You can also arrange the symbols on the Taskbar simply by clicking on them and dragging them to the desired position. The symbols are also considerably bigger, so that they are easier to use. Moving the cursor over the symbols will display miniatures of each file or each window open in the program. Moving the cursor over the miniature displays a full-screen preview of the particular window. Moving the cursor away from the miniature closes the full-screen preview. Jump lists* Jump lists offer a practical possibility when opening files which you have recently worked on. To display recently used files, just right-click the application symbol on the Taskbar. Right-clicking on the Word symbol will display recently used Word documents. You can also easily place other files in the jump list if you would like to have them readily at hand, in which case they will always be displayed. This allows you to access documents which you use more frequently, with just a few mouse clicks. The jump lists from a few programs, such as Windows® Media Player, can be filled in advance with frequently used commands. Thus, for example, the Windows® Media Player jump list might contain options to play all music or to re-open the latest play list. The Internet Explorer jump list displays frequently and most recently visited websites. For certain programs, this enables rapid access commands which, in the * Function is limited way in the case of the Windows® 7 Starter version 70 English past, could only be retrieved from the program itself, such as the command to create a new e-mail message. Improved Desktop* Windows® 7 simplifies working with the windows on the Desktop. This provides you with more intuitive possibilities for opening and closing, as well as for changing the size and for rearranging. Windows® 7 makes the performance of everyday tasks even simpler. For example, the Snaps function makes it easier than ever to compare two open windows. You do not need to adjust the size of the open window for comparison. Simply pull the window, using the mouse, to one of the edges at the side of the screen, and it will fill half the screen. Snap the window on both sides, and it is already easier than ever to compare two windows. If you would like to display all Desktop mini-applications, simply move the mouse into the lower right hand corner of the Desktop. This makes all open windows transparent, so that the Desktop and all the mini-applications located on it will be instantly visible. Click on the Titlebar of the window, "shake" it, and all open windows will be displayed as symbols on the Taskbar. "Shake" the window again, and the other windows will be displayed again. Better device management* Windows® 7 enables you to close, manage and use all devices through the "Devices and Printers" central function. All devices are displayed in a central position. With the new Device Stage Technology, Windows® 7 even goes one step further in device management. Device Stage helps you use all compatible devices connected to your computer. Thanks to Device Stage, now you display the device status in one single window and carry out often-used commands. You will even find pictures of the devices here, easily enabling you to see which devices are connected. The manufacturer of the devices can even adapt Device Stage. If the manufacturer of your camera, for example, prepares an adapted version of Device Stage, you can see the number of photos on the camera and receive links to useful information when you link the camera to the notebook. Appendix AidComponentsHandling Safety * Function is limited way in the case of the Windows® 7 Starter version Software 71 Homegroup* With homegroups, a new function of Windows® 7, the linking of home computers is really simple. A home network group is created automatically, for example, when you link the first notebook under Windows® 7 with the home network. The addition of additional PCs with Windows® 7 to the home network group is quickly accomplished. You can indicate exactly what should be released on each PC for all other PCs in the home network group. Finally, the shared use of files on the various home PCs, and on many other devices, is so simple that it is as if all files were located on one single hard drive. This allows you to store digital photos on the computer in your home office and then enjoy easy access to them from a laptop in any other room in the house. Similarly, the printer in home office is automatically released for all PCs in the house, as long as they are all in the home network group. Beginners and persons changing from other Windows versions systems are advised to read this material carefully. Windows® 7 - Help and Support An answer to almost every question can be found in this program. This help function fully covers the Windows operating system. It is helpful for both beginners and professionals. You can print or bookmark the information, which is categorized into topics. You start like this: 1. ...