Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide
9
Basics
Introducing the Basics
Windows Operating System
The operating system for your PC is Microsoft
Windows XP. Windows displays the desktop on
the monitor. The taskbar with the Start button
appears at the edge of the desktop display.
Start Menu
Click the
Start
button to open the Start menu.
Use this menu to:
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Select programs or documents.
3
Open the Help and Support Center.
3
Start a search.
3
Run a program.
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Open the Control Panel to view or change
settings.
The Start menu also displays the buttons
Log Off
and Turn Off Computer . Click the Log Off
button to end your current computer session and
to switch between users. Click the Turn Off
Computer button to turn off the computer or
to restart it.
Using the Computer