Dell Inspiron XPS Gen 2 - Manual (Page 32)

l Help and Support opens the Help and Support Center window.
l Search helps you locate files and folders on your computer or network.
l Run displays a window to start a program or open a file with a command.
l Log Off logs off the current user so that a new user can log on to the computer.
l Turn Off Computer provides options for shutting down and restarting the computer and placing the computer in a power management mode. If the
computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional operating system and is connected to a domain, different options appear in the Shut
Down window.
Taskbar
The taskbar contains the Start button on the left and the notification area on the right. When you open a program, a button for that program appears on the
taskbar. You can click the buttons to move between open programs. If the taskbar runs out of space, the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system groups
multiple instances of the same program on a single taskbar button.
You can add toolbars to the taskbar to provide quick access to programs or links. To add or remove toolbars, including Quick Launch and Links:
1. Right-click an empty spot on the taskbar and point to Toolbars.
2. Click the toolbar that you want to add or remove.
Notification Area
The notification area contains icons that provide quick access to utilities and computer functions, such as the computer clock and printer status. The Microsoft®
Windows® XP operating system hides notification area icons that are not frequently used. Click the icon to view hidden icons.
To prevent Windows XP from hiding your notification area icons:
1. Right-click an empty spot on the taskbar and click Properties.
2. Ensure that Hide inactive icons is not checked.
Recycle Bin
When you delete a file, it moves to the Recycle Bin, where you can later retrieve it .
To permanently remove files from your computer, empty the Recycle Bin .
Control Panel