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We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you for your Gateway computer. Thank you get started with your purchase! Thank you!
We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you for your Gateway computer. Thank you get started with your purchase! Thank you!
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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 on your computer's configuration. 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 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 4 For more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration. 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 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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Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders, access networking, and change settings, or even shut down your computer. getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file or folder Click here Click here to put your to lock your computer 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. Whether you want to start a program, find a file, change ...
Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders, access networking, and change settings, or even shut down your computer. getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file or folder Click here Click here to put your to lock your computer 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. Whether you want to start a program, find a file, change ...
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To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see what's on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see everything on your computer. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. From there, you . To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. To access that has already been set up for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents.
To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see what's on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see everything on your computer. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. From there, you . To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. To access that has already been set up for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents.
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Click Welcome Center and select an option. Get information about your computer Transfer files and settings from a previous computer to a new one Learn about your computer, as well as links to the Welcome Center! The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7 To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. welcome to special deals from Gateway partners!
Click Welcome Center and select an option. Get information about your computer Transfer files and settings from a previous computer to a new one Learn about your computer, as well as links to the Welcome Center! The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7 To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. welcome to special deals from Gateway partners!
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...a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. If you 're looking for. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help with automated support, is a quick and easy way to get information...? need a little extra 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...
...a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. If you 're looking for. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help with automated support, is a quick and easy way to get information...? need a little extra 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...
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... Programs, then click BigFix. Click Help, then click Tutorial to people who know if it . Check your User Guide for easyto-understand information on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for you know computers. help and advice you can find the number on the setup poster that came with your...® lets you on a variety of topics *May not be available in all regions 9 To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For detailed information on using your...
... Programs, then click BigFix. Click Help, then click Tutorial to people who know if it . Check your User Guide for easyto-understand information on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for you know computers. help and advice you can find the number on the setup poster that came with your...® lets you on a variety of topics *May not be available in all regions 9 To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For detailed information on using your...
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... in the Internet address or URL (Universal Resource Locator) This is a Web page This is where you type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you 've connected with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The address bar is a linked Web page If your pointer arrow turns...
... in the Internet address or URL (Universal Resource Locator) This is a Web page This is where you type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you 've connected with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The address bar is a linked Web page If your pointer arrow turns...
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Add a description in seconds. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in the Subject box, type the e-mail message, then click Send. Staying in touch with family and friends is easy with e-mail and is the Internet domain name part of an e-mail address Type the e-mail address of the person you want to send a message to in your online user guide. 11 This is the user name part of the person that you want to send a message to here Include others in your message by typing their e-mail addresses here or in the To box [email protected] Type a short description ...
Add a description in seconds. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in the Subject box, type the e-mail message, then click Send. Staying in touch with family and friends is easy with e-mail and is the Internet domain name part of an e-mail address Type the e-mail address of the person you want to send a message to in your online user guide. 11 This is the user name part of the person that you want to send a message to here Include others in your message by typing their e-mail addresses here or in the To box [email protected] Type a short description ...
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... (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. To listen to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. You...
... (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. To listen to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. You...
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... songs you can do it all with a DVD burner, you want to save them to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your Gateway computer. Create a DVD To save content such as data or movies to -use software already installed on your computer, then click Rip. Click Burn, then...
... songs you can do it all with a DVD burner, you want to save them to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your Gateway computer. Create a DVD To save content such as data or movies to -use software already installed on your computer, then click Rip. Click Burn, then...
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keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you keep your computer secure and up-to security features such as Windows Security Center, ...
keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you keep your computer secure and up-to security features such as Windows Security Center, ...
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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 , 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 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.
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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. 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. 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.
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Your computer came with Norton 360 Norton 360 Norton 360 helps protect your subscription to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends. You need to -date protection. Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to extend your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. For more information on . virus-free with virus, spyware, firewall, and phishing protection turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your user guide. 17 To run Norton 360, click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360.
Your computer came with Norton 360 Norton 360 Norton 360 helps protect your subscription to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends. You need to -date protection. Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to extend your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. For more information on . virus-free with virus, spyware, firewall, and phishing protection turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your user guide. 17 To run Norton 360, click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360.
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... about updates are provided here 18 For more information on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more about BigFix Details and information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from...
... about updates are provided here 18 For more information on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more about BigFix Details and information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from...
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improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then click Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Select a task and follow the instructions. Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Performance Information and Tools. Click here to return your computer to a previous state when it was working better Click here to see details about the components of your system Click here to adjust how quickly your computer goes into power-saving modes Click here to do maintenance, such as ...
improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then click Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Select a task and follow the instructions. Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Performance Information and Tools. Click here to return your computer to a previous state when it was working better Click here to see details about the components of your system Click here to adjust how quickly your computer goes into power-saving modes Click here to do maintenance, such as ...
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You can return to one of these Restore Points to get your computer to a previous state when everything worked right. To take advantage of your system, called Restore Points. 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. 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 backing up a bit -
You can return to one of these Restore Points to get your computer to a previous state when everything worked right. To take advantage of your system, called Restore Points. 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. 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 backing up a bit -
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Before you have blank discs ready. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Follow the on-screen instructions to create recovery discs for your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), ...
Before you have blank discs ready. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Follow the on-screen instructions to create recovery discs for your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), ...