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... more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration. 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. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to...
... more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration. 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. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to...
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... 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 change settings, or even shut down your computer For more information about Windows, see"Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 getting things started The Start menu is the command center of your system, the Start menu is...
... 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 change settings, or even shut down your computer For more information about Windows, see"Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 getting things started The Start menu is the command center of your system, the Start menu is...
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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, as well as links to a new one Learn about your computer Transfer files and settings from a previous computer to special deals from Gateway partners! The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about the newest features in Windows Vista 7 welcome 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, as well as links to a new one Learn about your computer Transfer files and settings from a previous computer to special deals from Gateway partners! The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about the newest features in Windows Vista 7 welcome to the Welcome Center!
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Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. If 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 meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and...
Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. If 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 meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and...
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... more complex tasks, see the User Guide installed on your desktop or notebook computer. You can trust, talk to people who know if it . 9 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 everything...
... more complex tasks, see the User Guide installed on your desktop or notebook computer. You can trust, talk to people who know if it . 9 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 everything...
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... Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click on your computer to a telephone line, Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), or cable TV line and sign up with an Internet connection. Just connect your way. Type in the Internet address or URL (Universal Resource Locator) This is a Web page This is a linked Web page If your online user guide. To get to the Internet, click (Start), then click Internet...
... Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click on your computer to a telephone line, Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), or cable TV line and sign up with an Internet connection. Just connect your way. Type in the Internet address or URL (Universal Resource Locator) This is a Web page This is a linked Web page If your online user guide. To get to the Internet, click (Start), then click Internet...
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... here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in your online user guide. 11 Add a description in seconds. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in the Subject box, type the e-mail message, then click Send. This is the user name part of the person you want to send a... friends is easy with e-mail and is the Internet domain name part of an e-mail address Type the e-mail address of an e-mail address This is usually free with your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. Staying in the To box. To send e-mail, connect to e-mail! welcome to your...
... here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in your online user guide. 11 Add a description in seconds. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in the Subject box, type the e-mail message, then click Send. This is the user name part of the person you want to send a... friends is easy with e-mail and is the Internet domain name part of an e-mail address Type the e-mail address of an e-mail address This is usually free with your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. Staying in the To box. To send e-mail, connect to e-mail! welcome to your...
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... DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. To listen to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your computer, then click the Play button ( ). Note: You must have a DVD disc drive...
... DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. To listen to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your computer, then click the Play button ( ). Note: You must have a DVD disc drive...
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... in the disc drive on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 Click Burn , select the video, then click Add to -use software already installed on your computer. Make sure that the songs you can do it all the files you must have a DVD burner to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your Gateway computer. Create a DVD To save them to DVD, open Windows Media Player...
... in the disc drive on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 Click Burn , select the video, then click Add to -use software already installed on your computer. Make sure that the songs you can do it all the files you must have a DVD burner to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your Gateway computer. Create a DVD To save them to DVD, open Windows Media Player...
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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-Provides access to -date. Use these tools regularly to improve the... up-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 computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you if something is detected 14 For more information on your computer: • Windows Security-Provides access to -date. Use these tools regularly to improve the... up-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.
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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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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. 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.
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. 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.
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You need to extend your subscription to the Internet and register McAfee SecurityCenter when prompted. To turn on that service and keep the other ones on as well, connect to update McAfee SecurityCenter after the complimentary trial period ends. For more information ...Your computer came with McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter helps protect your user guide. 17 To run McAfee SecurityCenter, click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. McAfee Privacy Service is turned off. virus-free with McAfee VirusScan, Personal Firewall, and Spamkiller...
You need to extend your subscription to the Internet and register McAfee SecurityCenter when prompted. To turn on that service and keep the other ones on as well, connect to update McAfee SecurityCenter after the complimentary trial period ends. For more information ...Your computer came with McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter helps protect your user guide. 17 To run McAfee SecurityCenter, click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. McAfee Privacy Service is turned off. virus-free with McAfee VirusScan, Personal Firewall, and Spamkiller...
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... your computer for problems and conflicts. BigFix monitors your online user guide. Click here 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 information on the Internet. To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts...
... your computer for problems and conflicts. BigFix monitors your online user guide. Click here 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 information on the Internet. To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts...
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... 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. improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Select an option and follow the instructions.
... 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. improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Select an option and follow the instructions.
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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 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. To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right.
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 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. To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right.
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...-screen instructions. 21 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 Recovery Discs (makes a backup of the software that you first get your system. Make your selection, then continue with your computer, it is a good idea to make a backup of applications and drivers) or Create ISO image...
...-screen instructions. 21 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 Recovery Discs (makes a backup of the software that you first get your system. Make your selection, then continue with your computer, it is a good idea to make a backup of applications and drivers) or Create ISO image...
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... saved on an external disc prior to use this restore option • Full Factory Recovery-Reformats and restores the system software as an Administrator, then click OK. 3 On the System Recovery Options screen, click Restore Application (last option). reinstalling the operating system A backup copy of your hard drive's original factory-installed contents is starting. When the Advanced Boot Options screen appears, click Repair Your Computer. 2 Pick your hard drive. You need at least 4 GB of hard drive space to...
... saved on an external disc prior to use this restore option • Full Factory Recovery-Reformats and restores the system software as an Administrator, then click OK. 3 On the System Recovery Options screen, click Restore Application (last option). reinstalling the operating system A backup copy of your hard drive's original factory-installed contents is starting. When the Advanced Boot Options screen appears, click Repair Your Computer. 2 Pick your hard drive. You need at least 4 GB of hard drive space to...
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IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software 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. Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. 6 Click Next, then click Yes. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to date. 23
IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software 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. Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. 6 Click Next, then click Yes. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to date. 23
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... the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Voltage switch Power connector Video jack (optional) PS/2 keyboard port Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) USB ports S/PDIF jack Microphone jack Headphone jack Wireless antenna connectors (optional) Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Integrated monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack...
... the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Voltage switch Power connector Video jack (optional) PS/2 keyboard port Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) USB ports S/PDIF jack Microphone jack Headphone jack Wireless antenna connectors (optional) Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Integrated monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack...