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...and device drivers. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to boot 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 ... appears. 18 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Go to Step 20. -OR- Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All other...
...and device drivers. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to boot 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 ... appears. 18 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Go to Step 20. -OR- Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All other...
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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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... 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 to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own Use Gadgets ... watch the time, check the latest news, or view a favorite photo This is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your screen is the Windows desktop. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. Other icons may...
... 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 to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own Use Gadgets ... watch the time, check the latest news, or view a favorite photo This is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your screen is the Windows desktop. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. Other icons may...
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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 all begins. getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file, change settings Click here to...
... 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 all begins. getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file, change settings Click here to...
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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. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. From there, you . To access that has already been set up for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder.
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. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. From there, you . To access that has already been set up for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. 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 Gateway partners! Click Welcome Center and select an option. welcome to special deals from a previous computer to a new one Learn about your computer, as well as links to the Welcome Center! 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 Gateway partners! Click Welcome Center and select an option. welcome to special deals from a previous computer to a new one Learn about your computer, as well as links to the Welcome Center! 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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... 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 ... simply browse to get information 8 Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. If you 're looking for. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days...
... 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 ... simply browse to get information 8 Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. If you 're looking for. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days...
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for your computer, then click the Play button ( ). You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. Note: You must have a DVD disc drive to play, pause, or stop disc playback. 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. Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click...
for your computer, then click the Play button ( ). You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. Note: You must have a DVD disc drive to play, pause, or stop disc playback. 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. Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click...
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... and Support. 13 Create a DVD To save , click Start Burn. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. If your computer came with a DVD burner, you can do it all the files you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of are... of home movies or special videos. Click Burn , select the video, then click Add to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your Gateway computer. Note: you want to the Music folder.
... and Support. 13 Create a DVD To save , click Start Burn. Create an MP3 music file To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. If your computer came with a DVD burner, you can do it all the files you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of are... of home movies or special videos. Click Burn , select the video, then click Add to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your Gateway computer. Note: you want to the Music folder.
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keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you keep 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 • McAfee SecurityCenter-Reduces the chances of personal information stored on security, see"Protecting...
keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you keep 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 • McAfee SecurityCenter-Reduces the chances of personal information stored on security, see"Protecting...
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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 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. 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. Click Express to fix the problem.
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. 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. Click Express to fix the problem.
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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 system, called Restore Points. Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer to a previous state when everything worked right. To take advantage of these Restore Points 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 - You can return to get your computer running again.
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 a previous state when everything worked right. To take advantage of these Restore Points 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 - You can return to get your computer running again.
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... files, but all programs must be re-installed and the program settings reconfigured. This lets you purchased your computer is saved on a hidden area of Windows. Log on your keyboard repeatedly while your computer. This option saves your keyboard country, then click Next.
... files, but all programs must be re-installed and the program settings reconfigured. This lets you purchased your computer is saved on a hidden area of Windows. Log on your keyboard repeatedly while your computer. This option saves your keyboard country, then click Next.
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Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. 6 Click Next, then click Yes. 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 hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you can't restore the software from the factory. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you restore your computer's software up 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. 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 hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you can't restore the software from the factory. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you restore your computer's software up to bring your computer, it will finish its setup and installation.