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Chapter 2
Operating Your Notebook (Vista)
2.2.2 Windows Desktop
Depending on your notebook setup and software, your desktop may have different or
additional shortcuts. See 2.4 Personalizing Your Desktop for more information.
2.2.3 Start Button
The Start button allows easy access to your notebook’s programs.
The Start menu is designed to adapt to show the programs you use most frequently. To always
keep an item on the Start menu, no matter how often it’s used, right-click the item and click Pin to
Start menu.
Puts the current session into memory and enters a low-power state ready to be
resumed.
Locks this computer
Provides options for turning off, restarting, switching users, logging off, and
placingyour notebook in power saving modes.
2.2.4 Taskbar
The Start button is on the left and the notication area on the right. Each time you open a
program; a button for it appears on the taskbar. To move between programs, simply click
the relevant button. Windows Vista groups multiple instances of the same program on a
single taskbar button if more space is needed.
Toolbars can be added to or removed from the taskbar:
Right-click an empty spot on the taskbar, and select Toolbars > choose the toolbar you
want to add.
2.2.5 Notification Area (System Tray)
The icons in this area allow quick access to programs and computer functions, including
the clock and printer status. Windows Vista hides icons that are not frequently used. Click
< to see hidden icons.
To prevent Windows Vista from hiding icons:
Right-click an empty spot on the Taskbar > Properties > Notication Area > ensure
that Hide inactive icons is not checked.