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We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you get started with your purchase! Thank you for your Gateway computer. Thank you !
We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you get started with your purchase! Thank you for your Gateway computer. Thank you !
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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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Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own Use Gadgets to watch the time, check the latest news, or view a favorite photo This is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. Other icons may be added depending on your screen 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"...
Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own Use Gadgets to watch the time, check the latest news, or view a favorite photo This is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. Other icons may be added depending on your screen 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"...
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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 For more information about Windows, see"Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file, change settings Click here to see all begins. Whether you want to start a program, find a file or folder Click here Click here to put your to lock your computer...
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 For more information about Windows, see"Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file, change settings Click here to see all begins. Whether you want to start a program, find a file or folder Click here Click here to put your to lock your computer...
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maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. 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 you. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. Documents Already created for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. From there, 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.
maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. 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 you. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. Documents Already created for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. From there, 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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Get information about your computer Transfer files and settings 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 special deals from a previous computer to a new one Learn about your computer, as well as links 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 Transfer files and settings 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 special deals from a previous computer to a new one Learn about your computer, as well as links 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.
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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 get information 8 Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. ... additional 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. If you 're looking for...
...• Help and Support-This collection of Windows help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer, Gateway offers several options designed to get information 8 Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. ... additional 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. If you 're looking for...
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... click Tutorial to learn more complex tasks, see the User Guide installed on your computer. To open, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For clear, yet comprehensive, information on your desktop or notebook computer. Web...® 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 and conflicts and lets you can find the number on the label that's on everything from...
... click Tutorial to learn more complex tasks, see the User Guide installed on your computer. To open, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For clear, yet comprehensive, information on your desktop or notebook computer. Web...® 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 and conflicts and lets you can find the number on the label that's on everything from...
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...) This is a Web page This is where you move over something, it's a link. Click on your way. Type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you 've connected with an Internet connection. surfing the 'net Explore the World Wide Web with .
...) This is a Web page This is where you move over something, it's a link. Click on your way. Type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you 've connected with an Internet connection. surfing the 'net Explore the World Wide Web with .
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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 an e-mail address This is usually free with your 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 here Include others in your message by typing their e-mail addresses here or in the To box [email protected] Type a short description of the person you want to send a message to in your online user guide. 11 welcome to ...
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 an e-mail address This is usually free with your 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 here Include others in your message by typing their e-mail addresses here or in the To box [email protected] Type a short description of the person you want to send a message to in your online user guide. 11 welcome to ...
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... must have a DVD disc drive to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on your listening and viewing pleasure... for your new Gateway computer. Enjoy listening to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player.
... must have a DVD disc drive to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on your listening and viewing pleasure... for your new Gateway computer. Enjoy listening to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player.
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... a video DVD of are checked, then click Start Rip. rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player.
... a video DVD of are checked, then click Start Rip. rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player.
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... 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 if something is detected 14 For more information on your online user guide.
... 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 if something is detected 14 For more information on 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 should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide. Click Express to fix the problem. You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. 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 should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide. Click Express to fix the problem. You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. 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.
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Your computer came with McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter helps protect your user guide. 17 To turn on that service and keep the other ones on . McAfee Privacy Service is turned off. For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. To run McAfee SecurityCenter, click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. virus-free with McAfee VirusScan, Personal Firewall, and Spamkiller turned on as well, connect to update McAfee SecurityCenter after the complimentary ...
Your computer came with McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter helps protect your user guide. 17 To turn on that service and keep the other ones on . McAfee Privacy Service is turned off. For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. To run McAfee SecurityCenter, click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. virus-free with McAfee VirusScan, Personal Firewall, and Spamkiller turned on as well, connect to update McAfee SecurityCenter after the complimentary ...
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... the Internet. 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 about BigFix Details and information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from...
... the Internet. 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 about BigFix Details and information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from...
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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 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 here to do maintenance, such as Disk Cleanup, or to defragment ...
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 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 here to do maintenance, such as Disk Cleanup, or to defragment ...
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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 You can return to one of these Restore Points to get your computer 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 running again. backing up a bit -
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 You can return to one of these Restore Points to get your computer 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 running again. backing up a bit -
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... drive and that your system. Depending on the type of recordable drive you use, you have blank discs ready. To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on -screen instructions. 21 When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD...
... drive and that your system. Depending on the type of recordable drive you use, you have blank discs ready. To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on -screen instructions. 21 When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD...