Getting Started Guide

2. Locate the Layout Options drop-down menu located in the Windows Media Player menu bar. The Layout Options
menu name may not display until you place the mouse cursor over the menu.
3. Select Show Classic Menus from the Layout Options drop-down menu.
Right-click Options Replace Some Classic Menu Bar Options
In some cases, options formerly displayed on the Classic menu bar are available with a right-click option. For example,
you can display file details in Windows Explorer by right-clicking and selecting View and Details.
Relocation of Some Classic Menu Bar Options
You may find that options provided by the Classic menu bar have been relocated. For example, you can still map a
network drive using the Computer application but this option is no longer available as a drop-down menu choice in
Windows Explorer.
More Options When Right-clicking the Desktop
The Windows Vista desktop provides quick access to functions formerly only available through the Control Panel or
Windows Explorer in previous versions of Windows. For example, you can right-click the desktop and select Personalize
to display options for changing the appearance of the Windows Vista interface. You can also right-click the desktop and
select New to display options for creating a folder, a text file, and other items.
You may want to explore the desktop right-click options to familiarize yourself with these functions.
New Sidebar Displayed on Desktop
Windows Vista displays a new Sidebar on the desktop. For your convenience and enjoyment, the Sidebar displays a slide
show, news headlines, and other items or "gadgets" that can be added or removed from the Sidebar.
To Add a Gadget to the Sidebar
Several gadgets, including a contacts list, CPU meter, calendar, and other useful items can be added to the Sidebar.
1. Right-click the Sidebar and select Add Gadgets.
2. Double-click the gadget you want to add to the Sidebar.
To Remove a Gadget from the Sidebar
Right-click the gadget you want to remove and select Close Gadget.
To Close the Sidebar
If you want to remove the Sidebar from display on the desktop, right-click the Sidebar and select Close Sidebar. When
closed, the Sidebar is iconified on the desktop Taskbar.
To Display the Sidebar
1. Locate the iconified Sidebar on the desktop Taskbar. When you pass the mouse cursor over the iconified Sidebar,
Windows Sidebar displays.
2. Double-click the iconified Sidebar to display it on the desktop.
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