HP Compaq Presario,Presario 5116 Quick Start Manual page 29

For more information on the
Windows desktop, refer to the
Getting Started: Microsoft
Windows manual that came
with your computer.
Microsoft Windows is the operating system that runs on your
computer. This means that Windows controls and manages your
computer by translating your mouse and keyboard instructions
into a language your computer can understand.
The Windows desktop is your personal workspace. On the
Windows desktop, you give your computer instructions to
perform tasks: Access files, copy files, connect to the Internet,
read e-mail, and more.
In this chapter, you learn how to use the standard features of the
Windows desktop.