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Thank you get started with your purchase! We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you for your Gateway computer. Thank you!
Thank you get started with your purchase! We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help 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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Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see"Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start menu. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. 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. we do Windows After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'll ...
Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see"Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start menu. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. 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. we do Windows After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'll ...
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getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer. Whether you want to start a program, find a file or folder Click here Click here to put your to lock your computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to find a file, change settings, or even shut down your most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders, access networking, and to change settings Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and ...
getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer. Whether you want to start a program, find a file or folder Click here Click here to put your to lock your computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to find a file, change settings, or even shut down your most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders, access networking, and to change settings Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and ...
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To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. To save something right away, use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. To access that has already been set up for immediate use Computer Look here to see what's on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see everything on your computer. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. From there, you . Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support.
To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. To save something right away, use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. To access that has already been set up for immediate use Computer Look here to see what's on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see everything on your computer. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. From there, you . Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support.
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Get information 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. welcome to a new one Learn about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners! 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 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. welcome to a new one Learn about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners! 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!
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...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. Click a link, do a search, or simply browse to get information 8 Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. If you 're...
...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. Click a link, do a search, or simply browse to get information 8 Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. If you 're...
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To open, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For clear, yet comprehensive, information on everything from basic definitions to more about it finds ... number on this label ® 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 your desktop or notebook...
To open, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For clear, yet comprehensive, information on everything from basic definitions to more about it finds ... number on this label ® 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 your desktop or notebook...
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... (ISP). Just connect your pointer arrow turns into a hand when you 've connected with an Internet connection. Type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you ! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see where it takes you 're on it 's a link. surfing the...
... (ISP). Just connect your pointer arrow turns into a hand when you 've connected with an Internet connection. Type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you ! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see where it takes you 're on it 's a link. surfing the...
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welcome to in the To box. This is the user name part of an e-mail address This is usually free with e-mail and is the Internet domain name part of an e-mail address Type the e-mail address of the person you want to send a message to here Include others in your Internet account. Add a description in seconds. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in the Subject box, type the e-mail message, then click Send. When 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 ...
welcome to in the To box. This is the user name part of an e-mail address This is usually free with e-mail and is the Internet domain name part of an e-mail address Type the e-mail address of the person you want to send a message to here Include others in your Internet account. Add a description in seconds. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in the Subject box, type the e-mail message, then click Send. When 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 ...
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To listen to a music CD or watch a movie on your new Gateway computer. Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. You can control how ...
To listen to a music CD or watch a movie on your new Gateway computer. Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. You can control how ...
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... a DVD burner, you can do it all the files you must have a DVD burner to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your Gateway computer. Note: you want to create MP3s of home movies or special videos. Make sure that the songs you rip yourself, or create a video DVD...
... a DVD burner, you can do it all the files you must have a DVD burner to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your Gateway computer. Note: you want to create MP3s of home movies or special videos. Make sure that the songs you rip yourself, or create a video DVD...
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... 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...
... 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...
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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 , 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.
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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. Click Express to fix the problem. 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.
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. Click Express to fix the problem. 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.
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You need to extend your subscription to the Internet and register McAfee SecurityCenter when prompted. To turn on that service and keep the other ones on as well, connect to update McAfee SecurityCenter after the complimentary trial period ends. McAfee Privacy Service is turned off. To run McAfee SecurityCenter, click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. Your computer came with McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter ...
You need to extend your subscription to the Internet and register McAfee SecurityCenter when prompted. To turn on that service and keep the other ones on as well, connect to update McAfee SecurityCenter after the complimentary trial period ends. McAfee Privacy Service is turned off. To run McAfee SecurityCenter, click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. Your computer came with McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter ...
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... BigFix Details and information about updates specific to learn more information on the Internet. BigFix monitors your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to your computer for problems and conflicts.
... BigFix Details and information about updates specific to learn more information on the Internet. BigFix monitors your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to your computer for problems and conflicts.
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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 your computer in top running system. Select an option and follow the instructions. 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,...
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 your computer in top running system. Select an option and follow the instructions. 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,...
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Vista takes regular snapshots 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 system, called Restore Points. You can return to one of your computer to get your computer running again. backing up a bit - To take advantage of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20
Vista takes regular snapshots 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 system, called Restore Points. You can return to one of your computer to get your computer running again. backing up a bit - 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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... your system. Depending on -screen instructions. When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on the type of applications and drivers) or Create ISO image (creates complete system...
... your system. Depending on -screen instructions. When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on the type of applications and drivers) or Create ISO image (creates complete system...