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Using the Operating System and Utilities 4-3
Note
Before choosing and registering for an online service, you must connect your
system to a local area network or to a working phone line. The phone line must be
analog. If you are unsure what type of line you have, call your local phone company.
If you are using this product outside the United States or Canada, some online services
may require a long-distance or international call.
NEC Customize — Gives you the option to launch the Application and Driver CD.
Internet Explorer — Provides your default Internet program. Also access Internet
Explorer under Start, Programs, Internet Explorer.
Taskbar Icons
With Windows 2000, three icons appear on the taskbar. Use the cursor to hover over
the icon and display its function, right click the icon to display its menu options, or
double click the icon to launch it.
The following icons normally appear on the left side of the Windows 2000 taskbar.
Internet Explorer — Allows you to browse the Internet or view local HTML files.
Also access Internet Explorer under Start, Programs, Internet Explorer.
Outlook Express — Provides your default e-mail program with secure and
personalized features for e-mail and newsgroup communication. Also access
Outlook Express under Start, Programs, Outlook Express.
Show Desktop — Minimizes all active screens to display your desktop.
Windows 98 Second Edition
Windows 98 Second Edition gives you features offered by Microsoft, including a
Desktop with room to maneuver, 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.
Desktop Icons
With Windows 98 SE, the following icons are installed on your desktop:
My Computer — Provides access to drives, printers, the control panel, network
features, and scheduled tasks.
Recycle Bin — Gives you a trash container in which to put and discard unwanted
files or allows you to restore those same files back to their original location.