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Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
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:
•
Explorer
- Explorer windows have also had their functionality expanded. Explorer windows now are 3-
paned windows, 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 customise the taskbar (refer to the
'
Tips'
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 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 computer or if you have deactivated certain
programs, the icons described here may differ slightly and/or may be accompanied by others.
