HP Compaq Presario,Presario 1700 Reference Manual page 3

CHAPTER 5
Introducing Microsoft Windows 98
Customizing the Windows Desktop........................................................................................5-1
Arranging Icons .............................................................................................................5-2
Selecting a Background .................................................................................................5-2
Adding a Screen Saver ..................................................................................................5-3
Finding Help..........................................................................................................................5-4
Windows Help................................................................................................................5-4
Running Microsoft Windows (available on select models)...............................................5-4
Microsoft Windows Starts Here (available on select models) ..........................................5-4
Searching for Files ................................................................................................................5-5
Creating New Folders ............................................................................................................5-5
Deleting Files and Folders .....................................................................................................5-6
Creating Shortcuts ................................................................................................................5-6
Using Microsoft Windows Accessories...................................................................................5-7
Installing Additional Software ................................................................................................5-8
Installing Software from a CD or Diskette.......................................................................5-8
Installing a Downloaded Program File ............................................................................5-9
CHAPTER 6
Surfing the Internet
Internet Addresses (URLs) .....................................................................................................6-1
Understanding the World Wide Web ......................................................................................6-2
Choosing an Internet Service Provider ...................................................................................6-2
Using a Web Browser ............................................................................................................6-3
Microsoft Internet Explorer.............................................................................................6-3
Surfing Tips ..........................................................................................................................6-4
Accessing a Search Engine............................................................................................6-4
Using a Search Engine...................................................................................................6-5
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