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We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you ! Thank you get started with your Gateway computer. Thank you for your purchase!
We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you ! Thank you get started with your Gateway computer. Thank you for your purchase!
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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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Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own Use Gadgets to watch the time, check the latest news, or view a favorite photo This is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your screen 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. Other icons may be added depending on your computer 4 For more information about ...
Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own Use Gadgets to watch the time, check the latest news, or view a favorite photo This is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your screen 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. Other icons may be added depending on your computer 4 For more information about ...
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Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your computer. getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type 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, access networking, and to change settings Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 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 find a file, change settings, or even shut down ...
Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your computer. getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type 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, access networking, and to change settings Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 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 find a file, change settings, or even shut down ...
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To access that has already been set up for immediate use Computer Look here to see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for you can see everything on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see what's on your computer. To save something right away, use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. From there, you . To get there, click (Start), then click Computer.
To access that has already been set up for immediate use Computer Look here to see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for you can see everything on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see what's on your computer. To save something right away, use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. From there, you . To get there, click (Start), then click Computer.
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Get information about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners! Click Welcome Center and select an option. To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. welcome to special deals 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
Get information about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners! Click Welcome Center and select an option. To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. welcome to special deals 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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... a link, 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 little extra ... 8 If you 're looking for. Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer...
... a link, 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 little extra ... 8 If you 're looking for. Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer...
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...who know if it . 9 To start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. To open, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For clear, yet comprehensive, information on everything from basic definitions to learn more complex tasks...Click Help, then click Tutorial to more about it finds something. help and advice you can find the number on the label that's on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for you on your desktop or notebook computer.
...who know if it . 9 To start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. To open, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For clear, yet comprehensive, information on everything from basic definitions to learn more complex tasks...Click Help, then click Tutorial to more about it finds something. help and advice you can find the number on the label that's on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for you on your desktop or notebook computer.
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... Internet, click (Start), then click Internet or the ISP you 're on it and see "Using the Internet" in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you 've connected with. surfing the 'net Explore the World Wide Web with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Just...
... Internet, click (Start), then click Internet or the ISP you 're on it and see "Using the Internet" in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you 've connected with. surfing the 'net Explore the World Wide Web with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Just...
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To send e-mail, connect to 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. 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. Add a description in seconds. welcome 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 ...
To send e-mail, connect to 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. 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. Add a description in seconds. welcome 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 ...
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..., or stop disc playback. Note: You must have a DVD disc drive to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. for your new Gateway computer.
..., or stop disc playback. Note: You must have a DVD disc drive to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. for your new Gateway computer.
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... and save content such as data or movies to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your Gateway computer. If your computer came with a DVD burner, you can do it all the files you must have a DVD burner to create a DVD For more...
... and save content such as data or movies to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your Gateway computer. If your computer came with a DVD burner, you can do it all the files you must have a DVD burner to create a DVD For more...
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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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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. 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
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You should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide. 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 download high-priority updates, including those that are security related. Click Express to fix the problem. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update. 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 keep your online user guide. 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 download high-priority updates, including those that are security related. Click Express to fix the problem. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update. You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure.
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McAfee Privacy Service is turned off. To turn on that service and keep the other ones on as well, connect to extend your user guide. 17 To run McAfee SecurityCenter, click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your subscription to update McAfee SecurityCenter after the complimentary trial period ends. You need to the Internet and register McAfee SecurityCenter when prompted. Your computer came with McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter helps protect your computer from ...
McAfee Privacy Service is turned off. To turn on that service and keep the other ones on as well, connect to extend your user guide. 17 To run McAfee SecurityCenter, click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your subscription to update McAfee SecurityCenter after the complimentary trial period ends. You need to the Internet and register McAfee SecurityCenter when prompted. Your computer came with McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter helps protect your computer from ...
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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 information on the Internet. It automatically gathers information about updates are provided here 18 ...
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 information on the Internet. It automatically gathers information about updates are provided here 18 ...
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improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Select an option and follow the instructions. 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 as Disk Cleanup, or to defragment ...
improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Select an option and follow the instructions. 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 as Disk Cleanup, or to defragment ...
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backing up a bit - 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 To take advantage of these Restore Points 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 computer to get your system, called Restore Points.
backing up a bit - 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 To take advantage of these Restore Points 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 computer to get your system, called Restore Points.
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When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on the type of recordable drive you use, you'll need either Create System ...
When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on the type of recordable drive you use, you'll need either Create System ...