Creating Shortcuts; Using Microsoft Windows Accessories - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 7479 Reference Manual

Creating
Shortcuts are used to open files and programs without having to select them from the
Shortcuts
Start menu or from their permanent location on the hard drive. If you frequently use a
certain file or folder, you can place a shortcut for it on your desktop as an icon or on
the Start menu for quick access.
To create a shortcut to a file or folder, complete the following steps:
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To use the shortcut, double-click the new shortcut icon.

Using Microsoft Windows Accessories

Microsoft Windows is equipped with a number of accessories. Brief descriptions of
the accessories available to you are provided as follows:
Introducing Microsoft Windows
Right-click the Start button and choose Explore from the Shortcut menu to open
Windows Explorer.
From Windows Explorer, locate the file or folder you want to use to create the
shortcut.
Click the file or folder to select it.
Right-click the selected file or folder and choose Create Shortcut from the
Shortcut menu.
Right-click and drag the shortcut to any of the following areas:
the Windows desktop
a particular folder
When Windows prompts you with a Shortcut menu, choose Create Shortcut
Here.
Accessibility allows you to configure Windows for your vision, hearing, and
mobility needs.
Communications offers the following features:
Dial-Up Networking enables you to connect to another computer or to a
network.
Direct Cable Connection enables you to quickly and easily establish a
direct serial or parallel cable connection between two computers.
HyperTerminal enables you to connect to a remote computer, send and receive
files, and connect to computer bulletin boards or similar information services.
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