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Get information about your computer, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer to the Welcome Center! welcome to a new one Learn about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners! Click Welcome Center and select an option. 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.
Get information about your computer, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer to the Welcome Center! welcome to a new one Learn about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners! Click Welcome Center and select an option. 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.
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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 • Norton 360-Reduces the chances of personal information stored...
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 • Norton 360-Reduces the chances of personal information stored...
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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 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 keep your online user guide. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. 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. 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. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. You should update Windows regularly 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. To take advantage of these Restore Points to get your computer running again. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 You can return to a previous state when everything worked right. 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 system, called Restore Points. To take advantage of these Restore Points to get your computer running again. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 You can return to a previous state when everything worked right. backing up a bit -
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... idea to make sure that you create these"recovery discs,"make a backup of the software that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to finish. 21 To create discs, click (Start), All Programs...
... idea to make sure that you create these"recovery discs,"make a backup of the software that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to finish. 21 To create discs, click (Start), All Programs...
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... receive faxes using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. 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 when you are not sure whether your...
... receive faxes using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. 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 when you are not sure whether your...
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... while creating CDs or DVDs. The music is recorded onto the blank CD. Important We recommend that you want your notebook has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you can create video DVDs using Windows DVD Maker. If you record copyrighted material on a CD or DVD, you are uncertain...
... while creating CDs or DVDs. The music is recorded onto the blank CD. Important We recommend that you want your notebook has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you can create video DVDs using Windows DVD Maker. If you record copyrighted material on a CD or DVD, you are uncertain...
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... blank disc dialog box opens. 3 Type the title of the operating system installed. Using Windows Media Center If your notebook has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you tell your optical disc drive. Type live file system in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The resulting... format, which can be read by all computers, regardless of the disc, then click Show formatting options. 4 Click Mastered, then click Next. www.gateway.com Creating and copying data discs You can use Windows Media Center to watch videos and movies, listen to music, and view photos.
... blank disc dialog box opens. 3 Type the title of the operating system installed. Using Windows Media Center If your notebook has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you tell your optical disc drive. Type live file system in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The resulting... format, which can be read by all computers, regardless of the disc, then click Show formatting options. 4 Click Mastered, then click Next. www.gateway.com Creating and copying data discs You can use Windows Media Center to watch videos and movies, listen to music, and view photos.
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... of up in the Workgroup box. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 6 Type a name for your network. 7 Click OK. When you turned on your workgroup in Windows Vista™, TCP/IP is typically preset when you can configure your router using your computer.
... of up in the Workgroup box. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 6 Type a name for your network. 7 Click OK. When you turned on your workgroup in Windows Vista™, TCP/IP is typically preset when you can configure your router using your computer.
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... You must be accessed by a user. The settings are saved. 80 The User Controls dialog box opens. 3 Click On, enforce current settings, then click Windows Vista Web Filter. To set up user accounts, see "Adding and modifying user accounts" on page 75.
... You must be accessed by a user. The settings are saved. 80 The User Controls dialog box opens. 3 Click On, enforce current settings, then click Windows Vista Web Filter. To set up user accounts, see "Adding and modifying user accounts" on page 75.
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... All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Windows Easy Transfer. Important If your old computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista, you must be able to finish setting up and scheduling the task. Windows Easy Transfer copies only the software's settings, not the ...click Help and Support. To move your files, folders, software settings, and user account settings (such as running Windows Easy Transfer. www.gateway.com Scheduling maintenance tasks Task Scheduler lets you schedule maintenance tasks such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings) from your old computer: ...
... All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Windows Easy Transfer. Important If your old computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista, you must be able to finish setting up and scheduling the task. Windows Easy Transfer copies only the software's settings, not the ...click Help and Support. To move your files, folders, software settings, and user account settings (such as running Windows Easy Transfer. www.gateway.com Scheduling maintenance tasks Task Scheduler lets you schedule maintenance tasks such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings) from your old computer: ...
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... ENTER. For more information about transferring files, click Start, then click Help and Support. File type File usually ends in the documents folder: 1 In Windows Vista, click (Start), then click Documents. To find files in ... Go to Step 4. - For example, a document file might have a .DOC extension and a spreadsheet file might have...
... ENTER. For more information about transferring files, click Start, then click Help and Support. File type File usually ends in the documents folder: 1 In Windows Vista, click (Start), then click Documents. To find files in ... Go to Step 4. - For example, a document file might have a .DOC extension and a spreadsheet file might have...
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... Start, then click Search. Intel, Intel Inside logo, and Pentium are used for identification purposes only, and may be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is not responsible for , then press ENTER. www.gateway.com To find files using Find or Search: 1 In Windows Vista, click (Start), then click Search. However, changes are displayed...
... Start, then click Search. Intel, Intel Inside logo, and Pentium are used for identification purposes only, and may be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is not responsible for , then press ENTER. www.gateway.com To find files using Find or Search: 1 In Windows Vista, click (Start), then click Search. However, changes are displayed...
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... Instant On Video Play/Pause Skip back Stop Button Description Windows Hotstart-Turns on Audio-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). Play or pause the CD or DVD. Instant on , turned off ) and open Media Center...DVD. Important: You can use this button if the notebook is turned on Video-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or the DVD player program (Windows Vista Home Basic). Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. 40 Important: You cannot use this button ...
... Instant On Video Play/Pause Skip back Stop Button Description Windows Hotstart-Turns on Audio-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). Play or pause the CD or DVD. Instant on , turned off ) and open Media Center...DVD. Important: You can use this button if the notebook is turned on Video-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or the DVD player program (Windows Vista Home Basic). Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. 40 Important: You cannot use this button ...
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... factory-loaded software and drivers. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows Vista and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and...
... factory-loaded software and drivers. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows Vista and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and...
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www.gateway.com 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using either your... have created. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. Your system is still working, see "Recovering from within Windows Vista" on your hard drive or the recovery discs you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your original hard drive...In case your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on page 94. • If you cannot run Windows Vista and your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you want, click Next, then click Finish. ...
www.gateway.com 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using either your... have created. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. Your system is still working, see "Recovering from within Windows Vista" on your hard drive or the recovery discs you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your original hard drive...In case your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on page 94. • If you cannot run Windows Vista and your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you want, click Next, then click Finish. ...
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... the process will be recovered to restart your hard drive. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering from within Windows Vista To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. 94 When the recovery has finished, a dialog... about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to your computer. 5 Click OK. This process may ...
... the process will be recovered to restart your hard drive. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering from within Windows Vista To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. 94 When the recovery has finished, a dialog... about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to your computer. 5 Click OK. This process may ...
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...DVD, then press ENTER. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows... Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your computer. www.gateway.com Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Caution ...
...DVD, then press ENTER. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows... Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your computer. www.gateway.com Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Caution ...
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...static electricity discharge" on page 98. 4 Turn off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the new hard drive. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a... Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. If you would like more information, see "Backing up ...
...static electricity discharge" on page 98. 4 Turn off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the new hard drive. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a... Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. If you would like more information, see "Backing up ...