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Thank you for your Gateway computer. Thank you ! We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you get started with your purchase!
Thank you for your Gateway computer. Thank you ! We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you get started with 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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Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to watch the time, check the latest news, or view a favorite photo This is the Windows desktop. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own Use Gadgets to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see"Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start menu. 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...
Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to watch the time, check the latest news, or view a favorite photo This is the Windows desktop. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own Use Gadgets to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see"Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start menu. 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...
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getting things started The Start menu is the command center of 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 shut down your system, the Start menu is where it all begins. Whether you want to start a program, find a file, change settings Click here to change settings, or even shut down your computer. Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders, access ...
getting things started The Start menu is the command center of 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 shut down your system, the Start menu is where it all begins. Whether you want to start a program, find a file, change settings Click here to change settings, or even shut down your computer. Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders, access ...
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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 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. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. From there, you .
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 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. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. From there, you .
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welcome to a new one Learn about the newest features in Windows Vista 7 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! Click Welcome Center and select an option. To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Get information about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners!
welcome to a new one Learn about the newest features in Windows Vista 7 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! Click Welcome Center and select an option. To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Get information about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners!
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... simply browse to find 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 (... and Support. need a little extra help with automated support, is a quick and easy way to get information 8 Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ?
... simply browse to find 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 (... and Support. need a little extra help with automated support, is a quick and easy way to get information 8 Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ?
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...lets you know computers. Click Help, then click Tutorial to people who know if it . 9 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 more ... your computer. help and advice you on your computer for you can find the number on the label that's on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your desktop or notebook computer. To start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix.
...lets you know computers. Click Help, then click Tutorial to people who know if it . 9 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 more ... your computer. help and advice you on your computer for you can find the number on the label that's on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your desktop or notebook computer. To start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix.
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... in the Internet address or URL (Universal Resource Locator) This is a Web page This is where you type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you move over something, it and see "Using the Internet" in your pointer arrow turns into a hand when you 're on...
... in the Internet address or URL (Universal Resource Locator) This is a Web page This is where you type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you move over something, it and see "Using the Internet" in your pointer arrow turns into a hand when you 're on...
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Add a description in seconds. This is the user name part of an e-mail address This is usually free with e-mail and is the Internet domain name part of an e-mail address Type the e-mail address of the person 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 the person that you want to send a message to in the To box. When your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of your message ...
Add a description in seconds. This is the user name part of an e-mail address This is usually free with e-mail and is the Internet domain name part of an e-mail address Type the e-mail address of the person 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 the person that you want to send a message to in the To box. When your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of your message ...
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... drive on your computer, then click the Play button ( ). Enjoy listening to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on your new Gateway computer. 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...
... drive on your computer, then click the Play button ( ). Enjoy listening to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on your new Gateway computer. 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...
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... save, click Start Burn. Make sure that the songs you must have a DVD burner to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your Gateway computer. Put a music CD in the disc drive on your computer came with MP3s you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of are checked, then...
... save, click Start Burn. Make sure that the songs you must have a DVD burner to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your Gateway computer. Put a music CD in the disc drive on your computer came with MP3s you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of are checked, then...
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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 your computer: • Windows Security-...
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. 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.
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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. 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. 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. Click Express 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 download high-priority updates, including those that are security related. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update.
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Your computer came with McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter helps protect your subscription to update McAfee SecurityCenter after the complimentary trial period ends. You need to extend your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. virus-free with McAfee VirusScan, Personal Firewall, and Spamkiller turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your user guide. 17 For more information on . To run McAfee SecurityCenter, click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. McAfee Privacy Service is turned off. To turn on that ...
Your computer came with McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter helps protect your subscription to update McAfee SecurityCenter after the complimentary trial period ends. You need to extend your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. virus-free with McAfee VirusScan, Personal Firewall, and Spamkiller turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your user guide. 17 For more information on . To run McAfee SecurityCenter, click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. McAfee Privacy Service is turned off. To turn on that ...
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... latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to your online user guide. BigFix monitors your computer for information about updates specific to learn more...
... latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to your online user guide. BigFix monitors your computer for information about updates specific to learn more...
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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. Click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Select an option and follow the instructions. improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools...
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. Click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Select an option and follow the instructions. improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools...
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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... that you have blank discs ready. 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 -screen instructions. 21 prepare to recover When you first get your computer, it...
... that you have blank discs ready. 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 -screen instructions. 21 prepare to recover When you first get your computer, it...