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Chapter 2 Operating Your Notebook (XP)
2.1 Turning Your Notebook On and Off .................................................. 2-1
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 Standby Mode .................................................................................2-3
2.2 Tips for Using Windows.....................................................................2-4
2.2.1 Microsoft Windows XP Help ............................................................2-5
2.2.2 Windows Desktop............................................................................2-6
2.2.3 Desktop Cleanup Wizard.................................................................2-7
2.2.4 Start Button......................................................................................2-7
2.2.5 Taskbar............................................................................................ 2-8
2.2.6 Notification Area (System Tray) .......................................................2-8
2.2.7 Recycle Bin .....................................................................................2-8
2.2.8 Control Panel...................................................................................2-9
2.2.9 My Computer...................................................................................2-9
2.3 Keyboard and Touch Pad ................................................................ 2-10
2.3.1 Numeric Keypad ............................................................................ 2-11
2.3.2 Keyboard Shortcuts ....................................................................... 2-11
2.3.3 Windows Logo Key Functions ....................................................... 2-12
2.3.4 StickyKeys .....................................................................................2-13
2.3.5 Touch Pad .....................................................................................2-15
2.3.6 Customizing the Touch Pad........................................................... 2-15
2.3.7 Finger Printer................................................................................. 2-16
2.4 Personalizing Your Desktop ............................................................ 2-18
2.4.1 Choosing a Wallpaper ................................................................... 2-19
2.4.2 Choosing a Screen Saver.............................................................. 2-19
2.4.3 Choosing a Desktop Theme .......................................................... 2-19
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 or Television ........................................ 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 ....................................................................... 2-25
2.8 Managing Files ................................................................................. 2-26
2.8.1 Updating Antivirus Software .......................................................... 2-27