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Thank you get started with your purchase! We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you for your Gateway computer. Thank you!
Thank you get started with your purchase! We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you for your Gateway computer. Thank you!
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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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The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to turn off your computer's configuration. 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 delete them Add icons of your own This is the Windows desktop. 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 turn off your computer's configuration. 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 delete them Add icons of your own This is the Windows desktop. 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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Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders, access networking, and to change settings, or even shut down your computer For more information about Windows, see all your programs Type here to find a file or folder Click here Click here to put your to lock your computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 Whether you want to start a program, find a file, change settings Click here to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your ...
Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders, access networking, and to change settings, or even shut down your computer For more information about Windows, see all your programs Type here to find a file or folder Click here Click here to put your to lock your computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 Whether you want to start a program, find a file, change settings Click here to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your ...
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To access that has already been set up for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. From there, you . maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. 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 get there, click (Start), then click Computer.
To access that has already been set up for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. From there, you . maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. 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 get there, click (Start), then click Computer.
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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. welcome to special deals from Gateway partners! Get information about your computer Transfer files and settings from a previous computer to a new one Learn about your computer, as well as links to the Welcome Center! The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7
To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Click Welcome Center and select an option. welcome to special deals from Gateway partners! Get information about your computer Transfer files and settings from a previous computer to a new one Learn about your computer, as well as links to the Welcome Center! The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7
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... find what you need additional help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer, Gateway offers several options designed to get information 8 Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? If you 're... support, is a quick and easy way 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. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and...
... find what you need additional help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer, Gateway offers several options designed to get information 8 Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? If you 're... support, is a quick and easy way 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. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and...
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...your User Guide for easyto-understand information on a variety of topics • BigFix-Pre-installed for problems and conflicts and lets you on your Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User Guide. To start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then ...click BigFix. help and advice you can find the number on the label that's on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for you know computers. Click Help, then click Tutorial to people who know if it . 9 To access ...
...your User Guide for easyto-understand information on a variety of topics • BigFix-Pre-installed for problems and conflicts and lets you on your Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User Guide. To start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then ...click BigFix. help and advice you can find the number on the label that's on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for you know computers. Click Help, then click Tutorial to people who know if it . 9 To access ...
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... you move over something, it takes you! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see "Using the Internet" in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you 've connected with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The address bar is where you type in the Internet address or...
... you move over something, it takes you! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see "Using the Internet" in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you 've connected with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The address bar is where you type in the Internet address or...
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When your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of the person that you want to send a message 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. To send e-mail, connect to in the To box. Add a description in seconds. Staying in touch with family and friends is easy with your Internet account. This is the user name part of an e-mail address This is usually free with e-mail and is the Internet ...
When your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of the person that you want to send a message 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. To send e-mail, connect to in the To box. Add a description in seconds. Staying in touch with family and friends is easy with your Internet account. This is the user name part of an e-mail address This is usually free with e-mail and is the Internet ...
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... or video DVD plays from the disc you are playing are listed here Click these buttons to a music CD or watch a movie on your new Gateway computer. Note: You must have a DVD disc drive to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on your computer, then click the...
... or video DVD plays from the disc you are playing are listed here Click these buttons to a music CD or watch a movie on your new Gateway computer. Note: You must have a DVD disc drive to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on your computer, then click the...
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... create a video DVD of are complete, click Start Burn. rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to save by right-clicking on your Gateway computer.
... create a video DVD of are complete, click Start Burn. rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to save by right-clicking on your Gateway computer.
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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 , your family, and your online user guide. 15 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. 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 , your family, and your online user guide. 15 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. To view or change Windows Vista security settings, click (Start), Control Panel, Security, then click Security Center.
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To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. 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. 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 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. 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.
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To run Norton Internet Security, click (Start), All Programs, Norton Internet Security, then click Norton Internet Security. Your computer came with Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security helps protect your subscription to update Norton Internet Security after the complimentary trial period ends. Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to extend your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. You need to -date protection. For more information on . virus-free with virus, spyware, firewall, and phishing protection turned on ...
To run Norton Internet Security, click (Start), All Programs, Norton Internet Security, then click Norton Internet Security. Your computer came with Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security helps protect your subscription to update Norton Internet Security after the complimentary trial period ends. Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to extend your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. You need to -date protection. For more information on . virus-free with virus, spyware, firewall, and phishing protection turned on ...
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... the blue taskbar icon ( ). secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to your computer for problems and conflicts. To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will...
... the blue taskbar icon ( ). secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to your computer for problems and conflicts. To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will...
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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 as Disk Cleanup, or to defragment your computer in top running system. Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. Select a task and follow the instructions. Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Performance Information and Tools. improving performance Keep your...
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 as Disk Cleanup, or to defragment your computer in top running system. Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. Select a task and follow the instructions. Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Performance Information and Tools. improving performance Keep your...
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You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. 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 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. 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 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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To create a disc, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, click Gateway Recovery Center, then click Application and Drivers External Media and follow the onscreen instructions. When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or ...
To create a disc, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, click Gateway Recovery Center, then click Application and Drivers External Media and follow the onscreen instructions. When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or ...