Frequently Asked Questions


 When writing, I rewrite characters in front of the cursor. How do I change it?

It is easy. Just press "INSERT". It should be ok now.


 I would like to send an email but can not find "at" sign (@). What can I do?

If you use the US keyboard, you will find "@" above number "2".
For this character you can also use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Alt+V or copy it from Character Map (Start >> Programs >> Accessories >> System Tools).


 Sometimes I need special characters that are not on the keyboard. Where do I find them?

Special characters can be found in Character Map.
Click Start >> Programs >> Accessories >> System Tools >> Character Map.


 Is it possible to change the file name?

Yes, it is.
Select the file and press F2. Type new name and press Enter. In the same way You can also rename shortcuts on your desktop.

Note: Be careful not to accidentally overwrite the extensions of files - it can cause problems with their running.


 Can be written in capital letters without having to constantly hold down the "Shift" key?

Yes, for this purpose is a special key.
To switch to capital letters mode press Caps Lock key (Caps means Capitals). On the keyboard above the numeric keypad on the right is usually a light that indicates whether this mode is active.


 I would like to open a document that I saved, but I can not find it. What now?

Do not worry. If the file is stored on your computer, you can find it. All you need is your file's name or part of the name.

  • Click Start >> Search
  • Select type of file - if you are not sure, choose "All files and folders"
  • Write down the name of part of the name
  • You can optionally select an area where to search
  • Click Search
  • Wait for results
  • If there are no results or too many results or results you are not looking for, you can select more or less strict search criteria (Eg. instead of "Holiday_Thailand_September_2010.doc" you can try to find name "holiday" or "thailand").

Good Luck!



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