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Getting started with the Windows 98/98se desktop

Because the Web and the desktop are now integrated, your desktop and its folders look and work more like the Web. You can now browse your computer just as you browse the Web - and you can browse the Web from anywhere on your computer: You'll find the Go and Favorites menus everywhere. You can also add "active content" from the Web to your desktop, the taskbar, or your folders.

Before you get started, think about how you like to use your computer and how you like to browse the Web.

Do you like exploring your computer the way you explore the Web, that is, by single-clicking links (icons), moving back and forward through pages (folders), and so on?
Do you like information about your computer's contents displayed as Web pages within folders?
Do you like having multiple access points to get where you want to go?

The following topics can help you start creating the desktop you want.

Basic setup

To install the new desktop

This process will require restarting your computer several times, so print this topic before proceeding.
Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
Click Internet Explorer 6 and Internet Tools, and then click Add/Remove.
Click Restore the previous version of Internet Explorer, and then click OK.
Restart your computer.
Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
Click Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0, and then click Add/Remove.
Click Add Windows Desktop Update from Web site.
After you've restarted your computer, you can reinstall Internet Explorer 6.
The new desktop will then be available from within Internet Explorer 6.

Important

You can install the new desktop only if you are running Internet Explorer on Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0. The new desktop is already part of Windows 98.
If you did not install the Windows Desktop Update in Internet Explorer 4 before installing Internet Explorer 6, you must first uninstall Internet Explorer 6 to restore Internet Explorer 4. After you install the Windows Desktop Update in Internet Explorer 4, you can then reinstall Internet Explorer 6.

Note

If you decide later that you do not want to use this feature, you can follow the same steps to remove it (on Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 only).

To turn on the Active Desktop interface

Open Display Proprieties.
On the Web tab, make sure the View my Active Desktop as a web page check box is selected.

Notes

You can also open Display Properties by clicking Start, pointing to Settings, clicking Control Panel, and then double-clicking Display.
If you select Web style for your desktop, the Active Desktop is already turned on.
You can also turn Active Desktop on or off by clicking Start, pointing to Settings, pointing to Active Desktop, and then clicking View as Web Page.
You must have the new desktop installed in order to use the Active Desktop.

Activating the desktop

To add Web content to the desktop

You can add any "active content" from the Web to your desktop. Active content is content that changes on your screen, such as a stock ticker or a weather map.

Open Display Properties.
On the Web tab, make sure the View my Active Desktop as a web page check box is selected.
Click New.
If you want to browse the Windows Media Showcase for a component to add, click Yes.
If you want to select some other Web site, click No, and then type the address of the Web site you want, or click Browse to locate it.

Notes

You can also open Display Properties by clicking Start, pointing to Settings, clicking Control Panel, and then double-clicking Display.
You can right-click any link on a Web page, drag it to the desktop, and then click Create Active Desktop item(s) Here.

To add a toolbar to the desktop or taskbar

Right-click a blank area on the taskbar, point to Toolbars, and then click Address, Links, Desktop, or Quick Launch.
The selected toolbar appears on the taskbar (the bar that contains the Start button).

Note

To move a toolbar to the desktop, drag it into the position you want, and then resize it if you want.

Customizing a folder

To make a folder look like a Web page

You can change a folder's background in two ways: by adding a picture to it or by making it into a Web page.

In My Computer or Windows Explorer, open the folder that you want to customize.
On the View menu, click Customize this Folder.
To add a picture to your folder background, click Choose a background picture. In the wizard, you can also select colors for the text and text background in your folder.
To turn your folder background into an HTML document, click Create or edit an HTML document, and then follow the steps in the wizard to edit the folder template using HTML. For example, you might want to add a line of text explaining the folder contents, or change the font or color of the folder title.

Note

If you want to undo your customization, click Remove customization.

Using the mouse with the new desktop

The choice of single-clicking or double-clicking is yours. If you want to extend the way you click in the browser to folders and the desktop, you should choose single-clicking. If you want to work the way you always have in Windows, you should stay with double-clicking.

The table below compares the two methods of clicking.

To do this	in double-click mode	in single-click mode
Select an item	Click the item.	Point to the item.
Open an item	Double-click the item.	Click the item.
Select a range	Press and hold down the SHIFT key, and click the first and last item in group.	Press and hold down the SHIFT key, and point to the first and last item in group.
Select multiple items	Press and hold down the CTRL key, and click individual items in group.	Press and hold down the CTRL key, and point to individual items in group.
Drag and drop	Point to an item, press and hold down the mouse button, and drag item to new location.	Same as Classic style.

Notes

Single-click mode works only in certain dialog boxes (such as Open), on the desktop, and in folder windows, such as My Computer or Windows Explorer. It does not apply to other programs.
For Help on an item, click the question mark button at the top of the dialog box, and then click the item.

Choosing Web or Classic style for folders

With the new desktop, you can fashion the look and functionality that you want for your folders. Choosing Web style means that the desktop is "active," all your folders look like Web pages, and you single-click to open items. If you prefer working the way you're used to in Windows, you can choose the Classic style for all your folders.

If you would like to blend the two, you can do so. Here are the ways you can depart from the Web style:

Turn off the Active Desktop interface.
Choose individual folders you want to view in Web style.
Use double-click mode everywhere except in the Web browser.
Underline icon titles only when you move the mouse pointer over them.

To make a folder look like a Web page

You can change a folder's background in two ways: by adding a picture to it or by making it into a Web page.

In My Computer or Windows Explorer, open the folder that you want to customize.
On the View menu, click Customize this Folder.
To add a picture to your folder background, click Choose a background picture. In the wizard, you can also select colors for the text and text background in your folder.
To turn your folder background into an HTML document, click Create or edit an HTML document, and then follow the steps in the wizard to edit the folder template using HTML. For example, you might want to add a line of text explaining the folder contents, or change the font or color of the folder title.

Note

If you want to undo your customization, click Remove customization.

What is the Active Desktop interface?

The Active Desktop interface lets you put "active content" from Web pages onto your desktop. For example, you could put a constantly updating stock ticker in a handy place on your desktop or make your favorite online newspaper your desktop wallpaper. You can make your desktop truly your own space by adding the active items you need to refer to on a regular basis: news, weather, sports, stock prices, or whatever you want to have at hand. Your desktop can now reflect you�your preferences and your style.

To add Web content to the desktop

You can add any "active content" from the Web to your desktop. Active content is content that changes on your screen, such as a stock ticker or a weather map.

Open Display Prosperities
On the Web tab, make sure the View my Active Desktop as a web page check box is selected.
Click New.
If you want to browse the Windows Media Showcase for a component to add, click Yes.
If you want to select some other Web site, click No, and then type the address of the Web site you want, or click Browse to locate it.

Notes

You can also open Display Properties by clicking Start, pointing to Settings, clicking Control Panel, and then double-clicking Display.
You can right-click any link on a Web page, drag it to the desktop, and then click Create Active Desktop item(s) Here.

To make a Web-page picture your desktop wallpaper

Open Display Prosperities.
On the Background tab, click Browse, and then click the HTML document you want.
Click Apply.
The wallpaper appears on your desktop as tiled, stretched, or centered, depending on the current setting in the Display box.

Notes

You can also open Display Properties by clicking Start, pointing to Settings, clicking Control Panel, and then double-clicking Display.
To quickly use a graphic from a Web page as your wallpaper, right-click the graphic, and then click Set as Wallpaper.

Putting toolbars where you want them

You can now add toolbars to your Windows taskbar, making it even easier to get to your programs, files, folders, and favorite Web pages. You can also position toolbars on any part of your desktop and resize them.

These four toolbars are ready to be added where you want them:

The Quick Launch toolbar provides shortcuts to several often-used features, including the desktop, your Web browser, and Outlook Express.
The Address toolbar enables you to type a Web page address (URL) without first opening the Internet Explorer browser.
The Links toolbar provides shortcuts to important Web sites (for example, www.microsoft.com) so that you can open them without first opening the browser.
The Desktop toolbar contains all of the shortcuts on your desktop and organizes them into one convenient place.

In addition to the ready-made toolbars, you can create a toolbar from the contents of any folder. For example, you could create a Control Panel toolbar, or a toolbar that displays icons for each of your monthly sales reports.

To add a toolbar to the desktop or taskbar

Right-click a blank area on the taskbar, point to Toolbars, and then click Address, Links, Desktop, or Quick Launch.
The selected toolbar appears on the taskbar (the bar that contains the Start button).

Note

To move a toolbar to the desktop, drag it into the position you want, and then resize it if you want.

What's new on the Start menu?

The Start menu contains several new items:

Favorites: Enables you to open your favorite Web sites from anywhere on your computer. In fact, you'll notice that your list of favorite items is available not only from the Start menu, but from the menu bars in My Computer, Network Neighborhood, Windows Explorer, Control Panel, and even the Recycle Bin.
Settings: Contains two new commands. With Folder Options you can quickly open the Folder Options dialog box, where you can change settings, such as double-clicking. With Active Desktop you can customize the Active Desktop interface or turn it on or off.
Find: Contains a new On the Internet command, which you can use to search the Internet.
Log Off: Enables you to quickly log off of the computer so that a different user can log on (or so you can log on again later).

In addition, you can now easily rearrange the contents of the Favorites and Programs menus on the Start menu by dragging and dropping the icons where you want them.

To open a favorite Web site from the Start menu

Click Start, point to Favorites, and then click the Web page you want to open.

To search the Web from the Start menu

Click Start, point to Find, and then click On the Internet.

To drag and drop items on the Start menu

To reorganize items on the Start menu, click Start, point to Programs or Favorites, and then drag an item (any folder, program, or shortcut) to its new location.
Items on submenus can also be rearranged.

To log off quickly to change users

Click Start, and then click Log Off username.

To use the Run command to open a Web page

Click Start, click Run, and then type the Internet address of the Web page you want to open.
If the page you are opening is one you've viewed before, the AutoComplete feature can complete the address for you.

To start a program

Click Start, and then point to Programs.
If the program you want is not on the menu, point to the folder that contains the program.
Click the program name.

Notes

After you start a program, a button for that program appears on the task bar.
To switch from one running program to another, click its taskbar button.
If the program you want doesn't appear on the Programs menu or one of its submenus, click Start, point to Find, and then click Files or Folders. Use the Find dialog box to locate the program file.

To switch between running programs

1 .Click on the program button showing the name of the program you want on the task bar.

Note

If you cannot see the taskbar, point to the area of your screen where the taskbar is located. For example, if your taskbar is located at the bottom of your screen, point to that area.

To minimize all open windows

Right-click a blank area on the task bar.
Click Minimize All Windows.

Notes

Windows does not minimize open dialog boxes.
To open a minimized window, click its button on the taskbar.
To restore your windows to their original state, right-click a blank area on the taskbar, and then click Undo Minimize All.

To quit a program that is not responding

Press CTRL+ALT+DEL.
In the Close Program dialog box, click the program that is not responding, and then click End Task.

Note

You can also shut down your computer by pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL and then clicking Shut Down in the Close Program dialog box.

To quit a program

1. On the File menu, click Exit.

Note

You can also quit a program by clicking the button marked wit a "X" at the far right of the title bar.

To open a file or folder

Double-click My Computer.
Double-click the drive that contains the file.
Double-click the file or folder you want to open.

Notes

You can use commands on the View menu to change the way files are displayed.
If the file is on another computer, double-click Network Neighborhood instead of My Computer.

To open a file you�ve used recently

Click Start, and then point to Documents.
Click the document you want to open.

Note

Some programs cannot add files to the Documents menu. If the document you want to open is not listed, click Start, point to Find, and then click Files or Folders. Use the Find dialog box to locate the program file.

To copy a file or folder

In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the file or folder you want to copy.
On the Edit menu, click Copy.
Open the folder or disk where you want to put the copy.
On the Edit menu, click Paste.

Notes

To select more than one file or folder to copy, hold down the CTRL key, and then click the items you want.
To select a folder in the left pane of Windows Explorer, click the folder.

To send a file or folder to a disk

If you are copying a file or folder to a floppy disk, insert the disk in the disk drive.
In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the file or folder you want to copy.
On the File menu, point to Send To, and then click the drive you want to copy the file or folder to.

Notes

To select a folder in the left pane of Windows Explorer, click the folder.
Sending a file or folder to a disk sends a copy. The original file or folder remains in the original location.

To move a file or folder

In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the file or folder you want to move.
On the Edit menu, click Cut.
Open the folder where you want to put the file or folder.
On the Edit menu, click Paste.

Notes

To select more than one file or folder, hold down the CTRL key, and then click the items you want.
You can also move a file or folder by dragging it to the desired location.
To select a folder in the left pane of Windows Explorer, click the folder.

Creating a shortcut

A shortcut is a quick way to start a program or open a file or folder without having to go to its permanent location in Windows Explorer. Shortcuts are especially useful for programs, files, and folders you use frequently. There are three ways you can create a shortcut:

To create a shortcut in a folder

In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the folder in which you want to create the shortcut.
On the File menu, point to New, and then click Shortcut.
Follow the instructions on the screen.

To put a shortcut on the desktop

In My Computer or in the right pane of Windows Explorer, click the item, such as a file, program, folder, printer, or computer, for which you want to create a shortcut.
On the File menu, click Create Shortcut.
Drag the shortcut icon onto the desktop.

Notes

To change any settings for the shortcut, such as what kind of window it starts in, right-click the shortcut, and then click Properties.
To delete a shortcut, drag it to the Recycle Bin. The original item still exists on the disk.

To create a folder

Click the drive in Windows Explorer where you want to create the new folder.
On the File menu, point to New, and then click Folder.
The new folder appears with a temporary name.
Type a name for the new folder, and then press ENTER.

Note

If you want to create a new folder within a folder, click the folder and then follow steps two and three above.

To change the name of a file or folder

In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the file or folder you want to rename.
On the File menu, click Rename.
Type the new name, and then press ENTER.

Notes

A file name can contain up to 255 characters, including spaces. It cannot contain the following characters: \ / : * ? " < > |
To select a folder in the left pane of Windows Explorer, click the folder.

To delete a file or folder

In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the file or folder you want to delete.
On the File menu, click Delete.

Notes

For information on how to retrieve a deleted file, click Related Topics.
You can also drag file or folder icons into the Recycle Bin. If you press SHIFT while dragging, the item will be deleted from your computer without being stored in the Recycle Bin.
To select a folder in the left pane of Windows Explorer, click the folder.

To find a file or folder

Click Start, point to Find, and then click Files or Folders.
In Named, type all or part of the file name.
Enter a word or phrase in Containing text if you do not know the name of a file but know a distinctive word or phrase it contains.

If you want to specify the location to start the search, click Browse.
Click Find Now.

Note

If you want the search to be case-sensitive, click the Options menu and make sure a check mark appears next to Case Sensitive. Click to create the check mark; click again to clear it.

To see what's on your computer

Double-click My Computer.
Double-click the icon of the drive you want to see.
Windows displays the files and folders on the drive. Folders can contain files, programs, and other folders.
To open a file or folder, or to start a program, double-click it.

Notes

You can switch back to the previous folder by clicking back icon on the toolbar or pressing the BACKSPACE key. If the toolbar is not visible, on the View menu, point to Toolbar, and then click Standard Buttons.
For a quick listing of the files on your desktop, click desktop icon in a Save As or Open dialog box.
For information on how to see the hierarchy of all the folders on your computer, click Related Topics.

To use advanced search methods

Click Start, point to Find, and then click Files or Folders.
Click Date to look for files that were created or modified on or between specific dates.
Or, click Advanced to look for files of a specific type or size.
Click Find Now.

Notes

To get a shorter list of files or folders, use both the Date and Advanced tabs.
If you specify All Files on the Date tab, all the files on the hard disk are searched according to the specifications on the Name & Location and Advanced tabs.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Using shortcut keys in Windows

To	Press
Activate the menu bar in programs	F10
Carry out the corresponding command on the menu	ALT+underlined letter in menu
Close the current window in (MDI) programs.	CTRL+F4
Close the current window or quit a program	ALT+F4
Copy	CTRL+C
Cut	CTRL+X
Delete	DELETE
Display Help on the selected dialog box item	F1
Display the current window�s system menu	ALT+SPACEBAR
Display the shortcut menu for the selected item	SHIFT+F10
Display the Start menu	CTRL+ESC
Display the system menu for MDI programs	ALT+HYPHEN (-)
Paste	CTRL+V
Switch to the window you last used -Or- Switch to another window by holding down ALT while repeatedly pressing TAB	ALT+TAB
Undo	CTRL+Z

Using shortcut keys in dialog boxes

To	Press
Cancel the current task	ESC
Click a button if the current control is a button -Or- Select or clear the check box if the current control is a check box -Or- Click the option if the current control is an option button	SPACEBAR
Click the corresponding command	ALT+underlined letter
Click the selected button	ENTER
Move backward through options	SHIFT+TAB
Move backward through tabs	CTRL+SHIFT+TAB
Move forward through options	TAB
Move forward through tabs	CTRL+TAB
Open a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box	BACKSPACE
Open Save In or Look In in the Save As or Open dialog box	F4
Refresh the Save As or Open dialog box	F5

Using shortcut keys for the desktop, My Computer, and Windows Explorer

When an item is selected, you can use the following shortcut keys:

To	Press
Bypass AutoPlay when inserting a compact disc	SHIFT while inserting the CD-ROM
Copy a file	CTRL while dragging the file
Create a shortcut	CTRL+SHIFT while dragging the file
Delete an item immediately without placing it in the Recycle Bin	SHIFT+DELETE
Display Find: All Files	F3
Display the item�s shortcut menu	APPLICATION key
Refresh the contents of a window	F5
Rename an item	F2
Select all items	CTRL+A
View an item�s properties	ALT+ENTER or ALT+DOUBLE-CLICK

You can use the APPLICATION key with a Microsoft Natural Keyboard or any other compatible keyboard that includes the APPLICATION key.

Using shortcut keys for My Computer and Windows Explorer

To	Press
Close the selected folder and all of its parent folders	SHIFT while clicking the Close button (My Computer only)
Move backward to a previous view	ALT+LEFT ARROW
Move forward to a previous view	ALT+RIGHT ARROW
View the folder one level up	BACKSPACE

Using shortcut keys for Windows Explorer

To	Press
Collapse the current selection if it is expanded -Or- Select the parent folder	LEFT ARROW
Collapse the selected folder	NUM LOCK+MINUS SIGN (-)
Expand the current selection if it is collapsed -Or- Select the first subfolder	RIGHT ARROW
Expand all folders below the current selection	NUM LOCK+*
Expand the selected folder	NUM LOCK+PLUS SIGN (+)
Switch between left and right panes	F6

Using the WINDOWS key

You can use the following keyboard shortcuts with a Microsoft Natural Keyboard or any other compatible keyboard that includes the Windows logo key .

To	Press
Cycle through buttons on the taskbar	WINDOWS+TAB
Display Find: All Files	WINDOWS+F
Display Find: Computer	CTRL+WINDOWS+F
Display Help	WINDOWS+F1
Display the Run command	WINDOWS+R
Display the Start menu	WINDOWS
Display the System Properties dialog box	WINDOWS+BREAK
Display Windows Explorer	WINDOWS+E
Minimize or restore all windows	WINDOWS+D
Undo minimize all windows	SHIFT+WINDOWS+M

Using Windows Accessories

Using Calculator

You can use Calculator in standard view to perform simple calculations, or in scientific view to perform advanced scientific and statistical calculations.

Notes

You can also start Calculator by clicking Start, pointing to Programs, pointing to Accessories, and then clicking Calculator.
For information about how to use Calculator, click the Help menu in Calculator.

Using Kodak Imaging

Kodak Imaging enables you to view, annotate, and perform basic tasks with image documents, including fax documents and scanned images.

Note

You can also start Kodak Imaging by clicking Start, pointing to Programs, pointing to Accessories, and then clicking Imaging.

To start a Windows game

Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and then point to Games.
Click a game.

Notes

For information about how to play the game, click the Help menu in the game.
If you do not see any games on your Accessories menu, then you did not install any games when you installed Windows.

Using My Briefcase

If you want to work on files at home or on the road, you can use My Briefcase to help keep the various copies of your files updated.

Double-click My Briefcase on your desktop.

Note

If you do not see My Briefcase on your desktop, click Related Topics.

Using Notepad

You can use Notepad to create or edit text files that do not require formatting and are smaller than 64K. Notepad opens and saves text in ASCII (text-only) format only. To create or edit files that require formatting or are larger than 64K, use WordPad.

Notes

You can also start Notepad by clicking Start, pointing to Programs, pointing to Accessories, and then clicking Notepad.
For information about how to use Notepad, click the Help menu in Notepad.

Using WordPad

WordPad is a text editor for short documents. You can format documents in WordPad with various font and paragraph styles.

Notes

You can also start WordPad by clicking Start, pointing to Programs, pointing to Accessories, and then clicking WordPad.
For information about how to use WordPad, click the Help menu in WordPad.

Using Paint

You can use Paint to create, edit, and view pictures. You can paste a Paint picture into another document you've created, or use it as your desktop background. You can even use Paint to view and edit scanned photos.

Notes

You can also start Paint by clicking Start, pointing to Programs, pointing to Accessories, and then clicking Paint.
For information about how to use Paint, click the Help menu in Paint.

Using Synchronization Manager

You can use Synchronization Manager to synchronize your offline items automatically every time you log on to your computer. This ensures that you have the latest information from your network or the Internet when you are disconnected and working offline.

Offline items you can synchronize include Web pages, Microsoft SQL 7.0 databases, and e-mail folders, if supported by your e-mail program. In general, you can synchronize any offline items created by a program that supports Synchronization Manager.

Note

You can also start Synchronization Manager by clicking Start, pointing to Programs, pointing to Accessories, and then clicking Synchronize.

Keeping Windows 98 up-to-date

Windows Update is an online extension of Windows 98 that helps your computer work and run better. Windows Update provides a central location to find product enhancements and specific files customized for your computer. Product enhancements include service packs, system files, device drivers, and new Windows 98 features.

Windows Update indicates the approximate download time and whether an update is already installed on your computer. You can select one item or multiple items to install.

To open Windows Update, click Start, and then click Windows Update.

Note

You can also open Windows Update by clicking Start, pointing to Settings, and then clicking Windows Update.

Communications

Using Dial-Up Networking

If you have a modem, you can connect to another computer or to your corporate network by using your phone line. With Dial-Up Networking, you can have access to information on another computer, even if your computer is not on a network. The computer you are dialing in to must be set up as a network server for you to use its shared resources. Both your home computer and the network server must have modems installed.

To connect to another computer or corporate network, you need to install your modem and then configure the connection. If your modem is already installed, start the New Connection wizard by double-clicking My Computer and then double-clicking Dial-Up Networking.

Notes

You can also start Dial-Up Networking by clicking Start, pointing to Programs, pointing to Accessories, pointing to Communications, and then clicking Dial-Up Networking.
To connect to an online service such as a bulletin board, use HyperTerminal rather than Dial-Up Networking. For more information, click Related Topics.
If the Dial-Up Networking folder is not in My Computer, Dial-Up Networking is not installed. To find out how to install a Windows component, click Related Topics.

Using Direct Cable Connection to connect to another computer

With Direct Cable Connection, you can gain access to shared folders on another computer, even when your computer is not on a network. If the other computer is connected to a network, you can also gain access to that network.

For example, if you have a portable computer, you can use a cable to connect it to your work computer and network.

Notes

You can also set up a direct cable connection with another computer by clicking Start, pointing to Programs, pointing to Accessories, pointing to Communications, and then clicking Direct Cable Connection.
If you do not see Direct Cable Connection on the Communications menu, it is not installed. To find out how to install a Windows component, click Related Topics.

Using HyperTerminal

You can use HyperTerminal and a modem to connect to a remote computer, even if the remote computer isn't running Windows. You can also use HyperTerminal to send and receive files, or to connect to computer bulletin boards and other information programs.

Notes

You can also start HyperTerminal by clicking Start, pointing to Programs, pointing to Accessories, pointing to Communications, clicking HyperTerminal, and then clicking Hypertrm.exe.
For information about how to use HyperTerminal, click the Help menu in HyperTerminal.
To gain access to files and printers on another computer running Windows, use Dial-Up Networking rather than HyperTerminal.

Using the ISDN Configuration wizard

You can use the ISDN Configuration wizard to set up ISDN to upgrade your analog telephone network to a digital system. A digital system is much faster and more reliable than an analog system.

Notes

You must have ISDN hardware installed before you can run the ISDN Configuration wizard.

Using Phone Dialer to dial from your computer

Using Phone Dialer, you can place telephone calls from your computer by using your modem or another Windows telephony device.

Notes

You can also start Phone Dialer by clicking Start, pointing to Programs, pointing to Accessories, pointing to Communications, and then clicking Phone Dialer.
For information about how to use Phone Dialer, click the Help menu in Phone Dialer.