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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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we do Windows After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'll see on your own This is the Windows desktop. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your computer's configuration. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. 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.
we do Windows After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'll see on your own This is the Windows desktop. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your computer's configuration. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. 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.
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... frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders, access networking, and 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...
... frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders, access networking, and 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...
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To access that has already been set up for you. From there, you , this folder is ready for you can see everything on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see what's on your computer. Documents Already created for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder.
To access that has already been set up for you. From there, you , this folder is ready for you can see everything on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see what's on your computer. Documents Already created for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder.
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Get information 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 Click Welcome Center and select an option. To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. welcome to special deals from a previous computer to a new one Learn about your computer, as well as links to the Welcome Center!
Get information 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 Click Welcome Center and select an option. To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. welcome to special deals from a previous computer to a new one Learn about your computer, as well as links to the Welcome Center!
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... 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 computer...simply browse to get information 8 Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. If you 're looking for. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. Visit us at www.support...
... 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 computer...simply browse to get information 8 Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. If you 're looking for. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. Visit us at www.support...
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... favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. Enjoy listening to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media..., see your new Gateway computer. To listen to a music CD or watch a movie on your listening and viewing ...
... favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. Enjoy listening to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media..., see your new Gateway computer. To listen to a music CD or watch a movie on your listening and viewing ...
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...create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Put a music CD in the disc drive on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 Click Burn, then select the ...selections are checked, then click Start Rip. When your computer, then click Rip. If your computer. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save content such as data or movies to the Music folder. ...Create a DVD To save them to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on the item and selecting...
...create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Put a music CD in the disc drive on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 Click Burn, then select the ...selections are checked, then click Start Rip. When your computer, then click Rip. If your computer. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save content such as data or movies to the Music folder. ...Create a DVD To save them to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on the item and selecting...
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Use these tools regularly to improve the security of personal information stored on your computer: • Windows Security-Provides access to -date. 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 security, see"Protecting Your Computer...
Use these tools regularly to improve the security of personal information stored on your computer: • Windows Security-Provides access to -date. 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 security, see"Protecting Your Computer...
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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. 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.
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To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. 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. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem.
To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. 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. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem.
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You can return to one 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 to get your system, called Restore Points. To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer running again. backing up a bit -
You can return to one 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 to get your system, called Restore Points. To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer running again. backing up a bit -
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... contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to finish. 21 Follow the on-screen instructions to create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery...
... contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to finish. 21 Follow the on-screen instructions to create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery...
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The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory default. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to finish. 22 restoring to factory condition If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management.
The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory default. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to finish. 22 restoring to factory condition If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management.
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If you restore your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23 IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive or recovery discs, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer's software up to finish.
If you restore your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23 IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive or recovery discs, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer's software up to finish.
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...for purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting Gateway 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and ... Creating folders 10 Copying and moving files and folders 10 Deleting files and folders 11 Searching for files 12 Using the Windows Search 12 Browsing for files and folders 13 Working with documents 13 Creating a new document 14 Saving a document 14 Opening...
...for purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting Gateway 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and ... Creating folders 10 Copying and moving files and folders 10 Deleting files and folders 11 Searching for files 12 Using the Windows Search 12 Browsing for files and folders 13 Working with documents 13 Creating a new document 14 Saving a document 14 Opening...
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... a music CD 34 Creating a video DVD 35 Creating and copying data discs 37 Creating a data disc 37 Using Windows Media Center 38 Starting Windows Media Center 38 Using the Media Center remote control 40 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 41 Introduction to Networking 42 Networking ... security 56 Startup and hard drive password 56 Windows user accounts 56 Protecting your computer from viruses 57 Using Norton 360 57 Using Windows Security Center 60 Security updates 61 Windows Update 61 BigFix 62 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 63 Changing screen settings 64 Changing color depth ...
... a music CD 34 Creating a video DVD 35 Creating and copying data discs 37 Creating a data disc 37 Using Windows Media Center 38 Starting Windows Media Center 38 Using the Media Center remote control 40 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 41 Introduction to Networking 42 Networking ... security 56 Startup and hard drive password 56 Windows user accounts 56 Protecting your computer from viruses 57 Using Norton 360 57 Using Windows Security Center 60 Security updates 61 Windows Update 61 BigFix 62 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 63 Changing screen settings 64 Changing color depth ...
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...category from Information from your computer's software features. Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to come. We are provided with fast, considerate service. ...If you quickly discover and use the many features of your computer. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at Gateway. Tip You can also search for...
...category from Information from your computer's software features. Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to come. We are provided with fast, considerate service. ...If you quickly discover and use the many features of your computer. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at Gateway. Tip You can also search for...
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...so you can research a topic or learn how to use it. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you can access most closely matches your computer model and serial number. Contacting Gateway The label on how to perform a task while you are discussed. 3 Help and Support... opens. 2 In the Help and Support window, type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Many...
...so you can research a topic or learn how to use it. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you can access most closely matches your computer model and serial number. Contacting Gateway The label on how to perform a task while you are discussed. 3 Help and Support... opens. 2 In the Help and Support window, type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Many...
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CHAPTER2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5
CHAPTER2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5