User manual SARASOTA 215 B

[. . . ] To activate, enter the product key from the Certificate of Authenticity on the PC (retain this information). This software is subject to the terms and conditions described in the Microsoft Software License Terms located in either the product documentation or online within the software product. By using the software product, you indicate that you have read and accepted the license terms. NOTICE: The PC manufacturer is required to attach the Certificate of Authenticity label to the computer system prior to delivery. [. . . ] Your computer will then start from the installation disc. Note that you cannot do this if you have an upgrade copy of Windows Vista. If you are asked to press a key to start from CD or DVD, press any key. If the Install Windows page is displayed, go to step 3. 6. On the Where do you want to install Windows?page, do one of the following: · If you don't want to install Windows on a specific partition or create partitions on your hard disk, click Next to begin the installation. If you do want to install Windows on a specific partition and have an existing partition with enough free space, select the partition you want to use, and then click Next to begin the installation. If you want to create, extend, delete, or format a partition and you have started Windows from the installation disc, click Drive options (advanced), click the option you want, and then follow the instructions. SecurIty checKlISt 1. Install antivirus software and keep it up to date. Check your computer's security status. (Click the Start button , click Control Panel, click Security, and then click Security Center. ) · If the Install Windows page is not displayed and you're not asked to press a key to start from CD or DVD, you might have to specify that your computer use its CD or DVD drive as the startup device. Plug a digital camera into your computer and transfer photos to the Pictures folder. Then use Photo Gallery to crop pictures, remove red eye, and make other corrections. Sync Center Sync Center allows you to keep information in sync between your computer; network folders; mobile devices, such as portable music players; and programs that support Sync Center. Windows Movie Maker Create home movies that you can share with family and friends. Windows Movie Maker has improved graphics, enhanced HD support, and new effects and transitions. Windows Mail Windows Mail is an improved e-mail program that filters junk mail and can help protect you from attacks aimed at stealing your personal information, and malicious software delivered through e-mail attachments. Windows DVD Maker Easily create professional-looking DVDs with transitions and chapters that you can enjoy in your home DVD player. Ease of Access Center Ease of Access Center is the place to find and change settings that can enhance how you hear, see, and use your computer. You can adjust text size and the speed of your mouse. This is also where you can go to set up your screen reader and find other helpful tools. Windows Meeting Space Windows Meeting Space allows you to collaborate with other people nearby, share your desktop, and distribute and co-edit documents, whether you're in a meeting room or cafe. If no network exists, Windows Meeting Space will set one up. Games Enjoy four new games (Mahjong Titans, Chess Titans, Purble Place, and InkBall), as well as updated versions of games included in previous versions of Windows. Install and run all of your games from the Games folder. 18 What's new 1 Start button Click the Start button to open the Start menu. Search box As soon as you open the Start menu, you can start typing in the Search box--you don't need to click inside the box first. As you type, search results appear in the left pane. poWer button Click the Power button to put your computer into sleep mode. Lockbutton Click the Lock button to lock your computer without turning it off. [. . . ] Input Panel includes AutoComplete, backof-pen erase, and more natural scratch-out gestures. Tablet PC tutorials Learn to use and get more from your Tablet PC with the Pen Training and Touch Training tutorials in the Welcome Center. (Click the Start button , click Control Panel, click System and Maintenance, and then click Welcome Center. ) Touch input Some Tablet PCs have touch screens. If touch input is available on your computer, you can use your touch pad to do many of the things that you do with a mouse or tablet pen. For example, you can move the touch pointer on the screen and open files and folders. Handwriting recognition You can teach the handwriting recognizer how you write by providing handwriting samples. [. . . ]