Desktop Icons, Taskbar Icons, Start Menu

Desktop Icons

With Windows® XP operating system, 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.

•Windows® Internet Explorer® - Provides your default Internet program.

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 section on “Tips” 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 (such as virus scanners, printers and PC cards) will place a small icon in this area, allowing you to easily customise and control their settings or status.

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.