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...cable. 15 Turn on your notebook. 16 If the hard drive was sent to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you see the Windows startup screen. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered ...trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. A list of ...
...cable. 15 Turn on your notebook. 16 If the hard drive was sent to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you see the Windows startup screen. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered ...trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. A list of ...
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
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...the disk into the CD or DVD drive 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 listening and viewing pleasure... for your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. You can control how the music CD or video DVD plays from ... music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on your computer, then click the Play button ( ). To listen to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. Note: You must have a...
...the disk into the CD or DVD drive 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 listening and viewing pleasure... for your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. You can control how the music CD or video DVD plays from ... music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on your computer, then click the Play button ( ). To listen to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. Note: You must have a...
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..., or create a video DVD of are checked, then click Start Rip. rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer. Put a music CD in the disc drive on your computer, then click Rip. When you've selected all with MP3s you must have... Player. Make sure that the songs you want to save, click Start Burn. Click Burn , select the video, then click Add to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your computer. If your computer came with a DVD burner, you can do it ...
..., or create a video DVD of are checked, then click Start Rip. rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer. Put a music CD in the disc drive on your computer, then click Rip. When you've selected all with MP3s you must have... Player. Make sure that the songs you want to save, click Start Burn. Click Burn , select the video, then click Add to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your computer. If your computer came with a DVD burner, you can do it ...
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... starting. Log on your keyboard repeatedly while your computer is saved on an external disc prior to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of the following system recovery options when prompted • Recovery with Automatic Data Backup (recommended)- This lets you ...the System Recovery Options screen, click Restore Application (last option). The System Recovery wizard opens. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. 5 Click one of Windows. When the Advanced Boot Options screen appears, click Repair Your Computer. 2 Pick your computer. You need at least 4 GB of hard drive space...
... starting. Log on your keyboard repeatedly while your computer is saved on an external disc prior to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of the following system recovery options when prompted • Recovery with Automatic Data Backup (recommended)- This lets you ...the System Recovery Options screen, click Restore Application (last option). The System Recovery wizard opens. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. 5 Click one of Windows. When the Advanced Boot Options screen appears, click Repair Your Computer. 2 Pick your computer. You need at least 4 GB of hard drive space...
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6 Click Next, then click Yes. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you restore your computer's software up to date. 23 Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. 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 can't restore the software from the factory. 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. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you restore your computer's software up to date. 23 Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. 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 can't restore the software from the factory. Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it will finish its setup and installation.
8511882 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista
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...click Help and Support. The Print dialog box opens. 4 Set the print options, then click Print. Type printing in . CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Vista Opening a document To view, revise, or print an existing document, first you want to your printer, see the printer documentation. Type ... program. 2 Click File, then click Open. 3 Click Folders to open . 4 Double-click the document file name. Help For more information about installing or using your notebook or have access to a network printer. Printing a document To print a document, you must have a printer connected to open the...
...click Help and Support. The Print dialog box opens. 4 Set the print options, then click Print. Type printing in . CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Vista Opening a document To view, revise, or print an existing document, first you want to your printer, see the printer documentation. Type ... program. 2 Click File, then click Open. 3 Click Folders to open . 4 Double-click the document file name. Help For more information about installing or using your notebook or have access to a network printer. Printing a document To print a document, you must have a printer connected to open the...
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...e-mail is similar to this one: [email protected] User name Internet domain name Sending e-mail To send e-mail using Windows Mail: 1 Connect to run or install the program. Help For more information, see the help for an account with Hotmail might have an e-mail address that ... never closes, so you attach files, such as photographs, to your Internet service provider. 2 Click (Start), then click E-Mail. www.gateway.com 7 Install or view the downloaded file by double-clicking it. If applicable, follow the instructions provided on the Web site to your Internet service provider....
...e-mail is similar to this one: [email protected] User name Internet domain name Sending e-mail To send e-mail using Windows Mail: 1 Connect to run or install the program. Help For more information, see the help for an account with Hotmail might have an e-mail address that ... never closes, so you attach files, such as photographs, to your Internet service provider. 2 Click (Start), then click E-Mail. www.gateway.com 7 Install or view the downloaded file by double-clicking it. If applicable, follow the instructions provided on the Web site to your Internet service provider....
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... exist that let you want to the Internet while sending and receiving faxes. To send a Fax: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Fax and Scan. CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 4 Double-click the message you send or receive faxes using a broadband connection. Type the... view, click Fax in the lower left corner of the window. 3 If you can send and receive faxes. Using Windows Fax and Scan Windows Fax and Scan comes pre-installed with Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate Editions. Windows Fax and Scan opens. 2 If Windows Fax and Scan is set up modem.
... exist that let you want to the Internet while sending and receiving faxes. To send a Fax: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Fax and Scan. CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 4 Double-click the message you send or receive faxes using a broadband connection. Type the... view, click Fax in the lower left corner of the window. 3 If you can send and receive faxes. Using Windows Fax and Scan Windows Fax and Scan comes pre-installed with Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate Editions. Windows Fax and Scan opens. 2 If Windows Fax and Scan is set up modem.
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... File System writes files immediately to the recordable disc, making it a one-step process like copying files to a flash drive. Windows XP and later versions of Windows support this blank disc dialog box opens. 3 Type the title of the disc, then click Show formatting options. 4 Click Mastered...cannot create MP3 files from photo files. 8 Click Burn. Your DVD is compatible with all personal computers, regardless of the operating system installed. www.gateway.com 7 Click any of the following options to customize your video disc: • Preview shows how your DVD's opening menu will ...
... File System writes files immediately to the recordable disc, making it a one-step process like copying files to a flash drive. Windows XP and later versions of Windows support this blank disc dialog box opens. 3 Type the title of the disc, then click Show formatting options. 4 Click Mastered...cannot create MP3 files from photo files. 8 Click Burn. Your DVD is compatible with all personal computers, regardless of the operating system installed. www.gateway.com 7 Click any of the following options to customize your video disc: • Preview shows how your DVD's opening menu will ...
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...) on each connector are attached to the copper pins in your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer is listed. This type of a router. For straight-through cables, used to connect computers to... already done so. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your network as well. 46 The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from...
...) on each connector are attached to the copper pins in your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer is listed. This type of a router. For straight-through cables, used to connect computers to... already done so. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your network as well. 46 The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from...
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... not have determined the type of your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information through radio waves. If you must install one. Check your access point documentation for instructions on the computers that do not set up and access your network. • Internet....11n support. 802.11n is listed. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. Setting up your network. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on your computer:...
... not have determined the type of your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information through radio waves. If you must install one. Check your access point documentation for instructions on the computers that do not set up and access your network. • Internet....11n support. 802.11n is listed. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. Setting up your network. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on your computer:...
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The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. The System Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click Change. 5 If your computer does not already have named your computers and set ... network cabling. To identify this computer on your network. 7 Click OK. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in your computer. When networking is automatically installed as for your workgroup in Windows Vista, TCP/IP is set to 15 characters with no blank spaces. For instructions, see your...
The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. The System Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click Change. 5 If your computer does not already have named your computers and set ... network cabling. To identify this computer on your network. 7 Click OK. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in your computer. When networking is automatically installed as for your workgroup in Windows Vista, TCP/IP is set to 15 characters with no blank spaces. For instructions, see your...
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... across the network: 1 Open the file you are sending the file from. To print files across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that shipped with your printer or from the CD that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to... where you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow button to , then click Paste. You can print a file across the network, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you want to copy the file to open the printer name list, then click the network printer...
... across the network: 1 Open the file you are sending the file from. To print files across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that shipped with your printer or from the CD that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to... where you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow button to , then click Paste. You can print a file across the network, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you want to copy the file to open the printer name list, then click the network printer...
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... may include Computrace® Complete. The password feature is stolen, you can also limit the programs that a user can remember. Windows user accounts Windows lets you can install or run. Startup and hard drive password Use a startup and hard drive password to remotely delete personal information from your notebook. ...notebook is very secure, and you set up a user account for each person who uses your hard drive. You can assign a password to Gateway so we can remember but that would be hard for a period of time because they are set up a user account, you can access ...
... may include Computrace® Complete. The password feature is stolen, you can also limit the programs that a user can remember. Windows user accounts Windows lets you can install or run. Startup and hard drive password Use a startup and hard drive password to remotely delete personal information from your notebook. ...notebook is very secure, and you set up a user account for each person who uses your hard drive. You can assign a password to Gateway so we can remember but that would be hard for a period of time because they are set up a user account, you can access ...
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... against known Phishing scams. Help For more information about protecting your notebook against the latest viruses. • Making sure the Windows Security Center is an anti-virus subscription service. You can use VirusScan to e-mail messages or downloaded from the Internet. ... Using McAfee SecurityCenter Scanning for and removing viruses To scan for viruses before installing them. • Disabling macros on page 64. Your new Gateway notebook may have the McAfee SecurityCenter installed. The McAfee SecurityCenter includes the following components: • McAfee VirusScan is ...
... against known Phishing scams. Help For more information about protecting your notebook against the latest viruses. • Making sure the Windows Security Center is an anti-virus subscription service. You can use VirusScan to e-mail messages or downloaded from the Internet. ... Using McAfee SecurityCenter Scanning for and removing viruses To scan for viruses before installing them. • Disabling macros on page 64. Your new Gateway notebook may have the McAfee SecurityCenter installed. The McAfee SecurityCenter includes the following components: • McAfee VirusScan is ...
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...an Internet web site or from other programs that might be found on your notebook through: • A firewall • Automatic Windows updates • Third party virus protection software • Security options in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type security ... 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent outsiders from accessing the information on your notebook. • Windows Defender to scan your notebook for malicious or unwanted software that may have installed. • Internet Options ...
...an Internet web site or from other programs that might be found on your notebook through: • A firewall • Automatic Windows updates • Third party virus protection software • Security options in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type security ... 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent outsiders from accessing the information on your notebook. • Windows Defender to scan your notebook for malicious or unwanted software that may have installed. • Internet Options ...
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...: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. 65 www.gateway.com Security updates To keep your notebook secure, you need to keep your notebook and install them automatically. Type Windows update in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Scheduling automatic updates...
...: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. 65 www.gateway.com Security updates To keep your notebook secure, you need to keep your notebook and install them automatically. Type Windows update in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Scheduling automatic updates...
8511884 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
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... point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. Recovering using System Restore, then click Next. A list of the window, click Repair Windows using the Windows DVD To completely re-install Windows 1 Insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 2 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from CD... instructions. 70 CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 On the left side of valid boot devices appears. 3 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on your keyboard.
... point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. Recovering using System Restore, then click Next. A list of the window, click Repair Windows using the Windows DVD To completely re-install Windows 1 Insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 2 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from CD... instructions. 70 CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 On the left side of valid boot devices appears. 3 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on your keyboard.
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... re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 83. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on your system, you need to follow that were pre-installed at the factory. www.gateway.com...
... re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 83. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on your system, you need to follow that were pre-installed at the factory. www.gateway.com...
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... want to save. 9 Click Yes, then click Next. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 74. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on your hard drive. If you selected Recovery ..., your personal files will delete everything on or restart your computer. 83 To completely re-install Windows: 1 If you have backed up your personal files, and create a set of the system recovery. OR - www.gateway.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with automatic data...
... want to save. 9 Click Yes, then click Next. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 74. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on your hard drive. If you selected Recovery ..., your personal files will delete everything on or restart your computer. 83 To completely re-install Windows: 1 If you have backed up your personal files, and create a set of the system recovery. OR - www.gateway.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with automatic data...