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4-4 Using the Operating System and Utilities
In addition, Windows Me offers the following features and capabilities:
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Home networking made easy with Microsoft’s HomeClick Network Software. The
software features the Home Network Wizard that asks all the right questions to help
you tailor your network setup.
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Expanded Help that brings information about the operating system, hardware, and
peripherals to your fingertips.
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Drivers for USB and the IEEE 1394 external bus standard. These drivers are
installed automatically when the operating system is installed.
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Plug and Play ease of use.
Desktop Icons
With Windows 98 SE and Windows Me, the following icons are installed on your
desktop:
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My Computer — Provides access to drives, printers, the control panel, network
features, and scheduled tasks.
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Recycle Bin — Gives you a trash container in which to put and discard unwanted
files or allows you to restore those same files back to their original location.
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Set Up the Microsoft Network — Provides a setup program that allows you to sign-
up for the Microsoft Network. If you already have an account, use this interface to
sign-on to the Microsoft Network.
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Network Neighborhood — Appears when your computer is connected to a network.
Use the network neighborhood to browse through the computers in your workgroup
and the computers in the entire network.
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My Briefcase — Provides a mechanism for file synchronization between the NEC
Versa notebook and another system.
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My Documents — Provides you with a convenient place to store documents,
graphics, and other files for quick access.
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Connect to the Internet — Runs the Internet Connection wizard that helps you to set
up your computer to access the Internet.
Note
Before connecting to the Internet, you must either connect the internal modem
to a working phone line or install a LAN card for network access.
In addition, you must run the Internet Connection wizard to establish a dial-up
networking connection for internet access.