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Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows
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XP
Operating System.............................. 135
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop.......................... 136
Finding your way around the desktop ............ 136
Windows
®
XP file system .............................. 138
Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad
and control buttons together ....................... 139
Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet ................. 142
Lesson 4: Creating a new document .................... 143
Lesson 5: Creating a new folder........................... 144
Lesson 6: Starting programs ............................... 145
Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning,
and hiding windows...................................... 147
Using the taskbar........................................... 148
Minimizing and maximizing windows ............ 148
Resizing and moving windows....................... 149
Lesson 8: Closing programs ............................... 150
Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts ............................... 151
Creating a shortcut to the Calculator.............. 151
Creating a shortcut to the Character Map ...... 152
Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver................. 154
Lesson 11: Setting the date and time................... 156
Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop.. 157
Lesson 13: Using System Restore ....................... 159
Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? ................. 160
Windows
®
XP Help and Support Center ........ 160
Using the online tours and tutorials ............... 162
Lesson 15: Turning off your computer................. 163
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options.......................... 164
Windows
®
XP special features............................. 164
Personalizing your desktop.................................. 165
Customizing the taskbar ................................ 165
Bringing the world to your desktop................ 166