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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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... Use Gadgets to watch the time, check the latest news, or view a favorite photo This is the Windows desktop. 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. 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 ...
... Use Gadgets to watch the time, check the latest news, or view a favorite photo This is the Windows desktop. 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. 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 ...
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...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 see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file, change settings...
...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 see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here to find a file, change settings...
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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. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. To access that has already been set up for you. Documents Already created for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. From there, 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. maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. To access that has already been set up for you. Documents Already created for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. From there, you , this folder is ready for you can see "Windows basics"under Help and Support.
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Click Welcome Center and select an option. Get information about your computer, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer to the Welcome Center! 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 Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners! welcome to a new one Learn about the newest features in Windows Vista 7
Click Welcome Center and select an option. Get information about your computer, as well as links to special deals from a previous computer to the Welcome Center! 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 Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners! welcome to a new one Learn about the newest features in Windows Vista 7
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... Help and Support is easily accessible. Click a link, 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. need a little extra help with automated... support, is a quick and easy way to get information 8 Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. If you need additional help and ...
... Help and Support is easily accessible. Click a link, 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. need a little extra help with automated... support, is a quick and easy way to get information 8 Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. If you need additional help and ...
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...DVD disc drive to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. for your computer, then click the Play button ( ). You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. Enjoy listening to play, pause, or stop disc playback.... To listen to a music CD or watch a movie on your listening and viewing pleasure... Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. ...
...DVD disc drive to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. for your computer, then click the Play button ( ). You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. Enjoy listening to play, pause, or stop disc playback.... To listen to a music CD or watch a movie on your listening and viewing pleasure... Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. ...
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Make sure that the songs you want to create MP3s of home movies or special videos. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save them to save content such as data or movies to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your computer, then...List. 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. Note: you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of are checked, then click Start ...
Make sure that the songs you want to create MP3s of home movies or special videos. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save them to save content such as data or movies to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your computer, then...List. 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. Note: you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of are checked, then click Start ...
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... 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 for problems, and alerts you keep your online user guide. keeping your computer safe Your Gateway...
... 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 for problems, and alerts you keep your online user guide. keeping your computer safe Your Gateway...
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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 your computers. 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
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 your computers. 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
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To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update. 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. 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. You should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide.
To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update. 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. 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. You should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide.
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backing up a bit - restoring 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. 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 To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer to get your computer running again.
backing up a bit - restoring 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. 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 To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer to get your computer running again.
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... screen, click Restore Application (last option). You need at least 4 GB of hard drive space to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of Windows. This option saves your existing data files, but all programs must be re-installed and the program settings reconfigured. This moves the contents of the...
... screen, click Restore Application (last option). You need at least 4 GB of hard drive space to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of Windows. This option saves your existing data files, but all programs must be re-installed and the program settings reconfigured. This moves the contents of the...
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IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to bring your computer, it shipped from the factory. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to date. 23 Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it will finish its setup and installation. 6 Click Next, then click Yes. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish.
IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to bring your computer, it shipped from the factory. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to date. 23 Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it will finish its setup and installation. 6 Click Next, then click Yes. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish.
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... 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... 9 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 ...
... 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... 9 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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... and video DVDs 40 Creating a music CD 40 Creating a video DVD 41 Creating and copying data discs 43 Creating a data disc 43 Using Windows Media Center 44 Starting Windows Media Center 44 Using the Media Center remote control 46 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 47 Introduction to networking 48 Making sure your broadband...
... and video DVDs 40 Creating a music CD 40 Creating a video DVD 41 Creating and copying data discs 43 Creating a data disc 43 Using Windows Media Center 44 Starting Windows Media Center 44 Using the Media Center remote control 46 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 47 Introduction to networking 48 Making sure your broadband...
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www.gateway.com Sharing resources 57 Sharing drives and printers 57 Using the network 58 Viewing shared drives and folders 58 Creating a shortcut to a network drive 59 ... lock slot 62 Data security 62 Startup and hard drive password 62 Windows user accounts 62 Protecting your computer from viruses 63 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 63 Using Windows Security Center 67 Security updates 68 Windows Update 68 BigFix 69 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 71 Changing screen settings 72 Changing color depth and screen resolution 72...
www.gateway.com Sharing resources 57 Sharing drives and printers 57 Using the network 58 Viewing shared drives and folders 58 Creating a shortcut to a network drive 59 ... lock slot 62 Data security 62 Startup and hard drive password 62 Windows user accounts 62 Protecting your computer from viruses 63 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 63 Using Windows Security Center 67 Security updates 68 Windows Update 68 BigFix 69 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 71 Changing screen settings 72 Changing color depth and screen resolution 72...
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... each search, you quickly discover and use it. Getting help you receive a list of your computer has Windows Vista Media Center Edition installed, you are connected to help for Windows Media Center If your Gateway computer. You can find the answer, click the result that most closely matches your question. To access Media...
... each search, you quickly discover and use it. Getting help you receive a list of your computer has Windows Vista Media Center Edition installed, you are connected to help for Windows Media Center If your Gateway computer. You can find the answer, click the result that most closely matches your question. To access Media...
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You can research a topic or learn how to activate it. 4 If you ever reinstall Windows Vista from the list. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Using online help Many programs provide information so you can access most online help information by selecting a topic ...
You can research a topic or learn how to activate it. 4 If you ever reinstall Windows Vista from the list. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Using online help Many programs provide information so you can access most online help information by selecting a topic ...
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CHAPTER 2 Using Windows Vista • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5
CHAPTER 2 Using Windows Vista • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5