Taskbar; Notification Area (System Tray); Recycle Bin - Compal notebook User Manual

2.2.5 Taskbar

The Start button is on the left and the notification area on the right. Each time you open a
program, a button for it appears on the taskbar. To toggle taskbar buttons, click the relevant
button. Windows XP groups multiple instances of the same program on a single taskbar
button if more space is needed.
Toolbars can be added to or removed from the taskbar:
Right-click an empty spot on the taskbar, and select Toolbars > choose the toolbar you
want to add.

2.2.6 Notification Area (System Tray)

The icons in this area allow quick access to programs and computer functions, including the
clock and printer status. Windows XP hides icons that are not used frequently. Click
see hidden icons.
To prevent Windows XP from hiding icons:
Right-click an empty spot on the Taskbar > Properties > ensure that Hide inactive icons is
not checked.

2.2.7 Recycle Bin

When you delete a file, it is moved to the Recycle Bin. Files can be restored from the
Recycle Bin.
Emptying the Recycle Bin deletes files permanently.
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