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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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To take advantage of your computer running again. 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 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 to get your system, called Restore Points.
To take advantage of your computer running again. 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 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 to get your system, called Restore Points.
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The System Recovery wizard opens. 4 Follow the on as it was when you restore your computer to its original factory settings. 1 Turn on or restart your computer, then press the F8 key on your keyboard repeatedly while your computer ... prompted • Recovery with Automatic Data Backup (recommended)- This lets you purchased your computer. This moves the contents of the hard drive to use this restore option • Full Factory Recovery-Reformats and restores the system software as an Administrator, then click OK. 3 On the System Recovery Options screen, click...
The System Recovery wizard opens. 4 Follow the on as it was when you restore your computer to its original factory settings. 1 Turn on or restart your computer, then press the F8 key on your keyboard repeatedly while your computer ... prompted • Recovery with Automatic Data Backup (recommended)- This lets you purchased your computer. This moves the contents of the hard drive to use this restore option • Full Factory Recovery-Reformats and restores the system software as an Administrator, then click OK. 3 On the System Recovery Options screen, click...
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6 Click Next, then click Yes. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. 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 restore your computer's software up to date. 23 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. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. 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 restore your computer's software up to date. 23 Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it will finish its setup and installation.
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... 2 Double-click the drive icon. 9 Clicking the program button in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. You can organize your files and programs to suit your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click... Computer. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on your preferences much like file cabinets because they ...
... 2 Double-click the drive icon. 9 Clicking the program button in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. You can organize your files and programs to suit your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click... Computer. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on your preferences much like file cabinets because they ...
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... folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you want to restore. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to the Recycle Bin. www.gateway.com 6 Click Paste. To move a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want ... them in a trash can. A copy of the file or folder appears in its new location and is emptied. For instructions on page 16. 3 Click Restore. Help For more information, see "Shortcuts" on how to empty the bin. Type copying files and folders or moving files or folders, click Start, then...
... folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you want to restore. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to the Recycle Bin. www.gateway.com 6 Click Paste. To move a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want ... them in a trash can. A copy of the file or folder appears in its new location and is emptied. For instructions on page 16. 3 Click Restore. Help For more information, see "Shortcuts" on how to empty the bin. Type copying files and folders or moving files or folders, click Start, then...
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... names containing the letters you are sure that have characteristics in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Windows asks you if you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your computer by : Files and folders found using the Search: 1 Click (Start), then click Search. Type searching in...
... names containing the letters you are sure that have characteristics in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Windows asks you if you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your computer by : Files and folders found using the Search: 1 Click (Start), then click Search. Type searching in...
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www.gateway.com using DVD drive 31 using Windows Media Player 33, 34 MultiMediaCard 30 music library building 39 music tracks copying 38 N name computer 53 workgroup ... recovering files and folders 11 remote control see Windows Media Center remote control removing files and folders 6, 11, 12, 16 renaming files and folders 16 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 54 S saving documents 14 screen adjusting settings 72 resolution 77 saver 74 Search utility 12 searching for files and...
www.gateway.com using DVD drive 31 using Windows Media Player 33, 34 MultiMediaCard 30 music library building 39 music tracks copying 38 N name computer 53 workgroup ... recovering files and folders 11 remote control see Windows Media Center remote control removing files and folders 6, 11, 12, 16 renaming files and folders 16 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 54 S saving documents 14 screen adjusting settings 72 resolution 77 saver 74 Search utility 12 searching for files and...
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www.gateway.com Moving with Windows Easy Transfer 65 Moving files and settings manually 66 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 69 Safety guidelines 70 First steps 70 Troubleshooting 71 Add-... 88 Networks 88 Passwords 88 Power 88 Printer 89 Sound 90 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 98 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . 101 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . 102 Telephone support 102 Before calling...
www.gateway.com Moving with Windows Easy Transfer 65 Moving files and settings manually 66 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 69 Safety guidelines 70 First steps 70 Troubleshooting 71 Add-... 88 Networks 88 Passwords 88 Power 88 Printer 89 Sound 90 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 98 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . 101 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . 102 Telephone support 102 Before calling...
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... for servicing internal components), also disconnect the power cord. 18 In order to save power, and saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as for long periods. To turn off your computer, certain components in Windows to turn off . We recommend...
... for servicing internal components), also disconnect the power cord. 18 In order to save power, and saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as for long periods. To turn off your computer, certain components in Windows to turn off . We recommend...
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... volume control slider opens. 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to decrease volume. 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute). www.gateway.com Adjusting the volume You can also adjust the volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard. To adjust...
... volume control slider opens. 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to decrease volume. 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute). www.gateway.com Adjusting the volume You can also adjust the volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard. To adjust...
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... fan cable from Step 2. 12 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 31. 2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your system" on your computer. 15 If you are using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using... cage tabs Slots on inside of case 10 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive cage fan cable back into the case. www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your notes from the system board. 45
... fan cable from Step 2. 12 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 31. 2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your system" on your computer. 15 If you are using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using... cage tabs Slots on inside of case 10 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive cage fan cable back into the case. www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your notes from the system board. 45
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The battery pops out of the socket. 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that the battery type and model number are etched into), then press the battery into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following ...
The battery pops out of the socket. 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that the battery type and model number are etched into), then press the battery into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following ...
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www.gateway.com The computer does not recognize an add-in Ethernet card • Shut down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored. Your Ethernet network is running slower than you have installed the required software. For best results, all Ethernet components should be restored. 75 A file was accidentally ... and Gigabit Ethernet components will result in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. If the Recycle Bin was emptied before you want to restore a file, the file cannot be standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100 Mbps), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps...
www.gateway.com The computer does not recognize an add-in Ethernet card • Shut down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored. Your Ethernet network is running slower than you have installed the required software. For best results, all Ethernet components should be restored. 75 A file was accidentally ... and Gigabit Ethernet components will result in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. If the Recycle Bin was emptied before you want to restore a file, the file cannot be standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100 Mbps), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps...
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...the technical support pages at the factory, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 101. www.gateway.com Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Gateway provides everything you should create a set of the computer's software (...also called recovering or restoring your system to a previous condition when it was working correctly, see "Recovering pre-...
...the technical support pages at the factory, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 101. www.gateway.com Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Gateway provides everything you should create a set of the computer's software (...also called recovering or restoring your system to a previous condition when it was working correctly, see "Recovering pre-...
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...-to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 99. To restore using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software...
...-to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 99. To restore using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software...
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www.gateway.com 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you want, click Next, then click Finish. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. Manually creating a restore point To manually create a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next.
www.gateway.com 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you want, click Next, then click Finish. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. Manually creating a restore point To manually create a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next.
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CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 2 On the left side of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next. The restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 100 The Create a restore point dialog box opens. 4 Type a description for the restore point (such as the date and time), then click Create. The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create.
CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 2 On the left side of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next. The restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 100 The Create a restore point dialog box opens. 4 Type a description for the restore point (such as the date and time), then click Create. The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create.
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...by any of the other recovery options, you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. b Click Recovery, then click Next. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard ...the user account's password (if any pre-installed software and device drivers. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. Caution Continuing with the full factory recovery will delete everything on only the operating system partition. 101 If your computer...
...by any of the other recovery options, you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. b Click Recovery, then click Next. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard ...the user account's password (if any pre-installed software and device drivers. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. Caution Continuing with the full factory recovery will delete everything on only the operating system partition. 101 If your computer...