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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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Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer running again. To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. 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. backing up a bit -
Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer running again. To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. 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. backing up a bit -
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restoring to finish. 22 The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory condition If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory default.
restoring to finish. 22 The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory condition If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory default.
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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, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to bring 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 finish. If you restore your computer's software up 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, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to bring 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 finish. If you restore your computer's software up to date. 23
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Clicking an item on the taskbar. 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 ... file cabinets because they hold files and folders. Clicking the program button in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. Drives are like you would store information in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just...
Clicking an item on the taskbar. 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 ... file cabinets because they hold files and folders. Clicking the program button in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. Drives are like you would store information in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just...
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...folder you decide to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page 12. 2 Click Organize, then click Delete. In Windows, you want to restore. The Recycle Bin window opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders... moves the files and folders to their original locations. 11 To recover files or folders from the file cabinet and put them to move . www.gateway.com 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. You can , called the Recycle Bin, where they remain until you...
...folder you decide to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page 12. 2 Click Organize, then click Delete. In Windows, you want to restore. The Recycle Bin window opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders... moves the files and folders to their original locations. 11 To recover files or folders from the file cabinet and put them to move . www.gateway.com 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. You can , called the Recycle Bin, where they remain until you...
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..., or program by file or folder name, type in all of that have characteristics in the results window. Windows asks you if you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your computer by double-clicking the name in the top right of the window. • If you type...
..., or program by file or folder name, type in all of that have characteristics in the results window. Windows asks you if you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your computer by double-clicking the name in the top right of the window. • If you type...
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www.gateway.com updating 59 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 14 files 7 files across network 52 folders 9 programs 7 optical disc creating data 37 playing 29 Outlook 18 Outlook ... and folders 11 remote control Windows Media Center 40 removing files and folders 6, 11, 12, 16 renaming files and folders 16 resolution changing screen 64 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 48 example network 42 setting up 44, 45 using 42 S saving documents 14 scheduling computer use 78 screen adjusting...
www.gateway.com updating 59 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 14 files 7 files across network 52 folders 9 programs 7 optical disc creating data 37 playing 29 Outlook 18 Outlook ... and folders 11 remote control Windows Media Center 40 removing files and folders 6, 11, 12, 16 renaming files and folders 16 resolution changing screen 64 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 48 example network 42 setting up 44, 45 using 42 S saving documents 14 scheduling computer use 78 screen adjusting...
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.... The computer saves your session and partially shuts down most system operations to save power. 2 To "wake" your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you turn off your computer, certain components in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on the... keyboard, or press the power button to save power, and saves your computer, press a key on the keyboard or press the power button. www.gateway.com Waking up . If the computer remains in Sleep mode, press the power button. 19
.... The computer saves your session and partially shuts down most system operations to save power. 2 To "wake" your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you turn off your computer, certain components in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on the... keyboard, or press the power button to save power, and saves your computer, press a key on the keyboard or press the power button. www.gateway.com Waking up . If the computer remains in Sleep mode, press the power button. 19
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To restore volume, click it again. 31 You can adjust volume using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of specific sound devices in your speakers' ... your computer. Adjusting the volume You can also adjust the volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on page 21. www.gateway.com 4 When the Smart Copy dialog box closes, remove the memory card. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on the taskbar...
To restore volume, click it again. 31 You can adjust volume using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of specific sound devices in your speakers' ... your computer. Adjusting the volume You can also adjust the volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on page 21. www.gateway.com 4 When the Smart Copy dialog box closes, remove the memory card. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on the taskbar...
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To install a removable hard drive: 1 Turn off your system" on restoring your system, see "Recovering your computer. 2 Slide open the removable hard drive cover. 55 For more information on page 101. www.gateway.com 13 If you are using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD that came with your computer's removable hard drive carriers for high-volume backups and convenient backup storage. Adding a removable hard drive You can use your computer.
To install a removable hard drive: 1 Turn off your system" on restoring your system, see "Recovering your computer. 2 Slide open the removable hard drive cover. 55 For more information on page 101. www.gateway.com 13 If you are using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD that came with your computer's removable hard drive carriers for high-volume backups and convenient backup storage. Adding a removable hard drive You can use your computer.
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Backup button Windows' Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 Click Back up files, then follow the on the front of your backup. 76 CHAPTER 6: Maintaining Your Computer Backing up files Your Gateway computer makes backing up files: Tip If you are using a removable hard drive for your backup, see "Using a removable hard drive" on page 36 for more information. 1 Press the Backup button near the power button on -screen instructions to complete your computer. To back up files as easy as pressing a button.
Backup button Windows' Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 Click Back up files, then follow the on the front of your backup. 76 CHAPTER 6: Maintaining Your Computer Backing up files Your Gateway computer makes backing up files: Tip If you are using a removable hard drive for your backup, see "Using a removable hard drive" on page 36 for more information. 1 Press the Backup button near the power button on -screen instructions to complete your computer. To back up files as easy as pressing a button.
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...the result of your computer. • Your hard drive has no operating system installed on page 101. 94 Help For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. For instructions on the hard drive. See "Recovering your computer has been subjected to..., then press ENTER. Check cable connections. See "Recovering your computer case, see "Opening the case" on page 95. The hard drive cannot be restored. CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting A file was accidentally deleted • If a file was deleted while holding down the SHIFT key, or if the Recycle Bin ...
...the result of your computer. • Your hard drive has no operating system installed on page 101. 94 Help For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. For instructions on the hard drive. See "Recovering your computer has been subjected to..., then press ENTER. Check cable connections. See "Recovering your computer case, see "Opening the case" on page 95. The hard drive cannot be restored. CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting A file was accidentally deleted • If a file was deleted while holding down the SHIFT key, or if the Recycle Bin ...
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Recovery discs take some or all of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your computer for additional system recovery options, you can. To recover your system to create, but for recovering your system under most computer problems by... returning your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as possible. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may also involve reinstalling some time to a previous state when everything you want...
Recovery discs take some or all of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your computer for additional system recovery options, you can. To recover your system to create, but for recovering your system under most computer problems by... returning your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as possible. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may also involve reinstalling some time to a previous state when everything you want...
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...in "Checking for device problems" on page 100. OR If you are recovering from the factory. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 104 Gateway Recovery Management opens. - CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you...software and device drivers that came pre-installed on your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. To recover your computer from your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers-If...
...in "Checking for device problems" on page 100. OR If you are recovering from the factory. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 104 Gateway Recovery Management opens. - CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you...software and device drivers that came pre-installed on your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. To recover your computer from your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers-If...
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www.gateway.com 3 Click Contents. Returning to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click the install icon for each time you want to install, then follow the on-screen ... press ENTER. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want to complete the installation. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 105 Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Repeat this step for the item you can return to one of...
www.gateway.com 3 Click Contents. Returning to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click the install icon for each time you want to install, then follow the on-screen ... press ENTER. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want to complete the installation. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 105 Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Repeat this step for the item you can return to one of...
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...important files on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall using either your original hard drive is restored using System Restore, then click Next. Returning your system to its factory condition. You can still run Windows Vista, see "Recovering from within Windows...has been completely re-formatted or you have created. CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you specified. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. Your system is still working, see "Recovering from the hard drive during ...
...important files on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall using either your original hard drive is restored using System Restore, then click Next. Returning your system to its factory condition. You can still run Windows Vista, see "Recovering from within Windows...has been completely re-formatted or you have created. CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you specified. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. Your system is still working, see "Recovering from the hard drive during ...
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...all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. This process may take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to . The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. Caution Continuing...hard drive. 4 Click OK. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you its progress. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to your computer. 5 Click OK. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues ...
...all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. This process may take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to . The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. Caution Continuing...hard drive. 4 Click OK. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you its progress. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to your computer. 5 Click OK. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues ...
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... select which device to start from, such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your hard drive. 3 Click Next to continue. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from factory default. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Caution Continuing the process will erase all files on your...
... select which device to start from, such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your hard drive. 3 Click Next to continue. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from factory default. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Caution Continuing the process will erase all files on your...
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... audio files 28 optical discs 28 recovering defaults 106 drivers 101, 104 programs 101, 104 software 101, 104 system 101 with Gateway Recovery Center 104 with Windows System Restore 105 re-installing defaults 106 drivers 101, 104 programs 101, 104 software 101, 104 Windows 101 with... Gateway Recovery Center 104 with Windows System Restore 105 removing files and folders 71 resetting computer 20 restarting computer 20 restoring defaults 106 drivers 101, 104 files from Recycle Bin 93 programs 101, 104 software ...
... audio files 28 optical discs 28 recovering defaults 106 drivers 101, 104 programs 101, 104 software 101, 104 system 101 with Gateway Recovery Center 104 with Windows System Restore 105 re-installing defaults 106 drivers 101, 104 programs 101, 104 software 101, 104 Windows 101 with... Gateway Recovery Center 104 with Windows System Restore 105 removing files and folders 71 resetting computer 20 restarting computer 20 restoring defaults 106 drivers 101, 104 files from Recycle Bin 93 programs 101, 104 software ...