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... original factory condition. OR To perform a full factory recovery without data backup, click Full factory recovery, then click Next. Recovering your system using the Windows Vista® operating system DVD. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with the full factory recovery will be automatically...
... original factory condition. OR To perform a full factory recovery without data backup, click Full factory recovery, then click Next. Recovering your system using the Windows Vista® operating system DVD. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with the full factory recovery will be automatically...
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... to transfer to replace the hard drive kit. Hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 61. 100 CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing the hard drive kit...
... to transfer to replace the hard drive kit. Hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 61. 100 CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing the hard drive kit...
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...Media Center This section only covers problems relating to drain it. Type the phrase Media Center in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at www.gateway.com. Let the keyboard dry before using it dries, you spilled liquid in speakers, a set of headphones or external powered ...video. If the keyboard does not work after it again. However, the connection type has an affect on Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate versions. VGA only transmits video. www.gateway.com • Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that is the best choice. •...
...Media Center This section only covers problems relating to drain it. Type the phrase Media Center in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at www.gateway.com. Let the keyboard dry before using it dries, you spilled liquid in speakers, a set of headphones or external powered ...video. If the keyboard does not work after it again. However, the connection type has an affect on Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate versions. VGA only transmits video. www.gateway.com • Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that is the best choice. •...
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...DVD with DVD recording (burning) software, such as PowerDVD). The computer without Media Center must also have Windows Vista or Windows XP with the Media Center itself. You need to configure your notebook to output to a TV... scan lines. For more information review the FAQ topic at www.gateway.com. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with Media Center or on a computer without the ...odd/even interlacing. www.gateway.com interlaced method to display the picture on the screen, a standard interlaced analog TV ...
...DVD with DVD recording (burning) software, such as PowerDVD). The computer without Media Center must also have Windows Vista or Windows XP with the Media Center itself. You need to configure your notebook to output to a TV... scan lines. For more information review the FAQ topic at www.gateway.com. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with Media Center or on a computer without the ...odd/even interlacing. www.gateway.com interlaced method to display the picture on the screen, a standard interlaced analog TV ...
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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! 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. Click Welcome Center and select an option.
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! 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. Click Welcome Center and select an option.
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... 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 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 more information on security, see"...
... 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 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 more information on security, see"...
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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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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 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. You should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide.
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 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. You should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide.
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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. Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer running again. To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. 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 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. Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer running again. To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. 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 backing up a bit -
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... DVD player. The Media Center saves recorded videos in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows Vista or Windows XP with the Media Center itself. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting You want to know whether you can burn videos that were recorded with the Media...
... DVD player. The Media Center saves recorded videos in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows Vista or Windows XP with the Media Center itself. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting You want to know whether you can burn videos that were recorded with the Media...
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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 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...
Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for 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...
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... address your question. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you are connected to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. www.gateway.com Using Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of any Help and Support screen, then press ...ENTER. Searching for a topic To search for Windows Media Center If your notebook has Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you quickly discover and use Windows Media Center. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to the Internet...
... address your question. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you are connected to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. www.gateway.com Using Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of any Help and Support screen, then press ...ENTER. Searching for a topic To search for Windows Media Center If your notebook has Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you quickly discover and use Windows Media Center. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to the Internet...
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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
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... your personalized work space where you open a file or program by clicking an item on the menu that you discarded are running. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Vista Using the Windows desktop After your notebook starts, the first screen you see "Using Windows Security Center" on page 64. 6 The desktop is the bar...
... your personalized work space where you open a file or program by clicking an item on the menu that you discarded are running. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Vista Using the Windows desktop After your notebook starts, the first screen you see "Using Windows Security Center" on page 64. 6 The desktop is the bar...
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... and Support. Type window in the Computer window. When you search for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Vista Adding icons to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). The Search box lets you double-click the icon for a word or...
... and Support. Type window in the Computer window. When you search for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Vista Adding icons to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). The Search box lets you double-click the icon for a word or...
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... name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Windows clipboard. When you copy and paste a file or folder, you paste it there. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Vista Creating folders Folders are much like paper documents-letters, spreadsheets, and pictures-that you keep on your hard drive. 3 If you want to copy and...
... name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Windows clipboard. When you copy and paste a file or folder, you paste it there. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Vista Creating folders Folders are much like paper documents-letters, spreadsheets, and pictures-that you keep on your hard drive. 3 If you want to copy and...
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... utility can use the Search utility. Help For more information about emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Vista To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the list. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click...
... utility can use the Search utility. Help For more information about emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Vista To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the list. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click...
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...; Sticky Notes-Make a quick note with your tapping patterns. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click or tap (Change Tablet PC settings). CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Vista Using Tablet PC Your notebook may have the Tablet PC features.
...; Sticky Notes-Make a quick note with your tapping patterns. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click or tap (Change Tablet PC settings). CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Vista Using Tablet PC Your notebook may have the Tablet PC features.
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... of the screen to enter data by tapping or clicking the buttons near the top left side of the writing pad. 16 CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Vista Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP) Tap the Tablet PC Input Panel icon on the left of the window. Use the TIP to open the...
... of the screen to enter data by tapping or clicking the buttons near the top left side of the writing pad. 16 CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Vista Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP) Tap the Tablet PC Input Panel icon on the left of the window. Use the TIP to open the...
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... that the printer is turned on and loaded with paper. 2 Start the program and open the document. 3 Click File, then click Print. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Vista Opening a document To view, revise, or print an existing document, first you need to open it was created in. Printing a document To print a document, you...
... that the printer is turned on and loaded with paper. 2 Start the program and open the document. 3 Click File, then click Print. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Vista Opening a document To view, revise, or print an existing document, first you need to open it was created in. Printing a document To print a document, you...