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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'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...
Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off 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...
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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, change settings Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 Whether you want to start a program, find...
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, change settings Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 Whether you want to start a program, find...
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Click Welcome Center and select an option. welcome to special deals from a previous computer to a new one Learn about your computer, as well as links to the Welcome Center! The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners! To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Get information about the newest features in Windows Vista 7
Click Welcome Center and select an option. welcome to special deals from a previous computer to a new one Learn about your computer, as well as links to the Welcome Center! The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners! To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Get information about the newest features in Windows Vista 7
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... and Support-This collection of Windows 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. need a little extra help with automated support, is a quick and easy way to get information 8 Just click (Start), then...
... and Support-This collection of Windows 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. need a little extra help with automated support, is a quick and easy way to get information 8 Just click (Start), then...
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... 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 learn more complex tasks, see the User Guide installed on your computer. Web site: Online support: Tech Support Phone: Tech Support Hours: Find contact information and your computer's serial number on this label ® Check your User Guide...
... 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 learn more complex tasks, see the User Guide installed on your computer. Web site: Online support: Tech Support Phone: Tech Support Hours: Find contact information and your computer's serial number on this label ® Check your User Guide...
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... you ! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see where it 's a link. Type in the Internet address or URL (Universal Resource Locator) This is a Web page This is a linked Web page If your pointer arrow turns into a hand when you move over something, it takes you 're on it and see "Using the Internet" in your online user guide.
... you ! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see where it 's a link. Type in the Internet address or URL (Universal Resource Locator) This is a Web page This is a linked Web page If your pointer arrow turns into a hand when you move over something, it takes you 're on it and see "Using the Internet" in your online user guide.
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...free with your Internet account. Add a description in your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. welcome to in the To box. This is the user name part of the person you want to send a message to your online user guide. 11 When your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type...microsoft.com Type a short description of the person that you want to send a message to e-mail! To send e-mail, connect to here Include others in your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in the Subject box, type the e-...
...free with your Internet account. Add a description in your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. welcome to in the To box. This is the user name part of the person you want to send a message to your online user guide. 11 When your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type...microsoft.com Type a short description of the person that you want to send a message to e-mail! To send e-mail, connect to here Include others in your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in the Subject box, type the e-...
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... using media, see your new Gateway computer. You can control how the music CD or video DVD plays from the disc you are playing are listed here Click these buttons to a music CD or watch a movie on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. for your computer, then click the Play button ( ). Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on your online user guide or Windows...
... using media, see your new Gateway computer. You can control how the music CD or video DVD plays from the disc you are playing are listed here Click these buttons to a music CD or watch a movie on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. for your computer, then click the Play button ( ). Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on your online user guide or Windows...
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... such as data or movies to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your computer. Click Burn , select the video, then click Add to the Music folder. Put a music CD in the disc drive on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 Create a DVD To save , click Start Burn. Make sure that the songs you rip...
... such as data or movies to DVD, open Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on your computer. Click Burn , select the video, then click Add to the Music folder. Put a music CD in the disc drive on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 Create a DVD To save , click Start Burn. Make sure that the songs you rip...
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... computer for problems, and alerts you if something is detected 14 For more information on your online user guide. keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you keep your computer secure and up-to security features such as Windows Security Center, Windows Firewall, Windows Update, and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • McAfee...
... computer for problems, and alerts you if something is detected 14 For more information on your online user guide. keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you keep your computer secure and up-to security features such as Windows Security Center, Windows Firewall, Windows Update, and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • McAfee...
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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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You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. Click Express 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 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.
You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. Click Express 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 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.
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..., and privacy threats. To turn on that service and keep the other ones on . For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your subscription to update McAfee SecurityCenter after the complimentary trial period ends. virus-free with McAfee VirusScan, Personal Firewall, and Spamkiller turned on as well, connect to the Internet and register McAfee SecurityCenter...
..., and privacy threats. To turn on that service and keep the other ones on . For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your subscription to update McAfee SecurityCenter after the complimentary trial period ends. virus-free with McAfee VirusScan, Personal Firewall, and Spamkiller turned on as well, connect to the Internet and register McAfee SecurityCenter...
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... taskbar icon ( ). It automatically gathers information about updates are provided here 18 For more information on the Internet. To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. 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...
... taskbar icon ( ). It automatically gathers information about updates are provided here 18 For more information on the Internet. To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. 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...
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... computer goes into power-saving modes Click here to do maintenance, such as Disk Cleanup, or to defragment your computer in top running system. Click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Select an option and follow the instructions. 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
... computer goes into power-saving modes Click here to do maintenance, such as Disk Cleanup, or to defragment your computer in top running system. Click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Select an option and follow the instructions. 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
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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 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 these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. Vista takes regular snapshots 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 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 these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer running again.
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... continue with your system. CD-RW, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs will not work. 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 Recovery Discs (makes a backup of the software that came with the on-screen instructions. 21 Depending on -screen instructions. When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc.
... continue with your system. CD-RW, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs will not work. 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 Recovery Discs (makes a backup of the software that came with the on-screen instructions. 21 Depending on -screen instructions. When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc.
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The System Recovery wizard opens. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. 5 Click one of Windows. This process deletes your data files, so they must be saved on an external disc prior to reformatting. 22 When the Advanced Boot Options screen appears, click Repair Your Computer. 2 Pick your computer is saved on a hidden area of hard drive space to use this restore option • Full Factory Recovery-Reformats and restores the system...
The System Recovery wizard opens. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. 5 Click one of Windows. This process deletes your data files, so they must be saved on an external disc prior to reformatting. 22 When the Advanced Boot Options screen appears, click Repair Your Computer. 2 Pick your computer is saved on a hidden area of hard drive space to use this restore option • Full Factory Recovery-Reformats and restores the system...
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Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it will finish its setup and installation. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it shipped from the factory. 6 Click Next, then click Yes. 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 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. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it shipped from the factory. 6 Click Next, then click Yes. 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 date. 23
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... wall jack. MAN GERSHWIN SETUP POSTER R1 5/07 Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Voltage switch Power connector Video jack (optional) PS/2 keyboard port Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) USB ports S/PDIF jack Microphone jack Headphone jack Wireless antenna connectors (optional) Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Integrated monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround left...
... wall jack. MAN GERSHWIN SETUP POSTER R1 5/07 Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Voltage switch Power connector Video jack (optional) PS/2 keyboard port Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) USB ports S/PDIF jack Microphone jack Headphone jack Wireless antenna connectors (optional) Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Integrated monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround left...