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... Bin to delete them Add icons of your own Use Gadgets 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. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon...
... Bin to delete them Add icons of your own Use Gadgets 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. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon...
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... to lock your computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer For more information about Windows, see all begins. 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...
... to lock your computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer For more information about Windows, see all begins. 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...
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Click Welcome Center and select an option. welcome to special deals from a previous computer to a new one Learn 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 Get information 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. welcome to special deals from a previous computer to a new one Learn 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 Get information about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners! To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance.
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... (Start), then click Help and Support. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. 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...
... (Start), then click Help and Support. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. 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...
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... start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. Web site: Online support: Tech Support Phone: Tech Support Hours: Find contact information and your computer's serial number on this label ® Check your User Guide for easyto-understand information on a variety of topics • BigFix-Pre-installed for you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for problems...
... start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. Web site: Online support: Tech Support Phone: Tech Support Hours: Find contact information and your computer's serial number on this label ® Check your User Guide for easyto-understand information on a variety of topics • BigFix-Pre-installed for you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for problems...
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Type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you ! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see "Using the Internet" in the Internet address or URL (Universal Resource Locator) This is a Web page This is where you type in your way. Click on your online user guide. surfing the 'net Explore the World Wide Web...
Type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you ! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see "Using the Internet" in the Internet address or URL (Universal Resource Locator) This is a Web page This is where you type in your way. Click on your online user guide. surfing the 'net Explore the World Wide Web...
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... Subject box, type the e-mail message, then click Send. To send e-mail, connect to e-mail! Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in your Internet account. When your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of an e-mail address This is usually free with your online user guide. 11
... Subject box, type the e-mail message, then click Send. To send e-mail, connect to e-mail! Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in your Internet account. When your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of an e-mail address This is usually free with your online user guide. 11
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... 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 online user guide or Windows Help and Support. Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive 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 new Gateway...
... 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 online user guide or Windows Help and Support. Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive 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 new Gateway...
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... videos. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save , click Start Burn. When you've selected all with a DVD burner, you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of are checked, then click Start Rip. Note: you want to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 Put a music CD in the disc drive on your Gateway computer. Make...
... videos. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save , click Start Burn. When you've selected all with a DVD burner, you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of are checked, then click Start Rip. Note: you want to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 Put a music CD in the disc drive on your Gateway computer. Make...
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... as Windows Security Center, Windows Firewall, Windows Update, and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • McAfee SecurityCenter-Reduces the chances of personal information stored on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer: • Windows Security-Provides access to -date. Use these tools regularly to improve the security of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and...
... as Windows Security Center, Windows Firewall, Windows Update, and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • McAfee SecurityCenter-Reduces the chances of personal information stored on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer: • Windows Security-Provides access to -date. Use these tools regularly to improve the security of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and...
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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 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.
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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. You should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update.
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. You should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update.
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... on as well, connect to update McAfee SecurityCenter after the complimentary trial period ends. virus-free with McAfee VirusScan, Personal Firewall, and Spamkiller turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your user guide. 17 To run McAfee SecurityCenter, click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. You need to extend your subscription to the Internet and register McAfee...
... on as well, connect to update McAfee SecurityCenter after the complimentary trial period ends. virus-free with McAfee VirusScan, Personal Firewall, and Spamkiller turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your user guide. 17 To run McAfee SecurityCenter, click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. You need to extend your subscription to the Internet and register McAfee...
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... about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites 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 information on the Internet. Click here for problems and conflicts.
... about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites 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 information on the Internet. Click here for problems and conflicts.
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Click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. 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. Click here to return your computer to a previous state when it was working better Click here to see details about the...
Click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. 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. Click here to return your computer to a previous state when it was working better Click here to see details about the...
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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 computer running again. You can return to one of these Restore Points to get your computer to a previous state when everything worked right. To take advantage of your system, called Restore Points. Vista takes regular snapshots 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 running again. You can return to one of these Restore Points to get your computer to a previous state when everything worked right. To take advantage of your system, called Restore Points. Vista takes regular snapshots of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 backing up a bit -
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... the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on -screen instructions. 21 Depending on the type of applications and drivers) or Create ISO image (creates complete system backup). Make your selection, then continue with your computer has a recordable drive and that came with the on -screen instructions. When prompted, choose either Create System Recovery Discs (makes a backup of recordable drive you use, you'll need either...
... the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on -screen instructions. 21 Depending on the type of applications and drivers) or Create ISO image (creates complete system backup). Make your selection, then continue with your computer has a recordable drive and that came with the on -screen instructions. When prompted, choose either Create System Recovery Discs (makes a backup of recordable drive you use, you'll need either...
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... be re-installed and the program settings reconfigured. Log on your keyboard repeatedly while your computer. When the Advanced Boot Options screen appears, click Repair Your Computer. 2 Pick your computer to reformatting. 22 This moves the contents of the hard drive to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of hard drive space to use this restore option • Full Factory Recovery-Reformats and restores the system software as...
... be re-installed and the program settings reconfigured. Log on your keyboard repeatedly while your computer. When the Advanced Boot Options screen appears, click Repair Your Computer. 2 Pick your computer to reformatting. 22 This moves the contents of the hard drive to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of hard drive space to use this restore option • Full Factory Recovery-Reformats and restores the system software as...
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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 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.
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 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.
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... them. 2 Connect the monitor (depending on the monitor and computer. 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...
... them. 2 Connect the monitor (depending on the monitor and computer. 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...