Compaq Notebook PC manual Arranging Icons, Selecting a Background

Did you know...

You can also arrange your icons in organized rows by right-clicking the Windows desktop and choosing Line Up Icons from the Shortcut menu.

Arranging Icons

You can arrange the icons on your desktop for quick and easy access to frequently used items.

To arrange icons, complete the following steps:

1.Right-click anywhere on the Windows desktop.

2.From the Shortcut menu, select Arrange Icons.

3.Choose the method you want to arrange the icons. You can arrange icons in the following ways:

–By Name (alphabetically)

–By Type (file extension)

–By Size (size of the file)

–By Date (date the file was created or edited)

–Auto Arrange (automatic icon arrangement)

Selecting a Background

If you occasionally like a change of scenery, you can change the background setting on your desktop for a different look anytime you wish. You can install an assortment of wallpapers or you can use the default wallpaper provided by

Windows 2000.

To change the background on your desktop, complete the following steps:

1.Right-click the Windows desktop and select Properties from the Shortcut menu.

2.Select the Background tab and click Pattern.

3.From the Patterns list, choose the background you prefer.

4.Click OK to close the Pattern dialog box, then click OK to apply the background.

WINDOWS 2000 OPERATING SYSTEM MANUAL NOTEBOOK OPERATING SYSTEM 1-3