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We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you get started with your purchase! Thank you ! Thank you for your Gateway computer.
We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you get started with your purchase! Thank you ! Thank you for your Gateway computer.
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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 "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 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 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. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of 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 on your computer's configuration.
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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, or even shut down your computer For more information about Windows, see all begins. 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 shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer. getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file, change settings...
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, or even shut down your computer For more information about Windows, see all begins. 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 shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer. getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file, change settings...
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To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. Documents Already created for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. From there, you can see everything on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see what's on your computer. 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 get there, click (Start), then click Computer. To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. Documents Already created for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. From there, you can see everything on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see what's on your computer. 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 .
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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 the newest features in Windows Vista® 7 Click Welcome Center and select an option. welcome to a new one Learn about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners!
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 the newest features in Windows Vista® 7 Click Welcome Center and select an option. welcome to a new one Learn about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners!
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... you need additional help? If you 're looking for. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. 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 ...
... you need additional help? If you 're looking for. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. 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 ...
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...lets you know computers. 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 Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User Guide. You can find the number on...8226; BigFix*-Pre-installed for you can trust, talk to learn more about it finds something. help and advice you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your User Guide for easyto-understand information on a variety of topics *May not be available in all regions 9
...lets you know computers. 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 Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User Guide. You can find the number on...8226; BigFix*-Pre-installed for you can trust, talk to learn more about it finds something. help and advice you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your User Guide for easyto-understand information on a variety of topics *May not be available in all regions 9
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... an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The address bar is a linked Web page If your online user guide. Type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you're on it and see where it takes you! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see "Using the Internet...
... an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The address bar is a linked Web page If your online user guide. Type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you're on it and see where it takes you! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see "Using the Internet...
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Add a description in seconds. Staying in touch with family and friends is easy with your Internet account. To send e-mail, connect to e-mail! welcome to your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in the Subject box, type the e-mail message, then click Send. When your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of your online user guide. 11 This is the user name part of an e-mail address This is usually free with e-mail and is the Internet domain name ...
Add a description in seconds. Staying in touch with family and friends is easy with your Internet account. To send e-mail, connect to e-mail! welcome to your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in the Subject box, type the e-mail message, then click Send. When your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of your online user guide. 11 This is the user name part of an e-mail address This is usually free with e-mail and is the Internet domain name ...
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... or scene selections from Windows Media Player. Put the disc into the CD or DVD drive on your listening and viewing pleasure... for your new Gateway computer. Note: You must have a DVD drive to play , pause, or stop disc playback.
... or scene selections from Windows Media Player. Put the disc into the CD or DVD drive on your listening and viewing pleasure... for your new Gateway computer. Note: You must have a DVD drive to play , pause, or stop disc playback.
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... burner to -use software already installed on your selections are checked, then click Start Rip. Note: you want to save by right-clicking on your Gateway computer. Put a music CD in the disc drive on the item and selecting Add to create MP3s of home movies or special videos. When your...
... burner to -use software already installed on your selections are checked, then click Start Rip. Note: you want to save by right-clicking on your Gateway computer. Put a music CD in the disc drive on the item and selecting Add to create MP3s of home movies or special videos. When your...
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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 security, see"Protecting Your Computer"...
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 security, see"Protecting Your Computer"...
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Guard against spyware, pop-ups, and other unwanted software Select and control the type and level of protection you want for your computer For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in security features designed to protect you, your family, and your online user guide. 15 securing the perimeter Windows Vista provides built-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 want for your computer For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in security features designed to protect you, your family, and your online user guide. 15 securing the perimeter Windows Vista provides built-in your computers. To view or change Windows Vista security settings, click (Start), Control Panel, Security, then click Security Center.
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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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To run Norton 360, click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. For more information on . Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends. 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 subscription to -date protection. You need to extend your user guide. 17
To run Norton 360, click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. For more information on . Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends. 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 subscription to -date protection. You need to extend your user guide. 17
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... gathers information about updates are provided here 18 For more information on the Internet. BigFix monitors your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to your computer for information about updates specific to learn more about BigFix Details and information about...
... gathers information about updates are provided here 18 For more information on the Internet. BigFix monitors your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to your computer for information about updates specific to learn more about BigFix Details and information about...
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improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then click Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Select a task and follow the instructions. 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...
improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then click Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Select a task and follow the instructions. 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...
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You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. 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. 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 -
You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. 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. 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 -
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... and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish. 21 To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Before you create these"recovery discs,"make a backup of the software that you first get your computer, it is a good idea to...
... and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish. 21 To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Before you create these"recovery discs,"make a backup of the software that you first get your computer, it is a good idea to...