Personal Computer User Manual

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Microsoft® Windows® XP Features: Dell™ Latitude™
C500/C600 User's Guide
Overview
New User Interface
Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
Application and Device Compatibility
System Restore
User Accounts and Fast User Switching
Home and Small Office Networking
Internet Connection Firewall
Overview
Based on an enhanced version of the Windows 2000 operating system, Windows XP is available in
consumer and business editions: Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional. The features
discussed are available in both editions, but the Professional version, designed for business environments,
includes additional productivity, security, networking, and management features important in business
environments.
For home users, Windows XP brings the significantly increased stability and security inherent in the Windows
2000/Windows NT® operating systems. It also provides better support for portable computers. Key new
Windows XP features include:
An improved desktop and user interface
Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
Application program compatibility enhancements
System Restore
Fast User Switching*
Expanded home and small office networking functions*
A personal firewall for always-on Internet connections*
*Home and small office features