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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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... Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration. 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. 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.
... Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration. 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. 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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... 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 begins. getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file, change settings Click here... to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of 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 or folder Click here Click here to put your to lock...
... 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 begins. getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file, change settings Click here... to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of 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 or folder Click here Click here to put your to lock...
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To get there, click (Start), then click 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 everything on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see what's on your computer. To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. From there, you . maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder.
To get there, click (Start), then click 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 everything on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see what's on your computer. To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. From there, you . maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder.
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Get information about the newest features in Windows Vista 7 Click Welcome Center and select an option. 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. 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!
Get information about the newest features in Windows Vista 7 Click Welcome Center and select an option. 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. 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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...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's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and... If you 're looking for. 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 offers several options designed to find what you need additional help with...
...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's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and... If you 're looking for. 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 offers several options designed to find what you need additional help with...
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... Player. To listen to play, pause, or stop disc playback. Note: You must have a DVD disc drive to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on your listening and viewing pleasure... for your computer, then click the Play button... plays from the disc you are playing are listed here Click these buttons to a music CD or watch a movie on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new...
... Player. To listen to play, pause, or stop disc playback. Note: You must have a DVD disc drive to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on your listening and viewing pleasure... for your computer, then click the Play button... plays from the disc you are playing are listed here Click these buttons to a music CD or watch a movie on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new...
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...can do it all the files you want to the Music folder. If your computer came with easy-to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your Gateway computer. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click... Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save content such as data or movies to -use software already installed on ...
...can do it all the files you want to the Music folder. If your computer came with easy-to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your Gateway computer. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click... Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save content such as data or movies to -use software already installed on ...
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... • 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 security, see..."Protecting Your Computer"in 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 • McAfee SecurityCenter-Reduces the chances of personal information stored on 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 security, see..."Protecting Your Computer"in 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 • McAfee SecurityCenter-Reduces the chances of personal information stored on your computer: •...
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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. 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.
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To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update. 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. 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. Click Express to fix the problem.
To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update. 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. 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. Click Express to fix the problem.
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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. 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 the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20
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. 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 the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20
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... repeatedly while your computer is saved on as it was when you restore your computer to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of Windows. This option saves your existing data files, but all programs must be re-installed and the program settings reconfigured. reinstalling the operating system A backup copy...
... repeatedly while your computer is saved on as it was when you restore your computer to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of Windows. This option saves your existing data files, but all programs must be re-installed and the program settings reconfigured. reinstalling the operating system A backup copy...
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You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to date. 23 IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory. Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to bring your computer, it will finish its setup and installation. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. 6 Click Next, then click Yes.
You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to date. 23 IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory. Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to bring your computer, it will finish its setup and installation. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. 6 Click Next, then click Yes.
8511464 - Gateway Setup Guide
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... SETUP POSTER RO 12/06 FOR EXTRA HELP... You can connect your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at 800-846-2118 and choose option 7. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. in video (DVI or VGA) otherwise Integrated video (VGA) 3 Connect the speakers... the modem cable to the modem jack and the telephone wall jack. If you complete the Windows setup. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. SERIAL NUMBER AND CONTACT INFORMATION LABEL Gateway Customer Care telephone numbers vary by #. WARNING: To protect your system from image shown. Actual...
... SETUP POSTER RO 12/06 FOR EXTRA HELP... You can connect your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at 800-846-2118 and choose option 7. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. in video (DVI or VGA) otherwise Integrated video (VGA) 3 Connect the speakers... the modem cable to the modem jack and the telephone wall jack. If you complete the Windows setup. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. SERIAL NUMBER AND CONTACT INFORMATION LABEL Gateway Customer Care telephone numbers vary by #. WARNING: To protect your system from image shown. Actual...
8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windows Vista)
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... Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 4 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 4 Chapter 2: Using Windows Vista 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 Identifying window items 8... 9 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 ...
... Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 4 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 4 Chapter 2: Using Windows Vista 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 Identifying window items 8... 9 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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... and video DVDs 40 Creating a music CD 40 Creating a video DVD 41 Creating and copying data discs 43 Creating a data disc 43 Using Windows Media Center 44 Starting Windows Media Center 44 Using the Media Center remote control 46 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 47 Introduction to networking 48 Making sure your broadband...
... and video DVDs 40 Creating a music CD 40 Creating a video DVD 41 Creating and copying data discs 43 Creating a data disc 43 Using Windows Media Center 44 Starting Windows Media Center 44 Using the Media Center remote control 46 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 47 Introduction to networking 48 Making sure your broadband...
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www.gateway.com Sharing resources 57 Sharing drives and printers 57 Using the network 58 Viewing shared drives and folders 58 Creating a shortcut to a network drive 59 ... lock slot 62 Data security 62 Startup and hard drive password 62 Windows user accounts 62 Protecting your computer from viruses 63 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 63 Using Windows Security Center 67 Security updates 68 Windows Update 68 BigFix 69 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 71 Changing screen settings 72 Changing color depth and screen resolution 72...
www.gateway.com Sharing resources 57 Sharing drives and printers 57 Using the network 58 Viewing shared drives and folders 58 Creating a shortcut to a network drive 59 ... lock slot 62 Data security 62 Startup and hard drive password 62 Windows user accounts 62 Protecting your computer from viruses 63 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 63 Using Windows Security Center 67 Security updates 68 Windows Update 68 BigFix 69 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 71 Changing screen settings 72 Changing color depth and screen resolution 72...
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..., selecting an option under Ask someone, or picking a category from Information from Microsoft. You can access help for Windows Media Center If your Gateway computer. www.gateway.com Using Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help : 1 Click Start..., then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you receive a list ...
..., selecting an option under Ask someone, or picking a category from Information from Microsoft. You can access help for Windows Media Center If your Gateway computer. www.gateway.com Using Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help : 1 Click Start..., then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you receive a list ...
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If you ever reinstall Windows Vista from the list. Available information depends on the back or side of Authenticity label found on the program. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft ...
If you ever reinstall Windows Vista from the list. Available information depends on the back or side of Authenticity label found on the program. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft ...