4-2 Using the Operating System and UtilitiesWindows IntroductionYour NEC Versa comes pre-installed with either the Windows 98 Second Edition (SE),Windows 95, Windows NT, or Windows 2000 (when available) operating system.These Microsoft® operating systems provide a means of running applications,navigating through your file structure, and using your notebook computer. Eachoperating system offers its own look and employs its own tools through an easy-to-usegraphical interface.Windows 98 Second EditionWindows 98 gives you the newest features offered by Microsoft, including a Desktopwith room to maneuver, a taskbar for quick access to a variety of system functions,state-of-the-art plug and play support, powerful system utilities, enhancedentertainment features, and a fully integrated Internet experience.Desktop IconsWith Windows 98, the following icons are installed on your desktop:! My Computer — Provides access to drives, printers, the control panel, networkfeatures, and scheduled tasks.! Recycle Bin — Gives you a trash container in which to put and discard unwantedfiles or allows you to restore those same files back to their original location.! Internet Explorer — Allows you to browse the Internet or view local HTML files.Also access Internet Explorer under Start, Programs, Internet Explorer.! Set Up the Microsoft Network — Provides a setup program that allows you to sign-up for the Microsoft Network. If you already have an account, use this interface tosign-on to the Microsoft Network.! Network Neighborhood — Appears when your computer is connected to a network.Use the network neighborhood to browse through the computers in your workgroupand the computers in the entire network.! My Briefcase — Provides a mechanism for file synchronization between the NECVersa and another system.! My Documents — Provides you with a convenient place to store documents,graphics, and other files for quick access.! Connect to the Internet — Runs the Internet Connection wizard that helps you to setup your computer to access the Internet.Note Before connecting to the Internet, you must either connect an optional modemand a working phone line to your system or install a LAN card for network access.
