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Thank you get started with your purchase! Thank you for your Gateway computer. We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you !
Thank you get started with your purchase! Thank you for your Gateway computer. We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help 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 turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see"Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start menu. we do Windows After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'll see on your computer's configuration. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to watch the time, check the latest news, or view a favorite photo This is the Windows desktop. The desktop includes a ...
Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own Use Gadgets to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see"Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start menu. we do Windows After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'll see on your computer's configuration. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to watch the time, check the latest news, or view a favorite photo This is the Windows desktop. The desktop includes a ...
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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 computer. getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file or folder Click here Click here to put your to lock your computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to start a program, find a file, change settings Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 Whether you want to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of ...
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 computer. getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file or folder Click here Click here to put your to lock your computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to start a program, find a file, change settings Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 Whether you want to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of ...
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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 you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. To access that has already been set up for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. From there, you .
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 you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. To access that has already been set up for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. From there, you .
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The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more 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. Get 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 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 To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Click Welcome Center and select an option. Get 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 your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners!
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...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... little extra help with automated support, is easily accessible. Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? Click a link, do a search, or simply browse to get ...
...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... little extra help with automated support, is easily accessible. Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? Click a link, do a search, or simply browse to get ...
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... know if it . 9 Click Help, then click Tutorial to more about it finds something. 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 learn ... ® 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 computer....
... know if it . 9 Click Help, then click Tutorial to more about it finds something. 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 learn ... ® 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 computer....
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... in the Internet address or URL (Universal Resource Locator) This is a Web page This is where you type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you're on it and see "Using the Internet" in your computer to the Internet, click (Start), then click Internet or...
... in the Internet address or URL (Universal Resource Locator) This is a Web page This is where you type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you're on it and see "Using the Internet" in your computer to the Internet, click (Start), then click Internet or...
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Staying in the To box. When 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 touch with family and friends is easy with e-mail and is the Internet domain name part of an e-mail address Type the e-mail address of your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"...
Staying in the To box. When 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 touch with family and friends is easy with e-mail and is the Internet domain name part of an e-mail address Type the e-mail address of your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"...
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Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on your new Gateway computer. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your listening and viewing pleasure... Enjoy listening to play a ...
Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on your new Gateway computer. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your listening and viewing pleasure... Enjoy listening to play a ...
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... online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 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 can do it all the files you rip yourself...
... online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 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 can do it all the files you rip yourself...
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keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you keep your computer secure and up-to security features such as Windows Security Center, ...
keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you keep your computer secure and up-to security features such as Windows Security Center, ...
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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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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. You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. Click Express to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide.
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. You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. Click Express to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide.
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Your computer came with McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter helps protect your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. To run McAfee SecurityCenter, click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. McAfee Privacy Service is turned off. For more information on . 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. virus-free with McAfee ...
Your computer came with McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter helps protect your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. To run McAfee SecurityCenter, click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. McAfee Privacy Service is turned off. For more information on . 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. virus-free with McAfee ...
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.... Click here for problems and conflicts. BigFix monitors your computer 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...
.... Click here for problems and conflicts. BigFix monitors your computer 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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improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. 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 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 ...
improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. 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 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 ...
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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. 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 - Vista takes regular snapshots of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20
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. 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 - 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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... system backup). When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. Depending on -screen instructions. 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. prepare...
... system backup). When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. Depending on -screen instructions. 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. prepare...