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Introducing Microsoft Windows
6-7
Using Microsoft Windows Accessories
Microsoft Windows is equipped with a number of accessories. Brief descriptions of
the accessories available to you are provided as follows:
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Accessibility
allows you to configure Windows for your vision, hearing, and
mobility needs.
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Communications
offers the following features:
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Dial-Up Networking
enables you to connect to another computer or to a
network.
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Direct Cable Connection
enables you to quickly and easily establish a
direct serial or parallel cable connection between two computers.
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HyperTerminal
enables you to connect to a remote computer, send and
receive files, and connect to computer bulletin boards or similar information
services.
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Phone Dialer
enables you to place calls using your computer. It also stores a
list of your calls for you to review as needed.
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Entertainment
offers the following features:
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ActiveMovie Control
provides a way to view ActiveMovie files, usually
encountered on the Web.
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CD Player
allows you to play audio CDs in your CD drive while you work
in other programs.
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Media Player
allows you to play multimedia files (audio and video) saved
in these formats: .wav, .mid, .rmi, .avi, and .mpg.
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Sound Recorder
allows you to play audio files. You can also record
sounds using a microphone attached to your computer.
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Volume Control
provides the power to control Windows sound. You can
control the balance between your left and right speakers, change the
volume, and mute certain devices.
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Games
provides several activities for your entertainment.
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System Tools
offers various utilities for your system, including Clipboard
Viewer, Disk Cleanup, Disk Defragmenter, and ScanDisk.
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Calculator
provides a means to perform simple and complex calculations.
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Imaging
allows you to view, zoom, rotate, and print a previewed image.
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Notepad
offers a place to work with unformatted text.