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Thank you ! Thank you for your Gateway computer. 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 ! Thank you for your Gateway computer. 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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The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. 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. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your computer's configuration. we do Windows After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'll see on your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see"Windows Basics...
The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. 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. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your computer's configuration. we do Windows After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'll see on your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see"Windows Basics...
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Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders, access networking, and to change settings, or even shut down your computer. getting things started The Start menu is where it 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 start a program, find a file, change settings Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 Whether you want to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center ...
Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders, access networking, and to change settings, or even shut down your computer. getting things started The Start menu is where it 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 start a program, find a file, change settings Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 Whether you want to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center ...
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From there, you . 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. 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. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder.
From there, you . 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. 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. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder.
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To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Get 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 your computer Transfer files and settings 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
To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Get 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 your computer Transfer files and settings 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
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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, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Click a link, do a ...search, or simply browse to find what you need additional help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer, Gateway offers several options designed to get information 8 Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. If you 're looking for. Visit ...
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, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Click a link, do a ...search, or simply browse to find what you need additional help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer, Gateway offers several options designed to get information 8 Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. If you 're looking for. Visit ...
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Click Help, then click Tutorial to learn more complex tasks, see the User Guide installed 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 everything from basic definitions ... about it finds something. 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 your computer.
Click Help, then click Tutorial to learn more complex tasks, see the User Guide installed 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 everything from basic definitions ... about it finds something. 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 your 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 an Internet connection. To get to a telephone line, Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), or cable TV line and...
... 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 an Internet connection. To get to a telephone line, Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), or cable TV line and...
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When your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in your Internet account. 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 in the To box. welcome to here Include others in your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. To send e-mail, connect to...
When your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in your Internet account. 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 in the To box. welcome to here Include others in your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. To send e-mail, connect to...
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for your new Gateway computer. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your computer, then click the Play button ( ). Note: You ...
for your new Gateway computer. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your computer, then click the Play button ( ). Note: You ...
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... save , click Start Burn. Create a DVD To save content such as data or movies to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your Gateway computer. Note: you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of are checked, then click Start Rip. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3...
... save , click Start Burn. Create a DVD To save content such as data or movies to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your Gateway computer. Note: you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of are checked, then click Start Rip. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3...
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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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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. You should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide. 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.
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. You should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide. 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. Your computer came with McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter helps protect your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. 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 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. Your computer came with McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter helps protect your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. 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 ...
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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 learn more information on the Internet. BigFix monitors your computer for information about updates specific to...
... 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 learn more information on the Internet. BigFix monitors your computer for information about updates specific to...
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Select an option and follow the instructions. Click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. 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 your computer in top running system. improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced ...
Select an option and follow the instructions. Click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. 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 your computer in top running system. improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced ...
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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. Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer to a previous state when everything worked right. To take advantage of these Restore Points to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 You can return to get your computer running again. 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 system, called Restore Points. Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer to a previous state when everything worked right. To take advantage of these Restore Points to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 You can return to get your computer running again. backing up a bit -
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Depending on -screen instructions. 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 ...
Depending on -screen instructions. 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 ...