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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! Thank you ! Thank you for your Gateway computer.
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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 turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to delete them Add icons of your own 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.
Drag items to the Recycle Bin to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to delete them Add icons of your own 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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Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to shut down your computer For more information about Windows, see all begins. 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 open files and folders, access networking, and change settings, or even shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer. getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file, change ...
Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to shut down your computer For more information about Windows, see all begins. 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 open files and folders, access networking, and change settings, or even shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer. getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file, change ...
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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. 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. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. 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. 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. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. From there, you .
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To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Click Welcome Center and select an option. Get information 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 welcome to special deals from a previous computer 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. Click Welcome Center and select an option. Get information 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 welcome to special deals from a previous computer to a new one Learn about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners!
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Click a link, do a search, or simply browse to get information 8 Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. need a little ... ? If you need additional help with automated support, is a quick and easy way to find what 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...
Click a link, do a search, or simply browse to get information 8 Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. need a little ... ? If you need additional help with automated support, is a quick and easy way to find what 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...
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...setup poster that came with your computer. • BigFix*-Pre-installed for you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for easyto-understand information on using your Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User Guide. To access the online guide,... click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User ...
...setup poster that came with your computer. • BigFix*-Pre-installed for you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for easyto-understand information on using your Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User Guide. To access the online guide,... click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User ...
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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 ! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see where it 's a link. To get to a telephone line, Digital Subscriber Line (DSL...
... 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 ! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see where it 's a link. To get to a telephone line, Digital Subscriber Line (DSL...
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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 your online user guide. 11 To send e-mail, connect 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 e-mail! When your Internet account. Add a description in seconds. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in ...
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 your online user guide. 11 To send e-mail, connect 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 e-mail! When your Internet account. Add a description in seconds. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in ...
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for your new Gateway computer. Enjoy listening to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on your listening and viewing pleasure... You can also control the ...
for your new Gateway computer. Enjoy listening to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on your listening and viewing pleasure... You can also control the ...
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... 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 Gateway computer. Put a music CD in the disc drive on your selections are checked, then click Start Rip. Click Burn, then select the items you rip...
... 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 Gateway computer. Put a music CD in the disc drive on your selections are checked, then click Start Rip. Click Burn, then select the items you rip...
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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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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 securing the perimeter Windows Vista provides built-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 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 securing the perimeter Windows Vista provides built-in your computers. To view or change Windows Vista security settings, click (Start), Control Panel, Security, then click Security Center.
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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 fix the problem. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. 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 keep your online user guide.
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 fix the problem. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. 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 keep your online user guide.
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Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends. You need to extend your user guide. 17 To run Norton 360, click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. virus-free with virus, spyware, firewall, and phishing protection turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your subscription to -date protection. Your computer came with Norton 360 Norton 360 Norton 360 helps protect your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. For more information on .
Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends. You need to extend your user guide. 17 To run Norton 360, click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. virus-free with virus, spyware, firewall, and phishing protection turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your subscription to -date protection. Your computer came with Norton 360 Norton 360 Norton 360 helps protect your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. For more information on .
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... information on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in 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 about BigFix Details and information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from...
... information on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in 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 about BigFix Details and information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from...
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improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then click Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Select a task and follow the instructions. Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Performance Information and 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 ...
improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then click Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Select a task and follow the instructions. Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Performance Information and 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 ...
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To take advantage of your computer running again. You can return to one 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. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20
To take advantage of your computer running again. You can return to one 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. Windows 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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... and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. prepare to recover When you have blank discs ready. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management.
... and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. prepare to recover When you have blank discs ready. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management.