Gigabyte W552U, User Manual

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Chapter 2 Operating Your Notebook
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 .........................................................2-5
2.2.1 Microsoft Windows XP Help..................................................2-6
2.2.2 Windows Desktop .................................................................2-7
2.2.3 Desktop Cleanup Wizard ......................................................2-8
2.2.4 Start Button ...........................................................................2-8
2.2.5 Taskbar .................................................................................2-9
2.2.6 Notification Area (System Tray) ............................................2-9
2.2.7 Recycle Bin...........................................................................2-9
2.2.8 Control Panel ......................................................................2-10
2.2.9 My 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 StickyKeys ..........................................................................2-13
2.3.5 Touch
Pad...........................................................................2-16
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....................................2-18
2.5 Display ....................................................................................2-19
2.5.1 Adjusting Brightness ...........................................................2-20
2.5.2 Using an External Monitor or Television..............................2-20
2.5.3 Setting Display Resolution ..................................................2-20
2.6 Networks.................................................................................2-21
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 .......................................................................2-27
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
2.8.5 Copying a File to a Floppy Disk ..........................................2-29
2.8.6 Moving Files........................................................................2-29