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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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Drag items to the Recycle Bin 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 computer's configuration. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to delete them Add icons of your own This is the Windows desktop. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon.
Drag items to the Recycle Bin 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 computer's configuration. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to delete them Add icons of your own This is the Windows desktop. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon.
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... see all your programs Type here to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer For more information about Windows, see"Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 Whether you want to start a program, find a file or folder Click here Click here to put your to lock...
... see all your programs Type here to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer For more information about Windows, see"Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 Whether you want to start a program, find a file or folder Click here Click here to put your to lock...
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To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. From there, you . maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. To save something right away, use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. To access that has already been set up for immediate use Computer Look here to see what's on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see everything on your computer.
To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. From there, you . maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. To save something right away, use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. To access that has already been set up for immediate use Computer Look here to see what's on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see everything on your computer.
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Click Welcome Center and select an option. welcome to a new one Learn about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7 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 your computer, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer to the Welcome Center! To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance.
Click Welcome Center and select an option. welcome to a new one Learn about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7 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 your computer, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer to the Welcome Center! To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance.
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...), then click Help and Support. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows 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...
...), then click Help and Support. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows 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...
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... DVD drive on your listening and viewing pleasure... You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. Note: You must have a DVD drive to play , pause, or stop disc playback. Enjoy listening to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from... Windows Media Player. You can control how the music CD or video DVD plays from the disc you are playing are listed here Click these buttons ...
... DVD drive on your listening and viewing pleasure... You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. Note: You must have a DVD drive to play , pause, or stop disc playback. Enjoy listening to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from... Windows Media Player. You can control how the music CD or video DVD plays from the disc you are playing are listed here Click these buttons ...
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...to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 Put a music CD in the disc drive on your computer,... save content such as data or movies to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on the item... and selecting Add to Burn List. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save by right-clicking on your ... MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already...
...to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 Put a music CD in the disc drive on your computer,... save content such as data or movies to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on the item... and selecting Add to Burn List. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save by right-clicking on your ... MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already...
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...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"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 the chances of personal information stored on your computer: • Windows Security-Provides access ...
...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"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 the chances of personal information stored on your computer: • Windows Security-Provides access ...
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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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You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. 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 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.
You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. 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 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.
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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 system, called Restore Points. 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 To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer to get your computer running again.
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 system, called Restore Points. 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 To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer to get your computer running again.
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..., Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Follow the on-screen instructions to create recovery discs for your system. Before you create these"recovery discs,"make a backup of the software that you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make sure that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista...
..., Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Follow the on-screen instructions to create recovery discs for your system. Before you create these"recovery discs,"make a backup of the software that you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make sure that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista...
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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. restoring to finish. 22 Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory default.
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. restoring to finish. 22 Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory default.
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You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer's software up to finish. If you restore your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped 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 date. 23 IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software 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, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped 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 date. 23 IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory.
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...you for purchasing our notebook 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 folders ... 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 Using Tablet PC 13 Calibrating your tablet 14 Using gestures 15 Using ...
...you for purchasing our notebook 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 folders ... 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 Using Tablet PC 13 Calibrating your tablet 14 Using gestures 15 Using ...
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... video DVDs 37 Creating a music CD 37 Creating a video DVD 38 Creating and copying data discs 41 Creating a data disc 41 Using Windows Media Center 41 Starting Windows Media Center 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Notebook 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet... Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting Your Notebook 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password 58 Windows user accounts 58 Protecting your notebook from viruses 59 Using Norton 360 59 Using...
... video DVDs 37 Creating a music CD 37 Creating a video DVD 38 Creating and copying data discs 41 Creating a data disc 41 Using Windows Media Center 41 Starting Windows Media Center 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Notebook 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet... Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting Your Notebook 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password 58 Windows user accounts 58 Protecting your notebook from viruses 59 Using Norton 360 59 Using...
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www.gateway.com Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 65 Changing screen settings 66 Changing color depth and screen resolution 66 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds 67 Selecting a screen saver 68 Changing gadgets 69 Changing system sounds 71 Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing ... and modifying user accounts 75 Changing accessibility settings 76 Using the Ease of Access Center 76 Using voice recognition 77 Using the Windows Mobility Center 78 Setting up parental controls 80 Filtering Internet access 80 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 81 Restricting game access 81...
www.gateway.com Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 65 Changing screen settings 66 Changing color depth and screen resolution 66 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds 67 Selecting a screen saver 68 Changing gadgets 69 Changing system sounds 71 Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing ... and modifying user accounts 75 Changing accessibility settings 76 Using the Ease of Access Center 76 Using voice recognition 77 Using the Windows Mobility Center 78 Setting up parental controls 80 Filtering Internet access 80 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 81 Restricting game access 81...
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... drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to high-quality, brand-name components at www.gateway.com. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to provide best-of us at Gateway. Using Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support... with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of help you will be pleased with the best product possible. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most stringent quality control tests to...
... drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to high-quality, brand-name components at www.gateway.com. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to provide best-of us at Gateway. Using Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support... with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of help you will be pleased with the best product possible. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most stringent quality control tests to...
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...which you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. Available information depends on your notebook has Windows Media Center, you are taken. Contacting Gateway The label on the particular Help site to perform a task while you call for information on the menu bar and ... available if the first list does not address your question. For each search, you are connected to use Windows Media Center. Getting help : 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Help box located at the top of ...
...which you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. Available information depends on your notebook has Windows Media Center, you are taken. Contacting Gateway The label on the particular Help site to perform a task while you call for information on the menu bar and ... available if the first list does not address your question. For each search, you are connected to use Windows Media Center. Getting help : 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Help box located at the top of ...