Using The Computer; Introducing The Basics; Windows Operating System; Start Menu - HP 510N - Pavilion - 256 MB RAM Quick Start Manual

Using the Computer

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:
Select programs or documents.
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Open the Help and Support Center.
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Start a search.
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Run a program.
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Open the Control Panel to view or change
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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.
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