All Images Finder problem

Hi,
I can't figure this out. But then again, I'm fairly new to Mac (June 2009), so maybe this is a simple problem.
In the finder to the bottom left under the "search for" heading it has several buttons: All Images, All Movies, and All Documents.
Every time I click the "All Images" button, nothing happens. At all. I'm the only person who uses this computer, so there aren't other profiles in my system.
Does anyone have any advice about how to fix this problem? There's a picture I'm looking for and I can't remember the file name or type. Thanks!

So it does. I missed it because I always have Finder windows open. That said, the +search for+ thingy is a sidebar option and has no relationship to the Dock—it's related to Finder windows.
For the OP, once you resolve your issue, see these:
Switching from Windows to Mac OS X,
Basic Tutorials on using a Mac,
Mac 101: Mac Essentials,
Anatomy of a Mac,
MacTips, and
Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Snow Leopard Edition.
Additionally, *Texas Mac Man* recommends:
Quick Assist.
Welcome to the Switch To A Mac Guides,
Take Control E-books, and
A guide for switching to a Mac.

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