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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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we do Windows After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'll see on your computer's configuration. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to delete them Add icons of your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see"Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start menu. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to turn off 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 on your computer's configuration. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to delete them Add icons of your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see"Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start menu. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to turn off your own This is the Windows desktop.
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getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file, change settings Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 Click here to 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 most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders, ...
getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file, change settings Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 Click here to 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 most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders, ...
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From there, you , this folder is ready for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. Documents Already created for you. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. To access that has already been set up for you can see everything on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see what's on your computer. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer.
From there, you , this folder is ready for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. Documents Already created for you. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. To access that has already been set up for you can see everything on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see what's on your computer. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer.
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welcome to a new one Learn about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7 Get information 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. The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer to the Welcome Center!
welcome to a new one Learn about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7 Get information 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. The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer to the Welcome Center!
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..., do a search, or simply browse 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 offers several options designed to find what you need additional help? need a ...quick and easy way to get information 8 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's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week...
..., do a search, or simply browse 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 offers several options designed to find what you need additional help? need a ...quick and easy way to get information 8 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's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week...
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...® Check your User Guide for easyto-understand information on a variety of topics • BigFix-Pre-installed for you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for problems and conflicts and lets you can find the number on the label that's on using your... or notebook computer. To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For detailed information on your Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User Guide. To start BigFix, click (Start...
...® Check your User Guide for easyto-understand information on a variety of topics • BigFix-Pre-installed for you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for problems and conflicts and lets you can find the number on the label that's on using your... or notebook computer. To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For detailed information on your Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User Guide. To start BigFix, click (Start...
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... 're on it and see "Using the Internet" in your pointer arrow turns into a hand when you type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you 've connected with an Internet connection. Just connect your way. surfing the 'net Explore the World Wide Web...
... 're on it and see "Using the Internet" in your pointer arrow turns into a hand when you type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you 've connected with an Internet connection. Just connect your way. surfing the 'net Explore the World Wide Web...
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To send e-mail, connect to e-mail! 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 here Include others in your message by typing their e-mail addresses here or in the To box [email protected] Type a short description of your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in the To box. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in the Subject box, type the e-mail message, then click Send. This is the user name part of the ...
To send e-mail, connect to e-mail! 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 here Include others in your message by typing their e-mail addresses here or in the To box [email protected] Type a short description of your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in the To box. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in the Subject box, type the e-mail message, then click Send. This is the user name part of the ...
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... (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. for your computer, then click the Play button ( ). Enjoy listening to a music CD or watch a movie on your online user guide or Windows Help...
... (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. for your computer, then click the Play button ( ). Enjoy listening to a music CD or watch a movie on your online user guide or Windows Help...
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... (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Make sure that the songs you must have a DVD burner to -use software already installed on your Gateway computer. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save them to create MP3s of home movies or special videos. Note: you want to save content...
... (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Make sure that the songs you must have a DVD burner to -use software already installed on your Gateway computer. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save them to create MP3s of home movies or special videos. Note: you want to save content...
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... of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you keep your online user guide. 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 your computer: • Windows Security...
... of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you keep your online user guide. 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 your computer: • Windows Security...
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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 your computers. 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
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 your computers. 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
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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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You need to extend your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. To run Norton Internet Security, click (Start), All Programs, Norton Internet Security, then click Norton Internet Security. virus-free with virus, spyware, firewall, and phishing protection turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your user guide. 17 For more information on . Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to-date protection. Your computer came with Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security helps protect your subscription to update Norton ...
You need to extend your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. To run Norton Internet Security, click (Start), All Programs, Norton Internet Security, then click Norton Internet Security. virus-free with virus, spyware, firewall, and phishing protection turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your user guide. 17 For more information on . Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to-date protection. Your computer came with Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security helps protect your subscription to update Norton ...
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... information on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in 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, security alerts, and updates from...
... information on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in 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, security alerts, and updates from...
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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. Select a task and follow the instructions. 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. improving performance Keep your...
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. Select a task and follow the instructions. 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. improving performance Keep your...
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To take advantage of these Restore Points to get your computer running again. backing up a bit - You can return 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 system, called Restore Points. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20
To take advantage of these Restore Points to get your computer running again. backing up a bit - You can return 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 system, called Restore Points. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20
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Depending on -screen instructions. 21 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 ...
Depending on -screen instructions. 21 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 ...