When you click the Start
button, a menu is
displayed that allows you
to select tasks.
➜
Starting a program
➜
Finding or opening a
document
➜
Changing your
computer settings
➜
Shutting down the
computer
Did you know ...
You should always turn off your
computer by selecting Shut
Down from the Start menu. If
you shut off your computer
before receiving the "It's now
safe to turn off your computer."
message, an error message is
displayed the next time you
turn on your computer.
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Using the Start Menu
The following table lists some typical Start menu options and the
function of each option. The available Start menu options vary by
model.
Start Menu Options
Programs
Favorites
Documents
Settings
Search
Help
Run
Log Off
Shut Down
Functions
Displays a list of programs available on your
computer.
Opens your favorite files and Web pages.
Displays a recently accessed list of
documents which you can select to open
again.
Enables you to modify Windows desktop or
computer settings.
Enables you to search for files or folders
located on a drive that you specify.
Displays answers to your questions about
Microsoft Windows.
Opens programs and Web pages.
Logs off the current user so that a new user
can log on.
Shuts down or restarts your computer.
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