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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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Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own This 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. 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. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop.
Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own This 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. 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. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop.
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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 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 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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To access that has already been set up for you , this folder is ready for you . To save something right away, use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. Documents Already created for immediate 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. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder.
To access that has already been set up for you , this folder is ready for you . To save something right away, use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. Documents Already created for immediate 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. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder.
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To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Click Welcome Center and select an option. 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! 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. Click Welcome Center and select an option. 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! welcome to a new one Learn about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7
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... 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. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is... easily accessible. If you 're looking for. 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 find what you...
... 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. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is... easily accessible. If you 're looking for. 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 find what you...
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..., BigFix checks your computer for easyto-understand information on using your Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User Guide. Check your computer. • BigFix*-Pre-installed for you can trust, talk to learn more ...; lets you know computers. 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 a variety of topics *May not be available in all regions 9
..., BigFix checks your computer for easyto-understand information on using your Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User Guide. Check your computer. • BigFix*-Pre-installed for you can trust, talk to learn more ...; lets you know computers. 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 a variety of topics *May not be available in all regions 9
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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're on it and see "Using the Internet" in your pointer arrow turns into a hand when you move over something...
... 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're on it and see "Using the Internet" in your pointer arrow turns into a hand when you move over something...
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Add a description in seconds. 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 default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of the person that you want to send a message to e-mail! When your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. This is the user name part of the person you want to send a message to here Include others in your message by typing their e-mail addresses here or in the To box [email protected]...
Add a description in seconds. 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 default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of the person that you want to send a message to e-mail! When your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. This is the user name part of the person you want to send a message to here Include others in your message by typing their e-mail addresses here or in the To box [email protected]...
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... online user guide or Windows Help and Support. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. for your computer, then click the Play button ( ).
... online user guide or Windows Help and Support. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. for your computer, then click the Play button ( ).
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... and save content such as data or movies to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your Gateway computer. If your selections are checked, then click Start Rip. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click...
... and save content such as data or movies to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your Gateway computer. If your selections are checked, then click Start Rip. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click...
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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. 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. 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
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 security features designed to protect you want for your computer For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computers. 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
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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. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. 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. 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. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. 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. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates.
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virus-free with virus, spyware, firewall, and phishing protection turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your user guide. 17 You need to extend your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. For more information on . 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 subscription to -date protection. Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends.
virus-free with virus, spyware, firewall, and phishing protection turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your user guide. 17 You need to extend your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. For more information on . 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 subscription to -date protection. Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends.
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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 your online user guide. secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix.
... 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 your online user guide. secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix.
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improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then click Open Disk Defragmenter) 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. Select a task and follow the instructions. Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Performance Information and Tools. Do this ...
improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then click Open Disk Defragmenter) 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. Select a task and follow the instructions. Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Performance Information and Tools. Do this ...
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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. 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 To take advantage of your computer running again. You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. 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. 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 To take advantage of your computer running again. You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. backing up a bit -
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... recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Before you create these"recovery discs,"make sure that you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make a backup of...
... recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Before you create these"recovery discs,"make sure that you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make a backup of...