Managing Files, Organising Files with Folders

HP SR1420UK, a1005.uk, a1029.uk, m7181.uk, SR1460UK Managing Files, Organising Files with Folders

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Managing Files

A file is any unit of information that is named and stored on your PC hard disk drive or other electronic storage, such as a CD, floppy diskette, or even in a digital camera. A file can be an application program, a picture, music or sounds, a document or data. Almost everything you do on your PC involves working with files.

The PC can copy files to other storage media within component drives, such as diskettes, memory cards, CDs or DVDs, or to output devices, such as a printer.

Organising Files with Folders

In Windows, folders make it possible for you to organise the files on your PC. Similar to paper folders within a filing cabinet, folders on your PC are a way to group related files together.

A folder can contain any type of file and can even contain other folders. Each file within a folder must have a unique name, but two different folders can have files with the same name.

There are two methods for working with the files and folders on your PC:

•My Computer provides an easy-to-use view of the files and folders within a specific folder on your PC. It also has links to common tasks for managing your files, such as copying, moving, deleting and renaming. To open My Computer, click the Start button and then click My Computer.

•Windows Explorer allows you to quickly see all the folders and files on your PC. It is easy to move or copy files from one folder to another in Windows Explorer. To open Windows Explorer, right-click the Start button and select Explore.

To navigate around in the My Computer and Windows Explorer views, double-click folders to open and display their contents. Use the Back arrow button to retrace your path through the opened folders.

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Contents

PC Basics Guide The information in this document is subject to change without notice Introducing the PC Table of ContentsUsing the Internet Introducing the SoftwareManaging Files Index Improving PC PerformanceUninstalling Programs Cleaning Up Your Hard Disk Drivevi PC Basics Guide PC Base Components Introducing the PCPC Operation Additional PC Base ComponentsExternal PC Components Using a Power Surge Suppressor Using Virus Protection ProgramsProtecting Your PC Turning Off the PC Using Windows UpdateStandby Mode 4 Click Turn OffHibernation Mode 2 Click Turn Off Computer 3 Click Stand By2 Click Turn Off Computer Restarting the PC 3 Click Performance and Maintenance, if it is presentAutomatic Standby or Hibernation 2 Click Control PanelUsing the Mouse Buttons Using the MouseAutoscrolling ScrollingClick means to press the left button on the mouse once Double-click means to press the left button on the mouse two ASwitching Mouse Button Functions Using the Keyboard5 Tick Switch primary and secondary buttons on the Buttons tab PanningKeyboard Shortcuts Standard Keyboard FeaturesAlphanumeric Keys Function KeysEdit Keys Arrow KeysNumeric Keys Keyboard Indicators Volume ControlSpecial Keyboard Buttons Adjusting the Monitor Media Control Keysa ef Using Speakers Using a TV as a MonitorCables You May Need Viewing the PC Image on Your TV ScreenAdjusting Speaker Volume Using a Microphone3 In Adjust volume for, click Recording Adjusting Microphone VolumeUsing Your CD and DVD Drives Using Media DrivesHandling CDs and DVDs Inserting and Removing 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 Using the Desktop Introducing the SoftwareLearning More about Software Retrieving Desktop Icons Removing Desktop IconsUsing the All Programs Menu Using the Start MenuOrganising Your All Programs List 2 Choose All ProgramsControl Panel Using the Control PanelFeature Resizing WindowsWorking with Digital Images Organising Files with Folders Managing FilesCreating Folders Moving Files3 Under File and Folder Tasks, click Make a new folder 3 Click Move this fileFinding Files Copying Files3 Under File and Folder Tasks, click Copy this file 2 Under what do you want to search for?, click All files and foldersDeleting Files Renaming FilesGetting Files Out of the Recycle Bin RenameUsing the Internet Connecting to the InternetConnecting the Modem About the Internet Setting Up the Ethernet ConnectionUsing a Browser Searching the Internet Restricting Internet ContentSending and Receiving E-Mail 2 Click Network and Internet Connections, if it is present3 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 Improving PC Performance 4 Double-click Administrative ToolsIncreasing Available Hard Disk Drive Space Viewing the Amount of Used and Free Disk SpaceCleaning Up Your Hard Disk Drive Uninstalling ProgramsEmptying the Recycle Bin 2 Click Control Panel 3 Double-click Add or Remove Programs3 Click Defragment Consolidating Scattered Files and Folders4 Click Check Now Fixing Hard Disk Drive ErrorsIndex 44 PC Basics Guide

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