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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. Other icons may be added depending on your computer's configuration. 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 delete them Add icons of your own This is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your screen is the Windows desktop.
The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. Other icons may be added depending on your computer's configuration. 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 delete them Add icons of your own This is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your screen is the Windows desktop.
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..., find a file, change settings 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. getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file or folder Click here Click...
..., find a file, change settings 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. getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file or folder Click here Click...
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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. To access that has already been set up for you , this folder is ready for you . To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder.
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. To access that has already been set up for you , this folder is ready for you . To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder.
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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 Get information about your computer, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer to the Welcome Center! Click Welcome Center and select an option. 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 Get information about your computer, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer to the Welcome Center! Click Welcome Center and select an option. welcome to a new one Learn about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners!
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... current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. 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 get information 8 need a little extra help ? If you 're looking for...
... current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. 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 get information 8 need a little extra help ? If you 're looking for...
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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. You can control how the music CD or video DVD plays from the disc you are playing are listed here Click these buttons to... play , pause, or stop disc playback. Note: You must have a DVD drive to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. To listen to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click...
... 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. You can control how the music CD or video DVD plays from the disc you are playing are listed here Click these buttons to... play , pause, or stop disc playback. Note: You must have a DVD drive to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. 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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... the items you want to save by right-clicking on the item and selecting Add to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your computer, then click Rip.... Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Note: you can do it all with easy-to create MP3s of home movies or special videos.... Put a music CD in the disc drive on your Gateway computer. If your computer came with a DVD burner, you must have a DVD burner to the Music folder....
... the items you want to save by right-clicking on the item and selecting Add to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your computer, then click Rip.... Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Note: you can do it all with easy-to create MP3s of home movies or special videos.... Put a music CD in the disc drive on your Gateway computer. If your computer came with a DVD burner, you must have a DVD burner to the Music folder....
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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, Windows Firewall, Windows Update, and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • Norton 360-Reduces the chances of a ... if something is detected 14 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer: • Windows Security-Provides access to -date. Use these tools regularly to improve the security of personal information stored on your online user guide.
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, Windows Firewall, Windows Update, and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • Norton 360-Reduces the chances of a ... if something is detected 14 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer: • Windows Security-Provides access to -date. Use these tools regularly to improve the security of personal information stored on your online user guide.
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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. 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 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. 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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To take advantage of these Restore Points to get your computer running again. 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. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 You can return to a previous state when everything worked right. backing up a bit -
To take advantage of these Restore Points to get your computer running again. 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. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 You can return to a previous state when everything worked right. backing up a bit -
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... only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. prepare to recover When you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make sure that you create these"...recovery discs,"make a backup of the software that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), ...
... only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. prepare to recover When you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make sure that you create these"...recovery discs,"make a backup of the software that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), ...
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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, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23 If you restore 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's software up to finish.
You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23 If you restore 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'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 ... 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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..., reliability, and performance of your new notebook. 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 provide best-of help information by clicking a general topic... under Find an answer, selecting an option under Ask someone, or picking a category from Information from all of us at Gateway. Gateway stands behind our value proposition...
..., reliability, and performance of your new notebook. 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 provide best-of help information by clicking a general topic... under Find an answer, selecting an option under Ask someone, or picking a category from Information from all of us at Gateway. Gateway stands behind our value proposition...
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...the Help button on the particular Help site to perform a task while you call for Windows Media Center If your question. Contacting Gateway The label on how to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Getting help If you ...the menu bar and selecting Online Support from a Help menu or by selecting a topic from the list. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you are taken. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. For each ...
...the Help button on the particular Help site to perform a task while you call for Windows Media Center If your question. Contacting Gateway The label on how to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Getting help If you ...the menu bar and selecting Online Support from a Help menu or by selecting a topic from the list. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you are taken. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. For each ...