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Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see a blank screen, insert the Windows DVD into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 13 Insert the battery and turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable,... © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 10 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the cover so the screw holes line up. 11 Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive to Step 20. -OR- If you see the Windows startup screen. See your Reference Guide...
Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see a blank screen, insert the Windows DVD into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 13 Insert the battery and turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable,... © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 10 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the cover so the screw holes line up. 11 Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive to Step 20. -OR- If you see the Windows startup screen. See your Reference Guide...
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
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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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... on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to watch the time, check the latest news, or view a favorite photo This is the Windows desktop. 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....
... on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to watch the time, check the latest news, or view a favorite photo This is the Windows desktop. 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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... down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer. Whether you want to shut down 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 your programs Type here to find a file or folder...
... down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer. Whether you want to shut down 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 your programs Type here to find a file or folder...
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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. 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 "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 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. 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 "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.
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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. 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!
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need a little extra help ? 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 Click a link, do a search, or simply browse to find what you need additional help with automated support...
need a little extra help ? 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 Click a link, do a search, or simply browse to find what you need additional help with automated support...
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..., or stop disc playback. Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. for your new Gateway computer. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your computer, then click the Play ...button ( ). Note: You must have a DVD disc drive to a music CD or watch a movie on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support....
..., or stop disc playback. Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. for your new Gateway computer. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your computer, then click the Play ...button ( ). Note: You must have a DVD disc drive to a music CD or watch a movie on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support....
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...Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer. When you've selected all with MP3s you want to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 If your computer came with a DVD burner, ...Make sure that the songs you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of are checked, then click Start Rip. Note: you want to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your computer. Click Burn , select the video, then click Add to the Music...
...Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer. When you've selected all with MP3s you want to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 If your computer came with a DVD burner, ...Make sure that the songs you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of are checked, then click Start Rip. Note: you want to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your computer. Click Burn , select the video, then click Add to the Music...
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...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"in your computer secure and up-to-date. Use these tools regularly to improve the security of personal information stored on your computer: • Windows... Security-Provides access to security features such as Windows Security Center, Windows Firewall, Windows Update, and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • McAfee SecurityCenter-Reduces the chances...
...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"in your computer secure and up-to-date. Use these tools regularly to improve the security of personal information stored on your computer: • Windows... Security-Provides access to security features such as Windows Security Center, Windows Firewall, Windows Update, and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • McAfee SecurityCenter-Reduces the chances...
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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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Click Express 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. You should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide. 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.
Click Express 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. You should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide. 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.
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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. 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. Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer running again. backing up a bit -
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. 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. Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer running again. backing up a bit -
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... a hidden area of your hard drive. You need at least 4 GB of hard drive space to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of Windows. Log on -screen instructions. 5 Click one of the following system recovery options when prompted • Recovery with Automatic Data Backup (recommended)- This moves the contents...
... a hidden area of your hard drive. You need at least 4 GB of hard drive space to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of Windows. Log on -screen instructions. 5 Click one of the following system recovery options when prompted • Recovery with Automatic Data Backup (recommended)- This moves the contents...
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6 Click Next, then click Yes. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates 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. 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 bring your computer, it will finish its setup and installation.
6 Click Next, then click Yes. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates 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. 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 bring your computer, it will finish its setup and installation.
8511882 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista
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... purchasing our notebook 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 4 Chapter 2: Using Windows Vista 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... Creating 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 14 Calibrating your tablet 14 Using gestures 15 Using the ...
... purchasing our notebook 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 4 Chapter 2: Using Windows Vista 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... Creating 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 14 Calibrating your tablet 14 Using gestures 15 Using the ...
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... and video DVDs 38 Creating a music CD 38 Creating a video DVD 39 Creating and copying data discs 41 Creating a data disc 41 Using Windows Media Center 42 Starting Windows Media Center 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Notebook 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Making sure your broadband connection works 44 Networking terms you should...
... and video DVDs 38 Creating a music CD 38 Creating a video DVD 39 Creating and copying data discs 41 Creating a data disc 41 Using Windows Media Center 42 Starting Windows Media Center 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Notebook 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Making sure your broadband connection works 44 Networking terms you should...
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...gateway.com CompuTrace 58 Data security 59 Computrace 59 Startup and hard drive password 59 Windows user accounts 59 Protecting your notebook from viruses 59 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 60 Using Windows Security Center 64 Security updates 65 Windows Update 65 BigFix 66 Traveling securely 66 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows... settings 77 Using the Ease of Access Center 77 Using voice recognition 78 Using the Windows Mobility Center 79 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 81 Updating Windows 82 Using BigFix 82 Managing hard drive space 82 Checking hard drive space 82 Deleting ...
...gateway.com CompuTrace 58 Data security 59 Computrace 59 Startup and hard drive password 59 Windows user accounts 59 Protecting your notebook from viruses 59 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 60 Using Windows Security Center 64 Security updates 65 Windows Update 65 BigFix 66 Traveling securely 66 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows... settings 77 Using the Ease of Access Center 77 Using voice recognition 78 Using the Windows Mobility Center 79 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 81 Updating Windows 82 Using BigFix 82 Managing hard drive space 82 Checking hard drive space 82 Deleting ...
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... (Start), then click Help and Support. You can find the answer, click the result that most closely matches your Gateway notebook. www.gateway.com Using Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help you quickly discover and use... Windows Media Center. Help and Support opens. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you are connected to help information, troubleshooters, and ...
... (Start), then click Help and Support. You can find the answer, click the result that most closely matches your Gateway notebook. www.gateway.com Using Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help you quickly discover and use... Windows Media Center. Help and Support opens. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you are connected to help information, troubleshooters, and ...
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CHAPTER 2 Using Windows Vista • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Using Tablet PC • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5
CHAPTER 2 Using Windows Vista • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Using Tablet PC • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5