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- Gateway T-1413h | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 1
STARTERGUIDE ® - Gateway T-1413h | 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 T-1413h | 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 T-1413h | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 4
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 menu. - Gateway T-1413h | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 5
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 T-1413h | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 6
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 T-1413h | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 7
Center! The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about your computer, as well as links to special deals from Gateway partners! To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. Click Welcome Center and select an option - Gateway T-1413h | 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 T-1413h | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 9
-For detailed 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 - Gateway T-1413h | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 10
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 ISP you've connected with. Type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you're on your way. The address bar is online user guide. - Gateway T-1413h | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 11
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 an e-mail address Type the e-mail address of the person you want to information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in your online user guide. 11 - Gateway T-1413h | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 12
pleasure... Enjoy listening to favorite music CDs or watching 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 12 For more information about using media, see your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. - Gateway T-1413h | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 13
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 DVD For more information about using media, see your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 - Gateway T-1413h | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 14
keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can 360-Reduces the chances of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you if something is detected 14 For more information on security, see"Protecting - Gateway T-1413h | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 15
control the type and level of protection you want for your computer For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your online user guide. 15 - Gateway T-1413h | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 16
bypass the security features built into Windows Vista, Microsoft creates 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), on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your online user guide. - Gateway T-1413h | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 17
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 T-1413h | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 18
, 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 click Tutorial to learn more about BigFix - Gateway T-1413h | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 19
with regular maintenance. 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 - Gateway T-1413h | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 20
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 computer to a previous state when everything worked right. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots - Gateway T-1413h | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 21
blank discs ready. To create discs, click (Start), 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 - Gateway T-1413h | 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 T-1413h | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 23
, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to finish. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive or recovery discs, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer, it will appear - Gateway T-1413h | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 24
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