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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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backing up a bit - To take advantage of your computer running again. 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 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.
backing up a bit - To take advantage of your computer running again. 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 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.
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Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to finish. 22 The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory default. restoring to factory condition If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management.
Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to finish. 22 The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory default. restoring to factory condition If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management.
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IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive or recovery discs, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. If you restore your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23 You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer's software up to finish.
IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive or recovery discs, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. If you restore your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23 You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer's software up to finish.
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... menu bar starts an action such as you would reorganize and throw away information in a file cabinet. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. Clicking an item on your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders...the hard drive. Clicking the program button in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You may also have more than one drive. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to suit your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Viewing ...
... menu bar starts an action such as you would reorganize and throw away information in a file cabinet. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. Clicking an item on your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders...the hard drive. Clicking the program button in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You may also have more than one drive. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to suit your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Viewing ...
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... file cabinet and put them to delete, see "Shortcuts" on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on page 16. 3 Click Restore. Help For more information, see "Shortcuts" on your Windows desktop. Eventually the trash can . To delete files or folders: 1 In the Computer or Windows... folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you decide to restore. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to the Recycle Bin. www.gateway.com 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. A copy of the file or ...
... file cabinet and put them to delete, see "Shortcuts" on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on page 16. 3 Click Restore. Help For more information, see "Shortcuts" on your Windows desktop. Eventually the trash can . To delete files or folders: 1 In the Computer or Windows... folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you decide to restore. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to the Recycle Bin. www.gateway.com 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. A copy of the file or ...
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... the Windows Search To find files and folders using this utility can use the Search utility. The Search Results window opens. 2 If you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your Windows desktop. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases...
... the Windows Search To find files and folders using this utility can use the Search utility. The Search Results window opens. 2 If you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your Windows desktop. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases...
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www.gateway.com updating 59 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 14 files 7 files across network 52 folders 9 programs 7 optical disc creating data 37 playing 29 Outlook 18 Outlook ... and folders 11 remote control Windows Media Center 40 removing files and folders 6, 11, 12, 16 renaming files and folders 16 resolution changing screen 64 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 48 example network 42 setting up 44, 45 using 42 S saving documents 14 scheduling computer use 78 screen adjusting...
www.gateway.com updating 59 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 14 files 7 files across network 52 folders 9 programs 7 optical disc creating data 37 playing 29 Outlook 18 Outlook ... and folders 11 remote control Windows Media Center 40 removing files and folders 6, 11, 12, 16 renaming files and folders 16 resolution changing screen 64 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 48 example network 42 setting up 44, 45 using 42 S saving documents 14 scheduling computer use 78 screen adjusting...
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... computer Warning When you cannot use the Shut Down option in Windows to save power, and saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you have not used for about changing the power button mode, see the "Customizing" chapter in Sleep... click (power). When you left them. Although it does not turn your computer completely off, it does turn off or slow down your computer. www.gateway.com Waking up . Putting your computer to "wake" it up your computer Tip For more information about five seconds, then release it.
... computer Warning When you cannot use the Shut Down option in Windows to save power, and saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you have not used for about changing the power button mode, see the "Customizing" chapter in Sleep... click (power). When you left them. Although it does not turn your computer completely off, it does turn off or slow down your computer. www.gateway.com Waking up . Putting your computer to "wake" it up your computer Tip For more information about five seconds, then release it.
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... your speakers' controls or the Windows volume controls. To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls: • If you are using your computer. www.gateway.com 4 When the Smart Copy dialog box closes, remove the memory card. Adjusting the volume You can also adjust the volume of the speakers. ...-ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard. To restore volume, click it again. 31 The volume control slider opens. 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to decrease volume....
... your speakers' controls or the Windows volume controls. To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls: • If you are using your computer. www.gateway.com 4 When the Smart Copy dialog box closes, remove the memory card. Adjusting the volume You can also adjust the volume of the speakers. ...-ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard. To restore volume, click it again. 31 The volume control slider opens. 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to decrease volume....
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Adding a removable hard drive You can use your computer. 2 Slide open the removable hard drive cover. 55 To install a removable hard drive: 1 Turn off your computer's removable hard drive carriers for high-volume backups and convenient backup storage. For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your computer. www.gateway.com 13 If you are using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD that came with your system" on page 101.
Adding a removable hard drive You can use your computer. 2 Slide open the removable hard drive cover. 55 To install a removable hard drive: 1 Turn off your computer's removable hard drive carriers for high-volume backups and convenient backup storage. For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your computer. www.gateway.com 13 If you are using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD that came with your system" on page 101.
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Backup button Windows' Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 Click Back up files as easy as pressing a button. CHAPTER 6: Maintaining Your Computer Backing up files Your Gateway computer makes backing up files, then follow the on the front of your backup. 76 To back up files: Tip If you are using a removable hard drive for your backup, see "Using a removable hard drive" on page 36 for more information. 1 Press the Backup button near the power button on -screen instructions to complete your computer.
Backup button Windows' Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 Click Back up files as easy as pressing a button. CHAPTER 6: Maintaining Your Computer Backing up files Your Gateway computer makes backing up files, then follow the on the front of your backup. 76 To back up files: Tip If you are using a removable hard drive for your backup, see "Using a removable hard drive" on page 36 for more information. 1 Press the Backup button near the power button on -screen instructions to complete your computer.
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... the place where it , or the operating system files cannot be restored. To restore deleted files: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. 2 Right-click the file you may need to restore your computer to restore, then click Restore. The hard drive cannot be the result of your computer case, ..." on page 95. For instructions on opening your computer's USB ports. See "Recovering your system" on the hard drive. The file is restored to reinstall the operating system. CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting A file was accidentally deleted • If a file was deleted while holding down the SHIFT ...
... the place where it , or the operating system files cannot be restored. To restore deleted files: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. 2 Right-click the file you may need to restore your computer to restore, then click Restore. The hard drive cannot be the result of your computer case, ..." on page 95. For instructions on opening your computer's USB ports. See "Recovering your system" on the hard drive. The file is restored to reinstall the operating system. CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting A file was accidentally deleted • If a file was deleted while holding down the SHIFT ...
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...by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Recovery discs take some or all of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as possible. To recover software and drivers that product's ...under most computer problems by following the information in "Try these discs later for additional system recovery options, you can solve most conditions. Gateway provides everything you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning to a previous system condition" on page 105. 4 Reset...
...by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Recovery discs take some or all of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as possible. To recover software and drivers that product's ...under most computer problems by following the information in "Try these discs later for additional system recovery options, you can solve most conditions. Gateway provides everything you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning to a previous system condition" on page 105. 4 Reset...
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...drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers-If you need to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start...), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. OR If you are recovering from the factory. CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting ...
...drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers-If you need to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start...), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. OR If you are recovering from the factory. CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting ...
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.... In most cases of these restore points to complete the installation. Repeat this step for the item you can return to one of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want to reinstall. www.gateway.com 3 Click Contents. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then ...press ENTER. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers.
.... In most cases of these restore points to complete the installation. Repeat this step for the item you can return to one of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want to reinstall. www.gateway.com 3 Click Contents. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then ...press ENTER. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers.
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...methods, you may restart your recovery discs" on page 108. 106 You can still run Windows Vista and your original hard drive is restored using System Restore, then click Next. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to ...to its factory condition. Returning your system. CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you specified. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you want, click Next, then click Finish.
...methods, you may restart your recovery discs" on page 108. 106 You can still run Windows Vista and your original hard drive is restored using System Restore, then click Next. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to ...to its factory condition. Returning your system. CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you specified. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you want, click Next, then click Finish.
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... a dialog box prompts you its progress. This process may take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to . Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to your hard drive. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues... by copying files to factory default. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. www.gateway.com Recovering from within Windows Vista To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on -screen prompts...
... a dialog box prompts you its progress. This process may take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to . Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to your hard drive. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues... by copying files to factory default. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. www.gateway.com Recovering from within Windows Vista To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on -screen prompts...
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... To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 2 During startup, press F10 to open the boot menu. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from factory default.
... To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 2 During startup, press F10 to open the boot menu. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from factory default.
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... audio files 28 optical discs 28 recovering defaults 106 drivers 101, 104 programs 101, 104 software 101, 104 system 101 with Gateway Recovery Center 104 with Windows System Restore 105 re-installing defaults 106 drivers 101, 104 programs 101, 104 software 101, 104 Windows 101 with... Gateway Recovery Center 104 with Windows System Restore 105 removing files and folders 71 resetting computer 20 restarting computer 20 restoring defaults 106 drivers 101, 104 files from Recycle Bin 93 programs 101, 104 software ...
... audio files 28 optical discs 28 recovering defaults 106 drivers 101, 104 programs 101, 104 software 101, 104 system 101 with Gateway Recovery Center 104 with Windows System Restore 105 re-installing defaults 106 drivers 101, 104 programs 101, 104 software 101, 104 Windows 101 with... Gateway Recovery Center 104 with Windows System Restore 105 removing files and folders 71 resetting computer 20 restarting computer 20 restoring defaults 106 drivers 101, 104 files from Recycle Bin 93 programs 101, 104 software ...