files you want to create MP3s of home movies or special videos. Create a DVD To save them to Burn List. If your Gateway computer.
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
Page 14
... 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 your computer: • Windows Security...
... 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 your computer: • Windows Security...
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
Page 15
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.
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
Page 16
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 keep your online user guide. You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. Click Express to download high-priority updates, including those that are security related.
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 keep your online user guide. You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. Click Express to download high-priority updates, including those that are security related.
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
Page 17
Your computer came with McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter helps protect your subscription to update McAfee SecurityCenter after the complimentary trial period ends. virus-free with McAfee VirusScan, Personal Firewall, and Spamkiller turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your user guide. 17 McAfee Privacy Service is turned off. You need to the Internet and register McAfee SecurityCenter when prompted. For more information on . To run McAfee SecurityCenter, click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. To turn on that ...
Your computer came with McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter helps protect your subscription to update McAfee SecurityCenter after the complimentary trial period ends. virus-free with McAfee VirusScan, Personal Firewall, and Spamkiller turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your user guide. 17 McAfee Privacy Service is turned off. You need to the Internet and register McAfee SecurityCenter when prompted. For more information on . To run McAfee SecurityCenter, click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. To turn on that ...
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
Page 18
... 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. To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will...
... 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. To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will...
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
Page 19
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. 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,...
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. 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,...
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
Page 20
To take advantage of your computer running again. backing up a bit - You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. Vista takes regular snapshots 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 get your system, called Restore Points.
To take advantage of your computer running again. backing up a bit - You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. Vista takes regular snapshots 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 get your system, called Restore Points.
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
Page 21
.... CD-RW, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs will not work. Make your selection, then continue with your system. 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...
.... CD-RW, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs will not work. Make your selection, then continue with your system. 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...