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Thank you ! Thank you for your Gateway computer. We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you get started with your purchase!
Thank you ! Thank you for your Gateway computer. We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you get started with 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 delete them Add icons of your own This is the Windows desktop. 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. 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 delete them Add icons of your own This is the Windows desktop. 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. 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 Click here to see all your programs Type here to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer For more information about Windows, see"Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 getting things started The Start menu is where it all begins. 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 find...
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 Click here to see all your programs Type here to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer For more information about Windows, see"Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 getting things started The Start menu is where it all begins. 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 find...
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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. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. From there, you .
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. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. From there, you .
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To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. 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! Click Welcome Center and select an option. welcome to special deals from Gateway partners! 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. 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! Click Welcome Center and select an option. welcome to special deals from Gateway partners! The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7
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... link, do a search, or simply browse 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, Gateway offers several options designed to find what you need additional help and troubleshooting information, along... easy way to get information 8 Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. If you 're looking for. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. Visit us at www.support...
... link, do a search, or simply browse 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, Gateway offers several options designed to find what you need additional help and troubleshooting information, along... easy way to get information 8 Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. If you 're looking for. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. Visit us at www.support...
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... 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 your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your User Guide for problems and conflicts and ® lets you can trust, talk to... know computers. 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 provided Reference Guide or online User Guide.
... 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 your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your User Guide for problems and conflicts and ® lets you can trust, talk to... know computers. 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 provided Reference Guide or online User Guide.
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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're on it and see "Using the Internet" in your online user guide. surfing the 'net Explore the...
... 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're on it and see "Using the Internet" in your online user guide. surfing the 'net Explore the...
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When your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in the Subject box, type the e-mail message, then click Send. welcome to in the To box. To send e-mail, connect to your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in your Internet account. Add a description in seconds. Staying in the To box [email protected] Type a short description of the person that you want to send a message to e-...
When your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in the Subject box, type the e-mail message, then click Send. welcome to in the To box. To send e-mail, connect to your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in your Internet account. Add a description in seconds. Staying in the To box [email protected] Type a short description of the person that you want to send a message to e-...
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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. You can control how the music CD or video DVD plays from the disc you are playing are listed here Click these buttons to...
... (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. 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 MP3s of home movies or special videos. rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer. Note: you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of are complete, click Start Burn.
... to create MP3s of home movies or special videos. rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer. Note: you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of are complete, click Start Burn.
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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"...
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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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. 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
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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. 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 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. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. 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 should update Windows regularly to fix the problem.
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To run Norton 360, click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. For more information on . virus-free with virus, spyware, firewall, and phishing protection turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. You need to extend your subscription to -date protection. Your computer came with Norton 360 Norton 360 Norton 360 helps protect your user guide. 17 Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends.
To run Norton 360, click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. For more information on . virus-free with virus, spyware, firewall, and phishing protection turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. You need to extend your subscription to -date protection. Your computer came with Norton 360 Norton 360 Norton 360 helps protect your user guide. 17 Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends.
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... information on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your computer for information about updates specific to 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...
... information on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your computer for information about updates specific to 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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Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Performance Information and Tools. Select a task and follow the instructions. improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then click Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 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 Disk Cleanup, or to defragment your computer in top running system. Do this ...
Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Performance Information and Tools. Select a task and follow the instructions. improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then click Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 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 Disk Cleanup, or to defragment your computer in top running system. Do this ...
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Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer running again. 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. 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. backing up a bit -
Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer running again. 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. 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. backing up a bit -
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...-screen instructions to create recovery discs for your system. prepare to recover When you have blank discs ready. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management.
...-screen instructions to create recovery discs for your system. prepare to recover When you have blank discs ready. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management.