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... may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to watch the time, check the latest news, or view a favorite photo This is the Windows desktop. 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...
... may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to watch the time, check the latest news, or view a favorite photo This is the Windows desktop. 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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... 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, or even shut down your computer For more information about Windows, see"Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 Click here to access the Internet...
... 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, or even shut down your computer For more information about Windows, see"Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 Click here to access the Internet...
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welcome to a new one Learn about the newest features in Windows Vista 7 To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Click Welcome Center and select an option. The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer to the Welcome Center! Get information about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners!
welcome to a new one Learn about the newest features in Windows Vista 7 To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Click Welcome Center and select an option. The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer to the Welcome Center! Get information about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners!
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...; 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 personalized information about your computer. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. Just click (Start), then...
...; 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 personalized information about your computer. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. Just click (Start), then...
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... User Guide installed on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for you can find the number on the label that's on your User Guide for easyto-understand information on a variety of topics • BigFix-Pre-installed for problems and conflicts and lets you know computers. To open, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide...
... User Guide installed on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for you can find the number on the label that's on your User Guide for easyto-understand information on a variety of topics • BigFix-Pre-installed for problems and conflicts and lets you know computers. To open, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide...
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... 're on it and see "Using the Internet" 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. Type in your online user guide. Just connect your way. surfing the 'net Explore the World Wide Web with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To get to...
... 're on it and see "Using the Internet" 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. Type in your online user guide. Just connect your way. surfing the 'net Explore the World Wide Web with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To get to...
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..., then click Send. When your Internet account. Staying in touch with family and friends is easy with 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 the To box. welcome to your online user guide. 11
..., then click Send. When your Internet account. Staying in touch with family and friends is easy with 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 the To box. welcome to your online user guide. 11
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... about using media, see your new Gateway computer. You can control how the music CD or video DVD plays from the disc you are playing are listed here Click these buttons to play , pause, or stop disc playback. Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on your listening and viewing pleasure... Note: You must have a DVD disc drive to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media...
... about using media, see your new Gateway computer. You can control how the music CD or video DVD plays from the disc you are playing are listed here Click these buttons to play , pause, or stop disc playback. Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on your listening and viewing pleasure... Note: You must have a DVD disc drive to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media...
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... information about using media, see your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your computer. Note: you want to Burn List. Make sure that the songs you must have a DVD burner to create MP3s of home movies or special videos. Create a DVD To save them to DVD, open Windows Media Player...
... information about using media, see your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your computer. Note: you want to Burn List. Make sure that the songs you must have a DVD burner to create MP3s of home movies or special videos. 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 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. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update. 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.
You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update. 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.
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virus-free with McAfee VirusScan, Personal Firewall, and Spamkiller turned on. To turn on that service and keep the other ones on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your user guide. 17 For more information on as well, connect to update McAfee SecurityCenter after the complimentary trial period ends. You need to extend your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy...
virus-free with McAfee VirusScan, Personal Firewall, and Spamkiller turned on. To turn on that service and keep the other ones on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your user guide. 17 For more information on as well, connect to update McAfee SecurityCenter after the complimentary trial period ends. You need to extend your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy...
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... blue taskbar icon ( ). Click here for problems and conflicts. To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your computer for information about updates specific to learn more information on the Internet. It automatically gathers information about updates are provided here 18 For more...
... blue taskbar icon ( ). Click here for problems and conflicts. To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your computer for information about updates specific to learn more information on the Internet. It automatically gathers information about updates are provided here 18 For more...
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... a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. Click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. 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 components of your system Click here to adjust how quickly your computer goes into power-saving modes Click...
... a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. Click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. 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 components of your system Click here to adjust how quickly your computer goes into power-saving modes Click...
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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 To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. 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. backing up a bit -
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 To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. 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. backing up a bit -
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... disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on-screen instructions. prepare to recover When you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make sure that your system. Before you create this"recovery disc,"make a backup of the software that came with the on the type of recordable drive you use, you'll need either Create System Recovery Discs (makes a backup of applications and drivers...
... disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on-screen instructions. prepare to recover When you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make sure that your system. Before you create this"recovery disc,"make a backup of the software that came with the on the type of recordable drive you use, you'll need either Create System Recovery Discs (makes a backup of applications and drivers...
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... Advanced Boot Options screen appears, click Repair Your Computer. 2 Pick your computer. This 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. You need at least 4 GB of hard drive space to its original factory settings. 1 Turn on or restart your computer, then press the F8 key on your keyboard repeatedly...
... Advanced Boot Options screen appears, click Repair Your Computer. 2 Pick your computer. This 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. You need at least 4 GB of hard drive space to its original factory settings. 1 Turn on or restart your computer, then press the F8 key on your keyboard repeatedly...
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You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it shipped from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you can't restore the software from the factory. Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it will finish its setup and installation. 6 Click Next, then click Yes. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you restore your computer's software up to date. 23
You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it shipped from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you can't restore the software from the factory. Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it will finish its setup and installation. 6 Click Next, then click Yes. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you restore your computer's software up to date. 23
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... 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 Surround left/right jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Add-in video (DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to the Ethernet jack and a cable mode...
... 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 Surround left/right jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Add-in video (DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to the Ethernet jack and a cable mode...