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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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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 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. we do Windows After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'll see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start menu.
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 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. we do Windows After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'll see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start menu.
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... a file, change settings 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. Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to see...
... a file, change settings 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. Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to see...
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Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. From there, you . To access that has already been set up for you can see everything on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see what's on your computer. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer.
Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. From there, you . To access that has already been set up for you can see everything on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see what's on your computer. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer.
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Get 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. welcome to a new one Learn about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7 Click Welcome Center and select an option. The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners!
Get 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. welcome to a new one Learn about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7 Click Welcome Center and select an option. The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners!
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.... • 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 personalized information about your computer. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours...
.... • 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 personalized information about your computer. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours...
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...listed here Click these buttons to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your listening and viewing pleasure... To listen... to play , pause, or stop disc playback. for your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. Put the disc into the CD or DVD drive on your new Gateway computer. Note: You must have a DVD drive to a music CD or watch a movie on your computer...
...listed here Click these buttons to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your listening and viewing pleasure... To listen... to play , pause, or stop disc playback. for your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. Put the disc into the CD or DVD drive on your new Gateway computer. Note: You must have a DVD drive to a music CD or watch a movie on your computer...
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... selecting Add to Burn List. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. When your selections are checked, then click Start Rip. If your computer came with a DVD burner, you can...with MP3s you must have a DVD burner to the Music folder. Make sure that the songs you want to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your computer. Create a DVD To save by right-... rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer.
... selecting Add to Burn List. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. When your selections are checked, then click Start Rip. If your computer came with a DVD burner, you can...with MP3s you must have a DVD burner to the Music folder. Make sure that the songs you want to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your computer. Create a DVD To save by right-... rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer.
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.... 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 access to security features such as Windows Security Center, Windows Firewall, Windows Update, and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • Norton 360-Reduces...
.... 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 access to security features such as Windows Security Center, Windows Firewall, Windows Update, and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • Norton 360-Reduces...
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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 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 securing the perimeter Windows Vista provides built-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 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 securing the perimeter Windows Vista provides built-in your computers.
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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. 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. 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. 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. You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure.
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To take advantage of your computer running again. 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 You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. 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 -
To take advantage of your computer running again. 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 You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. 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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prepare to recover When you have blank discs ready. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. 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, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, ...
prepare to recover When you have blank discs ready. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. 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, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, ...
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restoring to factory default. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system 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 finish. 22
restoring to factory default. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system 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 finish. 22
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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 You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory. IMPORTANT • If 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 You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory. IMPORTANT • If your computer's software up to finish.
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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 device settings 72 Changing mouse settings 72 Changing touchpad or pointing device settings 73 Adjusting tablet, digital pen, ...
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 device settings 72 Changing mouse settings 72 Changing touchpad or pointing device settings 73 Adjusting tablet, digital pen, ...
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... days per week and provides the most stringent quality control tests to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to provide best-of your new notebook. To search for purchasing our notebook...through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to familiarize yourself with the best product possible. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at Gateway. If you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from Microsoft. Help and...
... days per week and provides the most stringent quality control tests to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to provide best-of your new notebook. To search for purchasing our notebook...through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to familiarize yourself with the best product possible. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at Gateway. If you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from Microsoft. Help and...
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.... 3 You can access most closely matches your notebook has Windows Media Center, you can research a topic or learn how to use Windows Media Center. Available information depends on how to perform a task while you are using the program. www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the... Search Help box, then press ENTER. To access Media Center help for information on the particular Help site to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center in the Search Help ...
.... 3 You can access most closely matches your notebook has Windows Media Center, you can research a topic or learn how to use Windows Media Center. Available information depends on how to perform a task while you are using the program. www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the... Search Help box, then press ENTER. To access Media Center help for information on the particular Help site to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center in the Search Help ...