Quick vector map opens a single map in a Mercator projection
unless you have changed the default.
New Vector Map, with a choice
of the projections.
NASA Blue
marble for a satellite view of the world (must be enabled on options
form) 
Global topography gives a global map suitable for viewing both land
and underwater features at the scale of the entire world down to a
single continent. Note this can display 1.5 or 2 earths, so both the
Pacific and Atlantic Oceans appear in full view. Pick the
multiple
earth display on the "Wrap ETOPO5" option on the
Import/Export tab
of the options form.
New DEM
and pick another global or regional DEM.
Predicted sea floor
ages (must be enabled on options form)