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Windows Vista
®
Operating System
Windows Vista
®
operating system features include a Desktop with room to manoeuvre, a
taskbar for quick access to a variety of system functions, state-of-the-art plug and play
support, powerful system utilities, enhanced entertainment features and a fully integrated
Internet experience.
Among the new features are:
Windows
®
Explorer
– Windows
®
Explorer has also had its functionality expanded. Explorer
windows now are 3-paned, with extra information and functionality in the middle window.
Preview Applet
– For viewing and editing images. An enhanced Preview Applet is included
that lets you view, zoom in and out, rotate, print, save (as), and delete images. This is
supported by the Windows
®
Bitmap, JPEG, GIF, TIF and PNG formats.
Desktop Icons
With Windows Vista
®
, the following icons* are installed on your Desktop:
Recycle Bin
– Gives you a container in which to put and discard unwanted files or allows you
to restore these same files back to their original location.
Taskbar Icons
With Windows Vista
®
, 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 recognise the taskbar.
For more information, please refer to:
Windows Vista
®
Operating System
Introduction
→
Tips for Using Windows Vista
®
.
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The quick launch on the left hand side of the taskbar can be hidden or active. The notification
area on 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 recognise 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 Vista
®
online
help. To do this, click on
Start
button
, and select
Help and Support
.
Depending on the version of Windows Vista
®
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.
