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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! Thank you ! Thank you for your Gateway computer.
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... is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your computer's configuration. we do Windows After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'll see on your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see"Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the...
... is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your computer's configuration. we do Windows After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'll see on your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see"Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the...
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... 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 start a program, find a file, change settings, or even shut down your computer. Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to... change settings Click here to see all begins. Whether you want 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
... 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 start a program, find a file, change settings, or even shut down your computer. Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to... change settings Click here to see all begins. Whether you want 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
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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 access that has already been set up for immediate use Computer Look here to see what's on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see everything on your computer. From there, you . To save something right away, use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. To get there, click (Start), then click 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 access that has already been set up for immediate use Computer Look here to see what's on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see everything on your computer. From there, you . To save something right away, use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer.
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Click Welcome Center and select an option. welcome to a new one Learn about the newest features in Windows Vista 7 Get information about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners! The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer to the Welcome Center! To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance.
Click Welcome Center and select an option. welcome to a new one Learn about the newest features in Windows Vista 7 Get information about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners! The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer to the Welcome Center! To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance.
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... help with automated support, is a quick and easy way to get information 8 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...
... help with automated support, is a quick and easy way to get information 8 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...
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... of topics • BigFix-Pre-installed for you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for problems and conflicts and lets you can find the number on the label that's on your desktop or notebook computer. To start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, ...then click BigFix. Click Help, then click Tutorial to more about it finds something. help and advice you know computers. To open, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For clear, yet comprehensive, information...
... of topics • BigFix-Pre-installed for you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for problems and conflicts and lets you can find the number on the label that's on your desktop or notebook computer. To start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, ...then click BigFix. Click Help, then click Tutorial to more about it finds something. help and advice you know computers. To open, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For clear, yet comprehensive, information...
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Click on it and see "Using the Internet" in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you're on your computer to the Internet, click (Start), then click Internet or the ISP you ! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see where it 's a link. surfi...
Click on it and see "Using the Internet" in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you're on your computer to the Internet, click (Start), then click Internet or the ISP you ! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see where it 's a link. surfi...
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... or watch a movie on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on your computer, then click the Play button ( ). To listen to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on your new...
... or watch a movie on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on your computer, then click the Play button ( ). To listen to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on your new...
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... click Start Burn. Create a DVD To save them to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your computer came with easy-to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 Windows Media...the disc drive on your computer, then click Rip. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Make sure that the songs you can do it all the files you must have a DVD burner to -use software already installed on your Gateway computer.
... click Start Burn. Create a DVD To save them to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your computer came with easy-to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 Windows Media...the disc drive on your computer, then click Rip. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Make sure that the songs you can do it all the files you must have a DVD burner to -use software already installed on your Gateway computer.
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... Defender-all built into Windows Vista • McAfee SecurityCenter-Reduces the chances of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you keep your online user guide. keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you if something is detected 14 For...
... Defender-all built into Windows Vista • McAfee SecurityCenter-Reduces the chances of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you keep your online user guide. keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you if something is detected 14 For...
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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 can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. Click Express to fix the problem. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update. 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 download high-priority updates, including those that are security related. You should update Windows regularly 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. Click Express to fix the problem. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update. 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 download high-priority updates, including those that are security related. You should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide.
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For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. virus-free with McAfee VirusScan, Personal Firewall, and Spamkiller turned on as well, connect to update McAfee SecurityCenter after ...the complimentary trial period ends. To turn on that service and keep the other ones on . Your computer came with McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter helps protect your user guide. 17 You need to extend your subscription to the Internet and register McAfee...
For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. virus-free with McAfee VirusScan, Personal Firewall, and Spamkiller turned on as well, connect to update McAfee SecurityCenter after ...the complimentary trial period ends. To turn on that service and keep the other ones on . Your computer came with McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter helps protect your user guide. 17 You need to extend your subscription to the Internet and register McAfee...
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... blue taskbar icon ( ). Click here for problems and conflicts. secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix. BigFix monitors 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...
... blue taskbar icon ( ). Click here for problems and conflicts. secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix. BigFix monitors 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...
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...condition with regular maintenance. improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then 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. Select an option and follow the instructions. Click (Start),...
...condition with regular maintenance. improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then 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. Select an option and follow the instructions. Click (Start),...
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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 system, called Restore Points. Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer to get your computer running again. 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. 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. Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer to get your computer running again. backing up a bit -
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Make your computer has a recordable drive and that you have blank discs ready. Depending on -screen instructions. To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on the type of recordable drive you use, you'll need either Create System ... discs will not work. When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. prepare to recover When you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make sure that came with the on-screen instructions. 21
Make your computer has a recordable drive and that you have blank discs ready. Depending on -screen instructions. To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on the type of recordable drive you use, you'll need either Create System ... discs will not work. When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. prepare to recover When you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make sure that came with the on-screen instructions. 21
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When the Advanced Boot Options screen appears, click Repair Your Computer. 2 Pick your computer. This moves the contents of the hard drive to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of Windows. Log on -screen instructions. 5 Click one ... System Recovery wizard opens. 4 Follow the on as it was when you restore your computer to its original factory settings. 1 Turn on or restart your computer, then press the F8 key on your keyboard repeatedly while your computer is saved on an external disc prior to reformatting. 22 You need at least 4 GB...
When the Advanced Boot Options screen appears, click Repair Your Computer. 2 Pick your computer. This moves the contents of the hard drive to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of Windows. Log on -screen instructions. 5 Click one ... System Recovery wizard opens. 4 Follow the on as it was when you restore your computer to its original factory settings. 1 Turn on or restart your computer, then press the F8 key on your keyboard repeatedly while your computer is saved on an external disc prior to reformatting. 22 You need at least 4 GB...
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Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. 6 Click Next, then click Yes. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to date. 23 Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it will finish its setup and installation.
Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. 6 Click Next, then click Yes. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to date. 23 Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it will finish its setup and installation.