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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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Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration. Drag items to the Recycle Bin 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.
Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration. Drag items to the Recycle Bin 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.
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... files and folders, access networking, and change settings Click here to find a file, change settings, or even shut down your computer For more information about Windows, see all begins. getting things started The Start menu is the command center of your system, the Start menu is where it all your programs...
... files and folders, access networking, and change settings Click here to find a file, change settings, or even shut down your computer For more information about Windows, see all begins. getting things started The Start menu is the command center of your system, the Start menu is where it all your programs...
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From there, you can see everything on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see what's on your computer. Documents Already created for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. To access that has already been set up for you , this folder is ready for you . To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer.
From there, you can see everything on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see what's on your computer. Documents Already created for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. To access that has already been set up for you , this folder is ready for you . To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer.
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To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7 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! welcome to a new one Learn about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners!
To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7 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! welcome to a new one Learn about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners!
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... additional help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer, Gateway offers several options designed to get information 8 Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help...
... additional help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer, Gateway offers several options designed to get information 8 Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help...
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Put the disc into the CD or DVD drive on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. Note: You must have a DVD drive 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...... You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your computer, then click the Play button ( ). for your new Gateway computer. To listen to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click...
Put the disc into the CD or DVD drive on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. Note: You must have a DVD drive 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...... You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your computer, then click the Play button ( ). for your new Gateway computer. To listen to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click...
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...songs you must have a DVD burner to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 Click Burn, then select the items you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of are complete, click... burner on your computer. Create a DVD To save by right-clicking on the item and selecting Add to Burn List. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save them to the Music folder. If your computer came with a DVD burner, you ... rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer.
...songs you must have a DVD burner to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 Click Burn, then select the items you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of are complete, click... burner on your computer. Create a DVD To save by right-clicking on the item and selecting Add to Burn List. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save them to the Music folder. If your computer came with a DVD burner, you ... rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer.
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Use these tools regularly to improve the security of personal information stored on 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 more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer...
Use these tools regularly to improve the security of personal information stored on 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 more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer...
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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. 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
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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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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 To take advantage of your system, called Restore Points. backing up a bit -
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... a good idea to make a backup of the software that you create these"recovery discs,"make sure 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 discs, click (Start), All Programs...
... a good idea to make a backup of the software that you create these"recovery discs,"make sure 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 discs, click (Start), All Programs...
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The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory default. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to finish. 22 restoring 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 factory default. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to finish. 22 restoring to factory condition If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management.
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You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software 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 finish. If you restore your computer's software up to date. 23
You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software 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 finish. If you restore your computer's software up 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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...technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to familiarize yourself with the best product possible. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to provide best-of help you are sure ...with fast, considerate service. Please read this manual carefully to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at Gateway. You can find help information by clicking a general topic under Find an answer, selecting an option under Ask someone...
...technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to familiarize yourself with the best product possible. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to provide best-of help you are sure ...with fast, considerate service. Please read this manual carefully to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at Gateway. You can find help information by clicking a general topic under Find an answer, selecting an option under Ask someone...
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...and Support opens. 2 In the Help and Support window, type Windows Media Center in the Search Help For box. Available information depends on the particular Help site to perform a task while you are using the program. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you can ...box, then press ENTER. To access Media Center help information by selecting a topic from the list. Using online help for Windows Media Center If your question. Contacting Gateway The label on your notebook contains information that most online help : 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. ...
...and Support opens. 2 In the Help and Support window, type Windows Media Center in the Search Help For box. Available information depends on the particular Help site to perform a task while you are using the program. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you can ...box, then press ENTER. To access Media Center help information by selecting a topic from the list. Using online help for Windows Media Center If your question. Contacting Gateway The label on your notebook contains information that most online help : 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. ...