Toshiba Satellite A45 Series User Manual page 134

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Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop
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.
The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include:
Toshiba Access—Opens a window with links to software
updates, services and support, and other important benefits.
Recycle Bin—Holds files you have deleted using the
Windows Explorer. You may retrieve these files until you
empty the Recycle Bin.
Internet Explorer—The Microsoft
view Web pages when connected to the Internet.
Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your
configuration. See Windows
for more specific information on each icon and how to use it.
Start button
You use the Start button to:
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Start programs
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Access Microsoft
update information
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Open recently accessed documents
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Adjust system settings
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, see Windows
If you place the cursor over an icon, a popup description of the
file contents appears.
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online Help.
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XP online Help and Support
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Windows XP operating system
browser allows you to