Using microsoft windows accessories – Compaq Presario 7360 User Manual

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Introducing Microsoft Windows

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Using Microsoft Windows Accessories

Microsoft Windows is equipped with a number of accessories. Brief descriptions of
the accessories available to you are provided as follows:

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Accessibility allows you to configure Windows for your vision, hearing, and
mobility needs.

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Communications offers the following features:

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Dial-Up Networking enables you to connect to another computer or to a
network.

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Direct Cable Connection enables you to quickly and easily establish a
direct serial or parallel cable connection between two computers.

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HyperTerminal enables you to connect to a remote computer, send and
receive files, and connect to computer bulletin boards or similar information
services.

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Phone Dialer enables you to place calls using your computer. It also stores a
list of your calls for you to review as needed.

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Entertainment offers the following features:

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ActiveMovie Control provides a way to view ActiveMovie files, usually
encountered on the Web.

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CD Player allows you to play audio CDs in your CD drive while you work
in other programs.

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Media Player allows you to play multimedia files (audio and video) saved
in these formats: .wav, .mid, .rmi, .avi, and .mpg.

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Sound Recorder allows you to play audio files. You can also record
sounds using a microphone attached to your computer.

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Volume Control provides the power to control Windows sound. You can
control the balance between your left and right speakers, change the
volume, and mute certain devices.

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Games provides several activities for your entertainment.

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System Tools offers various utilities for your system, including Clipboard
Viewer, Disk Cleanup, Disk Defragmenter, and ScanDisk.

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Calculator provides a means to perform simple and complex calculations.

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Imaging allows you to view, zoom, rotate, and print a previewed image.

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Notepad offers a place to work with unformatted text.

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