25-09-2013, 12:36 PM
Control Panel
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Control Panel Overview
Control Panel
Centralized location for management utilities
Changes in XP:
New applets
New view
Applet
Small application designed for a limited range of function or capability
Add Hardware
System polls the entire computer for new devices
Attempts to identify them
Installs drivers automatically or prompts for alternative source path
Add Hardware Wizard
Used for manual configuration
Device manager
Used to manage, configure, and remove installed hardware devices
Activity : Add/Remove Applications
Objective: Review the Windows components that can be added or removed using the Add/Remove Programs Wizard
Follow instructions to explore Add/Remove Programs Wizard
Date and Time
Used to set the calendar date, clock time, and time zone
Clock is set directly in the system’s BIOS
Time Zone tab
World map
Pull-down list of time zones
Activity : Setting the Time
Objective: Configure the date, time, and time zone for your computer
Set the correct date and time using the Date and Time Applet
Advanced Display Settings
Accessed by:
Pressing Advanced button on Settings tab of Display
Manage DPI
Video card information
Screen refresh rate
Dualview
Use multiple display devices (monitors)
Supported by XP