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- Gateway UC78 | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 1
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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 UC78 | 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 UC78 | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 4
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 menu. - Gateway UC78 | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 5
find a file, change settings, or even shut down your system, the Start menu is where it all begins. Click here to access the 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 - Gateway UC78 | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 6
that has already been 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 - Gateway UC78 | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 7
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. Get information - Gateway UC78 | 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 UC78 | 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 UC78 | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 10
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.com, click Go, and you' more about the Internet, see "Using the Internet" in your online user guide. - Gateway UC78 | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 11
. To send e-mail, connect to your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. When your default e-mail program opens, complete Add a description in the Subject box, type the e-mail message, then click Send. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in seconds. This is the user name part guide. 11 - Gateway UC78 | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 12
a movie on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Put the disc into the CD or DVD drive on your computer, then click the Play button ( ). You can control how the music CD or video DVD plays from Windows Media Player. Note: You must have a DVD drive to play a DVD Songs - Gateway UC78 | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 13
movies or special 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 Media Player. Put a music CD in the disc drive on your - Gateway UC78 | 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 UC78 | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 15
designed to protect you, your family, and 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 - Gateway UC78 | 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 UC78 | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 17
threats. To run Norton 360, click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. Your computer came with virus, spyware, 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 - Gateway UC78 | 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 UC78 | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 19
state when it was working better Click here to see details about the components of your system Click here to adjust how quickly your computer goes into power-saving modes Click here to do maintenance, such as Disk Cleanup, or to defragment your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then click Open - Gateway UC78 | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 20
everything worked right. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your system, called Restore Points. You can return to one of these Restore Points to get your computer running again. To take advantage of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then - Gateway UC78 | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 21
(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 for only the factory-loaded drivers and - Gateway UC78 | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 22
restoring 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. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on - Gateway UC78 | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 23
If you cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer, 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. - Gateway UC78 | 8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 24
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