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...for problems, and alerts you if something is detected 14 For more information on your online user guide. keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you keep your computer secure and up-to security features such as Windows ...Security Center, Windows Firewall, Windows Update, and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • Norton 360-Reduces the chances of personal information stored on security, see"Protecting ...
...for problems, and alerts you if something is detected 14 For more information on your online user guide. keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you keep your computer secure and up-to security features such as Windows ...Security Center, Windows Firewall, Windows Update, and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • Norton 360-Reduces the chances of personal information stored on security, see"Protecting ...
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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. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. 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.
You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. 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.
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You need to extend your user guide. 17 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. To run Norton 360, click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360.
You need to extend your user guide. 17 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. To run Norton 360, click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360.
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It automatically gathers information about updates are provided here 18 For more information on the Internet. Click here for problems and conflicts. To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix ... taskbar icon ( ). secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your computer for information about updates specific to your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more about BigFix Details and information about the latest bugs...
It automatically gathers information about updates are provided here 18 For more information on the Internet. Click here for problems and conflicts. To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix ... taskbar icon ( ). secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your computer for information about updates specific to your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more about BigFix Details and information about the latest bugs...
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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, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23 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'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, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23 If you restore your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory.
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... hard drive password 56 Windows user accounts 56 Protecting your computer from viruses 57 Using Norton 360 57 Using Windows Security Center 60 Security updates 61 Windows Update 61 BigFix 62 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 63 Changing screen settings 64 Changing color depth and screen resolution 64 Changing the appearance of windows and...
... hard drive password 56 Windows user accounts 56 Protecting your computer from viruses 57 Using Norton 360 57 Using Windows Security Center 60 Security updates 61 Windows Update 61 BigFix 62 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 63 Changing screen settings 64 Changing color depth and screen resolution 64 Changing the appearance of windows and...
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... the Start button, then open the program's window. Double-click this example, depending on how your computer is set below the recommended value or when updates are stored. For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your desktop may appear on the taskbar near the...
... the Start button, then open the program's window. Double-click this example, depending on how your computer is set below the recommended value or when updates are stored. For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your desktop may appear on the taskbar near the...
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CHAPTER6 Protecting your computer • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates 55
CHAPTER6 Protecting your computer • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates 55
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... provide you are attached to another. Protect your computer from a virus by: • Subscribing to Norton 360 for regular virus and spyware protection updates. • Using Norton 360 to check files and programs that are opening contains a macro that might have a virus. • Making sure... and Excel files. Using Norton 360 Norton 360 helps protect your computer to malfunction. www.gateway.com Protecting your computer from viruses A virus is configured to schedule system scans and security updates, click Help & Support in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Viruses can damage...
... provide you are attached to another. Protect your computer from a virus by: • Subscribing to Norton 360 for regular virus and spyware protection updates. • Using Norton 360 to check files and programs that are opening contains a macro that might have a virus. • Making sure... and Excel files. Using Norton 360 Norton 360 helps protect your computer to malfunction. www.gateway.com Protecting your computer from viruses A virus is configured to schedule system scans and security updates, click Help & Support in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Viruses can damage...
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The Tasks window opens. 59 Norton 360 opens. 3 At the top of the window, click Tasks. To update your virus definitions frequently so Norton 360 can recognize the latest threats. www.gateway.com Updating your virus and spyware definitions You should update your virus and spyware definitions: 1 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360.
The Tasks window opens. 59 Norton 360 opens. 3 At the top of the window, click Tasks. To update your virus definitions frequently so Norton 360 can recognize the latest threats. www.gateway.com Updating your virus and spyware definitions You should update your virus and spyware definitions: 1 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360.
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... opens. 60 Using Windows Security Center Windows Security Center helps protect your computer 4 Click Check for Updates. Your computer downloads and installs the latest virus definitions. CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer through: • A firewall • Automatic Windows updates • Third party virus protection software • Security options in Internet Explorer Modifying security settings...
... opens. 60 Using Windows Security Center Windows Security Center helps protect your computer 4 Click Check for Updates. Your computer downloads and installs the latest virus definitions. CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer through: • A firewall • Automatic Windows updates • Third party virus protection software • Security options in Internet Explorer Modifying security settings...
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...certain programs from other programs that might be found on your computer that you need to keep your computer secure. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. Help For more information about the Windows Security Center, click Get help about Windows Security... features built into Windows, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to keep Windows and your computer's system software up to date. www.gateway.com 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent outsiders from accessing ...
...certain programs from other programs that might be found on your computer that you need to keep your computer secure. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. Help For more information about the Windows Security Center, click Get help about Windows Security... features built into Windows, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to keep Windows and your computer's system software up to date. www.gateway.com 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent outsiders from accessing ...
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... Security Center. It automatically gathers information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. 4 Click Change Settings. These updates include security updates. • Install Extras to download additional Windows ... 6: Protecting your computer 4 Click: • Install Updates to download and install updates on that icon to open BigFix. 62 Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to schedule automatic updates. The Change Settings dialog box opens. Help For more...
... Security Center. It automatically gathers information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. 4 Click Change Settings. These updates include security updates. • Install Extras to download additional Windows ... 6: Protecting your computer 4 Click: • Install Updates to download and install updates on that icon to open BigFix. 62 Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to schedule automatic updates. The Change Settings dialog box opens. Help For more...
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...Black-and-White Spot Design are registered trademarks and MMX is not responsible for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from Gateway. in this manual. Due to make improvements in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of their respective companies. 81 Intel, Intel ... registered trademarks of such damages. All other countries. The information in newer publication editions. However, changes are reserved. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at any defect or omission in the U.S. www...
...Black-and-White Spot Design are registered trademarks and MMX is not responsible for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from Gateway. in this manual. Due to make improvements in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of their respective companies. 81 Intel, Intel ... registered trademarks of such damages. All other countries. The information in newer publication editions. However, changes are reserved. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at any defect or omission in the U.S. www...
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... Start menu 7 DHCP 42, 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 52 sharing 51 un-sharing 51 viewing contents 9 viewing files and...
... Start menu 7 DHCP 42, 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 52 sharing 51 un-sharing 51 viewing contents 9 viewing files and...
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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 Express 18 P ... and Support 2 security BigFix 62 data 56 hardware 56 lock slot 56 Norton 360 57 password 56 user accounts 56 Windows Security Center 60 Windows Update 61 wireless Ethernet 50 serial number 3 Shared Documents folder 71 sharing drives 51 folders 51 printer 51 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 16 closing...
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 Express 18 P ... and Support 2 security BigFix 62 data 56 hardware 56 lock slot 56 Norton 360 57 password 56 user accounts 56 Windows Security Center 60 Windows Update 61 wireless Ethernet 50 serial number 3 Shared Documents folder 71 sharing drives 51 folders 51 printer 51 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 16 closing...
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... voice recognition 76 W WAN 42 WAV file playing 28 Web browser 18, 19 Web page 19 Web site 19 connecting to 19 downloading files 20 Gateway 2 wide area network (WAN) 42 window 8 changing colors 65 close button 9 closing 9, 16 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 Windows ... editing tack information 33 playing audio CD 29 playing audio file 28 viewing video file 28 Windows Security Center icon 6 using 57 Windows Update 61 wired Ethernet network 42 equipment needed 43 example 42 installing cards 44 installing drivers 44 setting up 44 wireless Ethernet network 45 connecting ...
... voice recognition 76 W WAN 42 WAV file playing 28 Web browser 18, 19 Web page 19 Web site 19 connecting to 19 downloading files 20 Gateway 2 wide area network (WAN) 42 window 8 changing colors 65 close button 9 closing 9, 16 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 Windows ... editing tack information 33 playing audio CD 29 playing audio file 28 viewing video file 28 Windows Security Center icon 6 using 57 Windows Update 61 wired Ethernet network 42 equipment needed 43 example 42 installing cards 44 installing drivers 44 setting up 44 wireless Ethernet network 45 connecting ...
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... 53 Cleaning your computer 54 Cleaning the exterior 54 Cleaning the keyboard 55 Cleaning the monitor 55 Cleaning the mouse 55 Cleaning optical discs 56 Updating Windows 56 Using BigFix 57 Managing hard drive space 58 Checking hard drive space 58 Deleting unnecessary files 59 ii
... 53 Cleaning your computer 54 Cleaning the exterior 54 Cleaning the keyboard 55 Cleaning the monitor 55 Cleaning the mouse 55 Cleaning optical discs 56 Updating Windows 56 Using BigFix 57 Managing hard drive space 58 Checking hard drive space 58 Deleting unnecessary files 59 ii
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CHAPTER5 Maintaining Your Computer • Setting up a maintenance schedule • Caring for your computer • Cleaning your computer • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Scheduling maintenance tasks • Moving from your old computer 51
CHAPTER5 Maintaining Your Computer • Setting up a maintenance schedule • Caring for your computer • Cleaning your computer • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Scheduling maintenance tasks • Moving from your old computer 51
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... soon as possible. Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Create system recovery discs As soon as possible (one time only) Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for errors X X Defragment hard drive X X Back up a regular maintenance schedule...
... soon as possible. Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Create system recovery discs As soon as possible (one time only) Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for errors X X Defragment hard drive X X Back up a regular maintenance schedule...