User manual GATEWAY MX6708H

[. . . ] To access that folder, click the Start button, then click My Documents. My Documents Already created for you, this folder is ready for immediate use My Computer Look here to see what's on your computer 6 8511111_GW GSG. indd 6 For more information about Windows, see "Windows basics" under Help and Support. 11/3/2005 2:19:33 PM improving performance Keep your computer in top running condition with regular maintenance. Do this regularly and you'll have a smoother-running system. Clean it up Click here to eliminate performance and hard drive space problems Speed it up Click here to help programs run faster and to open files more quickly For more information, see "Performance and maintenance" under Help and Support. 8511111_GW GSG. indd 7 7 11/3/2005 2:19:34 PM surfing the 'net Explore the World Wide Web with an Internet connection. Just connect your computer to a telephone line, Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), or cable TV line and sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) like America Online. [. . . ] To create the disk, click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Create My Drivers-Applications CD(s). Click Burn ISO, Start Creation, then click the type of recordable disc you want to use. Insert a blank disc into the recordable drive, then click OK and follow the on-screen prompts. When you see the message The Recovery ISO Image has been created successfully, remove the last disc from the drive, then click OK. 12 8511111_GW GSG. indd 12 For more information on restoration, see "Recovering Your System" in your online user guide. 11/3/2005 2:19:36 PM backing up a bit Take a trip back in time Microsoft System Restore lets you roll back your computer to a previous state when everything worked right. Every time you install new software, and every 24 hours (while your computer is turned on), Microsoft System Restore takes a snapshot of your system settings and saves it as a restore point. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you can return to one of these restore points to get your computer running again. 1 Click Start, Help and Support, then click Undo changes to your computer with System Restore. 3 Click a bold date on the calendar (Step 1 on the screen), click a restore point in the list (Step 2 on the screen), then click Next. 4 Read all notices on the screen, click Next, then follow the on-screen instructions to finish the restoration. For more information on restoration, see "Recovering Your System" in your online user guide. 8511111_GW GSG. indd 13 13 11/3/2005 2:19:36 PM back to basics Reinstalling software If you know which application (program) or device driver is causing problems, you can fix it by using the recovery discs you created. 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Application & Driver Recovery. 2 Click the driver or application you want to install, then click Next. When the installation is finished, click Yes to install more drivers or applications, or click Quit to exit. Reinstalling the operating system A backup copy of your hard drive's original factory-installed contents is saved on a hidden area of your hard drive. If you need to restore your computer to its original factory settings, you can recover from your hard drive. 1 Get the operating system disc that came with your computer and have it ready. 2 Turn on or restart your computer, then press the F11 key on your keyboard while your computer is starting. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions and insert the operating system disc when prompted. 14 8511111_GW GSG. indd 14 For more information on system recovery, see "Recovering Your System" in your online user guide. 11/3/2005 2:19:36 PM back to basics, continued. . . 4 Continue to follow the on-screen instructions, and click one of the following system recovery options when prompted: · Full System Restore (Destructive) reformats the hard drive and restores the system software as it was when you purchased your computer. [. . . ] · Help and Support--This collection of help and troubleshooting information, along with automated support, is easily accessible. Click a link, do a search, or browse the index to find what you're Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours looking for. a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is a quick and easy way to get information 22 8511111_GW GSG. indd 22 11/3/2005 2:19:40 PM help, continued. . . · User guide--For clear, yet comprehensive, information on everything from basic definitions to more complex tasks, see the user guide installed on your computer. [. . . ]