These options include cus-tomizing the Taskbar and Start menu, creating shortcuts, and setting display properties.con-Windows 2000 Professional also includes support for multiple languag
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Managing the Desktop
MICROSOFT EXAM OBJECTIVES COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER
Configure and troubleshoot desktop settings.
Configure support for multiple languages or multiple locations
Enable multiple-language support
Configure multiple-language support for users
Configure local settings
Configure Windows 2000 Professional for multiple locations
Configure and troubleshoot accessibility services
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con-Windows 2000 Professional also includes support for multiple languages and regional settings The support that comes with localized versions of Windows 2000 Professional allows users to view, edit, and print multi-lingual documents You can also specify locale settings for the Desktop to customize items like the date and currency for your geographical location.Accessibility options are used to support users with limited sight, hearing,
or mobility You can configure the Desktop and use Windows 2000 sional utilities to provide a higher degree of accessibility
Profes-This chapter describes how to manage Desktop settings, multilanguage support, and accessibility options
Managing Desktop Settings
The Desktop, shown in Figure 5.1, appears after a user has logged on
to a Windows 2000 Professional computer Users can configure their tops to suit their personal preferences and to make their work more efficient
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As an administrator, you may need to troubleshoot an improperly ured Desktop
config-By default, the items listed in Table 5.1 appear on the Desktop
F I G U R E 5 1 The Windows 2000 Desktop
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T A B L E 5 1 Default Desktop Items
My Documents By default, stores the documents
that are created Each user has a unique My Documents folder, so even if multiple users share the same computer, they will each have unique personal folders.
My Computer Provides access to all local and
net-work drives, as well as Control Panel
My Computer is used to view and manage the computer
My Network Places Provides access to shared resources
My Network Places is used to nect to resources such as local net- work resources and Web resources Recycle Bin Holds files and folders that have
con-been deleted Files can be retrieved
or cleared (for permanent deletion) from the Recycle Bin.
Internet Explorer Along with an Internet connection,
provides an interface for accessing the Internet or a local intranet Inter- net Explorer is the built-in Web browser.
Taskbar Contains the Start button to open
the Start menu and buttons for any programs, documents, or windows that are running on the computer You can easily switch between open items by clicking the item in the Taskbar.
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You can configure the Desktop by customizing the Taskbar and Start menu, adding shortcuts, and setting display properties These configurations are described in the following sections
Customizing the Taskbar and Start Menu
Users can customize the Taskbar and Start menu through the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box, shown in Figure 5.2 The easiest way to access this dialog box is to right-click a blank area in the Taskbar and choose Properties from the pop-up menu
F I G U R E 5 2 The General tab of the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box
The Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box has two tabs: General and Advanced The options on these tabs are described in the following sections
Configuring General Properties
Through the General tab of the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box (see Figure 5.2), you can specify Taskbar and Start menu features such
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as whether the Taskbar is always visible and whether small icons are used on the Start menu Table 5.2 lists the properties on the General tab
T A B L E 5 2 General Taskbar and Start Menu Properties
Always on Top Specifies that the Taskbar will
al-ways be displayed, even if you maximize another window This op- tion is enabled by default.
Auto Hide Hides the Taskbar This option is
disabled by default When it is abled, you show the Taskbar by clicking the area of the screen where the Taskbar appears.
en-Show Small Icons in Start Menu Reduces the size of the icons that
are displayed on the Start menu This option is disabled by default You might enable it if you have many icons and want to display more options without needing to scroll.
Show Clock Displays a digital clock in the right
corner of the Taskbar By clicking the clock, you can adjust the computer’s date and time This option is enabled by default Use Personalized Menus Hides applications that have not
right-been recently used You can cess the hidden applications by clicking the arrow at the bottom of the Programs menu This option is enabled by default.
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Configuring Advanced Properties
The Advanced tab of the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box, shown in Figure 5.3, allows you to customize your Start menu You can add
or remove items from the Start menu, remove records of recently accessed items, and specify which options are displayed
F I G U R E 5 3 The Advanced tab of the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box
To add an option to the Start menu, click the Add button in the right corner of the Advanced tab This starts a Wizard that guides you through the process of creating a shortcut that will be placed on the Start menu To delete a Start menu option, click the Remove button If you want
upper-to remove the records that Windows 2000 Professional keeps of recently accessed documents, programs, and Web sites, click the Clear button The Advanced button allows you to add or remove items from the Start menu through Windows Explorer If you want to return to the defaults for the Pro-gram menu, click the Re-sort button
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The Start Menu Settings section of the Advanced tab allows you to figure various Start menu features These settings are listed in Table 5.3 By default, all of these options are disabled for new users
con-T A B L E 5 3 The Start Menu Settings
Display Administrative Tools Specifies whether Administrative
Tools appears on the Programs menu Display Favorites Specifies whether the Favorites
menu appears on the Start menu Display Logoff Specifies whether the Logoff menu
appears on the Start menu Expand Control Panel Specifies that you want the contents
of Control Panel to be displayed in a menu instead of a window
Expand My Documents Specifies that you want the contents
of My Documents to be displayed in
a menu instead of a window Expand Network and Dial-Up
Connections
Specifies that you want the contents
of Network and Dial-Up Connections
to be displayed in a menu instead of
a window Expand Printers Specifies that you want the contents
of Printers to be displayed in a menu instead of a window
Scroll the Programs Menu Specifies that you want the contents
of Programs to be displayed in a scrolling menu instead of listed in columns
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In Exercise 5.1, you will check your current Taskbar and Start menu uration and then set general and advanced Taskbar and Start menu properties
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Configuring Taskbar and Start Menu Options
1. Select Start Programs Note the size of the icons in the Start menu Notice that there is no Programs menu item for Administrative Tools
or Windows Explorer
2. Select Start Settings Control Panel A window with all of the Control Panel contents appears.
3. Right-click an empty space on the Taskbar and choose Properties.
4. In the General tab of the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box, select the Show Small Icons in Start Menu check box.
5. Click the Advanced tab Click the Add button In the Create Shortcut dialog box, type Explorer in the Type the Location of the Item text box and click the Next button In the Select Program Folder dialog box, accept the default folder of Programs and click the Next button In the Select a Title for the Program dialog box, edit the name for the short- cut to Windows Explorer and click the Finish button.
6. In the Start Menu Settings section of the Advanced tab, check the Display Administrative Tools and Expand Control Panel check
boxes Click the Apply button, then click the OK button.
7. Select Start Programs and note the size of the icons in the Start menu Notice that the Programs menu lists Administrative Tools and Windows Explorer
8. Select Start Settings Control Panel Notice that the Control Panel contents are displayed in a menu.
9. Edit the Taskbar and Start Menu properties as you like, or return them to their default settings.
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Using Shortcuts
Shortcuts are links to items that are accessible from your computer or work You can use a shortcut to quickly access a file, program, folder, printer, or computer from your Desktop Shortcuts can exist in various loca-tions, including on the Desktop, on the Start menu, and within folders
net-To create a shortcut from Windows Explorer, just right-click the item you want to create a shortcut to and select Create Shortcut from the pop-up menu Then you can click the shortcut and drag it to where you want it to appear
In Exercise 5.2, you will create a shortcut and place it on the Desktop
Setting Display Properties
The options in the Display Properties dialog box, shown in Figure 5.4, allow you to customize the appearance of your Desktop You can access this dialog box by right-clicking an empty area on the Desktop and selecting Properties from the pop-up menu Alternatively, you can select Start Settings Con-trol Panel Display
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Creating a Shortcut
1. Select Start Programs Accessories Windows Explorer to start Windows Explorer.
2. Expand My Computer, then Local Disk, then WINNT, then System32.
3. Right-click calc.exe and select Create Shortcut You see an icon labeled Shortcut to calc.exe.
4. Click the Shortcut to calc.exe icon and drag it to the Desktop.
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F I G U R E 5 4 The Display Properties dialog box
The Display Properties dialog box has six tabs with options that control various aspects of your display:
The Background tab lets you pick your Desktop background, which uses a picture or an HTML document as wallpaper
The Screen Saver tab lets you select a screen saver that will start after the system has been idle for a specified amount of time You can also specify a password that must be used to reaccess the system after it has been idle When the idle time has been reached, the computer will be locked, and you must enter the password of the user who is currently logged on to access the computer
The Appearance tab has choices for the color scheme used for the Desktop
The Web tab lets you select whether or not you want to use the Active
Desktop, which makes your Desktop look and work like a Web page.
The Effects tab lets you set special visual effects for the Desktop
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The Settings tab is used to configure display properties, which are not related
to user preferences Configuring the display is covered in Chapter 4, uring the Windows 2000 Environment.”
“Config-In Exercise 5.3, you will configure display options
Through the Mouse and Keyboard icons in Control Panel, you can specify your personal preferences for mouse and keyboard settings Mouse and key- board properties are covered in Chapter 4, “Configuring the Windows 2000 Environment.”
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Configuring Display Options
1. Right-click an unoccupied area on the Desktop and select Properties
to open the Display Properties dialog box.
2. In the Background tab, select Prairie Wind as wallpaper From the Picture Display drop-down list, select Stretch.
3. Click the Screen Saver tab, select the Starfield Simulation screen saver, and specify a wait of five minutes.
4. Click the Appearance tab, select the Red, White, and Blue (VGA) Scheme Click the OK button to see your new display settings.
5. Set the display properties to suit your personal preferences, or reset them to their default values.
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Managing Multiple Languages and Regional Settings
Windows 2000 Professional supports multiple languages through the use of multilanguage technology Multilanguage technology is designed to meet the following needs:
Provide support for multilingual editing of documents
Provide support for different language interfaces in your environment
Allow users who speak different languages to share the same computer
Choosing Windows 2000 Multiple-Language Support
Multilanguage support consists of two technologies:
Multilingual editing and viewing, which supports multiple languages while a user is viewing, editing, and printing documents
Multilanguage user interfaces, which allow the Windows 2000 fessional user interface to be presented in different languagesDepending on the level of language support that your environment requires, you may use either a localized version of Window 2000 Profes-sional or the Multilanguage version of Windows 2000 Professional The fol-lowing sections describe these versions and how to configure multilanguage support
Enable multiple-language support
Configure multiple-language support for users
Configure local settings.
Configure Windows 2000 Professional for multiple locations
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Using Localized Windows 2000
Microsoft provides localized editions of Windows 2000 Professional For example, users in the United States will most likely use the English version, and users in Japan will most likely use the Japanese version
Localized versions of Windows 2000 Professional include fully localized user interfaces for the language that was selected In addition, localized ver-sions include the ability to view, edit, and print documents in more than 60 different languages However, localized versions do not support multi-language user interfaces
Using Windows 2000 Multilanguage Version
Windows 2000 Multilanguage Version provides user interfaces in a number
of different languages This version is useful in multinational corporations where users speak different languages and must share computers It is also useful in cases where administrators want to deploy a single version of Win-dows 2000 Professional worldwide You can manage multiple users who share a single computer and speak different languages through user profiles (covered in Chapter 8, “Using User Profiles and Hardware Profiles”) or through group policies (covered in Chapter 7, “Managing Groups”).Two sets of files are necessary to support Windows 2000 Multilanguage Version:
Language groups, which contain the fonts and files that are required
to process and display a specific language
Windows 2000 Professional Multilanguage Version files, which contain the language content required by the user interface and help filesWhen you install Windows 2000 Multilanguage Version, you select the ini-tial language that will be installed on the computer For each language that you wish to use, you must also have the appropriate language group installed For example, if you want to use the Japanese user interface, you must also install the Japanese language group If you want to install other language support after installation, you can install and remove Windows 2000 Multilanguage Version files and language groups through Regional Options in Control Panel Each instance of Multilanguage Version files will use approximately 45MB of disk space You can edit the default user language interface or add or remove
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Windows 2000 Multilanguage Version supports the following languages:
Windows 2000 Multilanguage Version is not available through retail stores You need to order this version of Windows 2000 Professional through Microsoft Volume Licensing Programs You can get more information about the multilanguage version at www.microsoft.com/licensing.
Enabling and Configuring Multilingual Support
On a localized version of Windows 2000 Professional, you enable and
con-figure multilingual editing and viewing through Regional Options in
Con-trol Panel To access the Regional Options dialog box, shown in Figure 5.5, select Start Settings Control Panel Regional Options
In the list box at the bottom of the Regional Options dialog box, check the language settings that you wish to support on the computer After you click
OK, you may be prompted to insert the Windows 2000 Professional CD to copy the distribution files required for multiple-language support Then you will need to restart your computer for the new changes to take effect
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
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F I G U R E 5 5 The Regional Options dialog box
After your computer restarts, you will notice a new icon on the Taskbar that shows the current locale and keyboard inputs that are being used You can switch to another supported language by clicking this icon and selecting the locale input you wish to use
In Exercise 5.4, you will configure your computer for multilanguage support
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Configuring Multiple-Language Support
1. Select Start Settings Control Panel Regional Options.
2. In the Regional Options dialog box, select the language settings that you wish to support on the computer Then click the OK button.
3. If prompted, insert the Windows 2000 Professional CD to copy the distribution files required for multilanguage support.
4. Restart your computer.