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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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..., 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 most 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...
..., 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 most 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...
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maintaining order Managing files and folders starts with the Computer folder. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. From there, you . Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for you can see everything on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see what's on your computer. 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. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. To save something right away, use Computer Look here to see "Windows basics"under Help and Support. From there, you . Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for you can see everything on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see what's on your computer. To access that has already been set up for immediate use the Documents folder that folder, click (Start), then click Documents.
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Click Welcome Center and select an option. To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. welcome to a new one Learn about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7 Get information 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!
Click Welcome Center and select an option. To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. welcome to a new one Learn about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7 Get information 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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... 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. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. need a little extra help with automated support, is a quick and easy way...
... 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. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. need a little extra help with automated support, is a quick and easy way...
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... online User Guide. To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For detailed information on using your User Guide for problems and conflicts and ® lets you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for easyto-understand information on the setup poster that came with your computer. • BigFix*-Pre-installed...
... online User Guide. To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For detailed information on using your User Guide for problems and conflicts and ® lets you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for easyto-understand information on the setup poster that came with your computer. • BigFix*-Pre-installed...
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... Subscriber Line (DSL), or cable TV line and sign up with an Internet connection. surfing the 'net Explore the World Wide Web with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you 've connected with. To get to the Internet, click (Start), then click Internet or the ISP you 're...
... Subscriber Line (DSL), or cable TV line and sign up with an Internet connection. surfing the 'net Explore the World Wide Web with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you 've connected with. To get to the Internet, click (Start), then click Internet or the ISP you 're...
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... For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of an e-mail address This is usually free with your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. When your online user guide. 11 This is the user name part of the person that you want to...
... For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of an e-mail address This is usually free with your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. When your online user guide. 11 This is the user name part of the person that you want to...
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...: You must have a DVD drive to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on 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 online user guide or Windows Help and Support.
...: You must have a DVD drive to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on 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 online user guide or Windows Help and Support.
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... CD in the disc drive on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 Make sure that the songs you must have a DVD burner to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your computer. Create a DVD 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 Gateway computer. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and...
... CD in the disc drive on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 Make sure that the songs you must have a DVD burner to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your computer. Create a DVD 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 Gateway computer. Windows Media Player will create MP3s and...
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...-to-date. Use these tools regularly to improve the security of personal 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 • Norton 360-Reduces the chances of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts...
...-to-date. Use these tools regularly to improve the security of personal 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 • Norton 360-Reduces the chances of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts...
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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 , your family, and your online user guide. 15 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.
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 , your family, and your online user guide. 15 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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You should update Windows regularly 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 keep your online user guide. 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. 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. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates.
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To run Norton 360, click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to-date protection. You need to extend your user guide. 17 For more information on . virus-free with virus, spyware, firewall, and phishing protection turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your subscription to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends. Your computer came with Norton 360 Norton 360 Norton 360 helps protect your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats.
To run Norton 360, click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to-date protection. You need to extend your user guide. 17 For more information on . virus-free with virus, spyware, firewall, and phishing protection turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your subscription to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends. Your computer came with Norton 360 Norton 360 Norton 360 helps protect your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats.
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... to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to your computer for information about updates specific to learn more about BigFix Details and information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your online user guide. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the...
... to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to your computer for information about updates specific to learn more about BigFix Details and information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your online user guide. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the...
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... into power-saving modes Click here to do maintenance, such as Disk Cleanup, or to defragment your computer in top running system. improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then click Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Select a task and follow the instructions. Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then...
... into power-saving modes Click here to do maintenance, such as Disk Cleanup, or to defragment your computer in top running system. improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then click Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Select a task and follow the instructions. Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then...
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backing up a bit - You can return to a previous state when everything worked right. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of these Restore Points to get your computer to one 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. To take advantage of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20
backing up a bit - You can return to a previous state when everything worked right. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of these Restore Points to get your computer to one 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. To take advantage of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20
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... create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Follow the on-screen instructions to create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. prepare to recover When you have blank discs ready. Before you create these"recovery discs,"make a backup of the software that you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make sure that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc...
... create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Follow the on-screen instructions to create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. prepare to recover When you have blank discs ready. Before you create these"recovery discs,"make a backup of the software that you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make sure that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc...
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restoring to finish. 22 The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory condition If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory default.
restoring to finish. 22 The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory condition If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory default.
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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 IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory.