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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's configuration. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. Other icons may be added depending on your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see 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.
Drag items to the Recycle Bin to turn off your computer's configuration. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. Other icons may be added depending on your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see 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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... your computer. getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file, change settings Click here to 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 your... in computer Sleep mode Click here to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer For more information about Windows, see all begins.
... your computer. getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file, change settings Click here to 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 your... in computer Sleep mode Click here to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer For more information about Windows, see all begins.
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From there, you . To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. To save something right away, use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. 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. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder.
From there, you . To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. To save something right away, use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. 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. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder.
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welcome to special deals from a previous computer 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 the Welcome Center! Get information about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners!
welcome to special deals from a previous computer 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 the Welcome Center! Get information about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners!
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... support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help and troubleshooting information, along with automated support, is a quick and easy way to find what you need additional help with something on...
... support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help and troubleshooting information, along with automated support, is a quick and easy way to find what you need additional help with something on...
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.... 12 For more information about using media, see your listening and viewing pleasure... Put the disc into the CD or DVD drive on your new Gateway computer. Note: You must have a DVD drive to play , pause, or stop disc playback. You can control how the music CD or video DVD plays... click the Play button ( ). Enjoy listening to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. for your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. To listen to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from...
.... 12 For more information about using media, see your listening and viewing pleasure... Put the disc into the CD or DVD drive on your new Gateway computer. Note: You must have a DVD drive to play , pause, or stop disc playback. You can control how the music CD or video DVD plays... click the Play button ( ). Enjoy listening to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. for your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. To listen to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from...
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... videos. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Click Burn, then select the items you must have a DVD burner to create a DVD...about using media, see your selections are checked, then click Start Rip. When your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 Make sure that the songs you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of... custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save by right-clicking on the item and selecting Add to DVD...
... videos. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Click Burn, then select the items you must have a DVD burner to create a DVD...about using media, see your selections are checked, then click Start Rip. When your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 Make sure that the songs you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of... custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save by right-clicking on the item and selecting Add to DVD...
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... for problems, and alerts you keep 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 security, see"Protecting ...Your Computer"in your computer: • Windows Security-Provides access to -date. keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you if something is detected 14 ...
... for problems, and alerts you keep 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 security, see"Protecting ...Your Computer"in your computer: • Windows Security-Provides access to -date. keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you if something is detected 14 ...
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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. 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. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates.
You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. 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. 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 - You can return to one of these Restore Points 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 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. To take advantage of your computer running again.
backing up a bit - You can return to one of these Restore Points 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 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. To take advantage of your computer running again.
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...), 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 finish. 21 Follow the on-screen instructions to make sure that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed...
...), 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 finish. 21 Follow the on-screen instructions to make sure that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed...
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Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to finish. 22 The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory default. restoring 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 finish. 22 The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory default. restoring to factory condition If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management.
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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. 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
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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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Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Tip You can also search for a topic: 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Please read this ...
Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Tip You can also search for a topic: 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Please read this ...
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...Getting help for information on the menu bar and selecting Online Support from the list. You can research a topic or learn how to use Windows Media Center. www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For each search, you can access help .... -ORIf you are discussed. 3 Using online help If you are connected to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center in the Search Help For box. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you are connected to the Internet, many programs provide information online so...
...Getting help for information on the menu bar and selecting Online Support from the list. You can research a topic or learn how to use Windows Media Center. www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For each search, you can access help .... -ORIf you are discussed. 3 Using online help If you are connected to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center in the Search Help For box. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you are connected to the Internet, many programs provide information online so...