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Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows
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XP
Operating System.............................. 129
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop.......................... 130
Finding your way around the desktop ............ 130
Windows
®
XP file system .............................. 132
Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad
and control buttons together ....................... 133
Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet ................. 136
Lesson 4: Creating a new document .................... 137
Lesson 5: Creating a new folder........................... 138
Lesson 6: Starting programs ............................... 139
Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning,
and hiding windows...................................... 141
Using the taskbar........................................... 142
Minimizing and maximizing windows ............ 142
Resizing and moving windows....................... 143
Lesson 8: Closing programs ............................... 145
Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts ............................... 145
Creating a shortcut to the Calculator.............. 145
Creating a shortcut to the Character Map ...... 146
Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver................. 149
Lesson 11: Setting the date and time................... 151
Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop.. 153
Lesson 13: Using System Restore ....................... 155
Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? ................. 156
Windows
®
XP Help and Support Center ........ 156
Using the online tours and tutorials ............... 158
Lesson 15: Turning off your computer................. 159
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options.......................... 160
Windows
®
XP special features............................. 160
Personalizing your desktop.................................. 161
Customizing the taskbar ................................ 161
Bringing the world to your desktop................ 162