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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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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 - 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. To take advantage of your computer running again. 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 a previous state when everything worked right.
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The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory default. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to finish. 22 restoring to factory condition If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management.
The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory default. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to finish. 22 restoring to factory condition If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management.
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If you restore your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23 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's software up to finish.
If you restore your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23 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's software up to finish.
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...usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive. You may have more drives such as a disc drive. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire notebook display. Viewing drives Help For more than one drive. A notebook may also have more information about files...in a file cabinet. You can organize your files and programs to a button on the taskbar. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to suit your notebook: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Drives are like you would store ...
...usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive. You may have more drives such as a disc drive. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire notebook display. Viewing drives Help For more than one drive. A notebook may also have more information about files...in a file cabinet. You can organize your files and programs to a button on the taskbar. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to suit your notebook: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Drives are like you would store ...
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... the files or folders that you want to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page 19. 3 Click Restore. Windows moves the files and folders to delete. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to move. For more information, see "Viewing drives" on page 9 and "Searching for files" on page 12. 2 Right... and folders or moving them in the Recycle Bin as long as the bin has not been emptied. For instructions on how to copy. www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to delete, see "Searching for files" on page ...
... the files or folders that you want to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page 19. 3 Click Restore. Windows moves the files and folders to delete. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to move. For more information, see "Viewing drives" on page 9 and "Searching for files" on page 12. 2 Right... and folders or moving them in the Recycle Bin as long as the bin has not been emptied. For instructions on how to copy. www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to delete, see "Searching for files" on page ...
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...Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Recycle Bin. Windows permanently deletes all or part of that you want to search on your hard drive, you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your notebook by double-clicking the name in ...the list. The Search Results window opens. 2 If you want to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. Searching for files ...
...Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Recycle Bin. Windows permanently deletes all or part of that you want to search on your hard drive, you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your notebook by double-clicking the name in ...the list. The Search Results window opens. 2 If you want to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. Searching for files ...
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... and folders 11 removing files and folders 6, 11, 12, 19, 88 renaming files and folders 19 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 50 S saving documents 17 Scheduled Tasks Wizard 91 scheduling computer use 81... 360 59 sharing drives 53 folders 53 printer 54 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 19 closing windows 19 copying 19 deleting files and folders 19 keyboard 19 pasting 19 renaming files and folders 19 selecting... 23 Web site 23 connecting to 24 downloading files 24 Gateway 2 window 8 close button 9 closing 9, 19 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar...
... and folders 11 removing files and folders 6, 11, 12, 19, 88 renaming files and folders 19 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 50 S saving documents 17 Scheduled Tasks Wizard 91 scheduling computer use 81... 360 59 sharing drives 53 folders 53 printer 54 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 19 closing windows 19 copying 19 deleting files and folders 19 keyboard 19 pasting 19 renaming files and folders 19 selecting... 23 Web site 23 connecting to 24 downloading files 24 Gateway 2 window 8 close button 9 closing 9, 19 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar...
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..., see "Installing a printer or other peripheral device" on page 62. Sleep mode saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are running when your notebook entered Hibernate mode are laid out just as printers, scanners, and speakers. Tip See ... "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in Sleep mode, the power indicator flashes. When you can run programs and search for its setup instructions. 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). www.gateway.com 4 Attach and turn your notebook completely off . In Hibernate mode, your notebook from a Sleep ...
..., see "Installing a printer or other peripheral device" on page 62. Sleep mode saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are running when your notebook entered Hibernate mode are laid out just as printers, scanners, and speakers. Tip See ... "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in Sleep mode, the power indicator flashes. When you can run programs and search for its setup instructions. 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). www.gateway.com 4 Attach and turn your notebook completely off . In Hibernate mode, your notebook from a Sleep ...
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...) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to save power. -OR- The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. The notebook saves your session and partially shuts down to restart (...hibernation: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your session and shuts down to Hybrid Sleep. The notebook saves your notebook to normal operation, you may have to close unresponsive programs ...
...) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to save power. -OR- The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. The notebook saves your session and partially shuts down to restart (...hibernation: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your session and shuts down to Hybrid Sleep. The notebook saves your notebook to normal operation, you may have to close unresponsive programs ...
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...volume, move from the + towards the +. Tip: n You can start swiping at any point on page 49. Instant on the volume sensor strip to restore the sound. n At the end of the change in the same direction. Plays or pauses the CD or DVD. n The duration of the swipe ...determines the amount of this swipe, if you keep your finger on Video-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or the DVD player program (Windows Vista Home Basic). CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Button Description Mutes the sound.
...volume, move from the + towards the +. Tip: n You can start swiping at any point on page 49. Instant on the volume sensor strip to restore the sound. n At the end of the change in the same direction. Plays or pauses the CD or DVD. n The duration of the swipe ...determines the amount of this swipe, if you keep your finger on Video-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or the DVD player program (Windows Vista Home Basic). CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Button Description Mutes the sound.
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To restore volume, click it . 50 The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the top-right corner of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of the window to close it again. 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute).
To restore volume, click it . 50 The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the top-right corner of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of the window to close it again. 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute).
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... each day, and also each item you want to reinstall. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 Click Contents. A list of these restore points to complete the installation. Repeat this step for each time you can return to one of software ... for the item you want to install, then follow the on-screen prompts to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 96 In most cases of your system running again. Help For more information about using Microsoft System...
... each day, and also each item you want to reinstall. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 Click Contents. A list of these restore points to complete the installation. Repeat this step for each time you can return to one of software ... for the item you want to install, then follow the on-screen prompts to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 96 In most cases of your system running again. Help For more information about using Microsoft System...
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www.gateway.com 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your system to its factory condition ... everything to return your system to its factory condition. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. You can still run Windows Vista, see "Recovering from within Windows Vista" on page 99. • If you cannot run Windows Vista and your computer. Your system is still working, see "Recovering...
www.gateway.com 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your system to its factory condition ... everything to return your system to its factory condition. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. You can still run Windows Vista, see "Recovering from within Windows Vista" on page 99. • If you cannot run Windows Vista and your computer. Your system is still working, see "Recovering...
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... the on your computer. 5 Click OK. This process may take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to . The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering from within Windows Vista To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on -screen prompts for first-time system setup...
... the on your computer. 5 Click OK. This process may take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to . The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering from within Windows Vista To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on -screen prompts for first-time system setup...
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... inserted. 4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the on your computer. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup To reinstall...installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your arrow keys to open the boot menu. Windows installs from the recovery disc you can select which device to start from factory default. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your hard...
... inserted. 4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the on your computer. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup To reinstall...installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your arrow keys to open the boot menu. Windows installs from the recovery disc you can select which device to start from factory default. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your hard...
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... 72 recharging battery 70 recovering defaults 97 drivers 92, 95 programs 92, 95 software 92, 95 system 91 with Gateway Recovery Management 95 with Windows System Restore 96 Recycle Bin deleting files 118 emptying 118 regional code DVD 57 re-installing defaults 97 drivers 92, 95 programs 91..., 95 software 91, 92, 95 Windows 91 with Gateway Recovery Management 95 with Windows System Restore 96 replacing See installing resetting notebook 26 restarting notebook 26 restoring defaults 97 drivers 92, 95 programs 92, 95 software 92, 95 system 91 with...
... 72 recharging battery 70 recovering defaults 97 drivers 92, 95 programs 92, 95 software 92, 95 system 91 with Gateway Recovery Management 95 with Windows System Restore 96 Recycle Bin deleting files 118 emptying 118 regional code DVD 57 re-installing defaults 97 drivers 92, 95 programs 91..., 95 software 91, 92, 95 Windows 91 with Gateway Recovery Management 95 with Windows System Restore 96 replacing See installing resetting notebook 26 restarting notebook 26 restoring defaults 97 drivers 92, 95 programs 92, 95 software 92, 95 system 91 with...
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Index W waking up notebook 25 webcam 15, 45 Webcam status indicator 15 Windows key 30 Product Key Code 3 Windows Hotstart 43 Windows Media Player 43, 44 Windows System Restore 92 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 129 wireless Ethernet button 31 status indicator 28 troubleshooting 131 turning off 51 turning on 51 using while traveling 83 wireless network switch 8 troubleshooting 131 working safely 18 158
Index W waking up notebook 25 webcam 15, 45 Webcam status indicator 15 Windows key 30 Product Key Code 3 Windows Hotstart 43 Windows Media Player 43, 44 Windows System Restore 92 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 129 wireless Ethernet button 31 status indicator 28 troubleshooting 131 turning off 51 turning on 51 using while traveling 83 wireless network switch 8 troubleshooting 131 working safely 18 158