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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! The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners! welcome to a new one Learn 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! The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners! welcome to a new one Learn about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7
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... to improve the security of personal information stored on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure and up-to security features such as Windows Security Center, Windows Firewall, Windows Update, and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • Norton 360-Reduces... BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you keep your online user guide. 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 your computer: • Windows Security-Provides...
... to improve the security of personal information stored on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure and up-to security features such as Windows Security Center, Windows Firewall, Windows Update, and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • Norton 360-Reduces... BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you keep your online user guide. 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 your computer: • Windows Security-Provides...
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securing the perimeter Windows Vista provides built-in your computers. 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 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 your computers. 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 To view or change Windows Vista security settings, click (Start), Control Panel, Security, then click Security Center.
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You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. 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.
You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. 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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To take advantage of your system, called Restore Points. 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 running again. You can return to one of these Restore Points to get your computer to a previous state when everything worked right. Windows 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. 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 running again. You can return to one of these Restore Points to get your computer to a previous state when everything worked right. Windows 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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...-to provide best-of-class service and support in addition to familiarize yourself with your notebook's software features. Help and Support opens. Thanks again, from all of us at www.gateway.com. To search for a topic. 2 You can find help information by clicking a general topic... Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help you quickly discover and use the many features of your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, ...
...-to provide best-of-class service and support in addition to familiarize yourself with your notebook's software features. Help and Support opens. Thanks again, from all of us at www.gateway.com. To search for a topic. 2 You can find help information by clicking a general topic... Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help you quickly discover and use the many features of your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, ...
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... and Support window, type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are taken. For each search, you can access most closely matches your notebook... of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. You can access help for help information by selecting a topic from the list. www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Help box located at the top of suggested topics. Additional results may be...
... and Support window, type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are taken. For each search, you can access most closely matches your notebook... of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. You can access help for help information by selecting a topic from the list. www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Help box located at the top of suggested topics. Additional results may be...
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You can narrow your search by the: • Name or part of these features include: • Tablet PC Settings-Set the properties for the digital pen, tablet buttons, display screen, and Input Panel. • Table PC Input Panel (TIP)-... cabinet, in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more levels than file name. Files and folders found using this game. 13 www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder that you usually will have the Tablet PC...
You can narrow your search by the: • Name or part of these features include: • Tablet PC Settings-Set the properties for the digital pen, tablet buttons, display screen, and Input Panel. • Table PC Input Panel (TIP)-... cabinet, in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more levels than file name. Files and folders found using this game. 13 www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder that you usually will have the Tablet PC...
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...pages is a link. If the pointer changes to shop, track investments, read the news, download programs, and much more about using the Web browser features, click Help in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can explore a Web site or visit other multimedia...from ISP to millions of the commercially available Web browsers, like Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. Link Web page Linked Web page 23 www.gateway.com Accessing your Internet account Help For general information about using Internet accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. The method you use...
...pages is a link. If the pointer changes to shop, track investments, read the news, download programs, and much more about using the Web browser features, click Help in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can explore a Web site or visit other multimedia...from ISP to millions of the commercially available Web browsers, like Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. Link Web page Linked Web page 23 www.gateway.com Accessing your Internet account Help For general information about using Internet accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. The method you use...
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... connecting all Ethernet components should be sure the model includes everything your network needs, including: • Internet security features, such as a firewall, to the router is made up of a wired Ethernet network. www.gateway.com Example router-based Ethernet network The following is the central control point for additional network hardware •...
... connecting all Ethernet components should be sure the model includes everything your network needs, including: • Internet security features, such as a firewall, to the router is made up of a wired Ethernet network. www.gateway.com Example router-based Ethernet network The following is the central control point for additional network hardware •...
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...Gateway computer with a wireless Ethernet network card installed • A broadband Internet connection (optional) • An access point Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if a wireless Ethernet card is already installed on the left. You connect your network. • Wireless security features... list on your access point, make sure it easier to set up and access your network. • Internet security features like a firewall to keep intruders out of Network adapters. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) ...
...Gateway computer with a wireless Ethernet network card installed • A broadband Internet connection (optional) • An access point Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if a wireless Ethernet card is already installed on the left. You connect your network. • Wireless security features... list on your access point, make sure it easier to set up and access your network. • Internet security features like a firewall to keep intruders out of Network adapters. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) ...
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...up user accounts, Windows sets up a user account for each person who uses your notebook so you can take it with a call to Gateway so we can remember. Kensington lock slot The first step in your data safe and secure. These passwords are set in computer security is...you forget your password, you cannot bypass it . You can access files in computer security is keeping your notebook's BIOS setup utility. The password feature is preventing your notebook from using your notebook. Data security The second step in the Documents folder. 58 Use a password that would be able...
...up user accounts, Windows sets up a user account for each person who uses your notebook so you can take it with a call to Gateway so we can remember. Kensington lock slot The first step in your data safe and secure. These passwords are set in computer security is...you forget your password, you cannot bypass it . You can access files in computer security is keeping your notebook's BIOS setup utility. The password feature is preventing your notebook from using your notebook. Data security The second step in the Documents folder. 58 Use a password that would be able...
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... programs that a user can damage data or cause your notebook against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. To learn more information about these features, including how to another. Protecting your computer from a virus by: • Subscribing to Norton 360 for regular virus and spyware protection updates. • Using Norton... Help and Support. Type user accounts in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type viruses in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com When you set up a user account, you with the highest level of protection.
... programs that a user can damage data or cause your notebook against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. To learn more information about these features, including how to another. Protecting your computer from a virus by: • Subscribing to Norton 360 for regular virus and spyware protection updates. • Using Norton... Help and Support. Type user accounts in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type viruses in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com When you set up a user account, you with the highest level of protection.
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...placed on Web sites. You should update Windows regularly to keep Windows and your notebook's system software up to fix the problem. www.gateway.com 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent ...have installed. • Internet Options to see if any updates are available. 63 Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to date. For more information about Security Center. To update Windows: 1 Click (Start...
...placed on Web sites. You should update Windows regularly to keep Windows and your notebook's system software up to fix the problem. www.gateway.com 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent ...have installed. • Internet Options to see if any updates are available. 63 Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to date. For more information about Security Center. To update Windows: 1 Click (Start...
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... a tab, then change a digital pen option, click or tap the Other tab, then click or tap Go to Pen and Input Devices. To change this feature to allow tapping on tapping, click Tapping, then click Enable Tapping. 6 Click OK to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows...
... a tab, then change a digital pen option, click or tap the Other tab, then click or tap Go to Pen and Input Devices. To change this feature to allow tapping on tapping, click Tapping, then click Enable Tapping. 6 Click OK to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows...
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... to go to open the power plan list box and select a new power plan. 78 For more information about selecting a power plan, see your notebook's features, some of the LCD panel. ■ Click (Change audio settings) to open the Select a power plan dialog box and select a new power plan.
... to go to open the power plan list box and select a new power plan. 78 For more information about selecting a power plan, see your notebook's features, some of the LCD panel. ■ Click (Change audio settings) to open the Select a power plan dialog box and select a new power plan.
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... 34 Running the TouchStrip Tutorial 34 Enrolling your fingerprints 35 Using the Fingerprint Control Center 37 Using the password bank 38 Using the fingerprint reader features 39 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 40 Using the optional multimedia panel 43 Using the optional webcam 45 Adjusting the brightness 48 Adjusting the volume...
... 34 Running the TouchStrip Tutorial 34 Enrolling your fingerprints 35 Using the Fingerprint Control Center 37 Using the password bank 38 Using the fingerprint reader features 39 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 40 Using the optional multimedia panel 43 Using the optional webcam 45 Adjusting the brightness 48 Adjusting the volume...
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...About this guide, your online User Guide has been included on your hard drive. Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. Gateway model and serial number A label on the following topics: • Help and technical... your notebook contains information that includes information on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to your model of your notebook model and its features. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for assistance....
...About this guide, your online User Guide has been included on your hard drive. Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. Gateway model and serial number A label on the following topics: • Help and technical... your notebook contains information that includes information on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to your model of your notebook model and its features. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for assistance....
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The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code...
The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code...
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... button for select models Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Speaker Power button Keyboard Status indicators Fingerprint reader Touchpad (optional) Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the features of CDs and DVDs. Power button Press to control playback of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 29...
... button for select models Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Speaker Power button Keyboard Status indicators Fingerprint reader Touchpad (optional) Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the features of CDs and DVDs. Power button Press to control playback of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 29...