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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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... Click here to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 Whether you want to start a program, find a file or folder Click here Click here to put your to lock your... 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 begins.
... Click here to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 Whether you want to start a program, find a file or folder Click here Click here to put your to lock your... 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 begins.
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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. 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. 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 Computer Look here to see what's on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see everything on your computer. 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. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support.
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welcome to a new one Learn 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 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 your computer, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer to the Welcome Center!
welcome to a new one Learn 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 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 your computer, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer to the Welcome Center!
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Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. If you 're looking for. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help with automated support, is a quick and easy way to get information 8 Click a link, do 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...
Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. If you 're looking for. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help with automated support, is a quick and easy way to get information 8 Click a link, do 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...
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... disc playback. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. Enjoy listening to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. for your computer, then click the Play button ( ). Put the disc into the CD or DVD... drive on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. To listen to a music CD or watch a movie on your listening and viewing pleasure... You can control how the music CD or video...
... disc playback. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. Enjoy listening to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. for your computer, then click the Play button ( ). Put the disc into the CD or DVD... drive on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. To listen to a music CD or watch a movie on your listening and viewing pleasure... You can control how the music CD or video...
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... drive on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 Click Burn, then select the items you want to save them to the Music folder. rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer. Create an MP3 music file To... create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Make sure that the songs you want to Burn List. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save by right-clicking ...
... drive on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 Click Burn, then select the items you want to save them to the Music folder. rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer. Create an MP3 music file To... create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Make sure that the songs you want to Burn List. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save by right-clicking ...
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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-Provides access to security features such as Windows Security Center, Windows Firewall, Windows Update, and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • Norton 360-Reduces the...
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-Provides access to security features such as Windows Security Center, Windows Firewall, Windows Update, and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • Norton 360-Reduces the...
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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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To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer running again. You can return to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 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 to get your system, called Restore Points. backing up a bit -
To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer running again. You can return to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 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 to get your system, called Restore Points. backing up a bit -
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prepare to recover When you first get your system. To create recovery discs for your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to make sure that you create these"recovery discs,"make a backup of the ... and application backup disc. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish. 21 Before you have blank discs ready. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management.
prepare to recover When you first get your system. To create recovery discs for your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to make sure that you create these"recovery discs,"make a backup of the ... and application backup disc. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish. 21 Before you have blank discs ready. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management.
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restoring to factory default. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory condition If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to finish. 22
restoring to factory default. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory condition If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to finish. 22
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IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer's software up to finish. If you restore your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the hard drive or recovery discs, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23
IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer's software up to finish. If you restore your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the hard drive or recovery discs, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23
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...for purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting Gateway 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows 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 ... Creating folders 10 Copying and moving files and folders 10 Deleting files and folders 11 Searching for files 12 Using the Windows Search 12 Browsing for files and folders 13 Working with documents 13 Creating a new document 14 Saving a document 14 Opening...
...for purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting Gateway 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows 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 ... Creating folders 10 Copying and moving files and folders 10 Deleting files and folders 11 Searching for files 12 Using the Windows Search 12 Browsing for files and folders 13 Working with documents 13 Creating a new document 14 Saving a document 14 Opening...
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... a music CD 34 Creating a video DVD 35 Creating and copying data discs 37 Creating a data disc 37 Using Windows Media Center 38 Starting Windows Media Center 38 Using the Media Center remote control 40 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 41 Introduction to Networking 42 Networking ... security 56 Startup and hard drive password 56 Windows user accounts 56 Protecting your computer from viruses 57 Using Norton 360 57 Using Windows Security Center 60 Security updates 61 Windows Update 61 BigFix 62 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 63 Changing screen settings 64 Changing color depth ...
... a music CD 34 Creating a video DVD 35 Creating and copying data discs 37 Creating a data disc 37 Using Windows Media Center 38 Starting Windows Media Center 38 Using the Media Center remote control 40 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 41 Introduction to Networking 42 Networking ... security 56 Startup and hard drive password 56 Windows user accounts 56 Protecting your computer from viruses 57 Using Norton 360 57 Using Windows Security Center 60 Security updates 61 Windows Update 61 BigFix 62 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 63 Changing screen settings 64 Changing color depth ...
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Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to help you for years to familiarize yourself with the best product possible. Using Help and Support Your... our computer! We sincerely hope that you are sure that you will provide you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides the most stringent quality control tests to...
Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to help you for years to familiarize yourself with the best product possible. Using Help and Support Your... our computer! We sincerely hope that you are sure that you will provide you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides the most stringent quality control tests to...
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... on the particular Help site to use it. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. Help and Support opens. 2 In the Help and Support window, type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box located at... your question. To find the answer, click the result that identifies your computer is running Windows Media Center, you are discussed. 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center If your computer model and serial number. www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase in the Search Help box, then press ENTER....
... on the particular Help site to use it. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. Help and Support opens. 2 In the Help and Support window, type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box located at... your question. To find the answer, click the result that identifies your computer is running Windows Media Center, you are discussed. 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center If your computer model and serial number. www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase in the Search Help box, then press ENTER....
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CHAPTER2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5
CHAPTER2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5