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How To Do A Factory Reset On A Windows Vista Gateway Gt5404
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8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista - Page 7
... Windows Vista
7 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 your computer, as well as links to a new one
Learn about your computer
Transfer files and settings from a previous computer to special deals from Gateway...
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista - Page 14
...Use these tools regularly to improve the security of personal information stored on your computer:
• Windows 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...
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista - Page 15
..., 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.
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista - Page 16
... 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. Click Express 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...
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista - Page 20
... 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 one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore...
8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windows Vista) - Page 3
... you for purchasing our computer 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 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 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 files and folders...
8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windows Vista) - Page 9
... answer, click the result that most closely matches your question. Searching for a topic
To search for Windows Media Center
If your computer has Windows Vista Media Center Edition installed, you quickly discover and use it. www.gateway.com
Using Help and Support
Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of any...
8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windows Vista) - Page 11
CHAPTER 2
Using Windows Vista
• Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts
5
8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windows Vista) - Page 12
CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Vista
Using the Windows desktop
After your computer starts, the first screen you see is like the top of a real desk. Think of the computer display containing the Start button on the left and a clock on the right.
Desktop elements
Description
The taskbar is the bar at the bottom of the desktop as your...
8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windows Vista) - Page 14
... a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop.
Search box
Title bar Menu bar
Close Maximize Minimize
Every program window looks a little different because each has its own menus, icons, and controls. The Search box lets you use frequently. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Vista
Adding icons to the desktop
Help
For more information about the...
8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windows Vista) - Page 16
...copy and move files are called copying, cutting, and pasting. A pop-up
menu opens on the desktop.
3 Click Copy on your hard drive.
3 If you paste it there. Typically, Local Disk ...you want to copy. Therefore, you can contain files and other folders. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Vista
Creating folders
Folders are much like paper documents-letters, spreadsheets, and pictures-that you cut ...
8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windows Vista) - Page 18
... for files
If you can be restored.
1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop.
Windows permanently deletes all of the name, Search will list all files in common, but you do... The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click Empty the Recycle Bin. The Search Results window opens. 2 If you want to search by double-clicking the name in the bin. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Vista
To empty the...
8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windows Vista) - Page 29
www.gateway.com
Using faxes
Using Windows Fax and Scan
Windows Fax and Scan comes pre-installed with your computer. Many Internet services exist that let ... by following these instructions. The Choose a
modem name screen opens.
23 Make sure that came with Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate Editions. Your dial-up modem cable must be using your computer has a built-in fax modem...
8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windows Vista) - Page 45
...), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. The new
track information appears in the Windows Media Player library.
39 Caution...8226; Downloading files from Windows Explorer or your music library. www.gateway.com
Building a music library
Use Windows Media Player to the music...WMA files from the tracks on your
music CD, Windows Media Player automatically adds these files to your music library...
8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windows Vista) - Page 47
... to payment of damages and other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs. www.gateway.com
Creating a video DVD
Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker
If your computer has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you can create video DVDs using Windows DVD Maker: Important
We recommend that you do not use your recordable...
8512041 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide (5-bay uATX Case) - Page 23
www.gateway.com
Starting your computer
To start your computer:
1 Connect the power, network, mouse, keyboard, and
monitor cables... has a built-in the online User Guide. For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows Vista" and "Customizing Windows" in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on the keyboard, or press the power button to ensure correct system ...
8512041 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide (5-bay uATX Case) - Page 71
... not use Windows XP or Windows Vista™, you must manually move your old computer uses Windows XP or Windows Vista. www.gateway.com
Moving from your old computer
Moving with Windows Easy Transfer
... to your new
computer, install those programs on -screen instructions to complete the transfer. Windows Easy Transfer copies only the software's settings, not the software itself, to the new computer...
8512041 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide (5-bay uATX Case) - Page 72
... identify different data file types by copying them to a network location or to
another computer on the desktop.
To find files in the documents folder:
1 In Windows Vista, click (Start), then click
Documents. The My Documents window opens and displays many of your personal data files by looking at the file's extension (the part...
8512041 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide (5-bay uATX Case) - Page 73
...gateway.com
File type
Documents Spreadsheets Pictures Movies Sound and music
File usually ends in...
.DOC, .TXT, .RTF, .HTM, .HTML, .DOT .XLS, .XLT, .TXT .JPG, .BMP, .GIF, .PDF, .PCT, .TIF, .PNG, .EPS .MPEG, .MPG, .AVI, .GIF, .MOV .WAV, .CDA, .MP3, .MID, .MIDI, .WMA
To find files using Find or Search:
1 In Windows Vista..., click (Start), then click Search. In Windows XP, click...
8512041 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide (5-bay uATX Case) - Page 108
... drivers. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. Your computer restarts
into one of your computer's
DVD-capable drives, then restart your keyboard. A list of the system recovery. The Factory image recovery
window opens, which shows you have a technical problem with your system using recovery...
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