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We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you ! Thank you get started with your Gateway computer. Thank you for your purchase!
We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you ! Thank you get started with your Gateway computer. Thank you for your purchase!
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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. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. 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.
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. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. 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.
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...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, 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 computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to shut ...
...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, 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 computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to shut ...
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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. From there, you . To access that has already been set up for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready 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. 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 immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready 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.
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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 the newest features in Windows Vista® 7 The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners! To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance.
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 the newest features in Windows Vista® 7 The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners! To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance.
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... 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 ? Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. If you 're looking for. Click a link, do a search, or simply browse to get information...
... 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 ? Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. If you 're looking for. Click a link, do a search, or simply browse to get information...
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...help and advice you know computers. To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For detailed information on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your User Guide for problems and conflicts and ®... lets you can find the number on the setup poster that came with your computer. • BigFix*-Pre-installed for you on using your Gateway computer, see the...
...help and advice you know computers. To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For detailed information on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your User Guide for problems and conflicts and ®... lets you can find the number on the setup poster that came with your computer. • BigFix*-Pre-installed for you on using your Gateway computer, see the...
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...! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see "Using the Internet" in your computer to the Internet, click (Start), then click Internet or the ISP you type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you're on it and see where it 's a link. surfing the...
...! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see "Using the Internet" in your computer to the Internet, click (Start), then click Internet or the ISP you type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you're on it and see where it 's a link. surfing the...
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... message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in seconds. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. Add a description in the Subject box, type the e-mail message, then click Send. To send e-mail, connect to e-mail! welcome to your...
... message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in seconds. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. Add a description in the Subject box, type the e-mail message, then click Send. To send e-mail, connect to e-mail! welcome to your...
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... software already installed on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. Put the disc into the CD or DVD drive on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Enjoy listening to a music CD or watch a movie on your listening and viewing pleasure... Note: You must have... drive to play, pause, or stop disc playback. 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...
... software already installed on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. Put the disc into the CD or DVD drive on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Enjoy listening to a music CD or watch a movie on your listening and viewing pleasure... Note: You must have... drive to play, pause, or stop disc playback. 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...
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...To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save content such as data or movies to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your Gateway computer. When your online user guide...-clicking on your computer, then click Rip. Click Burn, then select the items you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of are complete, click Start Burn. rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your computer. If your computer came with a DVD...
...To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save content such as data or movies to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your Gateway computer. When your online user guide...-clicking on your computer, then click Rip. Click Burn, then select the items you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of are complete, click Start Burn. rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your computer. If your computer came with a DVD...
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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. 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.
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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 run Norton 360, click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends. You need to extend your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. For more information on . Your computer came with Norton 360 Norton 360 Norton 360 helps protect your subscription to -date protection. 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. Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends. You need to extend your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. For more information on . Your computer came with Norton 360 Norton 360 Norton 360 helps protect your subscription to -date protection. virus-free with virus, spyware, firewall, and phishing protection turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your user guide. 17
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Select a task and follow the instructions. Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Performance Information and Tools. Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. Click ...
Select a task and follow the instructions. Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Performance Information and Tools. Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. Click ...
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backing up a bit - You can return to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer 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.
backing up a bit - You can return to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer 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.
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...), click Create factory default disc or, to finish. 21 Follow the on-screen instructions to create recovery discs for your system. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management.
...), click Create factory default disc or, to finish. 21 Follow the on-screen instructions to create recovery discs for your system. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management.
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The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory condition If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. restoring to finish. 22 Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory default.
The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory condition If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. restoring to finish. 22 Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory default.
8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3
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Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank 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...
Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank 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...