Removing Desktop Icons, Retrieving Desktop Icons

Removing Desktop Icons

You can remove most desktop icons by either deleting them or moving them to an unused icons folder.

CAUTION: Do not delete unfamiliar desktop icons. Instead, follow the steps to move unfamiliar desktop icons to the Unused Desktop Shortcuts folder.

Delete a desktop icon by right-clicking the icon and then selecting Delete.

To move a desktop icon to the Unused Desktop Shortcuts folder:

1Click Start.

2Click Control Panel.

3Click Appearance and Themes, if it is present.

4Double-click Display.

5On the Desktop tab, click Customise Desktop.

6Under Desktop cleanup, click Clean Desktop Now.

7Follow the onscreen instructions.

8Click OK to close the Desktop Items window, and click OK again to close the Display Properties window.

Retrieving Desktop Icons

Retrieve a desktop icon by opening the Unused Desktop Shortcuts folder on your desktop and dragging the icon onto the desktop.

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Contents

PC Basics Guide The information in this document is subject to change without notice Table of Contents Introducing the PC Introducing the Software Using the InternetManaging Files Improving PC Performance IndexUninstalling Programs Cleaning Up Your Hard Disk Drive vi PC Basics Guide Introducing the PC PC Base Components Additional PC Base Components PC OperationExternal PC Components Using Virus Protection Programs Using a Power Surge SuppressorProtecting Your PC Using Windows Update Turning Off the PCStandby Mode 4 Click Turn Off 2 Click Turn Off Computer 3 Click Stand By Hibernation Mode2 Click Turn Off Computer 3 Click Performance and Maintenance, if it is present Restarting the PCAutomatic Standby or Hibernation 2 Click Control Panel Using the Mouse Using the Mouse Buttons Scrolling AutoscrollingClick means to press the left button on the mouse once Double-click means to press the left button on the mouse two A Using the Keyboard Switching Mouse Button Functions5 Tick Switch primary and secondary buttons on the Buttons tab Panning Standard Keyboard Features Keyboard ShortcutsAlphanumeric Keys Function Keys Arrow Keys Edit KeysNumeric Keys Volume Control Keyboard IndicatorsSpecial Keyboard Buttons Media Control Keys Adjusting the Monitora ef Using a TV as a Monitor Using SpeakersCables You May Need Viewing the PC Image on Your TV Screen Using a Microphone Adjusting Speaker Volume Adjusting Microphone Volume 3 In Adjust volume for, click Recording Using Media Drives Using Your CD and DVD DrivesHandling CDs and DVDs Inserting and Removing CDs and DVDs 3 Gently place the disc in the tray with the label facing up Using a Diskette Floppy Drive Using a Printer 20 PC Basics Guide Introducing the Software Using the DesktopLearning More about Software Removing Desktop Icons Retrieving Desktop Icons Using the Start Menu Using the All Programs MenuOrganising Your All Programs List 2 Choose All Programs Using the Control Panel Control Panel Resizing Windows Feature Working with Digital Images Managing Files Organising Files with Folders Moving Files Creating Folders3 Under File and Folder Tasks, click Make a new folder 3 Click Move this file Copying Files Finding Files3 Under File and Folder Tasks, click Copy this file 2 Under what do you want to search for?, click All files and folders Renaming Files Deleting FilesGetting Files Out of the Recycle Bin Rename Connecting to the Internet Using the InternetConnecting the Modem Setting Up the Ethernet Connection About the Internet Using a Browser Restricting Internet Content Searching the Internet 2 Click Network and Internet Connections, if it is present Sending and Receiving E-Mail3 Double-click Internet Options If Using Outlook Express Sending E-Mail Messages with Outlook Express If Your ISP Provides the E-Mail Program Receiving E-Mail Messages with Outlook Express 38 PC Basics Guide 4 Double-click Administrative Tools Improving PC PerformanceIncreasing Available Hard Disk Drive Space Viewing the Amount of Used and Free Disk Space Uninstalling Programs Cleaning Up Your Hard Disk DriveEmptying the Recycle Bin 2 Click Control Panel 3 Double-click Add or Remove Programs Consolidating Scattered Files and Folders 3 Click Defragment Fixing Hard Disk Drive Errors 4 Click Check Now Index 44 PC Basics Guide

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