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We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you for your Gateway computer. Thank you get started with your purchase! Thank you!
We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you for your Gateway computer. Thank you get started with your purchase! Thank 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 turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own Use Gadgets 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. we do Windows After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'll see "Windows Basics...
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. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own Use Gadgets 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. we do Windows After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'll see "Windows Basics...
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Whether you want to start a program, find a file, change settings Click here to 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, or even shut down your computer. getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to 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 ...
Whether you want to start a program, find a file, change settings Click here to 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, or even shut down your computer. getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to 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 ...
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maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready 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 . To access that has already been set up for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support.
maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready 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 . To access that has already been set up for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support.
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Get 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! 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!
Get 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! 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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...and Support is easily accessible. Click a link, do a search, or simply browse to get information 8 Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help and troubleshooting information, along with automated support, is a quick and easy ...way to find what you need additional help 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...
...and Support is easily accessible. Click a link, do a search, or simply browse to get information 8 Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help and troubleshooting information, along with automated support, is a quick and easy ...way to find what you need additional help 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...
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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 more about it finds ... number on this 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 desktop or notebook...
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 more about it finds ... number on this 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 desktop or notebook...
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... something, it takes you 're on your pointer arrow turns into a hand when you 've connected with. Type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you ! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see where it 's a link.
... something, it takes you 're on your pointer arrow turns into a hand when you 've connected with. Type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you ! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see where it 's a link.
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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 your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in the To box [email protected] Type a short description 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 your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. welcome to in the To box. To send e-mail, connect to your online user guide. 11 Your message will ...
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 your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in the To box [email protected] Type a short description 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 your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. welcome to in the To box. To send e-mail, connect to your online user guide. 11 Your message will ...
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You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your computer, then click the Play button ( ). for your new Gateway computer. Enjoy listening to play , pause, or stop disc playback. Note: You must have a DVD disc drive to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with ...
You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your computer, then click the Play button ( ). for your new Gateway computer. Enjoy listening to play , pause, or stop disc playback. Note: You must have a DVD disc drive to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with ...
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... Player will create MP3s and save , click Start Burn. rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer. If your computer came with a DVD burner, you can do it all the files you want to save them to the Music folder.
... Player will create MP3s and save , click Start Burn. rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer. If your computer came with a DVD burner, you can do it all the files you want to save them to the Music folder.
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... of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you keep your online user guide. 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...
... of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you keep your online user guide. 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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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 To view or change Windows Vista security settings, click (Start), Control Panel, Security, then click Security Center. 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.
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 To view or change Windows Vista security settings, click (Start), Control Panel, Security, then click Security Center. 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.
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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 should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. Click Express to download high-priority updates, including those that are security related. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update. 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. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. Click Express to download high-priority updates, including those that are security related. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update. You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure.
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To run McAfee SecurityCenter, click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. You need to extend your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. To turn on that service and keep the other ones on . Your computer came with McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter helps protect your subscription to update McAfee SecurityCenter after the complimentary trial period ends. McAfee Privacy Service is turned off. virus-free with McAfee VirusScan, Personal Firewall, and Spamkiller turned on as well, connect to the Internet and register McAfee ...
To run McAfee SecurityCenter, click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. You need to extend your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. To turn on that service and keep the other ones on . Your computer came with McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter helps protect your subscription to update McAfee SecurityCenter after the complimentary trial period ends. McAfee Privacy Service is turned off. virus-free with McAfee VirusScan, Personal Firewall, and Spamkiller turned on as well, connect to the Internet and register McAfee ...
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..."Protecting your Computer"in your online user guide. Click here for problems and conflicts. BigFix monitors your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to your computer for information about updates specific to learn more information on the Internet. To fix...
..."Protecting your Computer"in your online user guide. Click here for problems and conflicts. BigFix monitors your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to your computer for information about updates specific to learn more information on the Internet. To fix...
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improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Select an option 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. Click (Start), Control Panel, ...
improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Select an option 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. Click (Start), Control Panel, ...
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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. You can return to one of these Restore Points to get your computer 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 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. You can return to one of these Restore Points to get your computer 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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Depending on -screen instructions. When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. 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 ...
Depending on -screen instructions. When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. 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 ...