Hide objects outside the stage

Hi there!
I have recently downloaded a sample FLA file and I see the stage is FIXED on top-left side of the flash screen and objects outside the stage does not appear on screen (Like a mask, but there is no mask layer).
And when I create a new file the stage appears in middle of the screen and objects outside the stage are not masked.
Would you please help me what should I do in this case?
(I always use a very big White layer in top of all other layers, to cover out of stage, OR use a mask layer)
Regards,
Ali

Hi!
Sorry if my question was not clear. here is the link (adobe TV):
http://downloads.tv.adobe.com/2012-00-24/WebChallenge_FL_3.zip
I have uploaded that single FLA file to the address below :
http://www.howallah.com/Mobile.fla
To simplify my question, each flash scene is indeed divided into 3 sections based on colors (white, light grey, dark grey) as marked below :
(the Zoom is 20% to cover them all).
Section 1. is called Stage (I know)
Section 2. it expands automatically as you move an object outside the stage (image, movieclip etc.) and it works like a mask (I dont know the name of this section)
Section 3. is something like "out of Scene" (I don't know the name of this section as well)
What I want to do is sort of FITTING Section 1 (Stage) to Section 2.
Exactly like the FLA sample file above.
What is that good for?? to help me only see the stuff INSIDE the stage, without any need to make a mask layer or a LARGE white layer above all layers etc.!
Anybody knows what I am talking about and having a clue please?
Regards,
Ali

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