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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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...added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see 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...
...added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see 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...
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... Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders, access networking, and to 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 of your computer. getting things... your computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to start a program, find a file, change settings, or even shut down your computer For more information about Windows, see all begins.
... Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders, access networking, and to 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 of your computer. getting things... your computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to start a program, find a file, change settings, or even shut down your computer For more information about Windows, see all begins.
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To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. 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 the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. To access that has already been set up for immediate use Computer Look here to see what's on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see everything on your computer. From there, you .
To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. 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 the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. To access that has already been set up for immediate use Computer Look here to see what's on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see everything on your computer. From there, you .
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Get information 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. welcome to special deals from a previous computer to a new one Learn about your computer, as well as links to the Welcome Center!
Get information 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. welcome to special deals from a previous computer to a new one Learn about your computer, as well as links to the Welcome Center!
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... what you need additional help? 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 meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and...
... what you need additional help? 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 meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and...
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... here. 12 For more information about using media, see your listening and viewing pleasure... Enjoy listening to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. You can control how the music CD or video DVD plays from the disc you are playing are listed here Click these buttons... to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on your computer, then click the Play button ( ). for your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. Note: You must have a DVD disc drive to play , pause, or stop disc playback. To listen to a music CD or watch ...
... here. 12 For more information about using media, see your listening and viewing pleasure... Enjoy listening to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. You can control how the music CD or video DVD plays from the disc you are playing are listed here Click these buttons... to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on your computer, then click the Play button ( ). for your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. Note: You must have a DVD disc drive to play , pause, or stop disc playback. To listen to a music CD or watch ...
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... click Start Rip. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Note: you want to -use software already installed on your Gateway computer. If your computer came with easy-to create MP3s of home movies or special videos. Make sure that... the songs you can do it all the files you must have a DVD burner to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, ...
... click Start Rip. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Note: you want to -use software already installed on your Gateway computer. If your computer came with easy-to create MP3s of home movies or special videos. Make sure that... the songs you can do it all the files you must have a DVD burner to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, ...
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... 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 •...
... 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 •...
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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. 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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To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update. Click Express to fix the problem. You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. 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. Click Express to fix the problem. You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. 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.
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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. 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. Vista takes regular snapshots of 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 computer to get your system, called Restore Points. 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. Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer running again.
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... option saves your data files, so they must be saved on an external disc prior to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of Windows. When the Advanced Boot Options screen appears, click Repair Your Computer. 2 Pick your hard drive. reinstalling the operating system A backup copy of your hard drive...
... option saves your data files, so they must be saved on an external disc prior to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of Windows. When the Advanced Boot Options screen appears, click Repair Your Computer. 2 Pick your hard drive. reinstalling the operating system A backup copy of your hard drive...
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Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory. 6 Click Next, then click Yes. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to date. 23 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. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory. 6 Click Next, then click Yes. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to date. 23 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.
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... the monitor and computer. If you complete the Windows setup. SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. Follow the instructions that came with many powerful features. For help after you need help and information about using your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. You can connect your computer, call our...
... the monitor and computer. If you complete the Windows setup. SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. Follow the instructions that came with many powerful features. For help after you need help and information about using your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. You can connect your computer, call our...