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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 computer's configuration. 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. 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 computer 4 For more information about...
Other icons may be added depending on your computer's configuration. 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. 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 computer 4 For more information about...
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... 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 see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders...
... 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 see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders...
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To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. 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. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. From there, you . maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. To access that has already been set up for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents.
To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. 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. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. From there, you . maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. To access that has already been set up for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents.
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Click Welcome Center and select an option. 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 a previous computer to a new one Learn about your computer, as well as links to the Welcome Center! To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. welcome to special deals from Gateway partners!
Click Welcome Center and select an option. 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 a previous computer to a new one Learn about your computer, as well as links to the Welcome Center! To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. welcome to special deals from Gateway partners!
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...troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer, Gateway offers several options designed to get information 8 If you 're looking for. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? need a little extra help with automated ...support, is a quick and easy way to meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers, ...
...troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer, Gateway offers several options designed to get information 8 If you 're looking for. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? need a little extra help with automated ...support, is a quick and easy way to meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers, ...
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Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. You can control how the music CD or video DVD plays from the disc you are playing are listed here Click these ..., or stop disc playback. Enjoy listening to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your computer, then click the Play button ( ). Note...
Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. You can control how the music CD or video DVD plays from the disc you are playing are listed here Click these ..., or stop disc playback. Enjoy listening to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your computer, then click the Play button ( ). Note...
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...save them to Burn List. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Click Burn , select the video, then click Add to the Music folder. Put a music CD in the... disc drive on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 If your computer came with a DVD burner, you can do it all the files you must have...with MP3s you want to 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...
...save them to Burn List. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Click Burn , select the video, then click Add to the Music folder. Put a music CD in the... disc drive on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 If your computer came with a DVD burner, you can do it all the files you must have...with MP3s you want to 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...
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... information stored on your computer: • Windows Security-Provides access 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 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...
... information stored on your computer: • Windows Security-Provides access 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 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...
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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 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.
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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. Click Express to fix the problem. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update. 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. You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. Click Express to fix the problem. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update. You should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide.
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backing up a bit - Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer running again. To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. 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 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. To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. 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 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 you restore your computer to reformatting. 22 This process deletes your data files, so they must be saved on -screen instructions. 5 Click one of Windows. The System Recovery wizard opens. 4 Follow the on an external disc prior to its original factory settings. 1 Turn on or restart your computer, then press...
... when you restore your computer to reformatting. 22 This process deletes your data files, so they must be saved on -screen instructions. 5 Click one of Windows. The System Recovery wizard opens. 4 Follow the on an external disc prior to its original factory settings. 1 Turn on or restart your computer, then press...
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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. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to date. 23 Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. 6 Click Next, then click Yes.
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. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to date. 23 Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. 6 Click Next, then click Yes.
8511464 - Gateway Setup Guide
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... into a power supply. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. otherwise Add-in /side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) Modem jack (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Wireless antenna connectors (optional) Your Gateway computer is packed with the device. IMPORTANT...: Connect devices, such as possible. 1 Connect the mouse and keyboard If you complete the Windows setup. CONTACT HELP. You can connect your model) If...
... into a power supply. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. otherwise Add-in /side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) Modem jack (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Wireless antenna connectors (optional) Your Gateway computer is packed with the device. IMPORTANT...: Connect devices, such as possible. 1 Connect the mouse and keyboard If you complete the Windows setup. CONTACT HELP. You can connect your model) If...
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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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... for information on how to use the many features of your computer has Windows Vista Media Center Edition installed, you receive a list of suggested topics. To find help for Windows Media Center If your Gateway computer. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you quickly discover and use it. Getting help information by clicking...
... for information on how to use the many features of your computer has Windows Vista Media Center Edition installed, you receive a list of suggested topics. To find help for Windows Media Center If your Gateway computer. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you quickly discover and use it. Getting help information by clicking...
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... Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the program. You can research a topic or learn how to activate it. 4 If you ever reinstall Windows Vista from the list. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Using online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking the Help button on the...
... Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the program. You can research a topic or learn how to activate it. 4 If you ever reinstall Windows Vista from the list. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Using online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking the Help button on the...