NEC VERSA E6500 Series User Manual page 36

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Windows XP Operating System Introduction
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(Only applicable to Windows XP)
The operating system is the most important program that runs on a computer. Every computer
must have an operating system to run other programs. Operating systems perform basic
tasks, such as recognizing input from the keyboard, sending output to the display screen,
keeping track of files and directories on the disk, and controlling peripheral devices such as
disk drives and printers.
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Your notebook comes pre-installed with Windows operating systems.
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Windows XP Operating Systems
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The Windows XP operating systems provide a means of running applications, navigating
through your file structure, and using your notebook. Each operating system offers its own
look and tools through an easy-to-use graphical interface.
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