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5 Learning to use the desktop

This chapter describes how to:

use the Active Desktop™

use the Start menu, taskbar, command bar, and online help

type, write, and draw

close applications

find files and other information

use shortcuts to help you work faster

Using the Active Desktop

You can use the Active Desktop to display important information, such as today’s appointments and tasks. You can also display channel information, such as stock quotes. For more information, see the Displaying mobile desktop components section in chapter 7.