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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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...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. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start ...
...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. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start ...
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... 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 see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 Whether you want to start a program, find a file, change settings Click here to shut down your system, the Start menu...
... 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 see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 Whether you want to start a program, find a file, change settings Click here to shut down your system, the Start menu...
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To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. To access that has already been set up for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. From there, you . maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. 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 get there, click (Start), then click Computer. To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. To access that has already been set up for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. From there, you . maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. 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.
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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 Transfer files and settings from a previous computer to a new one Learn about your computer, as well as links to the Welcome Center! welcome 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
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 Transfer files and settings from a previous computer to a new one Learn about your computer, as well as links to the Welcome Center! welcome 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
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... information 8 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 ... need a little extra help with automated support, is a quick and easy way to find what you need additional help? Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. If you 're looking for.
... information 8 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 ... need a little extra help with automated support, is a quick and easy way to find what you need additional help? Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. If you 're looking for.
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...You must have a DVD disc drive to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. To listen to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on... your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. Enjoy listening to a music CD or watch a movie on your...
...You must have a DVD disc drive to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. To listen to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on... your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. Enjoy listening to a music CD or watch a movie on your...
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...all the files you want to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your Gateway computer. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save them to -use software already installed on your online... you want to Burn List. Click Burn , select the video, then click Add 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 computer. When you've selected all with easy-to the Music folder...
...all the files you want to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your Gateway computer. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save them to -use software already installed on your online... you want to Burn List. Click Burn , select the video, then click Add 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 computer. When you've selected all with easy-to the Music folder...
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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 security ...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 • McAfee SecurityCenter-Reduces the chances of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-...
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 security ...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 • McAfee SecurityCenter-Reduces the chances of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-...
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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. 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.
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To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update. You should update Windows regularly 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 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. Click Express to download high-priority updates, including those that are security related.
To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update. You should update Windows regularly 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 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. Click Express to download high-priority updates, including those that are security related.
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You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. 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. 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 -
You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. 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. 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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... System Recovery wizard opens. 4 Follow the on as it was when you restore your computer to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of Windows. This lets you purchased your keyboard country, then click Next. reinstalling the operating system A backup copy of your hard drive's original factory-installed contents is...
... System Recovery wizard opens. 4 Follow the on as it was when you restore your computer to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of Windows. This lets you purchased your keyboard country, then click Next. reinstalling the operating system A backup copy of your hard drive's original factory-installed contents is...
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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. 6 Click Next, then click Yes. Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. 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. 6 Click Next, then click Yes. Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish.
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...SERIAL NUMBER AND CONTACT INFORMATION LABEL Gateway Customer Care telephone numbers vary by #. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. To access these guides, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To Model and serial number Gateway help make setting up your computer's...846-2118 and choose option 7. SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER FRONT (may vary with options) BACK (may vary from power fluctuations, use a Customer Care information surge protector. If you complete the Windows setup. SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. WARNING: To...
...SERIAL NUMBER AND CONTACT INFORMATION LABEL Gateway Customer Care telephone numbers vary by #. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. To access these guides, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To Model and serial number Gateway help make setting up your computer's...846-2118 and choose option 7. SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER FRONT (may vary with options) BACK (may vary from power fluctuations, use a Customer Care information surge protector. If you complete the Windows setup. SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. WARNING: To...