Toshiba Satellite 1130 Series User Manual page 109

Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System
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.
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
Internet Explorer—The Microsoft
view web pages when connected to the Internet.
NOTE: If you place the cursor over an icon, a popup description of
the file contents appears.
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
❖
Adjust system settings
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop
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online Help.
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Windows
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browser allows you to
XP online Help and Support
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XP operating system
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