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We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you for your Gateway computer. Thank you get started with your purchase! Thank you!
We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you for your Gateway computer. Thank you get started with your purchase! 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 on your own This is the Windows desktop. 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"Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start menu. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your computer's configuration. 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 on your own This is the Windows desktop. 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"Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start menu. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your computer's configuration. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon.
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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 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 your ...
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 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 your ...
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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 . maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. Documents Already created for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents.
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 . maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. Documents Already created for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents.
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The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information 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 a new one Learn about your computer Transfer files and settings from a previous computer to special deals from Gateway partners! welcome to the Welcome Center! Click Welcome Center and select an option.
The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information 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 a new one Learn about your computer Transfer files and settings from a previous computer to special deals from Gateway partners! welcome to the Welcome Center! Click Welcome Center and select an option.
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... with automated support, is a quick and easy way to get information 8 Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows 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. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day,...
... with automated support, is a quick and easy way to get information 8 Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows 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. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day,...
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.... To start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, then click BigFix. To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For detailed information on using your computer for you know computers. Click..., then click Tutorial to people who know if it . Check your User Guide for easyto-understand information on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User Guide. help and advice you can find the number on the...
.... To start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, then click BigFix. To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For detailed information on using your computer for you know computers. Click..., then click Tutorial to people who know if it . Check your User Guide for easyto-understand information on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User Guide. help and advice you can find the number on the...
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... is a linked Web page If your pointer arrow turns into a hand when you type in your way. 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...
... is a linked Web page If your pointer arrow turns into a hand when you type in your way. 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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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 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 the person that you want to send a message to e-mail! Add a description in seconds. 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-mail address of the person you want to send a message to...
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 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 the person that you want to send a message to e-mail! Add a description in seconds. 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-mail address of the person you want to send a message to...
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for your new Gateway computer. You can control how the music CD or video DVD plays from the disc you are playing are listed here Click these buttons to ...
for your new Gateway computer. You can control how the music CD or video DVD plays from the disc you are playing are listed here Click these buttons to ...
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... your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 Click Burn, then select the items you want to save by right-clicking on your Gateway computer. Make sure that the songs you want to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on the...
... your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 Click Burn, then select the items you want to save by right-clicking on your Gateway computer. Make sure that the songs you want to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on the...
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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-...
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-...
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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. 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 should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates.
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 keep your online user guide. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates.
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Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends. For more information on . You need to extend your subscription to -date protection. To run Norton 360, click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. Your computer came with Norton 360 Norton 360 Norton 360 helps protect your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. virus-free with virus, spyware, firewall, and phishing protection turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your user guide. 17
Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends. For more information on . You need to extend your subscription to -date protection. To run Norton 360, click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. Your computer came with Norton 360 Norton 360 Norton 360 helps protect your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. virus-free with virus, spyware, firewall, and phishing protection turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your user guide. 17
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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. Click here for problems and conflicts.
... 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. Click here for problems and conflicts.
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Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Performance Information and Tools. 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 a task and follow the instructions. improving performance Keep your...
Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Performance Information and Tools. 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 a task and follow the instructions. improving performance Keep your...
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To take advantage of your system, called Restore Points. backing up a bit - Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 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.
To take advantage of your system, called Restore Points. backing up a bit - Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 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.
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...-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to create recovery discs for your system. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. Before you have...
...-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to create recovery discs for your system. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. Before you have...