Desktop Icons; Taskbar Icons - NEC VERSA E6500 Series User Manual

Introduction
Windows Vista
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Windows Vista operating system features include a Desktop with room to manoeuvre, a
taskbar for quick access to a variety of system functions, state-of-the-art plug and play
support, powerful system utilities, enhanced entertainment features and a fully integrated
Internet experience.
Among the new features are:
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Explorer
• Windows
Explorer windows now are 3-paned, with extra information and functionality in the middle
window.
• Preview Applet
that lets you view, zoom in and out, rotate, print, save (as), and delete images. This is
supported by the Windows

Desktop Icons

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With Windows Vista
• Recycle Bin – Gives you a container in which to put and discard unwanted files or allows
you to restore these same files back to their original location.

Taskbar Icons

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With Windows Vista
the icon and display its function. Right-click on the icon to display its menu options, or double-
click on the icon to launch it.
Right click an empty area of the taskbar and select Properties to recognise the taskbar (refer
to the "Tip" section for more information). The quick launch (A), i.e. the left hand side of the
taskbar can be hidden or active. The notification area (B), i.e. the right hand side of the
taskbar, can be easily configured, for instance, to hide icons that are not used frequently.
Some hardware items or software titles will place a small icon in this area, allowing you to
easily recognise and control their settings or status (examples are virus scanners, printers, PC
cards...).
The following icons* normally appear in the notification area:
• Time Clock – Allows you to adjust the time and date, select your time zone, and offers the
option to automatically synchronise the time with an internet time server.
For more information about the Desktop and taskbar icons, refer to the Windows Vista
help. To do this, click on Start button
• Depending on the version of Windows Vista
deactivated certain programs, the icons described here may differ slightly and/or may
be accompanied by others.
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Operating System
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– Windows Explorer have also had their functionality expanded.
– For viewing and editing images. An enhanced Preview Applet is included
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Bitmap, JPEG, GIF, TIF and PNG formats.
, the following icons* are installed on your Desktop:
, a number of icons appears on the taskbar. Use the cursor to hover over
, and select Help and Support.
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installed on your notebook or if you have
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online
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