Contents
2.1.5 Sleep Mode...........................................................................................................................2-3
2.2 TIPS FOR USING WINDOWS .............................................................................................................2-4
2.2.1 Microsoft Windows Vista Help..............................................................................................2-5
2.2.2 Windows Desktop..................................................................................................................2-6
2.2.3 Start Button...........................................................................................................................2-7
2.2.4 Taskbar.................................................................................................................................2-8
2.2.5 Notification Area (System Tray) ...........................................................................................2-8
2.2.6 Recycle Bin...........................................................................................................................2-9
2.2.7 Control Panel .......................................................................................................................2-9
2.2.8 Computer..............................................................................................................................2-9
2.3 KEYBOARD AND TOUCH PAD ........................................................................................................2-11
2.3.1 Numeric Keypad.................................................................................................................2-12
2.3.2 Keyboard Shortcuts............................................................................................................2-12
2.3.3 Windows Logo Key Functions............................................................................................2-13
2.3.4 Sticky Keys..........................................................................................................................2-14
2.3.5 Touch Pad Area ..................................................................................................................2-15
2.3.6 Customizing the Touch Pad ................................................................................................2-16
2.4 PERSONALIZING YOUR DESKTOP..................................................................................................2-17
2.4.1 Choosing a Wallpaper........................................................................................................2-18
2.4.2 Choosing a Screen Saver....................................................................................................2-18
2.4.3 Choosing a Desktop Theme................................................................................................2-18
2.4.4 Creating a Shortcut on the Desktop....................................................................................2-19
2.5 DISPLAY........................................................................................................................................2-20
2.5.1 Adjusting the Brightness.....................................................................................................2-21
2.5.2 Using an External Monitor.................................................................................................2-21
2.5.3 Setting the Display Resolution............................................................................................2-21
2.6 NETWORKS ...................................................................................................................................2-22
2.7 MANAGING PROGRAMS ................................................................................................................2-23
2.7.1 Running Programs..............................................................................................................2-24
2.7.2 Adding Software .................................................................................................................2-24
2.7.3 Removing Software.............................................................................................................2-24
2.8 MANAGING FILES .........................................................................................................................2-26
2.8.1 Updating Antivirus Software ..............................................................................................2-27
2.8.2 Backing Up Files................................................................................................................2-27
2.8.3 Finding Files ......................................................................................................................2-27
2.8.4 Copying a File on the Hard Drive......................................................................................2-27
2.8.5 Renaming Files...................................................................................................................2-27
2.8.6 Deleting Files.....................................................................................................................2-28
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