Using the Operating System and Utilities 4-3Your NEC Versa comes with all the software you need to get started on the mostpopular services available today. For a fee, online services give you access to theInternet, email, the world wide web, travel information, news reports, and more.Note Before choosing and registering for an online service, you must connect anoptional modem to your system and to a working phone line. The phone line must beanalog. If you are unsure what type of line you have, call your local phone company.If you are using this product outside of the United States or Canada, some onlineservices may require a long-distance or international call.! NEC Customize — Gives you the option to launch the Application and Driver CD.! Outlook Express — Provides your default email program with secure andpersonalized features for email and newsgroup communication. Also accessOutlook Express under Start, Programs, Outlook Express.! Internet Explorer — Provides your default internet program. Also access InternetExplorer under Start, Programs, Internet Explorer.Taskbar IconsWith Windows 98, a number of icons appear on the taskbar. Use the cursor to hoverover the icon and display its function, right click the icon to display its menu options,or double click the icon to launch it.The following icons normally appear on the left side of the Windows 98 taskbar.! Internet Explorer — Allows you to browse the internet or view local HTML files.Also access Internet Explorer under Start, Programs, Internet Explorer.! Outlook Express — Provides your default email program with secure andpersonalized features for email and newsgroup communication. Also accessOutlook Express under Start, Programs, Outlook Express.! Show Desktop — Minimizes all active screens to display your desktop.The following icons normally appear on the right side of the Windows 98 taskbar.! Task Scheduler — Enables you to schedule tasks, such as Disk Defragmenter, torun regularly. Also access Task Scheduler under Start, Programs, Accessories,System Tools, Scheduled Tasks.! Power Management Properties — Displays your current power source and totalremaining battery power. Access Power Management Properties under Start,Settings, Control Panel, Power Management.! Infrared Monitor — Allows you to enable, disable, and control the infraredcommunication on your notebook computer.
