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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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... computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'll see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start menu. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to watch the time, check the latest news, or view a favorite photo This is the Windows desktop. 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 on your own Use Gadgets to delete them Add icons...
... computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'll see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start menu. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to watch the time, check the latest news, or view a favorite photo This is the Windows desktop. 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 on your own Use Gadgets to delete them Add icons...
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... folders, access networking, and to change settings, or even shut down your computer For more information about Windows, see all begins. getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file, change settings Click here to shut down your system, the... Start menu is the command center of 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 or folder Click here Click here to put...
... folders, access networking, and to change settings, or even shut down your computer For more information about Windows, see all begins. getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file, change settings Click here to shut down your system, the... Start menu is the command center of 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 or folder Click here Click here to put...
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To access that has already been set up for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see what's on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see everything on your computer. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. From there, you .
To access that has already been set up for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see what's on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see everything on your computer. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. From there, you .
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welcome to a new one Learn 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. 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!
welcome to a new one Learn 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. 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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..., or simply browse to get information 8 need a little extra help with automated support, is easily accessible. If you 're looking for. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is a quick and easy way to find what you... need additional 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...
..., or simply browse to get information 8 need a little extra help with automated support, is easily accessible. If you 're looking for. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is a quick and easy way to find what you... need additional 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...
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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 ...; Check your User Guide for easyto-understand information on a variety of topics • BigFix-Pre-installed for problems and conflicts and lets you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer. help and advice you can find the number on the label that's on your desktop or notebook computer. Click Help...
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 ...; Check your User Guide for easyto-understand information on a variety of topics • BigFix-Pre-installed for problems and conflicts and lets you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer. help and advice you can find the number on the label that's on your desktop or notebook computer. Click Help...
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Just connect your pointer arrow turns into a hand when you 've connected with. Type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you ! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see where it 's a link. Click on it and see "Using the Internet" in ...the Internet address or URL (Universal Resource Locator) This is a Web page This is a linked Web page If your computer to the Internet, click (Start), then click Internet or the ISP you move over something, it takes you 're on your online user guide. The address bar is where you...
Just connect your pointer arrow turns into a hand when you 've connected with. Type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you ! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see where it 's a link. Click on it and see "Using the Internet" in ...the Internet address or URL (Universal Resource Locator) This is a Web page This is a linked Web page If your computer to the Internet, click (Start), then click Internet or the ISP you move over something, it takes you 're on your online user guide. The address bar is where you...
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... addresses here or in the To 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. welcome to your Internet account. Add a description in seconds. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in the Subject box, type...
... addresses here or in the To 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. welcome to your Internet account. Add a description in seconds. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in the Subject box, type...
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... Windows Help and Support. Note: You must have a DVD disc drive to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Enjoy listening to play , pause, or stop disc playback. for your computer, then click the Play button ( ). Put... DVD drive on your listening and viewing pleasure... You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer.
... Windows Help and Support. Note: You must have a DVD disc drive to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Enjoy listening to play , pause, or stop disc playback. for your computer, then click the Play button ( ). Put... DVD drive on your listening and viewing pleasure... You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer.
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... then click Add to create MP3s of home movies or special videos. Create a DVD To save , click Start Burn. Note: you want to the Music folder. When you've selected all with MP3s you want to ...Burn List. 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... 13 rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer. Put a music CD in the disc drive on your computer came with a DVD burner, you ...
... then click Add to create MP3s of home movies or special videos. Create a DVD To save , click Start Burn. Note: you want to the Music folder. When you've selected all with MP3s you want to ...Burn List. 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... 13 rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer. Put a music CD in the disc drive on your computer came with a DVD burner, 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 To view or change Windows Vista security settings, click (Start), Control Panel, Security, then click Security Center. 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.
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 To view or change Windows Vista security settings, click (Start), Control Panel, Security, then click Security Center. 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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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. 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 can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure.
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. 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 can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure.
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... and register McAfee SecurityCenter when prompted. You need to extend your user guide. 17 McAfee Privacy Service is turned off. 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...
... and register McAfee SecurityCenter when prompted. You need to extend your user guide. 17 McAfee Privacy Service is turned off. 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...
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Click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Click here to return your computer to a previous state when it was working better Click here to see ...
Click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Click here to return your computer to a previous state when it was working better Click here to see ...
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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 your system, called Restore Points. You can return to one of these Restore Points to get your computer to a previous state when everything worked right. backing up a bit - Vista takes regular snapshots of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20
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 your system, called Restore Points. You can return to one of these Restore Points to get your computer to a previous state when everything worked right. backing up a bit - Vista takes regular snapshots of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20
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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 have blank discs ready. When ...
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 have blank discs ready. When ...
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... computer. This process deletes your keyboard country, then click Next. reinstalling the operating system A backup copy of your hard drive's original factory-installed contents is starting. When the Advanced Boot Options screen appears, click Repair Your Computer. 2 Pick your data files, so they must be saved on a hidden area of Windows...
... computer. This process deletes your keyboard country, then click Next. reinstalling the operating system A backup copy of your hard drive's original factory-installed contents is starting. When the Advanced Boot Options screen appears, click Repair Your Computer. 2 Pick your data files, so they must be saved on a hidden area of Windows...
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IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you restore your computer's software up to date. 23 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 can't restore the software from the factory. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. 6 Click Next, then click Yes.
IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you restore your computer's software up to date. 23 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 can't restore the software from the factory. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. 6 Click Next, then click Yes.