Gateway ML3109, ML3706, MT3410, MT3700, MT6220 Quick Start Manual

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STARTERGUIDE
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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.
Contents
Getting started with Windows ...............................................4
Getting help .................................................................................. 8
Internet .........................................................................................10
E-mail .............................................................................................11
Using CDs and DVDs ................................................................12
Safety and security....................................................................14
Improving performance .........................................................19
Restoring your system .............................................................20
we do Windows
After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the  rst thing you’ll see on your screen is the Windows desktop. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. Other icons may be added depending on your computer’s con guration.
Drag items to
the Recycle
Bin to delete
them
Add icons of
your own
Click (Start) to access programs and to turn o your computer
Use Gadgets to watch the time, check the latest news, or view a favorite photo
This is the
Windows desktop
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For more information about Windows, see “Windows Basics” under Help and Support in the Start menu.
getting things started
The Start menu is the command center of your computer. Whether you want to start a program,  nd a  le, change settings, or even shut down your system, the Start menu is where it all begins.
Click here to
access the
Internet, e-mail,
and your most
frequently used
programs
Click here to see all
your programs
Click here to open  les and folders, access networking, and to change settings
Type here to  nd
a  le or folder
Click here
to put your
computer in
Sleep mode
Click here to lock your computer
Click here to shut down your computer
For more information about Windows, see “Windows Basics” under Help and Support.
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maintaining order
Managing  les and folders starts with the Computer folder. From there, you can see everything on your computer. To get there, click (Start), then click Computer. To save something right away, use the Documents folder 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
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For more information about Windows, see “Windows basics” under Help and Support.
welcome to the Welcome Center!
The Welcome Center o ers 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.
Transfer  les and settings from a previous computer to a
Get information
about your
computer
new one
Learn about the newest features in Windows Vista
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need additional help?
If you need a little extra help with something on your computer, Gateway o ers several options designed to meet your needs:
Gateway Web support—Available 24/7, Gateway’s online support provides current drivers, product speci cations, 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, along with automated support, is easily accessible. Just click
(Start), then click Help and Support. Click a link, do a search, or simply browse to  nd what you’re looking for.
Help and Support is a
quick and easy way to get information
Gateway’s Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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