2.1.1 Turning Your Notebook On..............................................................2-2
2.1.2 Turning Your Notebook Off..............................................................2-2
2.1.3 Logging Off......................................................................................2-2
2.1.4 Adding User Accounts.....................................................................2-3
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.......................................................................................2-10
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 .....................................................................................2-16
2.3.6 Customizing the Touch Pad...........................................................2-16
2.3.7 Finger Printer.................................................................................2-16
2.4 Personalizing Your Desktop............................................................2-19
2.4.1 Choosing a Wallpaper ...................................................................2-20
2.4.2 Choosing a Screen Saver..............................................................2-20
2.4.3 Choosing a Desktop Theme..........................................................2-20
2.4.4 Creating a Shortcut on the Desktop ..............................................2-20
2.5 Display ..............................................................................................2-21
2.5.1 Adjusting the Brightness................................................................2-22
2.5.2 Using an External Monitor.............................................................2-22
2.5.3 Setting the Display Resolution.......................................................2-22
2.6 Networks...........................................................................................2-23
2.7 Managing Programs.........................................................................2-24
2.7.1 Running Programs.........................................................................2-25
2.7.2 Adding Software............................................................................2-25
2.7.3 Removing Software.......................................................................2-26
2.8 Managing Files .................................................................................2-27
2.8.1 Updating Antivirus Software ..........................................................2-28
2.8.2 Backing Up Files ...........................................................................2-28
2.8.3 Finding Files..................................................................................2-28
2.8.4 Copying a File on the Hard Drive ..................................................2-28