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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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Other icons may be added depending on your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your computer's configuration. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own This is the Windows desktop. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. 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.
Other icons may be added depending on your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your computer's configuration. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own This is the Windows desktop. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. 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.
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... here Click here to put your to lock your computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to shut down your computer For more information about Windows, see all begins. getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to see...
... here Click here to put your to lock your computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to shut down your computer For more information about Windows, see all begins. getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to see...
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From there, you . To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see what's on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see everything on your computer. To access that has already been set up for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder.
From there, you . To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see what's on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see everything on your computer. To access that has already been set up for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. 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 the newest features in Windows Vista® 7 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. 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 the newest features in Windows Vista® 7 welcome to a new one Learn about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners!
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...what you need additional 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 ...computer. Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? If you 're looking for. Click a link, do a search, or simply browse to get...
...what you need additional 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 ...computer. Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? If you 're looking for. Click a link, do a search, or simply browse to get...
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Put the disc into the CD or DVD drive on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. You can control how the music CD or video DVD plays from the disc you are playing are listed here Click these ... also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. Enjoy listening to play, pause, or stop disc playback. To listen to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. Note: You must have a DVD drive to a music CD or watch a movie on...
Put the disc into the CD or DVD drive on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. You can control how the music CD or video DVD plays from the disc you are playing are listed here Click these ... also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. Enjoy listening to play, pause, or stop disc playback. To listen to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. Note: You must have a DVD drive to a music CD or watch a movie on...
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...Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Note: you want to save them to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your Gateway computer. Make sure that the songs you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of are... complete, click Start Burn. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save by right-clicking on your online user guide ...
...Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Note: you want to save them to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your Gateway computer. Make sure that the songs you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of are... complete, click Start Burn. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save by right-clicking on your online user guide ...
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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 your online user... your computer for problems, and alerts you if something is detected 14 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer: • Windows Security-Provides access to -date.
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 your online user... your computer for problems, and alerts you if something is detected 14 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer: • Windows Security-Provides access to -date.
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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 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.
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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. 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.
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You can return to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 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. To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer running again.
You can return to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 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. To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer running again.
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To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish. 21 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver ... that you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make a backup of the software that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to create recovery discs for your system. prepare to recover When you have...
To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish. 21 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver ... that you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make a backup of the software that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to create recovery discs for your system. prepare to recover When you have...
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restoring to factory default. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system 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 finish. 22
restoring to factory default. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system 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 finish. 22
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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 If you restore your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. 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.
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 If you restore your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. 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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...for purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting Gateway 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and ... Creating folders 10 Copying and moving files and folders 10 Deleting files and folders 11 Searching for files 12 Using the Windows Search 12 Browsing for files and folders 13 Working with documents 13 Creating a new document 14 Saving a document 14 Opening...
...for purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting Gateway 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and ... Creating folders 10 Copying and moving files and folders 10 Deleting files and folders 11 Searching for files 12 Using the Windows Search 12 Browsing for files and folders 13 Working with documents 13 Creating a new document 14 Saving a document 14 Opening...
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... a music CD 34 Creating a video DVD 35 Creating and copying data discs 37 Creating a data disc 37 Using Windows Media Center 38 Starting Windows Media Center 38 Using the Media Center remote control 40 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 41 Introduction to Networking 42 Networking ... security 56 Startup 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 ...
... a music CD 34 Creating a video DVD 35 Creating and copying data discs 37 Creating a data disc 37 Using Windows Media Center 38 Starting Windows Media Center 38 Using the Media Center remote control 40 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 41 Introduction to Networking 42 Networking ... security 56 Startup 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 ...
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... current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of us at Gateway. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. To search for a topic. 2 Please read this manual...week and provides the most stringent quality control tests to ensure that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from your new Gateway computer for purchasing our computer! Use Help and Support to answer questions about your computer's software features. You can find help ...
... current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of us at Gateway. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. To search for a topic. 2 Please read this manual...week and provides the most stringent quality control tests to ensure that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from your new Gateway computer for purchasing our computer! Use Help and Support to answer questions about your computer's software features. You can find help ...
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...), then click Help and Support. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you can access most closely matches your question. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for Windows Media Center If your computer is running Windows Media Center, you are using the program. Help and ...Support opens. 2 In the Help and Support window, type Windows Media Center in the...
...), then click Help and Support. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you can access most closely matches your question. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for Windows Media Center If your computer is running Windows Media Center, you are using the program. Help and ...Support opens. 2 In the Help and Support window, type Windows Media Center in the...
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CHAPTER2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5
CHAPTER2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5