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- Gateway M-2421u | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 1
STARTERGUIDE ® - Gateway M-2421u | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 2
Thank you! Thank you for your purchase! We want to make your experience a satisfying one, so we've put together tips to help you get started with your Gateway computer. - Gateway M-2421u | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 3
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 - Gateway M-2421u | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 4
depending on your computer's configuration. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own This is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see"Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start - Gateway M-2421u | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 5
, and change settings Click here to see 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 computer For more information about Windows, see"Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 - Gateway M-2421u | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 6
set up for you. To access that folder, click (Start), then click Documents. Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for immediate use Computer Look here to see what's on your computer 6 For more information about Windows, see"Windows basics"under Help and Support. - Gateway M-2421u | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 7
options for getting more information about your computer, as well as links to special deals from Gateway partners! To access the Welcome Center, information about your computer Transfer files and settings from a previous computer to a new one Learn about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7 - Gateway M-2421u | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 8
: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help and troubleshooting information - Gateway M-2421u | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 9
information on using your Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User Guide. To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help and advice you can trust, talk to people who know computers. You can find the - Gateway M-2421u | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 10
connect your computer to a telephone line, Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), or cable TV line and sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To get to the Internet, click (Start), then click Internet or the ISP you've connected with. Type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway user guide. - Gateway M-2421u | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 11
and is usually free with your Internet account. To send e-mail, connect to your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. When your default Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in seconds. This is the user name part of an e-mail address This is the Internet domain name part of guide. 11 - Gateway M-2421u | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 12
DVDs with software already installed on your new Gateway computer. To listen to a music CD or watch a movie on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Put the disc into the CD For more information about using media, see your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. - Gateway M-2421u | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 13
videos. If your computer came with a DVD burner, you can do it all 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 using media, see your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 - Gateway M-2421u | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 14
-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 you if something is - Gateway M-2421u | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 15
security features designed to protect you, your family, and your computers. To view or change Windows Vista security settings, click (Start), Control Panel, Security, protection you want for your computer For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your online user guide. 15 - Gateway M-2421u | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 16
a high-priority Windows update to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep your computer secure. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more - Gateway M-2421u | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 17
, firewall, and phishing protection turned on. Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to-date protection. You need to extend your subscription to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends. For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your user guide. 17 - Gateway M-2421u | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 18
Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon ( ). To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. Click here for information about updates specific to your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then - Gateway M-2421u | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 19
. Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Performance Information and Tools. Select a task and follow the instructions. Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother running system. Click here to return your computer to a previous state when it was working better Click here - Gateway M-2421u | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 20
In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center lets you roll back your computer to a previous state when everything worked right. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your system, called Restore Points. You can return to one of these - Gateway M-2421u | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 21
), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. To create recovery discs for your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software - Gateway M-2421u | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 22
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. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to finish. 22 - Gateway M-2421u | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 23
hard drive or recovery discs, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer's software up to - Gateway M-2421u | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 24
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