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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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backing up a bit - To take advantage of these Restore Points to get your computer running again. You can return 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. Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20
backing up a bit - To take advantage of these Restore Points to get your computer running again. You can return 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. Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20
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... opens. 4 Follow the on your keyboard repeatedly while your hard drive. You need at least 4 GB of hard drive space 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...hard drive to its original factory settings. 1 Turn on or restart your data files, so they must be saved on as it was when you restore your computer to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of Windows. reinstalling the operating system A backup copy of your hard drive's ...
... opens. 4 Follow the on your keyboard repeatedly while your hard drive. You need at least 4 GB of hard drive space 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...hard drive to its original factory settings. 1 Turn on or restart your data files, so they must be saved on as it was when you restore your computer to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of Windows. reinstalling the operating system A backup copy of your hard drive's ...
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You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to date. 23 IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you restore your computer's software up 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. 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 restore your computer's software up 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. 6 Click Next, then click Yes. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish.
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Clicking the program button in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to a button on the taskbar. Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for .... Clicking an item on your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. Viewing drives Help For more than one drive. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to its former size. You may also have more drives such as Print...
Clicking the program button in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to a button on the taskbar. Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for .... Clicking an item on your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. Viewing drives Help For more than one drive. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to its former size. You may also have more drives such as Print...
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...you want to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page 12. 2 Click Organize, then click Delete. For instructions on how to move. www.gateway.com 6 Click Paste. To move . A pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6... Click Paste. For instructions on how to move a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to restore. Eventually the trash can recover any file in a trash can. Windows moves the files and folders to their original locations. 11 For more information...
...you want to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page 12. 2 Click Organize, then click Delete. For instructions on how to move. www.gateway.com 6 Click Paste. To move . A pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6... Click Paste. For instructions on how to move a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to restore. Eventually the trash can recover any file in a trash can. Windows moves the files and folders to their original locations. 11 For more information...
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... part of the file and folder names containing the letters you want to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. Searching for files If you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your hard drive, you are looking for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. to...
... part of the file and folder names containing the letters you want to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. Searching for files If you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your hard drive, you are looking for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. to...
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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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... completely off, it does turn off or slow down most system operations 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 The computer saves your session and partially...
... completely off, it does turn off or slow down most system operations 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 The computer saves your session and partially...
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To restore volume, click it again. 25 You can adjust volume using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of specific sound devices in your speakers' ... to decrease volume. 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute). To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls: • If you are using your computer. 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 restore volume, click it again. 25 You can adjust volume using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of specific sound devices in your speakers' ... to decrease volume. 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute). To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls: • If you are using your computer. 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.
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... processor Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink. If you are replacing a drive, use your notes from the system board. 45 www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. Hard drive cage tabs Slots on a towel or other non... 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 computer on its side.
... processor Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink. If you are replacing a drive, use your notes from the system board. 45 www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. Hard drive cage tabs Slots on a towel or other non... 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 computer on its side.
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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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...that came with your network running at the slowest component speed. The file is running slower than you try to restore, then click Restore. Your Ethernet network is restored to the place where it was emptied before you expect, check the speed of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit ...than you expect • If your Ethernet card. www.gateway.com The computer does not recognize an add-in Ethernet card • Shut down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored. File management Help For more information, about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support...
...that came with your network running at the slowest component speed. The file is running slower than you try to restore, then click Restore. Your Ethernet network is restored to the place where it was emptied before you expect, check the speed of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit ...than you expect • If your Ethernet card. www.gateway.com The computer does not recognize an add-in Ethernet card • Shut down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored. File management Help For more information, about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support...
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... • 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. Recovering your system Most computer problems can be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover ... return your system to its factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. Caution To prepare your computer for additional system recovery options, you created. (Your computer must have a recordable disc drive to ...
... • 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. Recovering your system Most computer problems can be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover ... return your system to its factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. Caution To prepare your computer for additional system recovery options, you created. (Your computer must have a recordable disc drive to ...
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... system settings and saves them as restore points. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. To restore using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and...
... system settings and saves them as restore points. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. To restore using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and...
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Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. 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 Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes.
Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. 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 Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes.
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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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... hard drive and re-install all factory software: 1 If you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. If your computer has multiple hard drives, recovery will delete everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and... type the user account's password (if any pre-installed software and device drivers. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. If your computer's hard drive has multiple partitions, recovery will delete everything on only the operating system partition. 101 b Click...
... hard drive and re-install all factory software: 1 If you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. If your computer has multiple hard drives, recovery will delete everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and... type the user account's password (if any pre-installed software and device drivers. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. If your computer's hard drive has multiple partitions, recovery will delete everything on only the operating system partition. 101 b Click...