Windows Xp Operating System - NEC VERSA S5500 Series User Manual

Windows XP Operating System

Windows XP 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:
Fast User Switching
the other user's system state. A user does not have access to the other user's running applications.
Explorer - Explorer windows have also had their functionality expanded. Explorer windows now are 3-
paned windows, with extra information and functionality in the middle window.
Preview Applet - For viewing and editing images. An enhanced Preview Applet is included that lets you
view, zoom in and out, rotate, print, save (as), and delete images. This is supported by the Windows
Bitmap, JPEG, GIF, TIF and PNG formats.
Professional versus Home Edition
Your system may feature either the Windows XP Professional operating system or the Windows XP Home
operating sytem edition. Note that all the features available in the Home edition are also included in the
Professional edition.
The Professional edition also includes support for:
Remote Desktop
of your data and applications while away from your office.
Off-line Files and Folders
from the server.
Encrypting File System
system.
Access Control - restricts access to selected files, applications, and other resources.
Multi-processoring.
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Windows operating system Servers and management
Desktop Icons
With Windows XP operating system, the following icons* are installed on your Desktop:
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.
Internet Explorer
Note: Depending on your configuration, you may also find a Release Notes icon on the desktop. Double-
click on this icon to read last-minute information that was not yet available when this Electronic User's Guide
was written.
- You may now switch users more easily, as a new user can log in while retaining
- allows you to remotely access your system from another PC in order to work with all
- allows you to access files & folders on a network share when disconnected
- protects sensitive data in files that are stored on disk using the NTFS file
- Provides your default Internet program.
solutions.
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