Gateway MT6704h Safety guide

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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
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

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After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the rst thing you’ll see on
your screen is theWindows desktop. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and
Recycle Bin icon. Other icons may be added depending on your computer’s conguration.
Click (Start)to access programs
and to turn o your computer
Drag items to
the Recycle
Bin to delete
them
This is the
Windows
desktop
Add icons of
your own
we do Windows
For more information aboutWindows, see“Windows Basics”under Help and Support in the Start menu.
Use Gadgets
to watch the
time, check
the latest
news, or view
a favorite
photo

5
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 put your
computer in
Sleep mode
Click here to
access the
Internet, e-mail,
and your most
frequently used
programs
Type here to nd
a le or folder
Click here to open les
and folders, access
networking, and to
change settings
getting things started
Click here
to lock your
computer
Click here
to shut
down your
computer
Click here to see all
your programs
For more information about Windows, see“Windows Basics”under Help and Support.