Toshiba 5105-S501 User Manual page 140

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Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop
Icons
An icon represents a folder, file, or program that can be
quickly activated by double-clicking the icon.
You can create a new desktop icon for any folder, file, or
program by dragging the element's icon from its location in a
window to the desktop area.
Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your
configuration. See the Windows
specific information on each icon and how to use it.
Start button
You use the Start button to:
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For more information on starting programs, see
Starting programs" on page
TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a file from a diskette, it does not
go into the Recycle Bin. For more information on the Recycle Bin,
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see Windows online Help.
NOTE: If you place the cursor over an icon, a popup description of
the file contents appears.
Start programs
Access operating system update information
Open recently accessed documents
Adjust system settings
Search for files
Access Windows
Run programs
Suspend system activity and turn off the computer
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XP online Help for more
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Help and Support
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