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MicrosoftWindows XP Module 3TABLE OF CONTENTS

MANAGING WINDOWS SHORTCUTS............................................................7Creating And Managing Shortcuts..........................................................................................8

How To Create Shortcuts In A Folder................................................................................9How To Create Shortcuts On The Desktop......................................................................10How To Rename Shortcuts..............................................................................................11How To Change Shortcut Icons.......................................................................................12How To Change Shortcut Targets....................................................................................13How To Delete A Shortcut................................................................................................14How To Remove Rarely Used Shortcuts With The Desktop Cleanup Wizard..................15

Customizing The Start Menu.................................................................................................16How To Add New Shortcuts To The Pinned Items List....................................................17How To Rename Shortcuts From The Pinned Items List.................................................18How To Delete Shortcuts From The Pinned Items List....................................................18How To Change The Number Of Programs In The Most Frequently Used Programs List......................................................................................................................................... 19How To Add A New Submenu To The Start Menu...........................................................20How To Add A New Submenu To The All Programs Menu..............................................21

Adding A Toolbar To The Windows Taskbar.......................................................................22How To Create A New Toolbar........................................................................................23How To Add A Toolbar To The Desktop..........................................................................24How To Move And Resize The Toolbar...........................................................................25How To Remove Toolbars...............................................................................................26How To Create Shortcut In The Quick Launch Toolbar...................................................27

MANAGING HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE................................................28Installing New Hardware........................................................................................................29

How To Install A Modem..................................................................................................30How To Connect To The Internet Via Your Modem.........................................................33How To Remove Hardware..............................................................................................35

Installing New Software.........................................................................................................37How To Add New Windows Programs.............................................................................38How To Remove A Windows Application.........................................................................40How To Start Programs On Startup.................................................................................41

TUNING AND MAXIMIZING PERFORMANCE...............................................42Optimizing Windows XP........................................................................................................43

How To Check And Fix File System Errors......................................................................44How To Scan And Recover Bad Sectors.........................................................................46How To Defragment Your Hard Disk................................................................................47How To Use The Disk Cleanup Feature..........................................................................49How To Manage Virtual Memory......................................................................................50

Managing Scheduled Tasks..................................................................................................52How To Open The Task Manager....................................................................................53How To End Tasks With The Task Manager....................................................................54How To Create A New Task With The Task Manager.....................................................55How To Create A Scheduled Task...................................................................................56How To Edit A Scheduled Task.......................................................................................58How To Delete A Scheduled Task...................................................................................60

Setting Power-Saving Features.............................................................................................61

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How To Create A New Power Scheme............................................................................62How To Show The Power Saving Icon On The Taskbar..................................................64How To Edit The Power Saving Options..........................................................................65How To Delete A Power Scheme.....................................................................................66

EXERCISES....................................................................................................67Exercise – Managing Windows Shortcuts............................................................................67Exercise – Managing Hardware And Software.....................................................................68Exercise – Tuning And Maximizing Performance................................................................69


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Managing Windows Shortcuts

Objectives:When you have completed these lessons, you will be able to:

Create shortcuts in a folder Create shortcuts on the desktop Rename shortcuts Change shortcut icons Change shortcut targets Delete shortcuts Remove rarely used shortcuts with the

desktop cleanup wizard Add new shortcuts to the pinned items

list Rename shortcuts from the pinned

items list Delete shortcuts from the pinned items

list Change the number of programs in the

most frequently used programs list Add a new submenu to the start menu Add a new submenu to the all

programs menu Create a new toolbar Add a toolbar to the desktop Move and resize a toolbar Remove a toolbar Create shortcuts in the Quick Launch

toolbar

MicrosoftWindows XP Module 3MANAGING WINDOWS SHORTCUTS

Creating And Managing ShortcutsA Shortcut is a quick way to start a program or open a file or folder without having to search for its exact location on your computer. It is a directional pointer where Windows XP finds the targeted file, folder or application. It allows immediate access to your favorite documents, files and applications.

You can create multiple shortcuts to the same file (perhaps one shortcut on your Desktop, another in a folder you often use). Creating a shortcut to the file doesn’t copy the file, so you can create shortcuts without wasting hard disk space.

You can modify a shortcut without affecting the file. This means that you can rename your shortcuts, change their display icons and set the targets to start in a minimized or maximized window.

You can delete a shortcut and the file or program it points to remains on your computer. However, if you delete the file or program itself, not only will it be gone for good but any existing shortcuts to that object will no longer work.

You can also use the Desktop Cleanup Wizard to remove shortcuts that you rarely use from your desktop. The wizard runs automatically every 60 days, or you can start it yourself whenever you want.


How To Create Shortcuts In A Folder

1.Open the folder in which you want to create the shortcut.

2.Right-click the blank space at the right pane.

3.Click New >> Shortcut in the shortcut menu.

4.In the Type the location of the item: box, type the file, folder or application location and name link to the shortcut.

5.Click the Next button.6.In the Type a name

for this shortcut: box, type the name for the new shortcut.

7.Click the Finish button.

To create a new shortcut, you can also click File >> New >> Shortcut from the menu.

You can also search for the file, folder or application location and name that you want to link to your shortcut by clicking the Browse… button on the right of the Type the location of the item: box.

1. Click Start >> My Documents and double-click the My Pictures folder from the list.The My Pictures folder is open. You will create a new Shortcut in this folder.

2. Right-click the blank space on the right pane. Click New >> Shortcut in the shortcut menu.A New Shortcut icon is created and the Create Shortcut dialog box is displayed.

3. In the Type the location of the item: box, type C:\windows\system32\mspaint.exe.The Shortcut will link to the Paint application located in C:\windows\system32.

4. Click the Next button.The Select a Title for the Program dialog box is displayed.

5. In the Type a name for this shortcut: box, type Paint. The name of the Shortcut to be created is “Paint” located in the My Pictures folder.

6. Click the Finish button.The Shortcut appears as shown below.

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How To Create Shortcuts On The Desktop

1.Open the window containing the icon, for which you want to create the shortcut.

2.Drag and drop the icon onto the desktop.

Another ways to create a shortcut is to right drag and drop the icon onto the desktop and click Create Shortcuts Here in the shortcut menu.

1. Click Start >> My Computer.The My Computer window is open.

2. Position the pointer to the lower right corner or the border of the window. Click and drag the mouse to resize the window until the windows desktop is seen and release the mouse button.The pointer could be positioned at any edge of the window. It then changes to a double-headed arrow. While you are dragging, an outline appears indicating the new window size. The window is resized once the mouse button is released.

3. Drag and drop the 3½ Floppy (A:) drive icon onto the desktop.You will create the 3½ Floppy (A:) drive on the desktop.

4. A shortcut to the 3½ Floppy (A:) drive is created.The 3½ Floppy (A:) drive icon appears on the desktop.

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How To Rename Shortcuts

1.Right-click the shortcut icon.

2.Click Rename in the shortcut menu.

3.Type the new shortcut name.

4.Press <Enter>.

You can also click the shortcut icon and press <F2> key to rename the shortcut.

1. Right-click the Shortcut to 3½ Floppy (A:) icon.A shortcut menu is displayed, as shown below.

2. Click Rename in the shortcut menu.The Shortcut to 3½ Floppy (A:) text is highlighted as shown below.

3. Type A-Drive as the new shortcut name.This replaces the highlighted text.

4. Press <Enter>.The new shortcut name is now renamed, as shown below.

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How To Change Shortcut Icons


2.Click Properties in the shortcut menu.

3.In the Comment: box, type the description for this shortcut.

4.Click the Change Icon… button.

5.In the Select an icon from the list below: box, choose a new icon for the shortcut and click the OK button.

6.Click the OK button again.

You can get a new list of icons by clicking the Browse… button beside the Look for icons in this file box.

1. Right-click the A-Drive shortcut icon. Click Properties

in the shortcut menu.The A-Drive Properties dialog box is displayed as shown below.

2. In the Comment: box, type This is a floppy drive.This is the description or comment for this shortcut.

3. Click the Change Icon… button.The Change Icon dialog box is displayed. Note that the current icon is highlighted.

4. In the Select an icon from the list below: box, choose any new icon for this shortcut and click the OK button.Here, the icon is chosen.

5. Click the OK button.The shortcut icon image is now updated and the new comment is displayed when the mouse pointer is positioned at the shortcut icon.

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How To Change Shortcut Targets



3.In the Target: box, type the new target and location for the shortcut.

4.Click the OK button.

You can search for the target file for your shortcut by clicking the Find Target… button.

. If you want to control

the window size, select the appropriate option in the Run: box.

1. Right-click the A-Drive shortcut icon. Click Properties

in the shortcut menu.The A-Drive Properties dialog box is displayed.

2. In the Target: box, type C:\My documents.You will set the target to open the C:\My Documents folder instead of the A: drive. If you want the C:\My Documents folder to be displayed in full screen mode, click the Run drop-down arrow, and then click Maximized from the list.

3. Click the OK button.The A-Drive Properties dialog box is closed and the changes are updated.

4. Double-click the A-Drive shortcut icon.The Maximized My Documents window is opened. Note that the shortcut target is changed from A-Drive (floppy) to C:\My Documents.

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How To Delete A Shortcut

1.Right-click the shortcut icon you want to delete.

2.Click Delete in the shortcut menu.

3.Click the Yes button.

You can also delete the shortcut by pressing <Delete> after you click the shortcut icon.

1. Right-click the A-Drive shortcut icon.You will delete this shortcut. The Shortcut menu is opened as shown below.

2. Click Delete in the shortcut menu.The Confirm File Delete dialog box is displayed.

3. Click the Yes button.The shortcut is now deleted.

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How To Remove Rarely Used Shortcuts With The Desktop Cleanup Wizard

1.Right-click the blank area on the desktop.

2.Click Arrange Icons by >> Run Desktop Cleanup Wizard in the shortcut menu.

3.Click the Next button.4.In the Shortcut: list

box, click the shortcut check box for the shortcut to be removed.

5.Click the Next button.6.Click the Finished

button.

You can restore the changes by double-clicking the Unused Desktop Shortcuts folder. Then drag the moved shortcut file back to the desktop.

1. Right-click the blank area on the desktop. Click Arrange Icons by >> Run Desktop Cleanup Wizard.The Desktop Cleanup Wizard dialog is displayed.

2. Click the Next button. In the Shortcut: list box, click the shortcut check box for the item you want to remove.Here, you will remove the Microsoft Outlook shortcut on the desktop.

3. Click the Next button.The shortcut to be removed is displayed in this dialog box.

4. Click the Finish button.Note that the shortcut will not be deleted, but is placed in the Unused Desktop Shortcuts folder on the desktop.

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Customizing The Start MenuThe Start menu in Windows XP provides easier access to all of your programs. It provides you with more customization options by automatically adding shortcuts to the most frequently used programs to the menu. You can also move any shortcut to the programs you want to the Start menu. Items such as the My Pictures and My Documents folders and the Control Panel are also now available from the menu lists.

The list of shortcuts on the Start menu is divided into two parts: the shortcuts displayed above the separator line (also known as the pinned items list) and the shortcuts displayed below the separator line (also known as the most frequently used programs list). The shortcuts on the pinned items list remain there and are always available. Shortcuts are added to the most frequently used programs list as and when you use them.

You can add and remove shortcuts for your favorite programs to and from the pinned items list in the Start menu. However, the names for the shortcuts created in the start menu should be kept short due to its space limitations.

Pinned items list

Most frequently used programs list

Other Submenu items list


How To Add New Shortcuts To The Pinned Items List

1.Click Start >>All Programs >> Accessories.

2.Right-click the program you want to create a shortcut for.

3.Click Pin to Start menu from the shortcut menu.

You can also create this shortcut by right-clicking the program in Windows Explorer, My Computer or on the desktop and then clicking the Pin to Start menu in the shortcut menu

1. Click Start >> All Programs >> Accessories. Right-click the Calculator program.The Accessories folder and Calculator shortcut menu are displayed.

2. Click Pin to Start menu in the shortcut menu.You have created a shortcut to the Calculator program in the pinned items list.

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How To Rename Shortcuts From The Pinned Items List

1.Click the Start button.2.Right-click the

shortcut to be renamed in the pinned items list.

3.Click Rename in the shortcut menu.

4.Type the new shortcut name.

5.Press <Enter>.

How To Delete Shortcuts From The Pinned Items List

1.Click the Start button.2.Right-click the

shortcut to be removed from the pinned items list.

3.Click Unpin from Start menu from the shortcut menu.

You can also click Remove from This list in the shortcut menu to delete the shortcut.

1. Click the Start button and right-click the Calculator shortcut from the pinned items list.The shortcut menu for the Calculator shortcut is displayed.

2. Click Rename in the shortcut menu. Type calc and press <Enter>.The Calculator shortcut is now renamed to calc.

1. Click the Start button and right-click the calc shortcut from the pinned items list.The shortcut menu for Calc shortcut is displayed.

2. Click Unpin from Start menu in the shortcut menu.The calc shortcut is now deleted from the pinned items list.

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How To Change The Number Of Programs In The Most Frequently Used Programs List

1.Right-click the Start button.


3.Click the Customize button.

4.Click the General tab.5.Under the Programs

area, change the Number of programs on Start menu you want.

6.Click the OK button. 7.Click the OK button

again.

You can also clear all the existing programs in this list by clicking the Clear List button under the Programs area.

1. Right-click the Start button.A shortcut menu is displayed as shown below.

2. Click Properties in the shortcut menu.The Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box is displayed.

3. Click the Customize... button. Click the General tab. Under the Programs area, click the down arrow button to reduce the Number of programs on Start menu to 2. The number of programs in the most frequently used programs list will be changed to two.

4. Click the OK button.The Customized Start Menu dialog box is closed.

Click the OK button.The Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box is closed and the number of programs is now changed to two.

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How To Add A New Submenu To The Start Menu



3.Click the Customize button.

4.Click the Advanced tab.

5.Under the Start menu items: list box, select the available items or shortcuts you want.

6.Click the OK button. 7.Click the OK button

again.

You can display the new menu as a link or menu by clicking these options at the Start menu items: list box.

1. Right-click the Start button.A shortcut menu is displayed as shown below.

2. Click Properties in the shortcut menu.The Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box is opened.

3. Click the Customize... button. Click the Advanced tab. Under the Start menu items: list box, click the Favorites menu check box.You will add a Favorites menu in the Start menu.

4. Click the OK button.The Customized Start Menu dialog box is closed.

5. Click the OK button.The Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box is closed and the Favorites menu is added.

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How To Add A New Submenu To The All Programs Menu


2.Click Explore in the shortcut menu.

3.Click the Programs folder on the left pane.

4.Right-click the blank area at the right pane.

5.Click New >> Folder in the shortcuts menu.

6.Type the new submenu name.

7.Press <Enter>.8.Close the Explorer

window.

You can also right-click the Start button, then click Explore All Users in the shortcut menu to open the Start Menu window. This option enables the submenu to be accessible to all users

1. Right-click the Start button. Click Explore in the shortcut menu.The Explorer window is displayed.

2. Click the Programs folder in the left pane.The right pane is updated to show the Program folder content.

3. Right-click the blank area in the right pane. Click New >> Folder in the shortcut menu.A folder with the name New Folder is created as shown below. Note that this folder is the submenu that you want to create.

4. Type New Submenu as the name of the folder and press <Enter>.The name is now updated to New Submenu.

5. Close the Explorer window.The New Submenu is now added into the All Programs menu.

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Adding A Toolbar To The Windows TaskbarThe toolbars in Windows XP also provide faster access to all of your most frequently used applications, documents and programs. You can customize your own toolbar by placing all of these programs and applications into a single folder. These toolbars are the following:

The Address toolbar enables you to access any Web page you specify when you are connected to the Internet. You can open your immediate Web page by typing a URL or Internet address in the Address box.

The Links toolbar provides links to product information on the Web and lets you add Web links by dragging them to the toolbar.

The Desktop toolbar places items from your desktop, such as the Recycle Bin and My Computer, on the taskbar. All the shortcuts on your desktop are provided by this toolbar

The Quick Launch toolbar displays icons that you can single click to quickly open programs, show the desktop, or perform other tasks.

The New toolbar enables you to place a shortcut to a folder on the taskbar.

Quick Launch Toolbar

Address Toolbar

Link Toolbar

Desktop Toolbar

NewToolbar

Toolbar shortcut menu

Active toolbars appear with a check

Vertical bar for moving and resizing toolbar

>> Double chevronClick to view toolbar content


How To Create A New Toolbar

1.Right-click on the blank area of the taskbar.

2.Click Toolbars >> New Toolbar in the shortcut menu.

3.Choose a folder for the new toolbar.


You can also create an Internet link to the toolbar by typing a URL or Internet address in the Folder: box, in the New Toolbar dialog box.

1. Right-click on the blank area of the taskbar.The Shortcut menu is displayed as shown below.

2. Click Toolbars >> New Toolbar… from the shortcut menu. Click My Computer and select the C-DRIVE (C:) hard disk as your new toolbar.You will create a new toolbar from the hard disk C-Drive folder.

3. Click the OK button.A new toolbar is added to the Taskbar.

Click on the double chevron (») beside the toolbar.The content of the new toolbar is displayed as shown below.

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How To Add A Toolbar To The Desktop


2.Click Toolbars >> Desktop from the shortcut menu.

You can further customize the new desktop toolbar by right-clicking the toolbar and choosing properties such as view, show text, show title, etc. from the shortcut menu


2. Click Toolbars >> Desktop from the shortcut menu.The desktop toolbar is created on the taskbar.

3. Click on the double chevron (») beside the toolbar.The content of the desktop toolbar is displayed as shown below.

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How To Move And Resize The Toolbar

1.To move a toolbar, position the pointer at the vertical bar on the left side of the toolbar.

2.Drag and drop the toolbar to the right along the taskbar.

3.To resize the toolbar, position the pointer at the vertical bar on the left side of the toolbar.

4.Drag and drop the toolbar to the left along the taskbar.

Before you can move and resize the toolbar, you must unlock the taskbar by right-clicking the blank area of the taskbar and unchecking Lock the Taskbar from the shortcut menu.

1. Position the pointer on the vertical bar on the left side of the C-DRIVE(C:) toolbar.The pointer changes to a double-headed arrow.

2. Drag and drop the C-DRIVE (C:) toolbar to the right toward the Desktop toolbar.The two toolbars have changed or swapped positions.

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3. Position the pointer at the edge of the taskbar. Click and drag up to resize the taskbar.The taskbar’s size is enlarged.

4. Position the pointer at the vertical bar on the left side of the Desktop toolbar.The pointer changes to a double-headed arrow.

5. Drag and drop the Desktop toolbar to the left along the taskbar.The Desktop toolbar is resized and its contents are displayed.

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How To Remove Toolbars


2.Move the mouse pointer onto the Toolbars command.

3.Uncheck the toolbar that you want to remove.

You can also remove the toolbar by right clicking the specific toolbar and clicking Close Toolbar from the shortcut menu.


2. Click Toolbars >> Desktop from the shortcut menu to uncheck the active Desktop toolbar.The desktop toolbar is removed from the taskbar.

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How To Create Shortcut In The Quick Launch Toolbar


2.Click Toolbars >> Quick Launch from the shortcut menu.

3.Drag and drop the program or icon you want to create a shortcut for into the Quick Launch area.

You can create a shortcut on the desktop, then drag and drop the shortcut into the Quick Launch toolbar area.

You may need to resize the Quick Launch toolbar to show all the items on the toolbar.

1. Right-click on the blank area of the taskbar and click Toolbars >> Quick Launch from the shortcut menu.The contents of the Quick Launch toolbar are displayed as shown below.

2. Move the mouse pointer to the Recycle Bin icon on the desktopYou will create a shortcut link to the Recycle Bin in the Quick Launch Toolbar.

3. Click and drag the icon to the Quick Launch toolbar area.A faded image of the icon is displayed while you are dragging your mouse to the Quick Launch toolbar area.

4. Release the mouse button when you see a dark solid black line to the left of the shortcut icon.The dark solid black line is the separator where you wanted to insert your shortcut into the Quick Launch toolbar area, as shown below.

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Managing Hardware And Software


Install a modem Connect to the internet via a modem Remove hardware Add new windows programs Remove a windows application Start programs on startup

MicrosoftWindows XP Module 3MANAGING HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE

Installing New HardwareThe interactive wizard in Window XP provides you with step-by-step procedures for managing and configuring your window hardware and software components. You can use these wizards to install or troubleshoot new hardware and setup a new network connection.

The New Connection Wizard helps you to create Internet connections using your dial-up modem, ISDN or DSL modem. You can also create incoming, direct, and Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections using this Wizard. Local area connections are automatically created when a network adapter is installed.

The Add Hardware Wizard enables you to add new hardware or troubleshoot hardware-related problems. A device driver (software) is sometimes required to be installed on the computer before the hardware will work properly with Windows. However, many modern devices are plug-n-play without additional software.


How To Install A Modem

1.Click Start >> Control Panel

2.Click the Printers and Other Hardware icon.

3.Click the Add hardware icon on the left pane.

4.Click the Next button.5.Click Yes, I have

already connected the hardware option.

6.Click the Next button.7.Scroll down to select

Add a new hardware device.

8.Click the Next button.9.Click Install the

hardware that I manually select from a list.

10.Click the Next button.11.In the Common

hardware types list box, click Modems.

12.Click the Next button.13.Click to select the

Don’t detect my modem; I will select it from list check box.

14.Click the Next button.15.Select the

manufacturer and the model of your modem.

16.Click the Next button. 17.Select the modem

port.18.Click the Next button. 19.Click the Finish

button.

1. Click Start >> Control Panel. Click the Printers and Other Hardware icon.The Printers and Other Hardware window is displayed as shown below.

2. Click the Add hardware icon on the left pane.The Add Hardware Wizard dialog box is displayed, as shown below.

3. Click the Next button. Click the Yes, I have already connected the hardware option and click the Next button to continue.The list of currently installed hardware in your system is displayed.

4. Scroll down the vertical scroll bar and select Add a new hardware device from the list.You will install a new hardware device to your system.

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You can let Windows detect your modem automatically. Uncheck the Don’t detect my modem; I will select if from a list option box and click the Next button in the Add Hardware Wizard window.

The modem must be a Windows plug and play device to use this option.

5. Click the Next button. Click the Install the hardware that I manually select from a list option and click the Next button to continue.The list of common hardware types is displayed.

6. In the Common hardware types: list box, click Modems and click the Next button.The Add Hardware Wizard dialog box is displayed.

7. Click the Don’t detect my modem; I will select it from a list check box and click the Next button.You will install the modem manually.

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If the modem comes with its own driver (located on a diskette/CD from the modem manufacturer), click the Have Disk button to select the driver provided.

8. In the Manufacturer and Models list boxes; select the manufacturer and the model of your modem. Click the Next button to continue.Here, the standard 56kbps modem is selected.

9. Click the Selected ports option and COM1 from the list.You want to install your modem on the Serial Com port 1.

10. Click the Next button and click the Finish button.The modem is now installed.

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How To Connect To The Internet Via Your Modem


2.Click the Network and Internet Connections icon.

3.Click the Network Connections icon.

4.Under the Network Tasks area, click the Create a new connection icon.

5.Click the Next button.6.Click Connect to the

Internet.7.Click the Next button.8.Click Set up my

connection manually.

9.Click the Next button.10.Click Connect using

a dial-up modem.11.Click the Next button.12.Type a name for this

connection13.Click the Next button.14.Type the number for

the ISP connection. 15.Click the Next button.16.Type the Internet

logon information.17.Click the Next button.18.Select the Add a

shortcut to this connection to my desktop check box.


1. Click Start >> Control Panel. Click the Network and Internet Connections icon.The Network and Internet Connections window is displayed.

2. Click the Network Connections icon.The Network Connections window is displayed as shown below.

3. Under the Network Tasks area in the left pane, click the Create a new connection icon.The New Connection Wizard dialog box is displayed.

4. Click the Next button. Click Connect to the Internet.You will create an Internet connection.

5. Click the Next button. Click Set up my connection manually option.You will set up the Internet connection manually.

6. Click the Next button. Click Connect using a dial-up modem.You will connect to the Internet via modem.

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You can also open the New Connection Wizard dialog box in Internet Explorer. Click Tools >> Internet Options. Click the Connection tab, and then click the Setup button.

7. Click the Next button. In the ISP Name list box, type My ISP and click the Next button.This is to name the current Internet connection.

8. In the Phone Number list box, type your ISP dial up number and click the Next button.Check the number from your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

9. In the User Name: list box, type John Wong as the user name. In the Password: and Confirm password: list boxes, type Won as the password.Type in your Internet account logon information.

10. Click the Next button.The information is saved and finalized.

11. Click the Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop check box.This will create a shortcut on the desktop.

12. Click the Finish button.The New Connection Wizard dialog box is closed and an Internet connection shortcut is created on the desktop.

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How To Remove Hardware


2.Click the Performance and Maintenance icon.

3.Click the System icon.

4.Click the Hardware tab.

5.Under the Device Manager area, click the Device Manager button.

6.Double-click the device you wanted to remove.

7.Right-click the device you wanted to remove.

8.Click Uninstall from the shortcut menu.


You can also disable and update a device driver using the Device Manager by selecting these options from the shortcut after right-clicking a device.

1. Click Start >> Control Panel. Click the Performance and Maintenance icon.The Performance and Maintenance window is displayed.

2. Click the System icon.The System Properties dialog box is opened.

3. Click the Hardware tab.The hardware system properties are displayed.

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4. Under the Device Manager area, click the Device Manager button.The Device Manager window is displayed, listing all the devices on your system.

5. Double-click the Network adapters device. Right-click the network driver Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC.You will remove a Network adapter. A shortcut menu for this driver is displayed. Note: the driver you have may be different from the example here.

6. Click Uninstall from the shortcut menu.A Confirm Device Removal dialog box is displayed to confirm the removal of the network driver in the network adapters.

7. Click the OK button.The network driver is now removed.


Installing New SoftwareThe Add or Remove Programs Wizard helps you to manage programs and components on your computer. It is divided into three categories: Change or Remove Programs, Add New Programs and Add or Remove Windows Components.

You can use the Change or Remove Programs option to delete or change a specific program in your system. The Add New Programs option is used to install a new application such as Microsoft Excel or Word from a CD-ROM, floppy disk, or a network. It also can be used to add Windows updates and new features from the Internet. The Add or Remove Windows Components option allows you to choose what to be included in the original installation (such as Networking Services) on your system.

You can also add a program or shortcut to the Startup folder located in the All Programs menu under the Start menu. All executable shortcuts or programs placed in this folder are executed each time you start your computer. This saves time because the computer performs these tasks automatically each time you start or boot your computer.


How To Add New Windows Programs


2.Click the Add or Remove Programs icon.

3.Click the Add New Program icon.

4.Click the CD or Floppy button.

5.Click the Next button.6.Click the Browse…

button.7.Select the location of

your program setup file.

8.Click the Open button.


10.Follow the step-by-step installation procedures until the program is installed.

You can also add or install a new program by clicking Start >> Run…, typing the setup file name and pressing <Enter> to execute the installation file.

1. Click Start >> Control Panel. Click the Add or Remove Programs icon.The Add or Remove Programs window is displayed.

2. Click the Add New Programs icon on the left pane.You are going to add a new program.

3. Click the CD or Floppy button.The Install Program From Floppy Disk or CD-ROM dialog box is displayed.

4. Click the Next button.The Run Installation Program dialog box is displayed.

5. Click the Browse… button. Click the Look in: drop-down arrow, then click Desktop from the list.The desktop folder is opened, showing all available files.

6. Select the setup file hobosetup from the desktop and click the Open button.You will install a games program located at the desktop. The Run Installation Program dialog box is displayed with the selected file.

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7. Click the Finish button.The Setup dialog box is displayed to get your confirmation on the installation.

8. Click the Yes button.The Setup-HoboSoccer dialog box is opened to show the installation guidelines.

9. Click the Next button.The Setup-HoboSoccer dialog box asks for the installation location.

10. Select C:\Program Files\HoboSoccer from the Select Destination Directory list box and click the Next button.You will install it in the C:\Program Files\HoboSoccer folder. The Setup-Hobosoccer dialog box asks for the program’s icon location in the Start menu.

11. In the Select Program Group list box, click Games and click the Next button.You will install the program in the Games menu. The Setup-Hobosoccer dialog box is shown below.

12. Click the Install button.The Setup-Hobosoccer dialog box confirms the completion of the installation.

13. Click the Finish button.The Hobosoccer program is added and the License.txt file is opened explaining the licensing agreement and information for this program.


How To Remove A Windows Application


2.Click the Add or Remove Programs icon.

3.Click the Change or Remove Programs button.

4.Under the Currently installed programs: list box, click the program you want to remove.

5.Click the Change/Remove button.

6.Click the Yes button.7.Click the OK button.

1. Click Start >> Control Panel. Click the Add or Remove Programs icon.The Add or Remove Programs window is displayed.

2. Click the Change or Remove Programs icon. Under the Currently installed programs: list box, click the installed HoboSoccer v1.2 icon.The Add or Remove Programs window displays information on the HoboSoccer v1.2 program.

3. Click the Change/Remove button.The HoboSoccer Uninstall dialog box is displayed to get your confirmation.

4. Click the Yes button.The program is removed from your computer. The HoboSoccer Uninstall dialog box is updated confirming the removal.

5. Click the OK button.The removed program no longer exists in the Add or Remove Programs window.

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1.Select the program icon that you want to start in startup.

2.Right-click and hold the program icon.

3.Drag the icon into the Startup folder.

4.Hold until the Startup submenu is opened.

5.Drag the icon into this submenu and release the mouse button.

6.Click Copy Here from the shortcut menu.

If you want to move an icon immediately into the Startup submenu, drag and drop the icon into the Startup submenu.

1. Click Start >> All Programs >> Accessories. Right-click and hold the Notepad icon.The Accessories folder is opened.

2. Drag Notepad into the Startup folder. Hold the mouse button until the Startup submenu is displayed.The submenu of the Startup folder appears, as shown below.

3. Drag Notepad into this submenu and release the mouse button.A shortcut menu is displayed.

4. Click Copy Here from the shortcut menu.The Notepad icon is copied into the Startup location.

5. Click Start >>Turn Off Computer. Click the Restart button to reboot your computer.Your computer will restart. An Untitled Notepad document is opened on the desktop.

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Tuning And Maximizing Performance


Check and fix file system errors Scan and recover bad sectors Optimize your hard disk space Perform a disk cleanup Manage the use of virtual memory Open the Task Manager End the Task Manager Create a new task with the Task

Manager Edit a scheduled task Delete a scheduled task Create a new power scheme Show the Power-saving icon on taskbar Edit Power-saving options Delete a Power Scheme


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MicrosoftWindows XP Module 3TUNING AND MAXIMIZING PERFORMANCE

Optimizing Windows XPWindows XP provides you with tools and programs designed to perform maintenance on your computer to keep it safe, reliable and operating at optimum efficiency.

You can use the Error-checking tools to inspect any hard drive or removable drives for both file system errors or bad sectors. You can utilize the tools to scan any disk to detect and fix system errors and to attempt to recover bad sectors.

You can delete unused files or programs to free some hard drive space by using Disk Cleanup.

When your system cannot find adequate space to store a new block of data in contiguous space, the file or folder is stored in pieces at various locations on the disk. A file or folder that is split in this way is said to be fragmented. It will take longer for the system to access all the pieces and assemble them. You can use Disk Defragmenter to consolidate fragmented files and folders into contiguous blocks. As a result, your files and system can be accessed more easily and efficiently.

When the RAM on your system is inadequate and more is required immediately, Windows utilizes the hard drive space to simulate system memory. This is called Virtual Memory. You can optimize the use of virtual memory by dividing space between multiple drives and removing it from the slower or heavily accessed drives.


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How ToCheck And Fix File System Errors

1.Click Start >> My computer. Select the local disk that you want to check.

2.Open the Properties dialog box.

3.Click the Tools tab.4.Under the Error

checking area, click the Check Now button.

5.Under the check disk option, click to check the Automatically fix file system errors check box.

6.Click the Start button.7.Click the Yes button

to schedule the disk check the next time the computer restarts.

8.Restart your computer.

1. Click Start >> My Computer. Click Local Disk (C:).The Local Disk (C:) is selected.

2. Click File >> Properties from the My Computer window. The Local Disk (C:) Properties dialog box is displayed, as shown below.

3. Click the Tools Tab.The Tools Properties dialog box is displayed, as shown below.


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4. Under the Error-checking area, click the Check Now… button.The Check Disk Local Disk (C:) dialog box is displayed, as shown below.

5. Under the Check disk options area, click to select the Automatically fix file system errors check box.

6. Click the Start button. The Checking Disk Local Disk dialog box appears to inform you that the disk check cannot be performed without restarting Windows, as shown below.

7. Click the Yes button.The disk check will be performed the next time you start the system.

8. Close the My Computer window.The My Computer window is closed.

9. Click Start and select Turn Off Computer. Click the Restart button.The computer restarts and the disk check command is executed automatically. It will take some time to complete the program.


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How ToScan And Recover Bad Sectors

1.Click Start >>My computer.

2.Select the local disk that you want to check.

3.Open the Properties dialog box.

4.Click the Tools tab.5.Under the Error

checking area, click the Check Now button.

6.Click to select the Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors check box.

7.Click the Start button.

Once you have clicked the start button, the check disk operation cannot be cancelled. You may want to schedule the check disk at a convenient time for you

1. Click Start >> My Computer.My Computer window is displayed.

2. Click Local Disk (C:) Click File >> Properties from the menu.The Local Disk Properties dialog box is displayed.

3. Click the Tools Tab. Under the Error-checking area, click the Check Now… button.The Tools Properties are displayed, as shown below.

4. Under the Check disk options area, click to check the Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors check box.This is to recover bad sectors. You can also select the Automatically fix file system errors check box if you want.

5. Click the Start button.Check disk performs the scan and recovers bad sectors in 4 phases. Wait until the task is completed. This may take a few minutes.


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How To Defragment Your Hard Disk

1.Click Start >> All Programs >> Accessories >> System Tools >> Disk Defragmenter.

2.Click Action >> Defragment.

3.Click the View Report button when the action is complete.

4.Click the Save As… button to save the report.

If you want to analyze you hard disk to find out if your hard disk requires defragmentation, from the menu, click Action >> Analyze.

Upon completion, the Disk Defragmenter dialog box is displayed and notifies you whether defragmentation is required.

The Disk Defragmenter program completion time is affected by the disk capacity, used space and amount of fragmentation. You may want to run the program at a suitable time to avoid interruption to your work on the computer.

Back-up your data before running this action; power loss during the process could result in data loss.

1. Click Start >> All Programs >> Accessories >> System Tools >> Disk Defragmenter.The Disk Defragmenter window is displayed, as shown below.

2. From the menu, click Action >>Defragment. The computer begins to defragment the hard disk. You can pause or stop the program at any time by clicking Pause or Stop. The Disk Defragmenter dialog is displayed when the action is completed, as shown below.


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You can also run the Disk Defragmenter from the My Computer Window.Click Start >> My Computer. Click the disk to defragment. From the menu, click File >> Properties. Then click Tools. And click the Defragment now… tab to run the program.

3. Click the View Report button.The Defragmentation report is displayed, as shown below.

4. Click the Save As… button The Save Defragementation Report dialog box is displayed with My Documents as the default folder and VolumeC as the default file name, as shown below.

5. Click the Save button and close the Save Defragmentation Report dialog box.

6. Close the Disk Defragmenter window.Note that fragmented files are defragmented into contiguous files as shown under the Estimated disk usage after defragmentation: area.


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How To Use The Disk Cleanup Feature

1.Click Start >>All Programs >> Accessories >> System Tools >> Disk Cleanup.

2.Select the files to delete.

3.Click the OK button.4.Click the Yes button.

You can also run Disk Cleanup from the My Computer window. Click Start >> My Computer. Click to select the disk to clean. Then, click File >> Properties and click the Disk Cleanup tab in the General dialog box.

1. Click Start >> All Programs >> Accessories >> System Tools >>Disk Cleanup.The Disk Cleanup dialog box is displayed, as shown below. The Disk Cleanup for (C:) dialog box is displayed when the space calculation is completed.

2. In the Files to delete: list box, click the Recycle Bin check box.You will empty the Recycle Bin to free some disk space. Note that the items in the Files to delete: list box here may be different from your computer, depending on the content of your hard disk.

3. Click the OK button.The Disk Cleanup for (C:) dialog box is displayed, as shown below.

4. Click the Yes button.Disk Cleanup is executed. The program may take a few minutes. The files selected are deleted to free some disk space.


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How ToManage Virtual Memory

1.Click the Start button. Right click My computer.

2.Click Properties.3.Click the Advanced

tab.4.Under the

Performance area, click the Settings button.

5.Click the Advanced tab. Under the Virtual Memory area, click the Change button. .

6.Change the Initial size (MB) and Maximum Size (MB) to the required value.

7.Click the Set button 8.Click the OK button 9.Click the OK button

again 10.Click the OK button

again 11.Click the OK button

again 12.Click the Yes button

to restart your computer.

1. Click the Start button. Right-click My Computer.The Shortcut menu is displayed as shown below.

2. Click Properties from the shortcut menu.The System Properties dialog box is displayed.

3. Under the Performance area, click the Advanced tab. Click the Settings button The Performance Options dialog box is opened.

4. Under the Virtual memory area, click the Advanced tab. Click the Change button.The Virtual Memory dialog box appears, as shown below. Your system display may be different from the illustration here due to different hardware profiles.


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To reset the default

settings, refer to Currently allocated: under the Total paging file size for all drives for the Initial size (MB): default value

Multiply the Initial size (MB): value by 2 to obtain the value of the Maximum size (MB):

If you reset to the default value, you do not have to restart the computer to activate the changes.

You can also determine the default setting of the Initial size by multiplying the RAM of your system by 1.5 as a rule of thumb.

5. In the Initial size (MB): box, type 100. In the Maximum size (MB): box, type 200.You have just changed the initial size and the maximum size of the virtual memory.

6. Click the Set button.The Paging File Size(MB) setting under the Drive [Volume Label] area is changed, as shown below.

7. Click the OK button.The System Control Panel Applet message box is displayed.

8. Click the OK button.The window is returned to the Performance Options dialog box.

9. Click the OK button.The window is returned to the System Properties dialog box

10. Click the OK button.The System Settings Change dialog box appears and prompts you to restart your computer

11. Click the Yes button to restart your computer.Your computer will restart with the new settings.


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Managing Scheduled Tasks

You can open Windows programs from the Task Manager. The Task Manager provides information about programs and processes that are running on your computer. You can also end the programs by selecting End Task from the Task Manager. The Task Manager also provides information on the performance of the system.

You can schedule scripts, documents or programs to run at a time that is most convenient for you using Scheduled Tasks. With Scheduled Tasks, you can schedule a task to run at specific frequency and time. You can also change the schedule, customize how a task will run at a scheduled time and remove a scheduled task.


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How To Open The Task Manager

1.Right-click in the

blank area of the taskbar.

2.Click Task Manager in the shortcut menu.

You can click the

Processes tab to view information on processes running on your computer.

1. Click Start >> All Programs >> Accessories >> Calculator.The Calculator appears.

2. Click Start >> All Programs >> Accessories >> Notepad.The Notepad is displayed.

3. Click Start >> All Programs >> Accessories >> Paint.The Paint program appears.

4. Right-click on the blank area on the Taskbar.A shortcut menu is displayed, as shown below

5. Click Task Manager in the shortcut menu.The Window Task Manager dialog box is opened, as shown below. All three running programs are displayed in the Task list box.


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How To End Tasks With The Task Manager

1.Open the Windows

Task Manager. 2.Click to select the

program you want to end.

3.Click the End Task button.

You can also end

tasks by performing a right-click on the selected task, then clicking End Task in the shortcut menu.

1. Open the Calculator, Notepad and Paint programs.The three programs windows are displayed.

2. Open the Windows Task Manager.Calculator, Notepad and Paint are displayed in the Task area.

3. Click Calculator.Calculator is selected, as shown below.

4. Click the End Task button.Calculator is removed from the Windows Task Manager dialog box. The program is closed.


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How To Create A New Task With The Task Manager

1.Open the Windows Task Manager.

2.Click the New Task… button.

3.Type the name of the program you want to run, e.g. calc.exe, winword.exe.


You can also right

click on the blank area in the Windows Task Manager dialog box to open the Create New Task message box.

1. Open the Windows Task Manager.Right-click on the Taskbar and click Task Manager.

2. Click the New Task …. button.The Create New Task dialog box is displayed, as shown below.

3. Type calc.exe in the Open: list box.This is the executable file that opens the calculator.

4. Click the OK button.The Calculator is now open.


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How To Create A Scheduled Task

1.Click Start >> All Programs >> Accessories >> System Tools >> Scheduled Tasks.

2.Double-click Add Scheduled Task.

3.Click Next4.Scroll down and

select the task you want to schedule under Application

5.Click Next.6.Name the task to be

scheduled. Set the frequency. Click Next.

7.Set the starting time, day and frequency of the task.

8.Click Next 9.Type in your user

name and password.10.Click Next. Click

Finish.

You can open the

Scheduled Task Wizard windows by right-clicking the Add Schedule Task icon and clicking Open.

1. Click Start >> All Programs >> Accessories >> System Tools >> Scheduled Tasks.The Scheduled Tasks window is displayed, as shown below.

2. Double-click Add Scheduled Task on the right pane.The Scheduled Task Wizard dialog box is displayed, as shown below.

3. Click the Next button. In the Application column, scroll down and select Disk Cleanup.You want your system to perform Disk Cleanup as a scheduled task.


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You can name the

task with the same name as the program.

To change the Start time:, highlight the hour portion and type the hour you want to set.

You can also change the hour by using the up and down arrow.

Highlight the minute portion and type or click the up/down arrows to change the minute.

4. Click the Next button. Type Cleanup hard disk and under the Perform this task area, click Weekly.You have named the task and scheduled your system to perform it weekly.

5. Click the Next button. In the Start time box, type 12:30 pm. In the weeks box, type 1. Then, click to select Friday.The interval, time and day of the task are scheduled.

6. Click the Next button. Type your login name and password.

7. Click the Next button. Click the Finish button.You have successfully scheduled the task.


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How To Edit A Scheduled Task

1.Open Scheduled Tasks.

2.Right-click the task you want to edit.

3.Select the editing tool you want from the shortcut menu

4.Click Properties to reschedule the task

5.Make the changes you want under each respective area.

6.Click the OK button. 7.Enter your password.8.Click the OK button.

1. Open the Scheduled Tasks window.The Scheduled Tasks window is displayed. One task is scheduled as shown below.

2. Right-click the task Cleanup hard disk task.A short cut menu is displayed, as shown below.

3. Click Rename in the shortcut menu. Type Hard disk cleanup.The schedule task is renamed.

4. Right-click Hard disk Cleanup. Click Properties in the shortcut menu.The Hard disk Clean up dialog box is displayed.


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5. Click the Schedule tab. The Schedule dialog box is displayed, as shown below.

6. Click the Schedule Task: drop-down arrow, click Daily from the list. Change the Start time: to 1:00 PM.The schedule of the task is updated.

7. Click the OK button. Type in your password. Then, click the OK button.The scheduled task is updated.


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How To Delete A Scheduled Task

1.Open Scheduled Tasks.

2.Right-click the task you want to delete.

3.Click the Delete button.


1. Open Scheduled Tasks.The Scheduled Tasks window is displayed. One task is scheduled as shown below.

2. Right-click the Cleanup hard disk task.A shortcut menu is displayed, as shown below.

3. Click Delete from the shortcut menu.The Confirm File Delete message box is displayed, as shown below.

4. Click the Yes button.The Scheduled Task is deleted.


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Setting Power-Saving FeaturesWindows XP Power management scheme features enable you to conserve the energy consumption of your computer.

You can manually set your computer to hibernation or standby mode. You can also choose to automatically turn off your computer after being idle for a period of time to cut down energy consumption.

You can also choose different power schemes with basic power options predefined in Windows XP or use them to customize new power schemes.

Standby is a state in which your monitor and hard disks turn off, so that 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. Use standby to save power when you will be away from the computer for a short time while working.

Hibernation is a state in which your computer shuts down to save power but first saves everything in memory on your hard disk. When you restart the computer, your desktop is restored exactly as you left it.


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1.Click Start>> Control Panel.

2.Click Performance and Maintenance.

3.Double-click the Power Options icon.

4.Select appropriate Power schemes.

5.Set the Turn off monitor scheme

6.Set the Turn off hard disk scheme.

7.Click the Save As button.

8.Name the new settings

9.Click the OK button to save the settings.

You can also

manually set your computer into Standby or Hibernation if supported by your computer. Click Start>>Turn off Computer. Click the Standby icon.

To put your computer into hibernation, click Standby while holding down the <Shift> key. The Standby icon becomes Hibernation while the <Shift> key is held down.

You can also manually put your system into power saving mode by specifying Power buttons under the

advanced Power Options Properties .

1. Click Start >> Control Panel.The Control Panel window is displayed.

2. Click Performance and Maintenance. The Performance and Maintenance window is displayed, as shown below.

3. Click the Power Options icon. The Power Options Properties dialog box is displayed, as shown below.

4. Click the Power schemes drop-down arrow. Make sure Home/Office Desk is selected from the list.The Control Panel window is displayed.


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5. Under the Settings for Home/Office Desk power scheme area, click the Turn off monitor: drop-down arrow. Click After 10 mins from the list.The monitor will be turned off after 10 minutes of idle time.

6. Under the Settings for Home/Office Desk power scheme area, click the Turn off hard disk: drop-down arrow. Click After 1 hour from the list.The hard disk is set to turn off after 1 hour of idle time.

7. Click the Save As… button. Under the Save this power scheme as: box, type My settings.The Save Scheme dialog box is displayed. You will save your settings as a new power scheme.

8. Click the OK button.My settings power scheme appears as a new power scheme.

9. Click the OK button.The Power Options Properties dialog box is closed and the setting is saved.


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How To Show The Power Saving Icon On The Taskbar

1.Open the Power Options Properties dialog box.

2.Click the Advanced tab.

3.Click the Always show icon on the taskbar check box.

4. Click the OK button.

If the Power Saving

Icon appears on the taskbar, you can open Power Options Properties by double-clicking the Power Saving icon on the task bar.

You can prevent unauthorized access of the computer by selecting Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby under the Options area.

1. Open the Power Options Properties dialog box.The Power Options Properties dialog box is displayed.

2. Click the Advanced tab.The dialog box is updated, as shown below.

3. Under the Options area, click to select the Always show icon on the task bar check box.The check box is checked, as shown below.

4. Click the OK button. The Power Saving Icon is displayed on the Taskbar, as shown below.


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How To Edit The Power Saving Options


2.Select the Power scheme you want to edit.

3.Change the settings under the Settings for Home/Office Desk power scheme area.


Press any key or move your mouse to restore your monitor from the off mode.


2. Under the Power schemes area, click the Power schemes drop-down arrow. Click to select My settings from the list.The settings are set according to My settings.

3. Under the Settings for My settings power schemes area, click the Turn off monitor: drop-down arrow and click to select After 1 min from the list.You will update the turn off monitor setting.

4. Click the Turn off hard disks: drop-down arrow and click to select Never from the list.The settings for My Settings are changed, as shown below.

5. Click the OK buttonThe settings for My settings power scheme are updated.

6. Close the Power Option Properties dialog box. Wait for one minute to view the changes.The monitor turns off after 1 minute. Move your mouse to turn on the monitor again.


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How To Delete A Power Scheme


2.Select the Power scheme to be removed.

3.Click the Delete button.



2. Click the Power schemes drop-down arrow and click My settings from the list.You will delete the My settings power scheme.

3. Click the Delete button.The Delete Scheme message dialog box is displayed to get your confirmation, as shown below.

4. Click the Yes button.The power scheme My settings is deleted.


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ExercisesExercise – Managing Windows Shortcuts

1. Create a short cut of WordPad in the folder My Documents. Use the Browse… button to find the location of the program in the Local drive (C:).

2. Name the short cut as WordPad.3. Create a shortcut of Printers and Faxes in the Desktop.4. Rename the shortcut Printers and Faxes to Printer.5. Change the icon of the shortcut.6. Change the target of Printer to C:\My Computer.7. Delete the shortcuts, i.e. Printer and WordPad. 8. Create Notepad as a shortcut on the Desktop.9. Pin the Notepad shortcut to the Start menu.10. Rename the shortcut to Note11. Unpin the shortcut from the Start menu.12. Customize the Start Menu to have 3 programs on the menu.13. Add My Picture and display as a menu on the Start Menu.14. Remove Favorites menu from the Start Menu.15. Remove My Recent Documents from the Start Menu.16. Create a new submenu, to the All Programs Menu. 17. Name the submenu as Exercise 1.18. Rename shortcut Note to Notepad.19. Delete Submenu Exercise 1.20. Create Notepad as a shortcut on the Desktop21. Add the Notepad shortcut as new toolbar to the Taskbar.22. Add Desktop to the Taskbar23. Position the Notepad shortcut toolbar to the right of the Desktop toolbar.24. Enlarge the vertical size of the taskbar to display current time, date and day.25. Resize the taskbar to the original position.26. Remove Desktop toolbar from the Taskbar.27. Create a shortcut link to the Notepad in Quick Launch Toolbar.28. Remove Notepad shortcut from the Quick Launch Toolbar.29. Close the Quick Launch toolbar.


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Exercise – Managing Hardware And Software

1. Open Control Panel window. Click Printers and Other Hardware.2. Add a new printer to your computer at the LPT1. Follow the Add Printer Wizard

to install the new printer. Do not select automatic detection of Plug and Play printer.

3. Choose a printer from the list of manufacturer and available models, e.g. :HP Color Laserjet.

4. Complete the installation without printing a Test Print.5. Open the Printers and Faxes window to view the new printer.6. Remove the new printer from Printers and Faxes window. 7. Open the Control Panel window.8. Select Add or Remove Programs. 9. Select Add New Programs10. Install the new program provided in the floppy disk or CD-Rom.11. Follow the instruction on Install New Program From Floppy Disk or CD-Rom

dialog box. 12. Test run the program when the installation has complete.13. Remove the program.


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Exercise – Tuning And Maximizing Performance

1. Check Local Drive (C:) for file system error. Choose to automatically fix file system errors. This may take a few minutes to complete.

2. Scan your floppy disk (A:) for bad sectors.3. Analyze your hard disk using Disk Defragmenter. 4. Perform Disk Defragment on the local hard disk (C:)5. Save the Defragmentation report into My Document as VolumeC1.6. Run Disk Cleanup for your hard disk. Delete content of the Recycle bin to free

some space.7. Open the Virtual Memory dialog box. Write down the default settings of the

Initial and Maximum size. 8. Change the Initial size to 50 MB and the Maximum to 100 MB. 9. Restart your computer.10. Reset to the default settings.11. Open Task Manager, run Paint from within the Task Manager. Use the Browse

button to find the program name. 12. End the task in Task Manager.13. Open Scheduled Tasks window.14. Schedule Disk Cleanup for your computer at daily, 1.00PM. Set current date as

the Start date. 15. Name the scheduled task as Task 1. 16. Change the scheduled task to every Monday, 12.30PM.17. Rename the updated scheduled task as Cleanup C18. Delete Cleanup C.19. Create a new power scheme, named as Home/Office Desk 2.20. Set the idle time before the monitor turns off to 30 minutes. Turn off the hard

disk after 2 hours.21. Show the Power-saving icon on the task bar.22. Edit the Home/Office Desk 2 power scheme. Change the settings to turn off

monitor after 1 hour and never turn off the hard disk.23. Manually put your system into Hibernation.24. Restore your system from the power saving feature.25. Delete Home/Office Desk 2 power scheme.26. Set the power scheme to Home/Office Desk.


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