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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. Other icons may be added depending on your computer's configuration. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own Use Gadgets...
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. Other icons may be added depending on your computer's configuration. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own Use Gadgets...
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... to 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 system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer. getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file or folder...
... to 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 system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer. getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file or folder...
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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. 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 Click Welcome Center and select an option.
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. 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 Click Welcome Center and select an option.
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Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. need a little extra help with automated support, is a quick and easy way 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. Click a link, do a search, or simply browse to find what you need additional help and troubleshooting information, along with...
Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. need a little extra help with automated support, is a quick and easy way 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. Click a link, do a search, or simply browse to find what you need additional help and troubleshooting information, along with...
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... the number on the label that's on your computer. Click Help, then click Tutorial to learn 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 open, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For clear, yet...
... the number on the label that's on your computer. Click Help, then click Tutorial to learn 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 open, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For clear, yet...
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... online user guide. The address bar is a linked Web page If your way. To get to the Internet, click (Start), then click Internet or the ISP you ! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see "Using the Internet" in your computer to a telephone line, Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), or cable TV line and sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Type...
... online user guide. The address bar is a linked Web page If your way. To get to the Internet, click (Start), then click Internet or the ISP you ! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see "Using the Internet" in your computer to a telephone line, Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), or cable TV line and sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Type...
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...default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of the person that you want to send a message to your Internet account. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in the Subject box, type the e-mail message, then click Send. To send e-mail, connect...box [email protected] Type a short description of an e-mail address This is usually free with your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. This is the user name part of your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in touch with ...
...default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of the person that you want to send a message to your Internet account. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in the Subject box, type the e-mail message, then click Send. To send e-mail, connect...box [email protected] Type a short description of an e-mail address This is usually free with your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. This is the user name part of your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in touch with ...
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... using media, see your computer, then click the Play button ( ). Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 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 DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media...
... using media, see your computer, then click the Play button ( ). Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 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 DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media...
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...-to-use software already installed on your computer. Make sure that the songs you want to save them to Burn List. Click Burn , select the video, then click Add to the Music folder. Put a music CD in the disc drive on your Gateway computer. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save , click Start Burn. Note: you must have a DVD burner to create a DVD For...
...-to-use software already installed on your computer. Make sure that the songs you want to save them to Burn List. Click Burn , select the video, then click Add to the Music folder. Put a music CD in the disc drive on your Gateway computer. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save , click Start Burn. Note: you must have a DVD burner to create a DVD For...
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...-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 personal information stored on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer: • Windows Security-Provides access to -date. keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you...
...-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 personal information stored on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer: • Windows Security-Provides access to -date. keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you...
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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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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 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. Click Express to fix the problem.
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 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. Click Express to fix the problem.
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... keep the other ones on as well, connect to extend your user guide. 17 McAfee Privacy Service is turned off. For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your subscription to update McAfee SecurityCenter after the complimentary trial period ends. ...your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. To run McAfee SecurityCenter, click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. You need to the Internet and register McAfee SecurityCenter when prompted. virus-free with McAfee VirusScan, Personal Firewall, and Spamkiller turned on.
... keep the other ones on as well, connect to extend your user guide. 17 McAfee Privacy Service is turned off. For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your subscription to update McAfee SecurityCenter after the complimentary trial period ends. ...your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. To run McAfee SecurityCenter, click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. You need to the Internet and register McAfee SecurityCenter when prompted. virus-free with McAfee VirusScan, Personal Firewall, and Spamkiller turned on.
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...problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. BigFix monitors your computer for information about updates specific to your online user guide. It automatically gathers information about updates are provided here 18 For more information on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support... site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more about BigFix Details and information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. secure with Big Fix ...
...problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. BigFix monitors your computer for information about updates specific to your online user guide. It automatically gathers information about updates are provided here 18 For more information on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support... site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more about BigFix Details and information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. secure with Big Fix ...
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... 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. Select an option and follow the instructions. improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click System...
... 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. Select an option and follow the instructions. improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click System...
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You can return to a previous state when everything worked right. backing up a bit - Vista takes regular snapshots of these Restore Points to get your computer to one of your system, called Restore Points. 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. To take advantage of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20
You can return to a previous state when everything worked right. backing up a bit - Vista takes regular snapshots of these Restore Points to get your computer to one of your system, called Restore Points. 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. To take advantage of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20
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... 'll need either Create System Recovery Discs (makes a backup of applications and drivers) or Create ISO image (creates complete system backup). Depending on -screen instructions. CD-RW, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs will not work. When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. Make your system. 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 applications and drivers) or Create ISO image (creates complete system backup). Depending on -screen instructions. CD-RW, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs will not work. When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. Make your system. 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...
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... your hard drive. When the Advanced Boot Options screen appears, click Repair Your Computer. 2 Pick your existing data files, but all programs must be saved on -screen instructions. 5 Click one of your data files, so they must be re-installed and the program settings reconfigured. This option saves your keyboard country, then click Next. The System Recovery wizard opens. 4 Follow the on an external disc prior...
... your hard drive. When the Advanced Boot Options screen appears, click Repair Your Computer. 2 Pick your existing data files, but all programs must be saved on -screen instructions. 5 Click one of your data files, so they must be re-installed and the program settings reconfigured. This option saves your keyboard country, then click Next. The System Recovery wizard opens. 4 Follow the on an external disc prior...
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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 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 hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to date. 23 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 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 hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to date. 23 Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish.
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... numbers vary by #. All other countries. MAN GERSHWIN SETUP POSTER R1 5/07 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...
... numbers vary by #. All other countries. MAN GERSHWIN SETUP POSTER R1 5/07 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...