Using The Pc; Introducing The Basics; Windows Operating System; Start Menu - HP Pavilion a210 Quick Start Manual

Using the PC

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 and:
Select programs or documents.
■
Open the Help and Support Center.
■
Start a search.
■
Run a program.
■
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 PC session, and to switch
between users. Click the Turn Off Computer
button to turn off the PC or to restart it.
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