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Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System
Lesson 15: Turning off your computer
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To start the tour:
1Click Start, then click Tour Windows
 XP
The Windows XP Tour window appears.
2Follow the instructions.
Sample Windows
 XP Tour window
Lesson 15: Turning off your computer
It is very important that you let the operating system turn off 
your computer. As it shuts down, the operating system 
performs a number of tasks that ensure that everything is in 
place the next time you turn on the computer.
 To turn off the computer using either Turn Off or Shut down, 
see “Powering down the computer” on page 99. 
						

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Chapter 6
Exploring Your Options
In this chapter, you will explore other features of your 
notebook computer.
Windows® XP special features
The Windows® XP operating system offers you several new 
features and enhancements, including:
❖New system file protection
❖A system restore function, allowing you to rollback the 
system to its previous mode
❖An improved help center, support automation, and 
automatic Windows® operating system update
❖Wizards to simplify setting up your home network
❖Ability to share one Internet connection among multiple 
PCs
❖An automatic discovery feature that allows your 
computer to detect new and intelligent devices 
						

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Personalizing your desktop
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Personalizing your desktop
Your desktop is your virtual workspace. This section explains 
how to customize its features for the way you like to work. 
You can customize the following aspects of the desktop:
❖Taskbar — which resources to display for quick access
❖Web content — what information from the Internet to 
always display
❖Desktop style — how windows are displayed and how to 
browse folders and files
❖Toolbars — what information appears at the top of each 
window
Customizing the taskbar
As you work, the taskbar changes to reflect what you are 
doing. Its icons provide shortcuts to programs, documents, 
files, folders, system features, and components.
For example, you can personalize the taskbar to include your 
favorite URL addresses or local folders and programs. 
DEFINITION: URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator, which is 
the address that defines the route to a file on the Web or any other 
Internet facility. Generically, it is known as the World Wide Web 
site address.
Having a list of favorite URLs handy saves time. Using it 
bypasses the need for you to launch your browser first.
To customize your taskbar settings, point to an empty space 
in the taskbar and click the secondary button. 
						

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Changing desktop and browsing style
The operating system enables you to customize the way you 
view your desktop and browse the files and folders on your 
local computer or network file server.
You can arrange that:
❖ Items that normally require a double-click will open with 
a single click.
❖Folders will open in their own window instead of in the 
same window.
❖Folders are accompanied by a list of common tasks 
instead of displayed alone.
The options you choose determine how you browse in the 
operating system, regardless of whether you start from the 
desktop, My Computer, Windows
® Explorer, or Internet 
Explorer.
For more information about changing your desktop style, 
enter 
Desktop on the Index tab in Help and Support.
Choosing a style
To select desktop and browsing style options:
1Click Start, then click My Computer.
The My Computer window appears.
2Select the To o l s  menu, then click Folder Options.
The Folder Options window appears. 
						

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Sample Web-style option
3Select the preferred options.
4Click Apply, then click OK.
Personalizing individual windows
Just as you can display a Web page on your desktop, you can 
also display a Web page in an individual window. If you 
subscribe to the Web page, it can be automatically updated on 
a regular basis. For example, using this Web integration 
feature you can monitor weather, game scores, stock prices, 
or headlines — all in the window of your choice.
To display a Web page in an individual window:
1Click Start, Help and Support.
The Help and Support window appears.
2Ty p e  
Active Desktop in the search field. 
						

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3Click the Add Web content to your desktop link.
4Follow the on-screen instructions.
Customizing window toolbars
You can display one or more customizable toolbars at the top 
of a window. As you browse, the operating system detects the 
kind of information presented in the window and 
automatically displays the appropriate toolbar buttons and 
menus.
You can also add these toolbars to the taskbar. 
Sample toolbar locations
Address bar
Standard buttons 
						

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Personalizing your desktop
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The elements you can add to the top of the window are:
Displaying a toolbar in a window
1Click Start, then click My Computer.
The My Computer window appears.
2On the View menu, point to Toolbars, then click the name 
of the toolbar you want to display.
The toolbar appears below the menu bar of the current 
window.
Displaying information about each folder
In addition to displaying the contents of each window, you 
might find it helpful to have the operating system display the 
name of the folder and brief information about how to use the 
folder.
1Click Start, then click My Computer. Toolbar element Description
Address Bar Opens Web pages, programs, folders, or 
documents. By default, the address bar 
shows your current location, and whether 
it is a folder or a Web page. You can 
browse to another location by typing an 
address — a URL, a path, or even a
program name.
If you start typing a previously typed 
address, the AutoComplete feature
finishes the address for you.
Standard buttons Displays buttons for commonly used 
commands, such as copying, pasting, 
deleting items, changing views, and 
browsing backward and forward.
Links Displays buttons to Web sites. 
						

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The My Computer window appears.
2Double-click the folder you want to open.
3In the To o l s  menu, select Folder Options.
The Folders Options box appears.
4In the Tasks section, click the button for Show common 
tasks in folders.
5 Click Apply, then click OK.
Helpful information on how to use the folders appears on 
one side of the window.
Sample folder with how-to information
To remove the informational boxes:
1In the Tools menu, select Folders Options.
The Folders Options box appears.
2In the Tasks section, click the button for Use Windows 
classic folders.
3Click Apply, then OK. 
						

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Using your computer at the office
By connecting an external monitor, external full-size 
keyboard and an external mouse, you can work with your 
notebook as if it were a standard office computer.
An external monitor connects to the RGB (monitor) port. 
An external mouse and keyboard connect to the USB ports.
In addition, you can connect your notebook to the office 
network. See “Connecting your computer to a network” on 
page 172.
Exchanging data with another computer
There are several ways in which you can transfer information 
between your notebook and another computer:
❖Locally, using a direct cable link
❖Locally, over a network
❖Remotely using a dial-up connection
Setting up a direct cable connection
NOTE: To establish a direct cable connection, you will need a 
DirectParallel cable. The cable does not come with your system 
and must be purchased separately.
To establish a direct cable connection with another computer:
1Click Start, All Programs.
2Point to Accessories, Communications, and click New 
Connection Wizard.
3Click Next.
4Select Set up an advanced connection. 
						

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5Click Next.
6Select Connect directly to another computer.
7Choose the appropriate role for your computer:
❖Guest
❖Host
8Follow the on-screen instructions.
Setting up for communications
In order to connect to the Internet, use an online service, or 
access a network through a dial-up connection, you need:
❖A modem (one comes with your computer) 
❖A telephone line 
❖A browser or communications program 
❖An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if 
you plan to use the Internet 
Connecting the modem to a telephone line
Before you can use the modem, you must connect it to a 
standard voice-grade telephone line. See “Connecting the 
modem” on page 97.
TECHNICAL NOTE: If you are using the telephone line at home, 
disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem. Call 
Waiting interrupts data transmission.
Determining the COM port 
Your modem is connected to one of the computer’s COM 
(communications) ports. The default setting for the modem is 
COM3.