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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. The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer to the Welcome Center! Get 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. The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer to the Welcome Center! Get information about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners!
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...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 the chances of a virus affecting your computer • 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: •...
...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 the chances of a virus affecting your computer • 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: •...
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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. 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 , your family, and your online user guide. 15
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. 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 , your family, and your online user guide. 15
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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. 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.
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Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. You can return to one of your computer to get your computer running again. 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. To take advantage of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 backing up a bit -
Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. You can return to one of your computer to get your computer running again. 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. To take advantage of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 backing up a bit -
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... you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make a backup of the software that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to finish. 21 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and... software, click Create driver and application backup disc. prepare to recover When you have blank discs ready. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management.
... you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make a backup of the software that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to finish. 21 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and... software, click Create driver and application backup disc. prepare to recover When you have blank discs ready. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management.
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..., although you can send and receive faxes. Your dial-up modem. Using Windows Fax and Scan Windows Fax and Scan comes pre-installed with Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate Editions. If you are not sure whether your dial-up modem cable must be installed before you can connect to send...
..., although you can send and receive faxes. Your dial-up modem. Using Windows Fax and Scan Windows Fax and Scan comes pre-installed with Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate Editions. If you are not sure whether your dial-up modem cable must be installed before you can connect to send...
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... the disc, click × to close the box. 38 Library 6 Click Start Burn. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your notebook has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you may be violating copyright law and be subject to CD from the copyright owner.
... the disc, click × to close the box. 38 Library 6 Click Start Burn. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your notebook has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you may be violating copyright law and be subject to CD from the copyright owner.
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... optical disc into your notebook to burn the files to music, and view photos. Using Windows Media Center If your notebook has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you want to burn to disc, then click and drag the files to the empty disc folder. 6 Click Burn to a flash... drive. www.gateway.com Creating and copying data discs You can burn two types of data discs: • Live File System writes files immediately to...
... optical disc into your notebook to burn the files to music, and view photos. Using Windows Media Center If your notebook has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you want to burn to disc, then click and drag the files to the empty disc folder. 6 Click Burn to a flash... drive. www.gateway.com Creating and copying data discs You can burn two types of data discs: • Live File System writes files immediately to...
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... a DHCP server In order to your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 6 Type a name for your workgroup in Windows Vista™, TCP/IP is typically preset when you plan to "Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server." Use a workgroup name of several available protocols must...
... a DHCP server In order to your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 6 Type a name for your workgroup in Windows Vista™, TCP/IP is typically preset when you plan to "Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server." Use a workgroup name of several available protocols must...
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... User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up parental controls for . The User Controls dialog box opens. 3 Click On, enforce current settings, then click Windows Vista Web Filter. To set up restrictions for any user. The Web Restrictions dialog box opens. 4 Specify the settings you want to use parental controls most...
... User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up parental controls for . The User Controls dialog box opens. 3 Click On, enforce current settings, then click Windows Vista Web Filter. To set up restrictions for any user. The Web Restrictions dialog box opens. 4 Specify the settings you want to use parental controls most...
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...tasks. While using Windows Easy Transfer, you must be able to run . Important If your old computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista, you will not run other tasks on the computers. Windows Easy Transfer copies only the software's settings, not the software itself, to the ...opens. 2 Click Create Basic Task for basic tasks or click Create Task for errors. The Windows Easy Transfer dialog box opens. 91 www.gateway.com Scheduling maintenance tasks Task Scheduler lets you want to transfer program settings to your new notebook, install those programs on the new notebook ...
...tasks. While using Windows Easy Transfer, you must be able to run . Important If your old computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista, you will not run other tasks on the computers. Windows Easy Transfer copies only the software's settings, not the software itself, to the ...opens. 2 Click Create Basic Task for basic tasks or click Create Task for errors. The Windows Easy Transfer dialog box opens. 91 www.gateway.com Scheduling maintenance tasks Task Scheduler lets you want to transfer program settings to your new notebook, install those programs on the new notebook ...
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.... 3 Double-click the Documents or My Documents folder. You can manually transfer your network. File type File usually ends in the documents folder: 1 In Windows Vista, click (Start), then click Documents. Help For more information, see "Searching for personal data files. To find files in ... For example, a document file might have...
.... 3 Double-click the Documents or My Documents folder. You can manually transfer your network. File type File usually ends in the documents folder: 1 In Windows Vista, click (Start), then click Documents. Help For more information, see "Searching for personal data files. To find files in ... For example, a document file might have...
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... may be liable for , then press ENTER. in this publication at www.gateway.com. Use of continued product development, Gateway reserves the right to make improvements in newer publication editions. www.gateway.com To find files using Find or Search: 1 In Windows Vista, click (Start), then click Search. The Search Results window opens. 2 Type...
... may be liable for , then press ENTER. in this publication at www.gateway.com. Use of continued product development, Gateway reserves the right to make improvements in newer publication editions. www.gateway.com To find files using Find or Search: 1 In Windows Vista, click (Start), then click Search. The Search Results window opens. 2 Type...
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...guest. Important: You cannot use this button if you are logged on Video-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or the DVD player program (Windows Vista Home Basic). Important: You can use this button if the notebook is turned on, turned off ...) and open Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). Instant on Audio-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). Skip ahead one CD track ...
...guest. Important: You cannot use this button if you are logged on Video-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or the DVD player program (Windows Vista Home Basic). Important: You can use this button if the notebook is turned on, turned off ...) and open Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). Instant on Audio-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). Skip ahead one CD track ...
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...that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup.... OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows Vista and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - www.gateway.com Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you create each type of recovery...
...that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup.... OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows Vista and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - www.gateway.com Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you create each type of recovery...
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...95. 93 You can still run Windows Vista, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 95. • If you cannot run Windows Vista and your system to reinstall everything on...Next. If you can access important files on page 94. • If you cannot run Windows Vista and your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have created. The Choose a ... drive or the recovery discs you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows Vista" on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall using either your computer...
...95. 93 You can still run Windows Vista, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 95. • If you cannot run Windows Vista and your system to reinstall everything on...Next. If you can access important files on page 94. • If you cannot run Windows Vista and your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have created. The Choose a ... drive or the recovery discs you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows Vista" on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall using either your computer...
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...hard drive. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. This process may take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to factory default. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to . CHAPTER... 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering from within Windows Vista To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. 94 Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to restart ...
...hard drive. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. This process may take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to factory default. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to . CHAPTER... 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering from within Windows Vista To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. 94 Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to restart ...
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... the on-screen prompts to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. Windows installs from factory default. www.gateway.com Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc... into your optical disc drive, then restart your computer. Caution Continuing the process will take several minutes. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 ...
... the on-screen prompts to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. Windows installs from factory default. www.gateway.com Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc... into your optical disc drive, then restart your computer. Caution Continuing the process will take several minutes. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 ...
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... to transfer to replace the hard drive kit. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. If you would like more information, see "Backing up any data you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and... network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any Express cards. 103 www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows...
... to transfer to replace the hard drive kit. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. If you would like more information, see "Backing up any data you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and... network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any Express cards. 103 www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows...