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Thank you get started with your purchase! Thank you for your Gateway computer. We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you !
Thank you get started with your purchase! Thank you for your Gateway computer. We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you !
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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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Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to watch the time, check the latest news, or view a favorite photo This is the Windows desktop. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own Use Gadgets to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see"Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start menu. we do Windows After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'...
Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to watch the time, check the latest news, or view a favorite photo This is the Windows desktop. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own Use Gadgets to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see"Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start menu. we do Windows After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'...
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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 computer For more information about Windows, see all begins. Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders, access networking, and to change settings Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here ...
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 computer For more information about Windows, see all begins. Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders, access networking, and to change settings Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here ...
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To access that has already been set up for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. 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. From there, you . Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder.
To access that has already been set up for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. 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. From there, you . Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder.
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To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Click Welcome Center and select an option. welcome to a new one Learn about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners! Get information about your computer, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer to the Welcome Center! 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. Click Welcome Center and select an option. welcome to a new one Learn about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners! Get information about your computer, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer to the Welcome Center! The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about the newest features in Windows Vista 7
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... do a search, or simply browse 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, Gateway offers several options designed to find what you need additional help and troubleshooting ...(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 ? Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily ...
... do a search, or simply browse 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, Gateway offers several options designed to find what you need additional help and troubleshooting ...(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 ? Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily ...
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...label ® Check your User Guide for easyto-understand information on a variety of topics • BigFix-Pre-installed for you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for problems and conflicts and lets you can find the number on the label that's on your computer.... To open, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For clear, yet comprehensive, information on everything from basic definitions to ...
...label ® Check your User Guide for easyto-understand information on a variety of topics • BigFix-Pre-installed for you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for problems and conflicts and lets you can find the number on the label that's on your computer.... To open, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For clear, yet comprehensive, information on everything from basic definitions to ...
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... a hand when you move over something, it takes you 're on it and see where it 's a link. Type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you ! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see "Using the Internet" in the Internet address or URL (Universal Resource Locator...
... a hand when you move over something, it takes you 're on it and see where it 's a link. Type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you ! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see "Using the Internet" in the Internet address or URL (Universal Resource Locator...
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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. 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 of the person 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 that you want to send a message to in your message here For more information ...
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. 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 of the person 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 that you want to send a message to in your message here For more information ...
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... watching DVDs with software already installed on your computer, then click the Play button ( ). Enjoy listening to a music CD or watch a movie on your new Gateway computer. Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player.
... watching DVDs with software already installed on your computer, then click the Play button ( ). Enjoy listening to a music CD or watch a movie on your new Gateway computer. Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player.
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... List. Make sure that the songs you want to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your Gateway computer. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save , click Start Burn. When you've selected all with easy-to-use software already installed on...
... List. Make sure that the songs you want to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your Gateway computer. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save , click Start Burn. When you've selected all with easy-to-use software already installed on...
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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 security, see"Protecting Your Computer"...
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 security, see"Protecting Your Computer"...
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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. To view or change Windows Vista security settings, click (Start), Control Panel, Security, then click Security Center.
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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 download high-priority updates, including those that are security related. Click Express 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. You should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update.
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 download high-priority updates, including those that are security related. Click Express 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. You should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update.
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To run McAfee SecurityCenter, click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. McAfee Privacy Service is turned off. To turn on that service and keep the other ones on as well, connect to update McAfee SecurityCenter after the complimentary trial period ends. You need to extend your subscription to the Internet and register McAfee SecurityCenter when prompted. virus-free with McAfee VirusScan, Personal Firewall, and Spamkiller turned on. ...
To run McAfee SecurityCenter, click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. McAfee Privacy Service is turned off. To turn on that service and keep the other ones on as well, connect to update McAfee SecurityCenter after the complimentary trial period ends. You need to extend your subscription to the Internet and register McAfee SecurityCenter when prompted. virus-free with McAfee VirusScan, Personal Firewall, and Spamkiller turned on. ...
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... here 18 For more information on the Internet. Click here 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...
... here 18 For more information on the Internet. Click here 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, then click System and Maintenance. 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 hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Select an ...
Click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. 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 hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Select an ...
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To take advantage of your computer running again. 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. You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. 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 -
To take advantage of your computer running again. 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. You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. 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 -
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To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on the type of recordable drive you use, you'll need either Create System ...
To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on the type of recordable drive you use, you'll need either Create System ...