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; Find answers to your questions.
; Browse the online version of the Getting Started book.
; Connect to the Web to get software updates.
; Troubleshoot your system.
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1 Introducing Windows 98 / How to Use Help
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<> To find a Help topic
In Help, click one of the following tabs:
To browse through topics by category, click the Contents tab.
To see a list of index entries, click the Index tab, and then either type a
word or scroll through the list.
To search for words or phrases that may be contained in a Help topic, click the
Search tab.
In the left of the Help window, click the topic, index entry, or phrase to
display the corresponding topic in the right frame.
>> Note
Click Web Help on the Help toolbar to get technical support, answers to
frequently asked questions, and late-breaking tips about working with Windows.
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<> To copy a Help topic
In the right frame of the Help window, right-click inside the topic you want to
copy, and then click Select All.
Inside the topic, right-click again, and then click Copy.
This copies the topic to the Clipboard.
Open the document where you want to copy the topic.
Click the place in your document where you want the information to appear.
On the Edit menu, click Paste.
>> Note
If you want to copy only part of a topic, select the part you want to copy,
right-click your selection, and then click Copy.
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<> To move through Help topics you've seen
On the Help toolbar, click Back to display the last Help topic you saw.
On the Help toolbar, click Forward to display the next Help topic in a
previously displayed sequence of topics.
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<> To get Help in a dialog box
Click the question mark in the title bar of the dialog box, and then click an
item in the dialog box.
>> Notes
You can print or copy the information in a pop-up window by right-clicking
inside the pop-up window, and then clicking Print Topic or Copy.
To close the pop-up window, click inside it.
If the dialog box does not have the button, click Help, or press F1.
You can also get Help on an item by right-clicking it, and then clicking What's
This?.
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2 Introducing Windows 98 / How to Use Help / How to Change the Help Window
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<> To hide and show the Help contents
On the Help toolbar, click Hide to hide the table of contents, index, or
search results list.
On the Help toolbar, click Show to display the table of contents, index, or
search results list.
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<> To change the window size
To make the left or right wider or narrower, point to the divider between the
two frames. When the pointer changes to a double-headed arrow, hold down the
left mouse button as you drag the divider right or left.
To proportionally shrink or enlarge the whole Help window, point to any corner
of the Help window. When the pointer changes to a double-headed arrow, hold
down the left mouse button as you drag the corner.
To change the whole Help window's height or width, point to the top, bottom,
left, or right edge of the Help window. When the pointer changes to a
double-headed arrow, hold down the left mouse button as you drag the side.
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<> To change fonts
In Internet Explorer 4.0, on the View menu, click Internet Options.
On the General tab, click Fonts.
In the Fonts dialog box, select the options you want, and then click OK.
On the General tab, click Accessibility.
Under Formatting, select the check boxes for the options you want, and then
click OK.
To apply the new font settings, in the Internet Options dialog box, click OK.
>> Note
This changes the font only in the right of the Help window.
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<> To change colors
In Internet Explorer 4.0, on the View menu, click Internet Options.
On the General tab, click Colors.
In the Colors dialog box, select the options you want, and then click OK.
On the General tab, click Accessibility.
Under Formatting, select the check boxes for the options you want, and then
click OK.
To apply the new color settings, in the Internet Options dialog box, click OK.
>> Note
This changes the color only in the right of the Help window.
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3 Introducing Windows 98 / What's New in Windows 98
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<> Innovative, easy-to-use features
Windows 98 makes your computer easier to use, with new and enhanced features.
#! Web integration
#! Multiple display support
#! Power management
#! Universal Serial Bus
#! Accessibility Settings wizard
#! Help
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<> Improved reliability
Windows 98 improves computer reliability by introducing new wizards, utilities,
and resources that help keep your system running smoothly.
#! Windows Update
#! System File Checker
#! ScanDisk
#! Registry Checker
#! Backup
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<> A faster operating system
Windows 98 includes tools that help your computer run faster than Windows 95
without adding new hardware. Windows 98 includes a suite of programs designed
to optimize your computerfs efficiency, especially when used together.
#! Tune-Up Wizard
#! FAT32
#! Disk Defragmenter
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<>True Web integration
Windows 98 Explorer and Internet Explorer 4.0 integrate local and Web-based
resources in a single view.
#! Improved Web features
#! Internet Connection wizard
#! Active Desktop
#! Channels
#! E-mail
#! NetMeeting
#! FrontPage Express
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<>More entertaining and fun
Windows 98 makes your computer more entertaining by introducing new features
such as enhanced television, video playback, and support for new hardware.
These enhancements provide you with hours of fun.
#! New hardware and graphics
#! TV Viewer
#! DirectX
#! Netshow
#! Desktop themes
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4 Exploring Your Computer / The Windows Desktop
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<> Introducing the new desktop
Microsoft Internet Explorer has moved the Web onto your desktop. This mingling
of the world of the Web with your desktop and folders has many advantages: You
now have many points of access to the Web from your desktop, plus you can add
Web content to your desktop and your folders, personalizing everything you see
and use on your screen.
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<> Browse the Web from anywhere
You'll find the Go and Favorites menus everywhere. For example, you can reach
your favorite Web sites right from the Start menu or the Internet Explorer icon
on your taskbar. You're able to add an Address bar to the taskbar or the
desktop, ready for you to type an Internet address without first opening the
browser.
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<> Customize your desktop, taskbar, Start menu, and folders
You can add Web pages containing active content, such as a stock ticker, to
your desktop. Or use a Web page as your desktop wallpaper or as a folder
background. You can put a toolbar in a handier place, on your desktop or
taskbar. Want to reorganize your Start menu? Just drag and drop!
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<> Subscribe to a channel
The Channel bar on your desktop puts the Channel Guide right at hand. You can
use it to subscribe to the Web channels you want.
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<> Use the Start menu to find people and search the Web
From the Start menu you can go straight to the Microsoft Find It Fast page,
which connects you to the search service of your choice or a host of helpful
reference sites. You can also search for people on the Internet, using any of
several directory services.
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<> Getting started with the new desktop
By integrating the Web and the desktop, Internet Explorer has made your desktop
and its folders look and work more like the Web. You can now browse your
computer just as you browse the Web and you can browse the Web from anywhere
on your computer: You'll find the Go and Favorites menus everywhere. You can
also add "active content," such as a stock ticker, to your desktop, the
taskbar, or your folders.
Before you get started, think about how you like to use your computer and how
you like to browse the Web.
Do you like exploring your computer the way you explore the Web, that is, by
single-clicking links (icons), moving back and forward through pages (folders),
and so on?
Do you like information about your computer's contents displayed as Web pages
within folders?
Do you like having multiple access points to get where you want to go?
The following topics can help you start creating the desktop you want. After
you have tried a few of these, look in Help Contents for more ideas.
#! Basic setup
Install the new desktop
#! Turn on the Active Desktop interface
#! Activating the desktop
Add Web content to the desktop
#! Subscribe to a channel
#! Add a toolbar to the desktop or taskbar
#! Customizing a folder
Make a folder look like a Web page
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<> Using the mouse on the new desktop
The choice of single-clicking or double-clicking is yours. If you want to
extend the way you click in the browser to folders and the desktop, you will
want to choose single-clicking. If you want to work the way you always have in
Windows, you will want to continue double-clicking.
>> Notes
Single-click mode works only in certain dialog boxes (such as Open), on the
desktop, and in folder windows, such as My Computer or Windows Explorer. It
does not apply to other programs.
For Help on an item, click at the top of the dialog box, and then click the
item.
>> Related Topic
Single-click in folders and on the desktop
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<> Choosing Web or Classic style for folders
With the new desktop, you can fashion the look and functionality that you want
for your folders. Choosing Web style means that the desktop is "active," all
your folders look like Web pages, and you single-click to open items. If you
prefer working the way you're used to in Windows, you can choose the Classic
style for all your folders.
But if you would like to blend the two, you can do so. Here are the ways you
can depart from Web style:
Turn off the Active Desktop.
#! Choose individual folders you want to view in Web style.
#! Use double-click mode everywhere but in the Web browser.
#! Underline icon titles only when you move the mouse pointer over them.
#! After you decide how you want your folders, these topics can help you
achieve it:
Turn on the Active Desktop interface
#! Single-click in folders and on the desktop
#! Turn off underlining
#! Turn on Web content in all folders
#! Make a folder look like a Web page
>> Related Topic
Install the new desktop
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<> To make a folder look like a Web page
You can change a folder's background in two ways: by adding a picture or by
making it into a Web page.
In My Computer or Windows Explorer, open the folder that you want to customize.
On the View menu, click Customize this Folder.
To add a picture to your folder background, click Choose a background picture.
In the wizard, you can also select colors for the text and text background in
your folder.
To turn your folder background into an HTML document, click Create or edit an
HTML document, and then follow the steps in the wizard to edit the folder
template using HTML. For example, you might want to add a line of text
explaining the folder contents, or change the font or color of the folder
title.
>> Tip
If you want to undo your customization, click Remove customization.
>> Related Topic
Turn on Web content in all folders
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<> What is the Active Desktop?
The Active Desktop interface lets you put "active content" from Web pages, or a
channel, on your desktop. For example, you could put a constantly updating
stock ticker in a handy place on your desktop or make your favorite online
newspaper into your desktop wallpaper. You can make your desktop truly your
own space by adding the active items you need to refer to on a regular basis:
news, weather, sports, stock price, or whatever you want to have at hand. Your
desktop can now reflect you?your preferences and your style.
>> Note
You must have the new desktop installed in order to use the Active Desktop. If
you are running Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 and did not originally install the
new desktop, see Related Topics below.
>> Related Topics
Install the new desktop
Turn on the Active Desktop interface
Add Web content to the desktop
What is a channel?
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<> To add Web content to the desktop
You can add any "active content" you want from the Web to your desktop. Active
content is content that changes on your screen, such as a stock ticker or a
weather map. You can add an item from either the Active Desktop Gallery, a page
you've seen on the Web as you surfed, or a channel.
#! Right-click the desktop, and then click Properties.
#! Click the Web tab, and then click New.
If you want to browse the Active Desktop Gallery for a component to add, click
Yes.
If you want to select some other Web site, click No, and then type the address
of the Web site you want, or click Browse to locate it.
>> Tip
You can also right-click any link on a Web page, drag it to the desktop, and
then click Create Active Desktop item(s) Here.
>> Related Topics
Make a Web page your desktop wallpaper
Display a channel on the desktop
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<> To make a Web page your desktop wallpaper
#! Right-click the desktop, and then click Properties.
#! Click the Background tab.
#!Click Browse, and then click the HTML document you want.
#! Click Apply.
The wallpaper appears on your desktop as tiled, stretched, or centered,
depending on the current setting in the Display box.
>> Tip
You can also right-click any graphic on a Web page and then click Set as
Wallpaper.
>> Related Topic
Add Web content to the desktop
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<> Putting toolbars where you want them
You can now add toolbars to your Windows taskbar, making it even easier to get
to your programs, files, folders, subscriptions, and favorite Web pages. You
can also position toolbars on any part of your desktop and resize them.
These four toolbars are ready to be added where you want them:
#! The Quick Launch toolbar provides shortcuts to several often-used features:
the desktop, the Web browser, Outlook Express, and channels.
#! The Address toolbar enables you to type a Web page address (URL) without
first opening the Internet Explorer browser.
#! The Links toolbar provides shortcuts to important Web sites (for example,
www.microsoft.com) so that you can open them without first opening the browser.
#! The Desktop toolbar contains all of the shortcuts on your desktop and
organizes them into one convenient place.
In addition to the ready-made toolbars, you can create a toolbar from the
contents of any folder. For example, you could create a Control Panel toolbar,
or a toolbar that displays icons for each of your monthly sales reports.
You can use these ways to make toolbars:
Add a toolbar to the desktop or taskbar
Create a new toolbar
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<> What is a channel?
A "channel" is a Web site designed to deliver content from the Internet to your
computer. You can view these Web pages without having to mark the pages for
offline viewing or set up a schedule for updating the content. But with
channels the content provider can suggest a schedule for updating the content,
or you can customize your own schedule. Also, with a channel you don't see
just a Web page, you also get a rich map of the Web site, which enables you
to quickly select and view the content you want.
Here's how channels work:
Add channels through the Channel Guide, where you can view a list of channels
available through the Microsoft Web site. This list is updated frequently with
the latest offerings from new and existing content providers. In addition to
the Channel Guide, content providers can also provide access to channels
directly from their Web sites.
Add channels to your Favorites list. If you want to, you can also mark a
channel for offline viewing when you add it to the list.
Organize your channels as you would your favorite pages or any other folder?
add and delete Web sites and specify which Web sites are listed.
View a channel, whether or not you have marked it for offline viewing, just by
clicking it in the Channels folder in your Favorites list.
View channels the way you want to?in the browser, in a full-screen window, as a
desktop item, or as your screen saver.
The following topics provide more information:
Add a channel
Make a channel available offline
Display a channel in the browser
Display a channel as a screen saver
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<>What's new on the Start menu?
The Start menu contains several new items:
#! Favorites: You can now open your favorite Web sites from anywhere on your
computer. In fact, you'll notice that your list of favorite items is available
not only from the Start menu, but from the menu bars in My Computer, Network
Neighborhood, Windows Explorer, Control Panel, and even the Recycle Bin.
#! Settings: Two new commands were added to this menu:
>> Folder Options: You can quickly open the Folder Options dialog box, where
you can change settings like double-clicking.
>> Active Desktop: Using this menu, you can customize the Active Desktop or
turn it on or off.
#! Find: There's a new command on this menu:
>> On the Internet: You can use this command to search the Internet.
#! Log Off: You can quickly log off and log on again as a different user.
In addition, you can now easily rearrange the contents of the Favorites and
Programs menus on the Start menu by dragging and dropping the icons where you
want them.
See the following topics to find out about the new ways you can use the Start
menu:
>> Open a favorite Web site from the Start menu
>> Search the Web from the Start menu
>> Drag and drop items on the Start menu
>> Log off quickly to change users
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<>To open a favorite Web site from the Start menu
Click the Start button, point to Favorites, and then click the Web page you
want.
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Click the Start button, point to Find, and then click On the Internet.
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<>To drag and drop items on the Start menu
To reorganize items on the Start menu, click Start, point to Programs or
Favorites, and then drag the item (any folder, program, or shortcut) you want
to its new location.
Items on submenus can also be rearranged.
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Click the Start button, and then click Logoff username.
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<>About settings for multiple users
Do you share a computer at work with your office mates? Would you like to
personalize your settings at home or at work so that, for example, your
favorite desktop wallpaper appears whenever you log on? If so, the new User
settings in Control Panel may be for you.
You can add new users to your computer, and their personal settings such as
entries in the Favorites folder will be stored. The next time the user logs on
and types the correct password, his or her personalized desktop background and
settings are displayed. To change users and settings, just click Start, click
Log Off, and then type in the new user's name and password when prompted.
If anyone who logs on must be on your organization's network, make sure you
have selected a network client in the Primary Network Logon box in the
properties for Network Neighborhood.
If you want to be able to add any user to your list, you can choose Windows
Logon or Microsoft Family Logon as your Primary Network Logon. If you choose
Microsoft Family Logon, your computer displays a list of users for you to
choose from when you start Windows.
The following topics contain further information:
Add personalized settings for a new user
Change desktop settings for multiple users
Display a list of users when Windows starts
<>To add personalized settings for a new user
In Control Panel, click the Users icon.
Click New User, and then follow the instructions on the screen.
Notes
The password you specify for each user is the user's Windows password. You can
also change this password by clicking the Passwords icon in Control Panel.
If you want to copy an existing user's settings and modify them for a new user,
click the existing user's name, and then click Make a Copy.
Related Topic
Change desktop settings for multiple users
<>To change desktop settings for multiple users
In Control Panel, click the Users icon.
Click the name of the user you want to change settings for, and then click
Change Settings.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
Related Topic
Add personalized settings for a new user
<>To display a list of users when Windows starts
On the desktop, right-click the Network Neighborhood icon, and then click
Properties.
Click Add, click Client, and then click Add again.
In the list on the left, click Microsoft.
In the list on the right, click Microsoft Family Logon, and then click OK.
In the Primary Network Logon box, click Microsoft Family Logon.
Related Topic
About User settings
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<>To get quick information about your hardware
On the View menu in My Computer, make sure that as Web Page is selected.
Point to the hardware item you want information about. Its description?such as
the free space available on your hard disk?appears in the left side of the
window.
<>To use the Run command to open a Web page
Click Start, click Run, and then type the Internet address you want.
If the page you are opening is one you've viewed before, the AutoComplete
feature can complete the address for you.
<>To start a program from the taskbar
For an easy way to start frequently used programs, you can put a shortcut to a
program in the Quick Launch portion of your taskbar.
Right-click an empty area on the taskbar, click Toolbars, and then make sure
that Quick Launch is selected.
From My Computer or Windows Explorer, drag a program file (a file with an .exe
extension) onto the Quick Launch portion of the taskbar.
The icon for that program is now next to the other Quick Launch icons on the
taskbar.
<>To put a new toolbar on the desktop
Drag a folder that contains the items you want in a toolbar to the very edge of
your screen.
For example, you might create a folder containing templates you use regularly.
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10 Exploring Your Computer / The Windows Desktop / Accessiblity
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<>Accessibility for people with disabilities
Microsoft is committed to making its products and services easier for everyone
to use. This Help file provides information about the following features,
products, and services that make Microsoft products more accessible for people
with disabilities.
Customizing Microsoft Windows or Microsoft Windows NT
Microsoft Services for People Who Are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing
Microsoft Documentation in Alternative Formats
Utilities to Enhance Accessibility
Other Products and Services for People with Disabilities
Note
This information applies only to Microsoft products in the United States. For
products obtained outside the United States, you can contact your subsidiary to
find out whether the products and services described in these Help topics are
available in your area. For a list of worldwide subsidiaries, see Microsoft
Technical Support Worldwide.
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11 Exploring Your Computer / Work with Programs
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<>To start a program
Click Start, and then point to Programs.
If the program you want is not on the menu, point to the folder that contains
the program.
Click the program name.
Notes
After you start a program, a button for that program appears on the .
To switch from one running program to another, click its taskbar button.
If the program you want doesn't appear on the Programs menu or one of its
submenus, click Start, point to Find, and then click Files or Folders. Use the
Find dialog box to locate the program file.
<>To switch between running programs
Click the program button on the .
Note
If you cannot see the taskbar, point to the area of your screen where the
taskbar is located. For example, if your taskbar is located at the bottom of
your screen, point to that area.
<>To minimize all open windows
Right-click a blank area on the .
Click Minimize All Windows.
Notes
Windows does not minimize open dialog boxes.
To open a minimized window, click its button on the taskbar.
To restore your windows to their original state, right-click a blank area on
the taskbar, and then click Undo Minimize All.
<>To quit a program
On the File menu, click Exit.
Note
You can also quit a program by clicking the button at the far right of the
title bar.
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<>To open a file or folder
Double-click My Computer.
Double-click the drive that contains the file.
Double-click the file or folder you want to open.
Notes
You can use commands on the View menu to change the way files are displayed.
If the file is on another computer, double-click Network Neighborhood instead
of My Computer.
<>To open a file youfve used recently
Click Start, and then point to Documents.
Click the document you want to open.
Note
Some programs cannot add files to the Documents menu. If the document you want
to open is not listed, click Start, point to Find, and then click Files or
Folders. Use the Find dialog box to locate the program file.
<>To copy a file or folder
In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the file or folder you want to copy.
On the Edit menu, click Copy.
Open the folder or disk where you want to put the copy.
On the Edit menu, click Paste.
Notes
To select more than one file or folder to copy, hold down the CTRL key, and
then click the items you want.
To select a folder in the left pane of Windows Explorer, click the folder.
<>To send a file or folder to a disk
If you are copying a file or folder to a floppy disk, insert the disk in the
disk drive.
In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the file or folder you want to copy.
On the File menu, point to Send To, and then click the drive you want to copy
the file or folder to.
Notes
To select a folder in the left pane of Windows Explorer, click the folder.
Sending a file or folder to a disk sends a copy. The original file or folder
remains in the original location.
<>To move a file or folder
In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the file or folder you want to move.
On the Edit menu, click Cut.
Open the folder where you want to put the file or folder.
On the Edit menu, click Paste.
Notes
To select more than one file or folder, hold down the CTRL key, and then click
the items you want.
You can also move a file or folder by dragging it to the desired location.
To select a folder in the left pane of Windows Explorer, click the folder.
<>Creating a shortcut
A shortcut is a quick way to start a program or open a file or folder without
having to go to its permanent location in Windows Explorer. Shortcuts are
especially useful for programs, files, and folders you use frequently. There
are three ways you can create a shortcut:
Create a shortcut in a folder.
Put a shortcut on the desktop.
Add a new submenu to the Programs menu.
<>To create a folder
In My Computer or Windows Explorer, double-click the folder in which you want
to create a new folder.
On the File menu, point to New, and then click Folder.
The new folder appears with a temporary name.
Type a name for the new folder, and then press ENTER.
<>To change the name of a file or folder
In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the file or folder you want to
rename.
On the File menu, click Rename.
Type the new name, and then press ENTER.
Notes
A file name can contain up to 255 characters, including spaces. It cannot
contain the following characters: \ / : * ? " < > |
To select a folder in the left pane of Windows Explorer, click the folder.
<>To delete a file or folder
In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the file or folder you want to
delete.
On the File menu, click Delete.
Notes
For information on how to retrieve a deleted file, click Related Topics.
You can also drag file or folder icons into the Recycle Bin. If you press SHIFT
while dragging, the item will be deleted from your computer without being
stored in the Recycle Bin.
To select a folder in the left pane of Windows Explorer, click the folder.
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<>To find a file or folder
Click Start, point to Find, and then click Files or Folders.
In Named, type all or part of the file name.
Enter a word or phrase in Containing text if you do not know the name of a file
but know a distinctive word or phrase it contains.
If you want to specify the location to start the search, click Browse.
Click Find Now.
Note
If you want the search to be case-sensitive, click the Options menu and make
sure a check mark appears next to Case Sensitive. Click to create the check
mark; click again to clear it.
<>To see what's on your computer
Double-click My Computer.
Double-click the icon of the drive you want to see.
Windows displays the files and folders on the drive. Folders can contain files,
programs, and other folders.
To open a file or folder, or to start a program, double-click it.
Notes
You can switch back to the previous folder by clicking on the toolbar or
pressing the BACKSPACE key. If the toolbar is not visible, on the View menu,
point to Toolbar, and then click Standard Buttons.
For information on how to see the hierarchy of all the folders on your
computer, click Related Topics.
<>To use advanced search methods
Click Start, point to Find, and then click Files or Folders.
Click Date to look for files that were created or modified on or between
specific dates.
Or, click Advanced to look for files of a specific type or size.
Click Find Now.
Notes
To get a shorter list of files or folders, use both the Date and Advanced tabs.
If you specify All Files on the Date tab, all the files on the hard disk are
searched according to the specifications on the Name & Location and Advanced
tabs.
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14 Exploring Your Computer / Files and Folders / Protecting Files
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<>To back up your files
to start Backup.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
Notes
You can also start Backup by clicking Start, pointing to Programs, pointing to
Accessories, pointing to System Tools, and then clicking Backup.
If you do not see Backup on the System Tools menu, it is not installed. To find
out how to install it, click Related Topics.
<>Using passwords
You can use passwords to protect your computer from unwanted access.
Password-protect your computer when itfs on standby
Protect your files by assigning a screen saver password
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To change the background of the desktop
to open the Display Properties dialog box.
In Wallpaper, click the background you want to use or click Pattern to choose
or modify the background .
Click Apply to see the changes before you close the dialog box, or click OK to
accept the changes and close the dialog box.
Notes
You can also open the Display Properties dialog box by clicking Start, pointing
to Settings, clicking Control Panel, and then double-clicking Display.
You can use most graphic files, such as bitmaps (.bmp), GIFs (.gif), and JPEG (
.jpeg) images, as .
To cover your entire screen with a small wallpaper image, click Tile. To center
a wallpaper image, click Center.
You can use patterns and wallpaper simultaneously. However, if Tile is
selected, you cannot see the pattern.
By default, only a limited set of wallpapers is installed during Windows Setup.
For information about installing other wallpaper, click Related Topics, and
then click To add or remove a Windows component.
To change the way items on the desktop look
to open the Display Properties dialog box at the Appearance tab.
If you want to change the appearance of only one screen element, click that
element in Item, and then change the settings in Size and Color for the item
and its font.
If you want to change the appearance of all screen elements simultaneously,
click an appearance scheme in Scheme.
Notes
You can also open the Display Properties dialog box at the Appearance tab by
clicking Start, pointing to Settings, clicking Control Panel, double-clicking
Display, and then clicking the Appearance tab.
If you select the Active Title Bar or the Inactive Title Bar in Item, you can
change the . Gradient is not available if your computer is set to 256 colors or
16-bit mode.
If you change individual settings, you can save them by clicking Save As and
then typing a name for the scheme. That name will appear in Scheme, so you can
easily restore the settings later.
To change the size of the screen area
to open the Display Properties dialog box at the Settings tab.
In Screen Area, click the desktop size.
Notes
You can also open the Display Properties dialog box at the Settings tab by
clicking Start, pointing to Settings, clicking Control Panel, double-clicking
Display, and then clicking the Settings tab.
Your monitor and display adapter determine whether you can change your screen
resolution.
To use larger or smaller display fonts
to open the Display Properties dialog box at the Settings tab.
Click Advanced to open the properties page for your monitor.
On the General tab, in Font size, click the size you want your displayed fonts
to be.
To customize the size of displayed fonts, click Other.
Notes
You can also open the Display Properties dialog box at the Settings tab by
clicking Start, pointing to Settings, clicking Control Panel, double-clicking
Display, and then clicking the Settings tab.
If Font size is unavailable, make sure your setting in Screen Area is higher
than 640 by 480 pixels. If 640 by 480 pixels is the only setting available to
you, you cannot change your display font.
To set up a screen saver
to open the Display Properties dialog box at the Screen Saver tab.
In Screen Saver, click the screen saver you want to use.
To customize the screen saver, click Settings.
Notes
You can also open the Display Properties dialog box at the Screen Saver tab by
clicking Start, pointing to Settings, clicking Control Panel, double-clicking
Display, and then clicking the Screen Saver tab.
The screen saver starts if your computer is idle for the number of minutes
specified in Wait. To clear the screen saver after it has started, move your
mouse or press any key.
By default, only a limited set of screen savers is installed during Windows
Setup. For information about installing additional screen savers, click Related
Topics.
To adjust the rate at which the cursor blinks
to open the Keyboard Properties dialog box.
On the Speed tab, drag the Cursor blink rate slider.
The test cursor to the left of the slider area blinks at the new rate.
Note
You can also open the Keyboard Properties dialog box by clicking Start,
pointing to Settings, clicking Control Panel, and then double-clicking
Keyboard.
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To change the appearance of items in a folder
In My Computer or Windows Explorer, on the View menu, click Large Icons, Small
Icons, List, or Details.
Notes
You can point to Arrange Icons on the View menu to sort the items by name,
size, date, and type, depending on the view.
When you point to a menu command, the status bar at the bottom of the window
displays a description of what that command does. On the View menu, you can
click Status Bar if the status bar is not visible in your window.
To show all files and file name extensions
In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the folder you want to look at.
On the View menu, click Folder Options.
Click the View tab, and then click Show all files.
If you want to see all file name extensions, click to clear the Hide file
extensions for known file types check box.
Note
To select a folder in the left pane of Windows Explorer, click the folder.
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To add a program to the Start or Programs menu
Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Taskbar & Start Menu.
Click the Start Menu Programs tab.
Click Add, and then click Browse.
Locate the program you want to add, and then click it.
Click Next, and then double-click the menu on which you want the program to
appear.
Type the name that you want to see on the menu, and then click Finish.
If Windows prompts you to choose an icon, click one, and then click Finish.
Notes
You can also open the Taskbar Properties dialog box by right-clicking a blank
area on the , and then clicking Properties.
You can also add a program to the top of the Start menu by dragging the
program's icon to the Start button.
Click Advanced if you want to add a program by using Windows Explorer.
To reorganize items on the Programs menu
Right-click Start, and then click Explore.
In the left pane of the window, locate the Program Files folder, and then click
it.
The programs and folders that appear on the Program Files menu are displayed in
the right pane of the window.
You can add or delete folders and programs, move programs to different folders,
or put folders inside of other folders.
Any changes you make appear on the Programs menu. For more information about
reorganizing files, click Related Topics.
To move the taskbar
Click and drag the to a different location.
To customize the taskbar or Start menu
Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Taskbar & Start Menu.
On the Taskbar Options or Start Menu Programs tab, change the settings, and
then click OK.
Note
You can also open the Taskbar Properties dialog box by right-clicking a blank
area on the taskbar, and then clicking Properties.
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To add a new font to your computer
Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click
Fonts.
On the File menu, click Install New Font.
Click the drive, and then click the folder that contains the fonts you want to
add.
Click the font you want to add.
Notes
To select more than one font to add, hold down the CTRL key, and then click
each of the fonts you want.
For TrueType, Raster, or Adobe Type 1 fonts, you can also add the font by
dragging the appropriate files to the Fonts folder. If you want to see the file
extensions in Windows Explorer, click View, click Options, and then click the
View tab. Click to clear the Hide file extensions for known file types check
box. This works only for fonts that are not in the Fonts folder.
To add fonts from a network drive without using disk space on your computer,
make sure that the Copy fonts to Fonts folder check box in the Add Fonts dialog
box is clear. This option is available only when you install TrueType or
Raster fonts from the Install New Font command.
To delete a font from your computer
Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click
Fonts to open the Fonts folder.
Click the icon for the font you want to delete.
On the File menu, click Delete.
Note
To select more than one font to delete, hold down the CTRL key, and then click
each of the fonts you want.
To view fonts on your computer
Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click
Fonts.
To look at a sample of a font, click the icon for the font.
Notes
When you install a printer, the installation program may install several
printer fonts. These do not appear in the Fonts folder, but they do appear in
the font list of Windows-based programs, such as WordPad.
The viewer cannot display fonts.
To print a font sample
Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click
Fonts.
Click the icon for the font you want to print.
Click Print on the sample page that appears.
Note
To select more than one font, press and hold down the CTRL key, and then click
each of the fonts you want.
To find similar fonts
Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click
Fonts.
On the View menu, click List Fonts By Similarity.
In List fonts by similarity to, click a font.
The fonts on your computer appear listed in order of similarity.
Note
Panose font-mapping information is stored with the font to describe its
characteristics?serif or sans serif, normal, bold, or italic. If no Panose
information is available for a font, the font appears at the bottom of the
list, and it does not appear in List fonts by similarity to.
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To change the way the keyboard responds
to open the Keyboard Properties dialog box.
On the Speed tab, make changes as necessary:
To adjust how much time elapses before characters repeat when you hold down a
key, drag the Repeat delay slider.
To adjust how quickly characters repeat when you hold down a key, drag the
Repeat rate slider.
Note
You can also open the Keyboard Properties dialog box by clicking Start,
pointing to Settings, clicking Control Panel, and then double-clicking
Keyboard.
To install multilanguage support
to open the Add/Remove Programs dialog box at the Windows Setup tab.
Click Multilanguage Support, and then click Details.
Make sure a check mark appears beside the language or languages you want to
use.
Click OK, and then click OK again.
The changes take effect after your computer restarts.
Note
You can use Windows to create documents in many different languages. However,
to create documents in a Central European-, Cyrillic-, Baltic-, Greek-, or
Turkish-based language, your must install multilanguage support.
To change the keyboard layout for an installed keyboard language
to open the Keyboard Properties dialog box at the Language tab.
Click the keyboard language of the you want to change, and then click
Properties.
Click the keyboard layout you want to use, and then click OK.
Note
You can also open the Keyboard Properties dialog box at the Language tab by
clicking Start, pointing to Settings, clicking Control Panel, double-clicking
Keyboard, and then clicking the Language tab.
To add a keyboard language or layout
to open the Keyboard Properties dialog box at the Language tab.
Click Add.
In the Add Language dialog box, click the you want to add, and then click OK.
Notes
You can also open the Keyboard Properties dialog box at the Language tab by
clicking Start, pointing to Settings, clicking Control Panel, double-clicking
Keyboard, and then clicking the Language tab.
When the Enable indicator on taskbar check box on the Language tab is selected
and you have two or more keyboard languages installed, an indicator
representing the default keyboard language appears on the taskbar. To quickly
switch between keyboard languages, click the indicator, and then click the
keyboard language you want to use.
To delete a keyboard language or layout
to open the Keyboard Properties dialog box at the Language tab.
Click the keyboard language and keyboard layout you want to delete, and then
click Remove.
Note
You can also open the Keyboard Properties dialog box at the Language tab by
clicking Start, pointing to Settings, clicking Control Panel, double-clicking
Keyboard, and then clicking the Language tab.
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To reverse your mouse buttons
to open the Mouse Properties dialog box.
Click Right-handed or Left-handed.
Note
You can also open the Mouse Properties dialog box by clicking Start, pointing
to Settings, clicking Control Panel, and then double-clicking Mouse.
To adjust the double-click speed for your mouse
to open the Mouse Properties dialog box.
Under Double-click speed, drag the slider.
Notes
You can also open the Mouse Properties dialog box by clicking Start, pointing
to Settings, clicking Control Panel, and then double-clicking Mouse.
To test the speed, double-click the image in the test area.
To adjust the speed of your mouse pointer
to open the Mouse Properties dialog box.
Click the Motion tab.
Under Pointer speed, drag the slider.
Notes
You can also open the Mouse Properties dialog box at the Motion tab by clicking
Start, pointing to Settings, clicking Control Panel, double-clicking Mouse,
and then clicking the Motion tab.
The speed of your mouse pointer causes the pointer to respond more quickly or
slowly to the movements of the mouse itself.
To change the appearance of your mouse pointer
to open the Mouse Properties dialog box.
Click the Pointers tab.
To change all your pointers at one time, click the box under Scheme.
To change only one pointer, click it, click Browse, and then double-click the
file name of the pointer you want to use.
Notes
You can also open the Mouse Properties dialog box at the Pointers tab by
clicking Start, pointing to Settings, clicking Control Panel, double-clicking
Mouse, and then clicking the Pointers tab.
By default, only a limited set of mouse pointer schemes is installed during
Windows Setup. For information about installing a few others, click Related
Topics.
You can customize as many pointers as you want, and then save them as a new
scheme by clicking Save As.
To remove a pointer scheme, click it under Scheme, and then click Delete.
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To assign sounds to program events
to open the Sounds Properties dialog box.
In Events, click the to which you want to assign a sound.
In Name, click the sound you want to play whenever the selected event occurs.
If the sound you want to use is not listed, click Browse.
Notes
You can also open the Sounds Properties dialog box by clicking Start, pointing
to Settings, clicking Control Panel, and then double-clicking Sounds.
By default, not all sound schemes are installed during setup. For information
about installing others, click Related Topics.
You can test a sound by clicking its name, and then clicking the button. The
sound stops when you click the button.
You can save your sound settings by clicking Save As and then naming the sound
scheme you created. The name you enter will appear in Schemes, so you can
easily use these settings later.
To adjust the playback volume
to open the Multimedia Properties dialog box.
In Playback, click the Volume icon to display Volume Control. Adjust the volume
for the appropriate device.
Notes
You can also open the Multimedia Properties dialog box by clicking Start,
pointing to Settings, clicking Control Panel, and then double-clicking
Multimedia.
If the Show volume control on the taskbar check box is selected and your sound
card volume can be changed using software, a speaker icon appears on the
taskbar. You can then change the volume by clicking that icon and dragging the
slider.
To send CD audio directly to a digital output device
to open the Multimedia Properties dialog box at the CD Music tab.
Click Whenever possible, use digital playback on digital devices to send the CD
player's audio to digital devices, such as USB speakers.
Notes
You can also open the Multimedia Properties dialog box at the CD Music tab by
clicking Start, pointing to Settings, clicking Control Panel, double-clicking
Multimedia, and then clicking the CD Music tab.
Selecting this option will play the recording in digital, not analog, mode.
For information about adjusting the volume for your speakers, consult the
documentation that came with your CD player.
To change the size of video clip windows
to open the Multimedia Properties dialog box at the Video tab.
Click Window, and then click the window size in which you want video clips to
appear.
Or, click Full screen to show the video at maximum size.
Notes
You can also open the Multimedia Properties dialog box at the Video tab by
clicking Start, pointing to Settings, clicking Control Panel, double-clicking
Multimedia, and then clicking the Video tab.
To achieve the smoothest playback available, click Window, and then click
Original size.
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To enable multiple users to personalize settings
to open the Passwords Properties dialog box.
Click the User Profiles tab.
Make sure that Users can customize their preferences and desktop settings is
selected.
The next person who logs on to Windows can change settings without changing
your preferred settings. The next time you log on, your settings will be
restored.
Note
You can also open the Password Properties dialog box at the User Profiles tab
by clicking Start, pointing to Settings, clicking Control Panel,
double-clicking Passwords, and then clicking the User Profiles tab.
To log off your computer so someone else can use it
Click Start, click Log Off, and then click Yes.
This closes all your programs, disconnects your computer from the network, and
prepares your computer to be used by someone else.
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Using shortcut keys in Windows
To Press
Activate the menu bar in programs. F10
Carry out the corresponding command on the menu. ALT+underlined letter in menu
Close the current window in (MDI) programs. CTRL+F4
Close the current window or quit a program. ALT+F4
Copy. CTRL+C
Cut. CTRL+X
Delete. DELETE
Display Help on the selected dialog box item. F1
Display the current windowfs system menu. ALT+SPACEBAR
Display the shortcut menu for the selected item. SHIFT+F10
Display the Start menu. CTRL+ESC
Display the system menu for MDI programs. ALT+HYPHEN (-)
Paste. CTRL+V
Switch to the window you last used.
-Or-
Switch to another window by holding down ALT while repeatedly pressing TAB.
ALT+TAB
Undo. CTRL+Z
Using shortcut keys in dialog boxes
To Press
Cancel the current task. ESC
Click a button if the current control is a button.
-Or-
Select or clear the check box if the current control is a check box.
-Or-
Click the option if the current control is an option button.
SPACEBAR
Click the corresponding command. ALT+underlined letter
Click the selected button. ENTER
Move backward through options. SHIFT+TAB
Move backward through tabs. CTRL+SHIFT+TAB
Move forward through options. TAB
Move forward through tabs. CTRL+TAB
Open a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open
dialog box. BACKSPACE
Open Save In or Look In in the Save As or Open dialog box. F4
Refresh the Save As or Open dialog box. F5
Using shortcut keys for the desktop, My Computer, and Windows Explorer
When an item is selected, you can use the following shortcut keys.
You can use the APPLICATION key with a Microsoft Natural Keyboard or any other
compatible keyboard that includes the APPLICATION key.
To Press
Bypass AutoPlay when inserting a compact disc. SHIFT while inserting the CD-ROM
Copy a file. CTRL while dragging the file
Create a shortcut. CTRL+SHIFT while dragging the file
Delete an item immediately without placing it in the Recycle Bin. SHIFT+DELETE
Display Find: All Files. F3
Display the itemfs shortcut menu. APPLICATION key
Refresh the contents of a window. F5
Rename an item. F2
Select all items. CTRL+A
View an itemfs properties. ALT+ENTER or ALT+DOUBLE-CLICK
Using shortcut keys for My Computer and Windows Explorer
To Press
Close the selected folder and all of its parent folders. SHIFT while clicking
the Close button
Move backward to a previous view. ALT+LEFT ARROW
Move forward to a previous view. ALT+RIGHT ARROW
View the folder one level up. BACKSPACE
Using shortcut keys for Windows Explorer
To Press
Collapse the current selection if it is expanded.
-Or-
Select the parent folder.
LEFT ARROW
Collapse the selected folder. NUM LOCK+MINUS SIGN (-)
Expand the current selection if it is collapsed.
-Or-
Select the first subfolder.
RIGHT ARROW
Expand all folders below the current selection. NUM LOCK+*
Expand the selected folder. NUM LOCK+PLUS SIGN (+)
Switch between left and right panes. F6
Using the WINDOWS key
You can use the following keyboard shortcuts with a Microsoft Natural Keyboard
or any other compatible keyboard that includes the Windows logo key .
To Press
Cycle through buttons on the taskbar. WINDOWS+TAB
Display Find: All Files. WINDOWS+F
Display Find: Computer. CTRL+WINDOWS+F
Display Help. WINDOWS+F1
Display the Run command. WINDOWS+R
Display the Start menu. WINDOWS
Display the System Properties dialog box. WINDOWS+BREAK
Display Windows Explorer. WINDOWS+E
Minimize or restore all windows. WINDOWS+D
Undo minimize all windows. SHIFT+WINDOWS+M
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Explore the Internet
Internet Explorer brings many features to your Windows desktop: the ability to
browse the Web from anywhere on your computer, Web-site channels on your
desktop, subscriptions to your favorite sites, the customizable Links toolbar,
the Explorer bar, and the Content Advisor and security zones for browsing the
Web safely.
to find out more about the Internet Explorer.
Note
Internet Explorer Help will appear in its own window.
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Using Microsoft Personal Web Server to publish and share Web pages
Microsoft Personal Web Server (PWS) 4.0 is a desktop Web server. If you are
connected to an intranet, or a corporate network, you can share documents with
your co-workers from your own computer. Use PWS to develop and publish your
personal home page. You can also test your Web site before you upload it to an
Internet service provider.
Notes
You can get detailed Help by installing PWS, and then by clicking Start,
pointing to Microsoft Personal Web Server, and clicking Product Documentation.
To create a Web page, use a program such as Microsoft FrontPage Express.
For Help on installing PWS, click Related Topics.
To install Microsoft Personal Web Server
Insert your Windows 98 compact disc in its drive.
Click Start, and then click Run.
In Open, type:
x:\add-ons\pws\setup.exe
where x is the letter of your CD-ROM drive.
Click OK.
Follow the directions in Personal Web Server Setup.
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Using the Accessibility Settings wizard
Accessibility options (such as StickyKeys, ShowSounds, and MouseKeys) help
users with specific disabilities make full use of the computer. Some of the
options, such as MouseKeys, can be of interest to all users.
to start the Accessibility Settings wizard.
Notes
You can also start the Accessibility Settings wizard by clicking Start,
pointing to Programs, pointing to Accessories, pointing to Accessibility, and
then clicking Accessibility Settings Wizard.
If the Accessibility Settings wizard doesn't appear on your computer, click
Related Topics.
Using Microsoft Magnifier
You can use Microsoft Magnifier to display a magnified portion of your screen
in a separate window. Microsoft Magnifier also makes it possible for you to
alter the color scheme and contrast of the magnification window for easier
visibility. You can move or resize the Microsoft Magnifier window, or dock the
window by dragging it to the edge of the screen.
to start Microsoft Magnifier.
Note
You can also start Microsoft Magnifier by clicking Start, pointing to Programs,
pointing to Accessories, pointing to Accessibility, and then clicking
Microsoft Magnifier.
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Using My Briefcase
If you want to work on files at home or on the road, you can use My Briefcase
to help keep the various copies of your files updated.
Double-click My Briefcase on your desktop, and then to see how My Briefcase
works.
Note
If you do not see My Briefcase on your desktop, click Related Topics.
Using Calculator
You can use Calculator in standard view to perform simple calculations, or in
scientific view to perform advanced scientific and statistical calculations.
to start Calculator.
Notes
You can also start Calculator by clicking Start, pointing to Programs, pointing
to Accessories, and then clicking Calculator.
For information about how to use Calculator, click the Help menu in Calculator.
Using Clipboard Viewer
You can use Clipboard Viewer to view the contents of the Windows clipboard.
to start Clipboard Viewer.
Note
You can also start Clipboard Viewer by clicking Start, pointing to Programs,
pointing to Accessories, and then clicking Clipboard Viewer.
To start a Windows game
Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and then point to Games.
Click a game.
Notes
For information about how to play the game, click the Help menu in the game.
If you do not see any games on your Accessories menu, then you did not install
any games when you installed Windows. To find out how to install Windows games,
click Related Topics.
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Using Notepad
You can use Notepad to create or edit text files that do not require formatting
and are smaller than 64K. Notepad opens and saves text in (text-only) format
only. To create or edit files that require formatting or are larger than 64K,
use WordPad.
to start Notepad.
Notes
You can also start Notepad by clicking Start, pointing to Programs, pointing to
Accessories, and then clicking Notepad.
For information about how to use Notepad, click the Help menu in Notepad.
Using WordPad
WordPad is a text editor for short documents. You can format documents in
WordPad with various font and paragraph styles.
to start WordPad.
Notes
You can also start WordPad by clicking Start, pointing to Programs, pointing to
Accessories, and then clicking WordPad.
For information about how to use WordPad, click the Help menu in WordPad.
Using Character Map
You can use Character Map to insert special characters into a document.
to open Character Map.
Notes
You can also open Character Map by clicking Start, pointing to Programs,
pointing to Accessories, and then clicking Character Map.
Character Map works only with Windows-based programs.
Using Paint
You can use Paint to create, edit, and view pictures. You can paste a Paint
picture into another document you've created, or use it as your desktop
background. You can even use Paint to view and edit scanned photos.
to start Paint.
Notes
You can also start Paint by clicking Start, pointing to Programs, pointing to
Accessories, and then clicking Paint.
For information about how to use Paint, click the Help menu in Paint.
Using Kodak Imaging
Kodak Imaging enables you to view, annotate, and perform basic tasks with image
documents, including fax documents and scanned images.
to start Kodak Imaging.
Note
You can also start Kodak Imaging by clicking Start, pointing to Programs,
pointing to Accessories, and then clicking Imaging.
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Using Dial-Up Networking
If you have a modem, you can connect to another computer or to your corporate
network by using your phone line. With Dial-Up Networking, you can have access
to information on another computer, even if your computer is not on a network.
The computer you are dialing in to must be set up as a network for you to use
its shared resources. Both your home computer and the network server must have
modems installed.
To connect to another computer or corporate network, you need to install your
modem and then configure the connection. If your modem is already installed,
start the New Connection wizard by double-clicking My Computer and then
double-clicking Dial-Up Networking.
Notes
You can also start Dial-Up Networking by clicking Start, pointing to Programs,
pointing to Accessories, and then clicking Dial-Up Networking.
To connect to an online service such as a bulletin board, use HyperTerminal
rather than Dial-Up Networking. For more information, click Related Topics.
If the Dial-Up Networking folder is not in My Computer, Dial-Up Networking is
not installed. To find out how to install a Windows component, click Related
Topics.
Using Direct Cable Connection to connect to another computer
With Direct Cable Connection, you can gain access to shared folders on another
computer, even when your computer is not on a network. If the other computer is
connected to a network, you can also gain access to that network.
For example, if you have a portable computer, you can use a cable to connect it
to your work computer and network.
to set up a direct cable connection with another computer.
Notes
You can also set up a direct cable connection with another computer by clicking
Start, pointing to Programs, pointing to Accessories, and then clicking Direct
Cable Connection.
If you do not see Direct Cable Connection on the Accessories menu, it is not
installed. To find out how to install a Windows component, click Related
Topics.
Using the Internet Connection wizard
The Internet Connection wizard helps you set up your computer to use the
Whether you've spent many hours online or never explored the Internet, the
Internet Connection wizard can help you set up a connection.
to start the Internet Connection wizard.
Note
You can also start the Internet Connection wizard by clicking Start, pointing
to Programs, pointing to Internet Explorer, and then clicking Connection
Wizard.
Using HyperTerminal
You can use HyperTerminal and a modem to connect to a remote computer, even if
the remote computer isn't running Windows. You can also use HyperTerminal to
send and receive files, or to connect to computer bulletin boards and other
information programs.
to start HyperTerminal.
Notes
You can also start HyperTerminal by clicking Start, pointing to Programs,
pointing to Accessories, clicking HyperTerminal, and then clicking Hypertrm.
For information about how to use HyperTerminal, click the Help menu in
HyperTerminal.
To gain access to files and printers on another computer running Windows, use
Dial-Up Networking rather than HyperTerminal.
Using Phone Dialer to dial from your computer
Using Phone Dialer, you can place telephone calls from your computer by using
your modem or another Windows telephony device.
to start Phone Dialer.
Notes
You can also start Phone Dialer by clicking Start, pointing to Programs,
pointing to Accessories, and then clicking Phone Dialer.
For information about how to use Phone Dialer, click the Help menu in Phone
Dialer.
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Microsoft
ActiveMovie
Help
Introducing ActiveMovie
ActiveMovie enables you to play multimedia files, such as movies and sound
clips, from your computer, a local area network (LAN), an intranet, or the
Internet. Not only is this program faster than other multimedia file players,
you dont even have to wait until the entire file downloads. ActiveMovie starts
playing the file while it is downloading to your computer, so your experience
of multimedia Web sites is richer than ever before.
Using CD Player
You can use CD Player to play audio compact discs on a CD-ROM drive connected
to your computer. To listen to a CD, you can use headphones that are plugged in
to the CD-ROM. If you have a sound card installed, you can listen to a CD over
your speaker system.
to start CD Player.
Notes
You can also start CD Player by clicking Start, pointing to Programs, pointing
to Accessories, pointing to Multimedia, and then clicking CD Player.
For more information about CD Player, click the Help menu in CD Player.
Using DVD Player to play DVD discs
With DVD Player, you can play DVD discs from a DVD drive connected to your
computer. You can also use your DVD drive to play software and music CDs.
To open DVD Player after you have inserted a disc, click Start, point to
Programs, point to Accessories, point to Multimedia, and then click DVD
Player.
Notes
Your DVD hardware may require a decoder card and specific software. Check with
your DVD and computer manufacturers for details.
For help with DVD Player, click Help in DVD Player.
Using Media Player
You can use Media Player to play audio, video, or animation files and to
control the settings for multimedia hardware devices.
To hear sound when you use Media Player, you must have a sound card.
to start Media Player.
Notes
You can also start Media Player by clicking Start, pointing to Programs,
pointing to Accessories, pointing to Multimedia, and then clicking Media
Player.
For information about how to use Media Player, click the Help menu in Media
Player.
Using Sound Recorder
You can use Sound Recorder to record, play, and edit sound files. To use Sound
Recorder, you must have a sound card and speakers installed on your computer.
If you want to record live sound, you also need a microphone.
to start Sound Recorder.
Notes
You can also start Sound Recorder by clicking Start, pointing to Programs,
pointing to Accessories, pointing to Multimedia, and then clicking Sound
Recorder.
For information about how to use Sound Recorder, click the Help menu in Sound
Recorder.
Using Volume Control
If you have a sound card, you can use Volume Control to adjust the volume and
speaker balance when you play audio files.
to start Volume Control.
Notes
You can also start Volume Control by clicking Start, pointing to Programs,
pointing to Accessories, pointing to Multimedia, and then clicking Volume
Control.
For information about how to use Volume Control, click the Help menu in Volume
Control.
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Using Backup
You can use Backup to back up files on your hard disk. You can back up files to
floppy disks, a tape drive, or another computer on your network. If your
original files are damaged or lost, you can restore them from the backup.
to start Backup.
Notes
You can also start Backup by clicking Start, pointing to Programs, pointing to
Accessories, pointing to System Tools, and then clicking Backup.
If you do not see Backup on the System Tools menu, it is not installed. To find
out how to install it, click Related Topics.
For information about how to use Backup, click the Help menu in Backup.
Using Compression Agent
You can use Compression Agent to compress selected files using the settings you
specify.
With Compression Agent, you can save disk space by compressing files, or
improve performance by changing the level of compression on your files. While
files on your drive are being recompressed, Compression Agent updates
information in a table to reflect how your disk space changes as files are
moved from one compression method to another.
to open Compression Agent.
Notes
You can also open Compression Agent by clicking Start, pointing to Programs,
pointing to Accessories, pointing to System Tools, and then clicking
Compression Agent.
You can use Compression Agent to compress files only on drives compressed
using DriveSpace 3.
Using Disk Defragmenter to speed up access to your hard disk
You can use Disk Defragmenter to rearrange files and unused space on your hard
disk so that programs run faster.
to start Disk Defragmenter.
Note
You can also start Disk Defragmenter by clicking Start, pointing to Programs,
pointing to Accessories, pointing to System Tools, and then clicking Disk
Defragmenter.
Using DriveSpace 3 to increase disk space
You can use DriveSpace 3 to compress both hard and floppy disks to create more
free space for files. You can also use DriveSpace 3 to configure disk drives
that you have already compressed by using DoubleSpace or DriveSpace 3.
to start DriveSpace 3.
Notes
You can also start DriveSpace 3 by clicking Start, pointing to Programs,
pointing to Accessories, pointing to System Tools, and then clicking DriveSpace
3.
You cannot compress drives that use FAT32.
For information about how to use DriveSpace 3, click the Help menu in
DriveSpace 3.
Using FAT32 Converter
FAT32, an enhancement of the File Allocation Table (FAT or FAT16) file system
format, improves disk space efficiency on large drives (512MB?2TB).
to start FAT32 Converter.
Notes
You can also start FAT32 Converter by clicking Start, pointing to Programs,
pointing to Accessories, pointing to System Tools, and then clicking FAT32
Converter.
Once you convert your hard drive to the FAT32 format, you cannot return to
using the FAT16 format unless you repartition and format the FAT32 drive. If
you converted the drive on which Windows 98 is installed, then you must
reinstall Windows 98 after repartitioning the drive.
If you have a compressed drive, or want to compress your drive in the future,
you should not convert to FAT32.
If you have a removable disk that you use with another operating system, don't
convert to FAT32.
Hibernate features will not work on a FAT32 drive.
If you convert your hard drive to FAT32, then you cannot uninstall Windows 98.
Although most programs are not affected by the conversion from FAT16 to FAT32,
some disk utilities that depend on FAT16 do not work with FAT32 drives. Contact
your disk utility manufacturer to see if there is an updated version that is
compatible with FAT32.
If you convert your hard drive to FAT32, you can no longer use dual boot to run
earlier versions of Windows (Windows 95 [Version 4.00.950], Windows NT 3.x,
Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 3.x). However, if you are on a network, earlier
versions of Windows can still gain access to your FAT32 hard drive through the
network.
Using the ISDN Configuration wizard
You can use the Configuration wizard to set up ISDN to upgrade your analog
telephone network to a digital system. A digital system is much faster and more
reliable than an analog system.
to open the ISDN Configuration wizard.
Notes
You must have ISDN hardware installed before you can run the ISDN Configuration
wizard.
for more information on the Web about using ISDN.
Using Microsoft System Information to display system data
Microsoft System Information collects your system configuration information and
provides a menu for displaying the associated system topics. Support
technicians require specific information about your computer when they are
troubleshooting your configuration. You can use Microsoft System Information
to quickly find the data they need to resolve your system problem.
to start Microsoft System Information.
Notes
You can also start Microsoft System Information by clicking Start, pointing to
Programs, pointing to Accessories, pointing to System Tools, and then clicking
Microsoft System Information Utility.
To display system data, click the plus signs in the left pane to expand the
System Information categories, and then click the item. Depending on the topic,
you may be presented with a choice of basic, advanced, or historical system
data.
You can save your system data to a Microsoft System Information file so that
you can display the data again using this application. You can also save the
data to a text file, so that it can be faxed from your computer or viewed in
another application.
When data retrieval takes longer than you expect, you can cancel the retrieval
process.
You can use the Tools menu for quick access to the support tools commonly
employed by support technicians.
For more information, refer to the Microsoft System Information Help menu.
Using Net Watcher to monitor shared resource use
You can see who is currently using resources on your computer by using Net
Watcher. You can also add shared folders and disconnect users from your
computer or from specific files.
Before you can run Net Watcher, you must have Client for Microsoft Networks
installed, and you must enable file and print sharing options.
to start Net Watcher.
Notes
You can also start Net Watcher by clicking Start, pointing to Programs,
pointing to Accessories, pointing to System Tools, and then clicking Net
Watcher.
If you do not see Net Watcher on the System Tools menu, it is not installed. To
find out how to install it, click Related Topics.
For information about how to use Net Watcher, click the Help menu in Net
Watcher.
Using Resource Meter
Resource Meter monitors the system resources your programs are using.
to start Resource Meter.
Notes
You can also start Resource Meter by clicking Start, pointing to Programs,
pointing to Accessories, pointing to System Tools, and then clicking Resource
Meter.
To see details about system resource usage, right-click the Resource Meter icon
on the right side of the taskbar and then click Details.
Using ScanDisk
You can use ScanDisk to check your hard disk for logical and physical errors.
ScanDisk can then repair the damaged areas.
to start ScanDisk.
Notes
You can also start ScanDisk by clicking Start, pointing to Programs, pointing
to Accessories, pointing to System Tools, and then clicking ScanDisk.
For information about how to use ScanDisk, click Related Topics.
Using Scheduled Tasks
Scheduled Tasks is a tool you can use to schedule a task (such as Disk
Defragmenter) to run when itfs most convenient for you. Scheduled Tasks starts
each time you start Windows and runs in the background.
When Scheduled Tasks is running, this icon appears next to the clock on the
taskbar. You can double-click the Scheduled Tasks icon on the taskbar to open
Scheduled Tasks. Each task is listed as an icon in the Scheduled Tasks window.
Using Scheduled Tasks, you can:
Schedule a task to run daily, weekly, monthly, or at certain times, such as
when the computer starts or is idle.
Customize how a task will run at its scheduled time.
Turn off or change the schedule for an existing task.
Notes
To open Scheduled Tasks, click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories,
point to System Tools, and then click Scheduled Tasks.
to get more help on using Scheduled Tasks.
Using System File Checker
You can use System File Checker to verify the integrity of your operating
system files, to restore them if they are corrupted, and to extract compressed
files (such as drivers) from your installation disks.
You can have System File Checker back up the existing files before restoring
the original files. You can also customize search criteria based on folder and
file extension, choose a different verification data file, or restore the
default verification data file.
to open System File Checker.
Note
You can also open System File Checker by clicking Start, pointing to Programs,
pointing to Accessories, pointing to System Tools, and then clicking System
File Checker.
Using System Monitor
You can use System Monitor to track the performance of your computer or your
network. Each activity is represented by a chart that is updated every 5
seconds.
to start System Monitor.
Note
After System Monitor is installed, you can also open it by clicking Start,
pointing to Programs, pointing to Accessories, pointing to System Tools, and
then clicking System Monitor.
Using the Update wizard to update your system files
The Update wizard is a Web-based utility you can use to update the system
files on your computer with their most recent versions. It scans your system,
generates a list of items that can be updated (drivers and software patches,
for example), and then installs the files for the items you want to update.
to open the Windows Update Web site at the Update wizard.
Notes
You can also start the Update wizard by clicking Start, pointing to Settings,
clicking Windows Update, and then clicking Update Wizard on the Windows Update
home page.
The first time you start the Update wizard (or when a new version is released),
choose Yes when prompted to install any required software or controls. You'll
need the latest version of the Update wizard to update or restore your system
files.
To begin the process of updating your system files, click Update. To restore
your older system files if you have a problem with the updated files, click
Restore. On the screen, you'll see instructions for updating and restoring your
files.
Using the Windows Tune-Up wizard
You can schedule the Windows Tune-Up wizard to make your programs run faster,
check your hard disk for problems, and free up hard disk space. By scheduling
these utilities to run on a regular basis, you can make sure that your computer
is performing at its best.
to start the Windows Tune-Up wizard.
Notes
You can also start the Windows Tune-Up wizard by clicking Start, pointing to
Programs, pointing to Accessories, pointing to System Tools, and then clicking
Windows Tune-Up Wizard.
Your computer must be on during scheduled tune-up tasks.
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To set up a printer
Click Start, point to Settings, click Printers, and then double-click Add
Printer.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
If you want to print a test page, first make sure your printer is on and ready
to print.
Note
If you want to use a shared network printer, you can set it up quickly by
browsing for it in Network Neighborhood, clicking the printer's icon, and then
clicking Install on the File menu.
To print a document
If the document is open, on the File menu, click Print.
If the document is not open, drag the document from My Computer or Windows
Explorer to your printer in the Printers folder.
Notes
While a document is printing, a printer icon appears next to the clock on the
taskbar. When this icon disappears, it means that your document has finished
printing.
For easy access to your printer, you can create a shortcut to it on the
desktop.
To view a list of documents waiting to be printed
Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
Click the icon for the printer you want to look at. The with all the print
jobs listed appears.
Note
If you want to cancel or pause the printing of any of the documents you have
sent, click the document, and then use the commands on the Document menu.
To change printer settings
Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
Right-click the icon for the printer you are using, and then click Properties.
The settings you can change depend on the type of printer you have. Click the
different tabs to see all of the options you can set.
Note
Changing the printer properties will change them for all documents you print on
this printer. To change these settings for one document, click the File menu
in your program, and then click Page Setup or Print Setup.
To use a shared network printer
Double-click Network Neighborhood, and then locate the computer with the
printer you want to use.
Click the computer with the printer you want, and then click the printer icon.
To set up the printer, follow the instructions on the screen.
Notes
After you have set up a network printer, you can use it as if it were attached
to your computer.
To see which computers have , on the View menu, click Details, and look for
printer names or descriptions in the Comment column.
To share your printer
Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
Click the printer you want to share.
On the File menu, click Properties.
Click the Sharing tab, and then click Shared As.
Notes
If the Sharing tab is not visible, you need to enable file and print sharing
services. For more information, click Related Topics.
You can only share a printer that is connected to your computer.
For information about limiting access to the printer you have shared, click
Related Topics.
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To install a Plug and Play device
Turn off your computer.
Connect the device to your computer according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
Turn on your computer and start Windows. Windows will automatically detect the
new Plug and Play device and install the necessary software.
Notes
If Windows does not detect a new Plug and Play device, then the device itself
is not working properly, is not installed correctly, or is not installed at
all. Do not use the Add New Hardware wizard. The Add New Hardware wizard cannot
solve any of the problems noted here.
If your device is not a Plug and Play device, click Related Topics for
information on how to set up new hardware.
To install a modem
to start the Install New Modem wizard.
Follow the instructions on your screen.
Notes
You can also start the Install New Modem wizard by clicking Start, pointing to
Settings, clicking Control Panel, and then double-clicking Modems.
If step 1 opens the Modems Properties dialog box instead of the Install New
Modem wizard, click Add to start the Install New Modem wizard.
To set up a MIDI instrument
Plug the instrument into one of your sound card MIDI ports.
to open the Multimedia Properties dialog box at the MIDI tab.
Click Add New Instrument, and then follow the instructions on your screen.
When the Add New Instrument wizard finishes, click the MIDI tab, click Single
instrument, and then click the device you just installed.
Note
You can also open the Multimedia Properties dialog box at the MIDI tab by
clicking Start, pointing to Settings, clicking Control Panel, double-clicking
Multimedia, and then clicking the MIDI tab.
To remove hardware
to open the System Properties dialog box at the Device Manager tab.
Click the plus sign next to the hardware type of the device.
Click the device you want to remove, and then click Remove.
In the Confirm Device Removal dialog box, click OK.
Notes
You can also open the System Properties dialog box by clicking Start, pointing
to Settings, clicking Control Panel, and then double-clicking System.
When you remove a device, make sure you also remove the hardware card from your
computer so the resources used by the device will be freed and, in the case of
a Plug and Play device, it will not be automatically reinstalled the next
time you start Windows.
To reinstall a device you have removed, click Related Topics.
To install a program
to open the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box.
Follow the instructions on your screen.
Note
You can also open the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box by clicking
Start, pointing to Settings, clicking Control Panel, and then double-clicking
Add/Remove Programs.
To remove a program from your computer
to open the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box.
Follow the instructions on your screen.
Notes
You can also open the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box by clicking
Start, pointing to Settings, clicking Control Panel, and then double-clicking
Add/Remove Programs.
Only programs that were designed for Windows can be removed by using the
Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box. For all other programs, check that
program documentation to determine which files should be removed.
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To get the newest drivers using Update wizard
to open the Windows Update Web site at the Update wizard.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
Notes
You can also start the Update wizard by clicking Start, pointing to Settings,
clicking Windows Update, and then clicking Update Wizard on the Windows Update
home page.
If you have the CD-ROM version of Windows, you can get most drivers from the
Drivers folder on the compact disc.
If you want to update a specific driver, use Microsoft Download Library or
Device Manager.
If you do not have a modem, call Microsoft Technical Support to request a disk
that contains the driver.
To remove unneeded files
Open Windows Explorer or My Computer.
Right-click the disk you want to free space on, and then click Properties.
On the General tab, click Disk Cleanup.
Click the unnecessary files you want to remove.
You can read a description of each file type in the area under the list.
Click OK.
To check files and folders for errors
to start ScanDisk.
Click the drive that contains the files and folders you want to check.
Under Type of test, click Standard.
Click Start.
Notes
You can also start ScanDisk by clicking Start, pointing to Programs, pointing
to Accessories, pointing to System Tools, and then clicking ScanDisk.
To change the settings ScanDisk uses when checking files and folders, after
step 3, click Advanced.
To specify how ScanDisk repairs the errors it finds, click to clear the
Automatically fix errors check box.
For Help on items in ScanDisk, right-click the item, and then click What's
This?.
To make files open quickly
to start Disk Defragmenter.
Click the drive you want to .
Click OK.
Notes
To change the Disk Defragmenter settings, click Settings.
While your disk is being defragmented, you can use your computer for other
tasks. However, your computer operates more slowly, and Disk Defragmenter takes
longer to finish. To temporarily stop Disk Defragmenter so you can run other
programs faster, click Pause.
During defragmentation, Disk Defragmenter must restart each time other programs
write to the disk. If Disk Defragmenter restarts too often, you may want to
close other programs while defragmenting your disk.
Using DriveSpace 3 to increase disk space
You can use DriveSpace 3 to compress both hard and floppy disks to create more
free space for files. You can also use DriveSpace 3 to configure disk drives
that you have already compressed by using DoubleSpace or DriveSpace 3.
to start DriveSpace 3.
Notes
You can also start DriveSpace 3 by clicking Start, pointing to Programs,
pointing to Accessories, pointing to System Tools, and then clicking DriveSpace
3.
You cannot compress drives that use FAT32.
For information about how to use DriveSpace 3, click the Help menu in
DriveSpace 3.
Using FAT32 Converter
FAT32, an enhancement of the File Allocation Table (FAT or FAT16) file system
format, improves disk space efficiency on large drives (512MB?2TB).
to start FAT32 Converter.
Notes
You can also start FAT32 Converter by clicking Start, pointing to Programs,
pointing to Accessories, pointing to System Tools, and then clicking FAT32
Converter.
Once you convert your hard drive to the FAT32 format, you cannot return to
using the FAT16 format unless you repartition and format the FAT32 drive. If
you converted the drive on which Windows 98 is installed, then you must
reinstall Windows 98 after repartitioning the drive.
If you have a compressed drive, or want to compress your drive in the future,
you should not convert to FAT32.
If you have a removable disk that you use with another operating system, don't
convert to FAT32.
Hibernate features will not work on a FAT32 drive.
If you convert your hard drive to FAT32, then you cannot uninstall Windows 98.
Although most programs are not affected by the conversion from FAT16 to FAT32,
some disk utilities that depend on FAT16 do not work with FAT32 drives. Contact
your disk utility manufacturer to see if there is an updated version that is
compatible with FAT32.
If you convert your hard drive to FAT32, you can no longer use dual boot to run
earlier versions of Windows (Windows 95 [Version 4.00.950], Windows NT 3.x,
Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 3.x). However, if you are on a network, earlier
versions of Windows can still gain access to your FAT32 hard drive through the
network.
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Managing power on your computer
Using power management, you can reduce the power consumption of any number of
your computer devices or of your entire system. You do this by choosing a power
scheme, which is a collection of settings that manages the power usage by your
computer.
You can also adjust the individual settings in a power scheme. For example,
depending on your hardware, you can:
Turn off your monitor and hard disks automatically to save power.
Put the computer on standby when it is idle. While on standby, your monitor and
hard disks turn off, and your computer uses less power. When you want to use
the computer again, it comes out of standby quickly, and your desktop is
restored exactly as you left it. Standby is particularly useful for conserving
battery power in portable computers.
Put your computer in hibernation. The hibernate feature turns off your monitor
and hard disk, saves everything in memory on disk, and turns off your computer.
When you restart your computer, your desktop is restored exactly as you left
it. It takes longer to bring your computer out of hibernation than out of
standby.
Typically, you turn off your monitor or hard disk for a short period to
conserve power. If you plan to be away from your computer for a while, you put
your computer on standby, which puts your entire system in a low-power state.
You would put your computer in hibernation when youfll be away from the
computer for an extended time or overnight. When you restart the computer, your
desktop is restored exactly as you left it.
To use power management, you must have a computer that is set up by the
manufacturer to support these features. For more information, see your computer
documentation.
To manually put your computer on standby
to open the Power Management Properties dialog box, and then click the
Advanced tab.
Under When I press the power button on my computer, click Standby.
If you are using a portable computer, you can also click Standby under When I
close the lid of my portable computer.
If these options are not displayed, your computer does not support this
feature.
Click OK or Apply, and then turn off the power or close the lid of your
portable computer.
Notes
You can also open the Power Management Properties dialog box by clicking Start,
pointing to Settings, clicking Control Panel, and then double-clicking Power
Management.
You can also put your computer on standby by clicking Start, clicking Shutdown,
and then clicking Standby.
You may want to save your work before putting your computer on standby. While
the computer is on standby, information in computer memory is not saved on your
hard disk. If there is an interruption in power, information in memory is
lost.
To put your computer on standby, you must have a computer that is set up by the
manufacturer to support this option.
To automatically put your computer on standby
to open the Power Management Properties dialog box.
In Power Schemes, click the arrow, and then select aThe time settings for the
power scheme are displayed in System standby, Turn off monitor, and Turn off
hard disks.
To turn off your monitor before your computer goes on standby, select a time in
Turn off monitor.
If Turn off monitor is not displayed, your monitor does not support this
feature.
To turn off your hard disk before your computer goes on standby, select a time
in Turn off hard disks.
If Turn off hard disks is not displayed, your hard disk does not support this
feature.
Notes
You can also open the Power Management Properties dialog box by clicking Start,
pointing to Settings, clicking Control Panel, and then double-clicking Power
Management.
You may want to save your work before putting your computer on standby. While
the computer is on standby, information in computer memory is not saved to your
hard disk. If there is an interruption in power, information in memory is
lost.
You can create a new power scheme by specifying the time settings you want and
then clicking Save As.
If youfre using a portable computer, you can specify one setting for battery
power and a different setting for AC power.
Depending on your hardware, you may not see all the options discussed in this
topic. The dialog box displays only the options that your hardware supports.
To put your computer on standby, you must have a computer that is set up by the
manufacturer to support this option.
To put your computer in hibernation
to open the Power Management Properties dialog box.
Click the Hibernate tab, and then select the check box.
If the Hibernate tab is not displayed, your computer does not support this
feature.
On the Advanced tab, click When I press the power button on my computer, and
then click Hibernate.
If you are using a portable computer, you can click When I close the lid of my
computer, and then click Hibernate.
Turn off your computer.
Notes
You can also open the Power Management Properties dialog box by clicking Start,
pointing to Settings, clicking Control Panel, and then double-clicking Power
Management.
When you put your computer in hibernation, everything in computer memory is
saved on your hard disk. When you turn the computer back on, all programs and
documents that were open when you turned the computer off are restored on the
desktop.
You cannot put your computer in hibernation if you have a FAT32 drive. For
information, click Related Topics.
To put your computer in hibernation, you must have a computer that is set up by
the manufacturer to support this option.
To choose a power scheme
to open the Power Management Properties dialog box.
Under Power Schemes, click the arrow, and then click the you want.
Notes
You can also open the Power Management Properties dialog box by clicking Start,
pointing to Settings, clicking Control Panel, and then double-clicking Power
Management.
Preset time settings appear in the lower part of the Power Schemes tab. You can
change these settings by clicking the arrow and then clicking the time you
want.
You can create a new power scheme by clicking the time settings you want,
clicking Save As, and typing a name.
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Managing power on a portable computer
Using power management, you can reduce your portable computerfs consumption of
battery power and still keep the computer available for immediate use.
While your computer is on standby, your monitor and hard disks turn off, and
battery power consumption is reduced. When you bring the computer out of
standby, your desktop appears exactly as you left it.
You may also be able to put your computer in hibernation. The hibernate feature
turns off your monitor and hard disk, saves everything in memory on disk, and
turns off the computer. When you restart the computer, your desktop is
restored exactly as you left it.
to open the Power Management Properties dialog box.
Notes
You can also open the Power Management Properties dialog box by clicking Start,
pointing to Settings, clicking Control Panel, and then double-clicking Power
Management.
For information about how to use power management, click Related Topics.
You may want to save your work before putting your computer on standby. While
on standby, information in computer memory is not saved on your hard disk. If
there is an interruption in power, information in memory is lost.
To use power management, you must have a computer that is set up by the
manufacturer to support these features. For more information, see your computer
documentation.
To set a warning alarm for a low or critical battery condition
to open the Power Management Properties dialog box.
Click the Alarms tab.
If the Alarms tab is not displayed, your computer does not support this
feature.
In Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm, specify the settings you want
by dragging the slider.
Click Alarm Action to select the type of alarm notification and power level
you want.
Notes
You can also open the Power Management Properties dialog box by clicking Start,
pointing to Settings, clicking Control Panel, and then double-clicking Power
Management.
If you want your computer to shut down when the alarm occurs, click When the
alarm goes off, the computer will in the Alarm Actions dialog box.
You can set a low battery alarm, a critical battery alarm, or both.
To use a printer that is not currently connected
Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
Click the icon for the printer to which you want to print.
On the Printer menu, click Use Printer Offline.
Notes
When you send a document to this printer, it will be stored until you turn the
printer online by clicking the Use Printer Offline command again.
The Use Printer Offline command is available only for portable computers or for
computers using a network printer. For local printers, use the Pause Printing
command.
If you have a laptop computer with a docking station and you start Windows
while the computer is undocked, your print jobs are automatically saved. Then,
when you start Windows while your computer is docked, the documents are sent to
the printer.
If you have turned off spooling in your printer properties, you cannot print
offline.
To synchronize files by using a disk
Insert a disk into a disk drive on your main computer.
Copy files to My Briefcase.
Drag the My Briefcase icon to the disk.
The contents of My Briefcase are copied to the disk.
Insert the disk into a disk drive on your portable or laptop computer, and then
edit the files in My Briefcase.
When you are ready to synchronize the files, reinsert the disk containing My
Briefcase into a disk drive on your main computer, and then double-click My
Briefcase.
On the Briefcase menu, click Update All.
Or, to update only some files, click the files you want to update, and then
click Update Selection.
To separate My Briefcase files from the originals
In My Briefcase, click the file you want to .
On the Briefcase menu, click Split From Original.
Note
After a file is split from the original file, it is labeled as an and cannot
be updated.
To check the status of a file or folder in My Briefcase
In My Briefcase, point to the file or folder you want to check.
On the File menu, click Properties.
Click the Update Status tab.
Notes
You can find the copy of the file that is outside My Briefcase by clicking Find
Original on the Update Status tab.
You can check the status of all your My Briefcase files and folders by clicking
Details on the View menu. A status column appears in the main My Briefcase
window.
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Overview of TV Viewer
Using the Windows 98 TV Viewer, your computer can receive:
Standard television broadcasts.
Television broadcasts that include special enhancements.
TV program listings in an on-screen program guide.
Corporate videos and other information delivered over internal corporate
networks.
If you have an Internet provider, you can retrieve program listings and receive
Internet broadcasts. To receive television broadcasts, your computer must have
a TV tuner card.
Notes
You can also open the Add/Remove Programs dialog box by clicking Start,
pointing to Settings, clicking Control Panel, and then double-clicking
Add/Remove Programs.
To improve the performance of TV Viewer, run Disk Defragmenter.
To install TV Viewer
to open the Add/Remove Programs dialog box.
Click the Windows Setup tab.
Under Components, click TV Viewer, and then click OK.
If you installed Windows from a CD-ROM or floppy disks, you may be prompted to
insert a Windows installation disk.
Restart your computer when prompted.
Notes
You can also open the Add/Remove Programs dialog box by clicking Start,
pointing to Settings, clicking Control Panel, and then double-clicking
Add/Remove Programs.
For information about how to configure the TV Viewer after installation, click
Related Topics.
To configure TV Viewer
Go to channel 1 in the Program Guide.
Click Go To, and then choose the section you want to use.
When you're finished, click Exit.
Notes
You can use TV Viewer configuration to retrieve program listings for the
on-screen program guide and to watch a preview of TV Viewer features.
You can choose a viewing option with a large-type Help system that is best for
viewing from a distance.
If you change service providers or if new channels become available, you can
use TV Viewer configuration to scan for channels again.
You can assign channel numbers to the video inputs on your TV tuner card.
To use TV Viewer
Click Start, point to Programs, and then click TV Viewer.
Notes
To get help when using TV Viewer, press F10 and then click Help.
To exit TV Viewer, press F10 and then click the Close box.
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Using multiple monitors
With the multiple display support feature in Windows 98, you can use additional
monitors to expand your desktop area. When you use multiple monitors, you can
move programs from one monitor to another. You can also specify a different
and for each monitor.
To use multiple monitors, you need a PCI or AGP video adapter for each monitor.
Note
Opening additional programs when youfre using multiple monitors may place
extra demands on your system resources.
To install a secondary monitor
Turn off your computer.
Insert your PCI or AGP video adapter into an available slot.
Turn on your computer.
Windows detects the new video adapter and installs the appropriate drivers. You
may be asked to restart several times. Click No until you are told you must
restart, and then click Yes.
Notes
To use the multiple display support feature, you need a PCI or AGP video
adapter for each monitor.
Your primary monitor is the one that displays the items on your desktop when
you start your computer.
The full-screen MS-DOS window always appears in the primary monitor.
To change the primary monitor
Make sure that both your primary and secondary monitors are plugged into your
video adapters.
Turn on your computer.
The primary monitor is the one that displays the items on your desktop.
If your desktop items do not appear on the monitor that you want to use as
primary, shut down Windows and turn off your computer and monitors. Plug the
monitor you want as primary into the primary video adapter and plug the other
monitor into the secondary video adapter.
Restart your computer.
Note
The full-screen MS-DOS window always appears in the primary monitor.
To view the same desktop in multiple monitors
to open the Display Properties dialog box at the Settings tab.
Click the monitor icon that represents the monitor you want to use, and then
click I want to use this monitor.
Note
You can also open the Display Properties dialog box at the Settings tab by
clicking Start, pointing to Settings, clicking Control Panel, double-clicking
Display, and then clicking the Settings tab.
To arrange multiple monitors
to open the Display Properties dialog box at the Settings tab.
Drag the monitor icons to positions that represent the physical arrangement of
your monitors.
Notes
You can also open the Display Properties dialog box at the Settings tab by
clicking Start, pointing to Settings, clicking Control Panel, double-clicking
Display, and then clicking Settings.
When you click a monitor icon, a large number appears in the corresponding
monitor, and that monitorfs video adapter appears in Display.
The icon positions determine how you move items from one monitor to another.
For example, if youfre using two monitors and you want to move items from one
monitor to the other by dragging left and right, position the icons
side-by-side. To move items between monitors by dragging up and down, position
the icons one above the other. The icon positions donft have to correspond to
the physical positions of your monitors. That is, you can position the icons
one above the other even though your monitors are side-by-side.
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Using Scanners and Cameras
The Scanners and Cameras icon appears in the Control Panel when you install
your first scanner or digital camera. Then you can use the Scanners and Cameras
feature to install other scanners, digital still cameras, digital video
cameras, and image-capturing devices.
After a device is installed, Scanners and Cameras can link it to a program on
your computer. For example, when you push the Scan button on your scanner, you
can have the scanned picture automatically open in the program you want.
to open Scanners and Cameras.
Notes
You can also open Scanners and Cameras by clicking Start, pointing to Settings,
clicking Control Panel, and then double-clicking Scanners and Cameras.
For more information about using Scanners and Cameras, click Related Topics.
To install a scanner or digital camera
to open the Scanners and Cameras Properties dialog box.
Click Add and follow the instructions on the screen.
Notes
You can also open Scanners and Cameras by clicking Start, pointing to Settings,
clicking Control Panel, and then double-clicking Scanners and Cameras.
You can also use the Add New Hardware wizard to install a scanner or digital
camera. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, double-click Add
New Hardware, and follow the instructions on the screen.
To link a program to a scanner or digital camera
to open the Scanners and Cameras Properties dialog box.
Click the scanner or camera you want to use, click Properties, and then click
the Events tab.
In Scanner or camera events, click the that will open the program you specify
in step 4.
In Send to this application, click the program that will receive the image from
the scanner or camera.
Notes
You can also open Scanners and Cameras by clicking Start, pointing to Settings,
clicking Control Panel, and then double-clicking Scanners and Cameras.
If the Events tab is not displayed, then this feature is not available for the
selected scanner or digital camera.
Some programs do not support linking to scanners and digital cameras. Linking
is available only with the programs that appear in Send to this application.
To test a scanner or digital camera
to open the Scanners and Cameras Properties dialog box.
Click the scanner or camera you want to test, and click Properties.
Click Test Scanner or Camera.
A message will tell you if the scanner or camera completed the test
successfully.
Note
You can also open Scanners and Cameras by clicking Start, pointing to Settings,
clicking Control Panel, and then double-clicking Scanners and Cameras.
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To log on to the network
Click Start, and then click Logoff.
Click Yes.
In Enter Network Password, type your user name and password.
Note
If you want to, you can make your and the same.
To log off the network
Click Start, and then click Log Off.
Click Yes.
In Enter Network Password, click Cancel.
Windows will restart without logging you on to the network.
To connect to another computer on your network
On your desktop, double-click Network Neighborhood, and then double-click the
computer you want.
If you don't see the computer you want, double-click Entire Network.
Note
If the Network Neighborhood window is empty or the icon is missing, networking
is not available. You need to set up networking to connect to another computer
on your network.
To assign (map) a drive letter to a network computer or folder
Click Start, point to Programs, and then click Windows Explorer.
On the Tools menu, click Map Network Drive.
In Path, type the path to the you want. For example:
\\computername\foldername
If a password is required, Windows prompts you.
Notes
You can also right-click My Computer or Network Neighborhood, and then click
Map Network Drive.
To map to a computer or folder you've used recently, click the arrow to the
right of Path, and then click the resource you want.
To change your network password
to display the Passwords Properties dialog box.
Click Change Other Passwords.
Click the password you want to change, and then click Change.
Type your old password.
Type your new password, and then type it again in Confirm New Password.
Notes
You can also open the Passwords Properties dialog box by clicking Start,
pointing to Settings, clicking Control Panel, and then double-clicking
Passwords.
If you are using a NetWare , click Related Topics for information about
changing your password.
To specify your computer and workgroup names
to display the Network dialog box.
Click the Identification tab.
Type your computer name and name. The computer name must be unique. You cannot
use a name already in use on the network.
Notes
You can also open the Network dialog box by clicking Start, pointing to
Settings, clicking Control Panel, and then double-clicking Network.
You can also type a description. This will be visible to other people on the
network when they look at a listing of network computers.
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To find a computer on your network
Click Start, point to Find, and then click Computer.
If you know the name of the computer you are looking for, type it in Named. For
example:
marketing
If you know the path to the you are searching for, you can specify both the
computer and folder name. For example:
\\marketing\reports
Click Find Now.
Note
You can also find a computer by double-clicking Network Neighborhood on the
desktop.
To see what network printers and folders are available
Double-click Network Neighborhood.
To see additional printers and folders that are available, double-click Entire
Network.
Double-click the computer whose you want to view.
Note
If you can't see a resource on the network, you might not have access
permission.
To open a shared folder on another computer
Double-click Network Neighborhood, and then double-click the computer where the
is located.
To see more computers, double-click Entire Network.
Double-click the folder you want to connect to.
Note
You may want to assign a drive letter for shared folders that you connect to
often.
To use a shared network printer
Double-click Network Neighborhood, and then locate the computer with the
printer you want to use.
Click the computer with the printer you want, and then click the printer icon.
To set up the printer, follow the instructions on the screen.
Notes
After you have set up a network printer, you can use it as if it were attached
to your computer.
To see which computers have , on the View menu, click Details, and look for
printer names or descriptions in the Comment column.
To share a folder
In Windows Explorer or My Computer, click the folder you want to share.
On the File menu, click Properties.
Click the Sharing tab, and then click Shared As.
Click the Access Type you want, and, if necessary, enter a password.
Notes
If the Sharing tab is not visible, you need to enable file and print sharing
services. For more information, click Related Topics.
You can also share disk drives by using this method.
For information about limiting access to the folder you have shared, click
Related Topics.
To share your printer
Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
Click the printer you want to share.
On the File menu, click Properties.
Click the Sharing tab, and then click Shared As.
Notes
If the Sharing tab is not visible, you need to enable file and print sharing
services. For more information, click Related Topics.
You can only share a printer that is connected to your computer.
For information about limiting access to the printer you have shared, click
Related Topics.
To control access to a folder or printer
In Windows Explorer or My Computer, click the shared folder or printer to
which you want to limit access.
On the File menu, click Properties.
Click the Sharing tab.
If you are using user-level access control, click Add to specify the people
with whom you want to share the printer or folder.
If you are using share-level access control, type the password you want to use
for the folder or printer.
Note
For information about setting up different types of access control, click
Related Topics.
Backing up your files to a NetWare or Windows NT server
You can have files on your hard disk automatically backed up to a network
server by using a network service called a backup agent. You need to use the
backup agent that your network administrator has set up on the server, either
ARCserve or Backup Exec.
Your network administrator specifies how often backups are done. You specify
which files should be backed up.
For more information about setting up a backup agent service or changing
settings such as which folders are backed up, click Related Topics.
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To set up a network connection by using Dial-Up Networking
Double-click My Computer, and then double-click Dial-Up Networking.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
Notes
To dial a connection that you have already set up, click its icon in the
Dial-Up Networking window.
If you have already set up a Dial-Up connection, you can click Make New
Connection to create a new connection.
After you connect to another computer, you can see files and folders on the
remote computer only if the files and folders are shared.
If you do not see a Dial-Up Networking folder in My Computer, then the
component is not installed. To find out how to install Dial-Up Networking,
click Related Topics.
Automating a Dial-Up Networking connection
You can create a Dial-Up Networking script to automate the process of
connecting to an Internet service provider, online service, or remote computer.
For more information, click a topic below.
Overview of scripting for Dial-Up Networking
Create a script file
Assign a script file to a Dial-Up Networking connection
To set up a Dial-Up Networking server
Double-click My Computer, and then double-click Dial-Up Networking to start
Dial-Up Networking.
Click Connections and then click Dial-Up Server.
Click Allow caller access to enable others to connect to your computer.
Click Server Type and then choose a server type from the Type of Dial-Up Server
list.
Notes
You can also start Dial-Up Networking by clicking Start, pointing to Programs,
pointing to Accessories, and then clicking Dial-Up Networking.
If Dial-Up Networking is not in My Computer or the Accessories menu, it is not
installed. To find out how to install a Windows component, see Related Topics.
Dial-Up Networking and Dial-Up Server must be installed on your computer before
you can set up a Dial-Up Networking server.
To set up a direct cable connection
Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Direct
Cable Connection.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
Notes
Once you successfully run Direct Cable Connection on this computer, the Direct
Cable Connection wizard does not appear unless you click Change in the Direct
Cable Connection dialog box. The Direct Cable Connection wizard then starts and
you can change your previous settings.
If you do not see Direct Cable Connection on your Accessories menu, then the
component is not installed. To find out how to install Direct Cable Connection,
click Related Topics.
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To install Microsoft Service for NetWare Directory Services
Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
Double-click Network.
On the Configuration tab, click Add.
Click Service, and then click Add.
In Manufacturers, click Microsoft.
In Network Services, click Service for NetWare Directory Services, and then
click OK.
The next time you start your computer, you will be prompted to log in to the
NetWare Directory Services (NDS) tree. Make sure the dialog box refers to the
correct context and tree.
Caution
Do not click Cancel during installation. If you want to remove the Microsoft
Service for NetWare Directory Services, you must complete the installation
process and then remove it. During installation, certain files are copied over
by the Service for NetWare Directory Services versions, and only uninstalling
will restore the original files properly.
Note
The setup process for Microsoft Service for NetWare Directory Services adds a
line to your Autoexec.bat file. This line runs a batch file, _Nwnds.bat, when
you restart your computer after installing the Service for NetWare Directory
Services. The batch file runs only once, but the line remains in Autoexec.bat.
You may want to delete this line.
To set the login context and tree when you log in to NetWare Directory Services
In the Enter Network Password dialog box, click Advanced.
Click Log in to a directory tree.
In Context, enter the location in the NetWare Directory Services tree where
your user object is located.
In Tree, enter the name of your NetWare Directory Services tree from the list
of available trees.
To configure the default context for a computer
Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
Double-click Network.
Click Service for NetWare Directory Services, and then click Properties.
In Preferred tree, enter the name of your preferred tree.
In Workstation default context, enter the name of your .
To change to another context by using Network Neighborhood
In Network Neighborhood, right-click the organization or organizational unit
you want to change your current context to, and then click Set Current
Context.
To log on to a computer with a different context than yours
In the Enter Network Password dialog box, in User Name, enter your fully
distinguished NetWare Directory Services name.
For example, if your user name was ANNE and your context was the organization
MARKETING, your fully distinguished name would be .CN=ANNE.O=MARKETING.
If your user name was JOHNDO in the organizational unit USERS in the
organization ACME, your fully distinguished name would be
.CN=JOHNDO.OU=USERS.O=ACME.
To specify your preferred server
Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
Double-click Network.
Click Client for NetWare Networks, and then click Properties.
In Preferred server, type the name of the server.
Note
If the preferred server is a 4.X server in the same NetWare Directory Services
tree you are logging in to, it will be used for authentication when you log in.
If it is set to a 3.X or 4.X server in a different tree, however,the setting
is ignored.
To view other organizational units in Network Neighborhood
Double-click Network Neighborhood, and then double-click Entire Network.
To view information about your network connections
Right-click Network Neighborhood, and then click Who Am I.
To detach from a server by using Who Am I
Right-click Network Neighborhood, and then click Who Am I.
Click the name of the server you want to detach from, and then click Detach.
To remove Microsoft Service for NetWare Directory Services
Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
Double-click Network.
Click Service for NetWare Directory Services, and then click Remove.
Important
When Windows 98 copies networking files from your Windows 98 Setup disk,
several messages appear, saying that older versions of files are being copied
over the newer versions on your computer, and asking whether you want to keep
the newer versions. To remove the Service for NetWare Directory Services, click
No every time this message appears.
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To install Accessibility Options
to open the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box at the Windows Setup
tab.
Under Components, click to select the Accessibility Options check box.
Click OK.
Notes
You can also open the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box at the Windows
Setup tab by clicking Start, pointing to Settings, clicking Control Panel,
double-clicking Add/Remove Programs, and then clicking the Windows Setup tab.
If you used a CD to install Windows, you will be prompted to insert it into
your computer.
To turn on accessibility features
to start the Accessibility Settings wizard.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
Notes
You can also start the Accessibility Settings wizard by clicking Start,
pointing to Programs, pointing to Accessories, pointing to Accessibility, and
then clicking Accessibility Settings Wizard.
If Accessibility Settings Wizard does not appear on the Programs menu, you need
to install Accessibility Options. Click Related Topics for more information.
To replace the mouse or keyboard with other devices
to open the Accessibility Properties dialog box.
Click the General tab.
Under SerialKey devices, select the Support SerialKey devices check box.
Notes
You can also open the Accessibility Properties dialog box by clicking Start,
pointing to Settings, clicking Control Panel, and then double-clicking
Accessibility Options.
To change the serial port and baud rate for your device, click the General
tab, and then click Settings.
Using accessibility shortcut keys
To Press
Switch FilterKeys on and off. RIGHT SHIFT for eight seconds
Switch High Contrast on and off. LEFT ALT+LEFT SHIFT+PRINT SCREEN
Switch MouseKeys on and off. LEFT ALT+LEFT SHIFT+NUM LOCK
Switch StickyKeys on and off. SHIFT five times
Switch ToggleKeys on and off. NUM LOCK for five seconds
Note
To use the accessibility shortcut keys, they must be enabled. For more
information click Related Topics.
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To start Microsoft Magnifier
to start Microsoft Magnifier.
Notes
You can also start Microsoft Magnifier by clicking Start, pointing to Programs,
pointing to Accessories, pointing to Accessibility, and then clicking
Microsoft Magnifier.
If Microsoft Magnifier does not appear on the Programs menu or one of its
submenus, click Related Topics for information about installing Accessibility
Options.
To set magnification level
to start Microsoft Magnifier.
In the Microsoft Magnifier dialog box, click an arrow in Magnification level to
increase or decrease magnification.
Notes
You can also start Microsoft Magnifier by clicking Start, pointing to Programs,
pointing to Accessories, pointing to Accessibility, and then clicking
Microsoft Magnifier.
If Microsoft Magnifier is already running, click its program button on the
taskbar to open the dialog box.
You can also change the magnification level from the keyboard by holding down
the (Windows logo) key and pressing the arrow keys. Press the UP ARROW key to
increase magnification, and the DOWN ARROW key to decrease magnification.
To set tracking options
to start Microsoft Magnifier.
In the Microsoft Magnifier dialog box, select the tracking options you want: ,
, and .
Notes
You can also start Microsoft Magnifier by clicking Start, pointing to Programs,
pointing to Accessories, pointing to Accessibility, and then clicking
Microsoft Magnifier.
If Microsoft Magnifier is already running, click its program button on the
taskbar to open the dialog box.
You can turn mouse tracking on and off from the keyboard by pressing the
(Windows logo) key and PAGE DOWN.
To change the size of the magnification window
Move the mouse pointer over the edge of the magnification window. The cursor
becomes a double-pointed arrow.
Drag the magnification window border to resize the window.
To change the position of the magnification window
Place the mouse pointer inside the magnification window.
Drag the window to the desired area on your desktop.
Note
You can dock the magnification window to the top, bottom, or side of your
display, or you can position the window anywhere within desktop area.
To invert the colors of the magnification window
to start Microsoft Magnifier.
In the Microsoft Magnifier dialog box, select the Invert Colors check box.
Notes
You can also start Microsoft Magnifier by clicking Start, pointing to Programs,
pointing to Accessories, pointing to Accessibility, and then clicking
Microsoft Magnifier.
If Microsoft Magnifier is already running, click its program button on the
taskbar to open the dialog box.
You can turn color inversion on and off from the keyboard by pressing the
(Windows logo) key and PAGE UP.
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To enable multiple users to personalize settings
to open the Passwords Properties dialog box.
Click the User Profiles tab.
Make sure that Users can customize their preferences and desktop settings is
selected.
The next person who logs on to Windows can change settings without changing
your preferred settings. The next time you log on, your settings will be
restored.
Note
You can also open the Password Properties dialog box at the User Profiles tab
by clicking Start, pointing to Settings, clicking Control Panel,
double-clicking Passwords, and then clicking the User Profiles tab.
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47 Getting Started Book: Online Version
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Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started Book: The Online Version
The printed manual for Windows 98 is also available online. With this online
version of Getting Started, you can use your computer to read the book and to
print topics.
to open Getting Started.
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