HP a1029.uk, a1005.uk, m7181.uk, SR1420UK, SR1460UK Resizing Windows, Feature, Name, Description

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Resizing Windows

Resizing Windows

All windows have some buttons in the upper-right corner.

The middle button is either the Maximise button or the Restore

Down button.

Feature

Name

Description

 

Minimise

Collapses the window to the task bar (but does not close it).

 

 

The window is still accessible. To bring the window back

 

 

up, click the button with the name of the window on the

 

 

task bar.

 

 

 

 

Maximise

Expands the window to the full screen.

 

 

 

 

Restore Down

Reduces the window from full-screen to covering a portion

 

 

of the screen.

 

 

 

 

Close

Closes the window and stops the program or task.

 

 

 

 

Resize

Resizes a window (not available when window is

 

 

maximised). Move your mouse cursor over any window

 

 

border until the cursor becomes a double-headed arrow.

 

 

Click and hold the left mouse button. Drag the border to the

 

 

left or to the right to change the width. Drag the border up

 

 

or down to change the height.

 

Scroll bar

A scroll bar appears on a window when the information

 

 

does not fit on one screen. Clicking and dragging on a

 

 

vertical scroll bar moves the screen up and down. Clicking

 

 

and dragging on a horizontal scroll bar moves the screen

 

 

left and right.

 

 

 

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Contents PC Basics Guide The information in this document is subject to change without notice Introducing the PC Table of ContentsIntroducing the Software Using the InternetManaging Files Cleaning Up Your Hard Disk Drive Improving PC PerformanceIndex Uninstalling Programsvi PC Basics Guide PC Base Components Introducing the PCAdditional PC Base Components PC OperationExternal PC Components Using Virus Protection Programs Using a Power Surge SuppressorProtecting Your PC 4 Click Turn Off Using Windows UpdateTurning Off the PC Standby Mode2 Click Turn Off Computer 3 Click Stand By Hibernation Mode2 Click Turn Off Computer 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Performance and Maintenance, if it is presentRestarting the PC Automatic Standby or HibernationUsing the Mouse Buttons Using the MouseDouble-click means to press the left button on the mouse two A ScrollingAutoscrolling Click means to press the left button on the mouse oncePanning Using the KeyboardSwitching Mouse Button Functions 5 Tick Switch primary and secondary buttons on the Buttons tabFunction Keys Standard Keyboard FeaturesKeyboard Shortcuts Alphanumeric KeysArrow Keys Edit KeysNumeric Keys Volume Control Keyboard IndicatorsSpecial Keyboard Buttons Media Control Keys Adjusting the Monitora ef Viewing the PC Image on Your TV Screen Using a TV as a MonitorUsing Speakers Cables You May NeedAdjusting Speaker Volume Using a Microphone3 In Adjust volume for, click Recording Adjusting Microphone VolumeInserting and Removing CDs and DVDs Using Media DrivesUsing Your CD and DVD Drives Handling CDs and DVDs3 Gently place the disc in the tray with the label facing up Using a Printer Using a Diskette Floppy Drive20 PC Basics Guide Introducing the Software Using the DesktopLearning More about Software Retrieving Desktop Icons Removing Desktop Icons2 Choose All Programs Using the Start MenuUsing the All Programs Menu Organising Your All Programs ListControl Panel Using the Control PanelFeature Resizing WindowsWorking with Digital Images Organising Files with Folders Managing Files3 Click Move this file Moving FilesCreating Folders 3 Under File and Folder Tasks, click Make a new folder2 Under what do you want to search for?, click All files and folders Copying FilesFinding Files 3 Under File and Folder Tasks, click Copy this fileRename Renaming FilesDeleting Files Getting Files Out of the Recycle BinConnecting to the Internet Using the InternetConnecting the Modem About the Internet Setting Up the Ethernet ConnectionUsing a Browser Searching the Internet Restricting Internet Content2 Click Network and Internet Connections, if it is present Sending and Receiving E-Mail3 Double-click Internet Options Sending E-Mail Messages with Outlook Express If Using Outlook ExpressReceiving E-Mail Messages with Outlook Express If Your ISP Provides the E-Mail Program38 PC Basics Guide Viewing the Amount of Used and Free Disk Space 4 Double-click Administrative ToolsImproving PC Performance Increasing Available Hard Disk Drive Space2 Click Control Panel 3 Double-click Add or Remove Programs Uninstalling ProgramsCleaning Up Your Hard Disk Drive Emptying the Recycle Bin3 Click Defragment Consolidating Scattered Files and Folders4 Click Check Now Fixing Hard Disk Drive ErrorsIndex 44 PC Basics Guide
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