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We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you get started with your purchase! Thank you ! Thank you for your Gateway computer.
We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you get started with your purchase! Thank you ! Thank you for your Gateway computer.
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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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Drag items to the Recycle Bin to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration. 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. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to delete them Add icons of your own This is the Windows desktop.
Drag items to the Recycle Bin to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration. 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. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to delete them Add icons of your own This is the Windows desktop.
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getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file or folder Click here Click here to put your to lock your computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to open files and folders, access networking, and change settings, or even shut down your computer. Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer For more information about Windows, see"Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 Whether you want to start a program...
getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file or folder Click here Click here to put your to lock your computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to open files and folders, access networking, and change settings, or even shut down your computer. Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer For more information about Windows, see"Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 Whether you want to start a program...
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To access that has already been set up for immediate 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 save something right away, use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. From there, you . 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 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 save something right away, use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. From there, you . maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer.
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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! The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7 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.
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! The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7 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.
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...a search, or simply browse to find what you need additional help? Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. 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 need a little extra help with...
...a search, or simply browse to find what you need additional help? Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. 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 need a little extra help with...
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Click Help, then click Tutorial to people who know if it . To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For detailed information on a variety of topics *May not be available in ... computers. You can find the number on the setup poster that came with your computer. • BigFix*-Pre-installed for you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for easyto-understand information on using your User Guide for problems and conflicts and ® lets you can trust...
Click Help, then click Tutorial to people who know if it . To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For detailed information on a variety of topics *May not be available in ... computers. You can find the number on the setup poster that came with your computer. • BigFix*-Pre-installed for you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for easyto-understand information on using your User Guide for problems and conflicts and ® lets you can trust...
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... and sign up with an Internet connection. Click on your way. The address bar is where you type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you 've connected with. Type in the Internet address or URL (Universal Resource Locator) This is a Web page This is a linked...
... and sign up with an Internet connection. Click on your way. The address bar is where you type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you 've connected with. Type in the Internet address or URL (Universal Resource Locator) This is a Web page This is a linked...
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Staying in seconds. When your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of the person that you want to send a message to here Include others in your message by typing their e-mail addresses here or in the To box [email protected] Type a short description of the person you want to send a message to in the To box. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in touch with family and friends is easy with e-mail and is the Internet domain name part of an e-mail address Type the e-mail address of your ...
Staying in seconds. When your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of the person that you want to send a message to here Include others in your message by typing their e-mail addresses here or in the To box [email protected] Type a short description of the person you want to send a message to in the To box. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in touch with family and friends is easy with e-mail and is the Internet domain name part of an e-mail address Type the e-mail address of your ...
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..., then click the Play button ( ). Note: You must have a DVD drive to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. for 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...
..., then click the Play button ( ). Note: You must have a DVD drive to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. for 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...
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... To save content such as data or movies to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your Gateway computer. If your computer came with a DVD burner, you can do it all with MP3s you want to create MP3s of home movies or special...
... To save content such as data or movies to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your Gateway computer. If your computer came with a DVD burner, you can do it all with MP3s you want to create MP3s of home movies or special...
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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 your computer: • Windows Security-...
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 your computer: • Windows Security-...
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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 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. 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 , your family, and your online user guide. 15 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. 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 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 and download high-priority updates. 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 keep your online user guide.
You should update Windows regularly 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 and download high-priority updates. 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 keep your online user guide.
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To run Norton 360, click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends. Your computer came with Norton 360 Norton 360 Norton 360 helps protect your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. For more information on . You need to extend your user guide. 17 virus-free with virus, spyware, firewall, and phishing protection turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your subscription to -date protection.
To run Norton 360, click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends. Your computer came with Norton 360 Norton 360 Norton 360 helps protect your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. For more information on . You need to extend your user guide. 17 virus-free with virus, spyware, firewall, and phishing protection turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your subscription to -date protection.
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... latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more information on the Internet. To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will...
... latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more information on the Internet. To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will...
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Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then click Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Performance Information and Tools. Click here to return your computer to a previous state when it was working better Click here to see details about the components of your system Click here to adjust how quickly your computer goes into power-saving modes Click here to do maintenance, such as Disk Cleanup, or to defragment your ...
Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then click Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Performance Information and Tools. Click here to return your computer to a previous state when it was working better Click here to see details about the components of your system Click here to adjust how quickly your computer goes into power-saving modes Click here to do maintenance, such as Disk Cleanup, or to defragment your ...
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To take advantage of your system, called Restore Points. Windows 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. Windows 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 -
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To create a disc, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, click Gateway Recovery Center, then click Application and Drivers External Media and follow the onscreen instructions. When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or ...
To create a disc, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, click Gateway Recovery Center, then click Application and Drivers External Media and follow the onscreen instructions. When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or ...