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.... All rights reserved. A list of valid boot devices appears. 18 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on your keyboard. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. in the United States and other brands and product...
.... All rights reserved. A list of valid boot devices appears. 18 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on your keyboard. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. in the United States and other brands and product...
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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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... 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. 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 ...
... 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. 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 ...
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... used programs Click here to open files and folders, access networking, and to change settings, or even 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, change settings...
... used programs Click here to open files and folders, access networking, and to change settings, or even 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, change settings...
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To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. To access that has already been set up for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. From there, you . Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. 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. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder.
To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. To access that has already been set up for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. From there, you . Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. 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. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder.
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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! welcome to special deals from Gateway partners! Click Welcome Center and select an option. 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 Transfer files and settings from a previous computer to a new one Learn about your computer, as well as links to the Welcome Center! welcome to special deals from Gateway partners! Click Welcome Center and select an option. 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
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.... • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? Click a link, do a search, or simply browse to get information 8 Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. Just click (Start...find what you need additional 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 and Support-This collection of Windows help ? Click a link, do a search, or simply browse to get information 8 Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. Just click (Start...find what you need additional 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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...watching DVDs with software already installed on DVD, click (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 play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. Note: You must have a DVD ...
...watching DVDs with software already installed on DVD, click (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 play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. Note: You must have a DVD ...
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... them to -use software already installed on your Gateway computer. If your computer. Note: you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of are checked, then click Start Rip. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Create a DVD To save , click... click Rip. When you've selected all with MP3s you must have a DVD burner to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 Click Burn , select the video, then click Add to Burn List.
... them to -use software already installed on your Gateway computer. If your computer. Note: you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of are checked, then click Start Rip. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Create a DVD To save , click... click Rip. When you've selected all with MP3s you must have a DVD burner to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 Click Burn , select the video, then click Add to Burn List.
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... 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"in 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 •...
... 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"in 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 •...
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To view or change Windows Vista security settings, click (Start), Control Panel, Security, then click Security Center. 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 securing the perimeter Windows Vista provides built-in your computers.
To view or change Windows Vista security settings, click (Start), Control Panel, Security, then click Security Center. 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 securing the perimeter Windows Vista provides built-in your computers.
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Click Express to fix the problem. 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. 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. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update.
Click Express to fix the problem. 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. 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. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update.
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You can return to one of these Restore Points to get your computer 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 running again. backing up a bit - To take advantage of your system, called Restore Points. Vista takes regular snapshots of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20
You can return to one of these Restore Points to get your computer 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 running again. backing up a bit - To take advantage of your system, called Restore Points. Vista takes regular snapshots of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20
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... external disc prior to reformatting. 22 You need at least 4 GB of hard drive space to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of Windows. This process deletes your data files, so they must be saved on a hidden area of your hard drive. This moves the contents of the hard...
... external disc prior to reformatting. 22 You need at least 4 GB of hard drive space to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of Windows. This process deletes your data files, so they must be saved on a hidden area of your hard drive. This moves the contents of the hard...
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IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it shipped 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 will finish its setup and installation. 6 Click Next, then click Yes. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish.
IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it shipped 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 will finish its setup and installation. 6 Click Next, then click Yes. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish.
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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...be available if the first list does not address your question. You can also search for Windows Media Center If your Gateway notebook. To find help for a topic. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help for a topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (keyword...) in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you ...
...be available if the first list does not address your question. You can also search for Windows Media Center If your Gateway notebook. To find help for a topic. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help for a topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (keyword...) in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you ...
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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