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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. We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you get started with your purchase!
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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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The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration. 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. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own This is the Windows desktop.
The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration. 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. Drag items to the Recycle Bin 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, change settings Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your computer. Whether you want to start a program, find a file or folder Click here Click here to put your to lock your computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders, access networking, and change settings, or even shut down your computer For more information about Windows, see all ...
getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file, change settings Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your computer. Whether you want to start a program, find a file or folder Click here Click here to put your to lock your computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders, access networking, and change settings, or even shut down your computer For more information about Windows, see all ...
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To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. 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. To access that has already been set up for you. From there, you , this folder is ready for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. Documents Already created 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 get there, click (Start), then click Computer. 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. To access that has already been set up for you. From there, you , this folder is ready for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. Documents Already created 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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welcome to a new one Learn about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners! 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, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer to the Welcome Center! Click Welcome Center and select an option. To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance.
welcome to a new one Learn about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners! 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, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer to the Welcome Center! 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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... and easy way to find what 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 your computer. If you 're looking...
... and easy way to find what 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 your computer. If you 're looking...
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... . 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..., talk to learn more about it finds something. To start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, then click BigFix. Check your Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User Guide. help and advice you know computers. To access the online guide, click (Start), All...
... . 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..., talk to learn more about it finds something. To start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, then click BigFix. Check your Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User Guide. help and advice you know computers. To access the online guide, click (Start), All...
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... Internet, click (Start), then click Internet or the ISP you 're on it and see "Using the Internet" in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you 've connected with an Internet connection. Just connect your online user guide. surfing the 'net Explore the World...
... Internet, click (Start), then click Internet or the ISP you 're on it and see "Using the Internet" in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you 've connected with an Internet connection. Just connect your online user guide. surfing the 'net Explore the World...
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Add a description in seconds. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in the Subject box, type the e-mail message, then click Send. welcome 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 your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. This is the user name part of an e-mail address This is usually free with e-mail and is the Internet domain name part of an e-mail address Type the e-mail address ...
Add a description in seconds. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in the Subject box, type the e-mail message, then click Send. welcome 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 your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. This is the user name part of an e-mail address This is usually free with e-mail and is the Internet domain name part of an e-mail address Type the e-mail address ...
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... Windows Media Player. Put the disc into the CD or DVD drive on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. for your new Gateway computer.
... Windows Media Player. Put the disc into the CD or DVD drive on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. for your new Gateway computer.
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... online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer. Make sure that the songs you must have a DVD burner to create MP3s of home movies or special videos. Note: you want to save...
... online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer. Make sure that the songs you must have a DVD burner to create MP3s of home movies or special videos. Note: you want to save...
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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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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 want for your computer For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in security features designed to protect you, your family, and your online user guide. 15 securing the perimeter Windows Vista provides built-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 want for your computer For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in security features designed to protect you, your family, and your online user guide. 15 securing the perimeter Windows Vista provides built-in your computers.
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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 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. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem.
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 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. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem.
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You need to extend your user guide. 17 Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends. 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. 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 Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends. 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. Your computer came with Norton 360 Norton 360 Norton 360 helps protect your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. For more information on .
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... BigFix Your computer may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your computer for information about updates specific to your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more about BigFix Details and information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from...
... BigFix Your computer may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your computer for information about updates specific to your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more about BigFix Details and information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from...
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Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Performance Information and Tools. Select a task and follow the instructions. 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 computer in top running system. Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. improving performance Keep your...
Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Performance Information and Tools. Select a task and follow the instructions. 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 computer in top running system. Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. improving performance Keep your...
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backing up a bit - You can return to one of these Restore Points to get your computer to a previous state when everything worked right. To take advantage of your system, called Restore Points. 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. 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
backing up a bit - You can return to one of these Restore Points to get your computer to a previous state when everything worked right. To take advantage of your system, called Restore Points. 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. 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
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... that your system. When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. 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. Make your selection, then continue with your computer has a recordable...
... that your system. When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. 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. Make your selection, then continue with your computer has a recordable...