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Taskbar Icons
With Windows® XP operating system, a number of icons appears on the taskbar. Use the cursor to hover
over the icon and display its function. Right-click on the icon to display its menu options, or double-click on
the icon to launch it.
Right click an empty area of the taskbar and select
Properties
to customise the taskbar (refer to the
“Tip”
section for more information). The quick launch
(A)
, i.e. the left hand side of the taskbar can be hidden or
active. The notification area
(B)
, i.e. the right hand side of the taskbar, can be easily configured, for instance,
to hide icons that are not used frequently. Some hardware items or software titles will place a small icon in
this area, allowing you to easily customise and control their settings or status (examples are virus scanners,
printers, PC cards...).
The following icons* normally appear in the notification area:
•
Time Clock
- Allows you to adjust the time and date, select your time zone, and offers the option to
automatically synchronise the time with an internet time server.
For more information about the Desktop and taskbar icons, refer to the Windows® XP operating system
online help. To do this, click on
Start
, and select
Help and Support
.
* Depending on the version of Windows
®
XP operating system installed on your notebook or if you have
deactivated certain programs, the icons described here may differ slightly and/or may be accompanied by
others.
Start Menu
The
Start
menu features a whole new look and feel. The Windows® Internet Explorer® and Microsoft®
Outlook Express icons have a prominent place now. You will also notice that Windows® XP operating
system places your frequently used programs in the white area of the Start menu. It is safe to remove an
item from this list by right-clicking the icon and selecting
Remove
from this list
, as the software program
itself will not be deleted.
You can access your installed software and other Windows® programs by selecting
All Programs
. Recently
installed programs are highlighted.
Technical Support Information
The technical support phone numbers for your country are also quickly available in Windows® XP operating
system.
1. Select
Start
, right-click on
My Computer
and select
Properties
.
2. On
the
General
tab, click on the
Support Information
button.