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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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You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. To take advantage of your computer running again. 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.
You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. To take advantage of your computer running again. 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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... wizard opens. 4 Follow the on as it was when you restore your computer to reformatting. 22 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 Restore Application (last option). This lets you purchased your computer. reinstalling...
... wizard opens. 4 Follow the on as it was when you restore your computer to reformatting. 22 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 Restore Application (last option). This lets you purchased your computer. reinstalling...
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Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to date. 23 IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory. 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 bring your computer, it will finish its setup and installation. 6 Click Next, then click Yes.
Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to date. 23 IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory. 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 bring your computer, it will finish its setup and installation. 6 Click Next, then click Yes.
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Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete ... files on your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or...
Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete ... files on your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or...
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...called the Recycle Bin, where they remain until you want to delete, see "Shortcuts" on page 16. 3 Click Restore. The Recycle Bin window opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2...The file or folder you want to empty the bin. If you cannot find the file you decide to restore. Deleting files and folders When you throw away paper files and folders, you take them to the Windows trash... from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. www.gateway.com 6 Click Paste. Windows moves the files and folders to their original locations. 11
...called the Recycle Bin, where they remain until you want to delete, see "Shortcuts" on page 16. 3 Click Restore. The Recycle Bin window opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2...The file or folder you want to empty the bin. If you cannot find the file you decide to restore. Deleting files and folders When you throw away paper files and folders, you take them to the Windows trash... from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. www.gateway.com 6 Click Paste. Windows moves the files and folders to their original locations. 11
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... using the Search: 1 Click (Start), then click Search. The Search Results window opens. 2 If you want to search on your hard drive, you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your computer by double-clicking the name in the list. Windows asks you if you are sure that...
... using the Search: 1 Click (Start), then click Search. The Search Results window opens. 2 If you want to search on your hard drive, you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your computer by double-clicking the name in the list. Windows asks you if you are sure that...
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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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... your computer to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. 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 servicing internal components), also disconnect the power cord. 18 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Turning...
... your computer to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. 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 servicing internal components), also disconnect the power cord. 18 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Turning...
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To restore volume, click it again. 25 For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the taskbar. You can adjust volume using external speakers, turn the knob ... 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...
To restore volume, click it again. 25 For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the taskbar. You can adjust volume using external speakers, turn the knob ... 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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www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. Hard drive cage tabs Slots on inside of case 10 ... the heat sink and processor: 1 Remove 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 the inside of the case, then slide the cage into the system board. 11 Connect the drive cables...
www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. Hard drive cage tabs Slots on inside of case 10 ... the heat sink and processor: 1 Remove 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 the inside of the case, then slide the cage into the system board. 11 Connect the drive cables...
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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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...components will result in your computer. • Make sure that you try to restore a file, the file cannot be restored. For more information, about opening your computer case, see your Ethernet network is restored to restore, then click Restore. If the Recycle Bin was emptied before you have installed the required software. A... it was deleted while holding down and restart your network running slower than you expect • If your hardware reference. www.gateway.com The computer does not recognize an add-in Ethernet card • Shut down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be...
...components will result in your computer. • Make sure that you try to restore a file, the file cannot be restored. For more information, about opening your computer case, see your Ethernet network is restored to restore, then click Restore. If the Recycle Bin was emptied before you have installed the required software. A... it was deleted while holding down and restart your network running slower than you expect • If your hardware reference. www.gateway.com The computer does not recognize an add-in Ethernet card • Shut down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be...
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... to its factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. Gateway provides everything you upgrade or exchange your hard drive, or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your ...To recover software and device drivers that you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system under most conditions. www.gateway.com Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For instructions, see "Preparing...
... to its factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. Gateway provides everything you upgrade or exchange your hard drive, or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your ...To recover software and device drivers that you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system under most conditions. www.gateway.com Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For instructions, see "Preparing...
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... automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 98 To restore using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of...
... automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 98 To restore using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of...
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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. 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. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. 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. 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. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next.
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The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. 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. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 2 On the left side of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next.
The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. 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. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 2 On the left side of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next.
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...files on only the operating system partition. 101 If your computer has multiple hard drives, recovery will delete everything on your computer. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5...any of the other recovery options, you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. Your computer restarts. 2 If you may need to recover its hard drive to its ...
...files on only the operating system partition. 101 If your computer has multiple hard drives, recovery will delete everything on your computer. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5...any of the other recovery options, you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. Your computer restarts. 2 If you may need to recover its hard drive to its ...