NEC Versa Series manual Microsoft Windows Introduction, Desktop Icons

Microsoft Windows Introduction

Your NEC Versa comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system, which provides a means of running applications, navigating through your file structure, and using your notebook computer. It offers its own look and tools and employs its own easy-to-use graphical interface.

Windows 2000

Windows 2000 gives you the newest features offered by Microsoft, including a Desktop with room to maneuver, taskbar icons for quick access to installed applications, a system performance and monitoring manager, enhanced entertainment features, and a fully integrated Internet experience.

Desktop Icons

With Windows 2000, the following icons are installed on your desktop:

!My Computer — Provides access to drives, the control panel, network features, and scheduled tasks.

!Recycle Bin — Gives you a trash container in which to put and discard unwanted files or allows you to restore those same files back to their original location.

!My Network Places — When on a network, provides access to network printers and other computers on your network. Use my network places to browse through the computers in your workgroup and the computers in the entire network.

!My Documents — Provides you with a convenient place to store documents, graphics, and other files for quick access.

!Connect to the Internet — Runs the Internet Connection wizard that helps you to set up your computer to access the Internet.

Note Before connecting to the Internet, you must either connect an optional modem and a working phone line to your system or install a LAN card for network access.

Your NEC Versa comes with all the software you need to get started on the most popular services available today. For a fee, online services give you access to the Internet, email, the world wide web, travel information, news reports, and more.

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