Using The Windows Desktop - eMachines T3616 User Manual

Using the Windows desktop

After your computer starts, the first screen you see is the Windows
desktop is like the top of a real desk. Think of the desktop as your personalized work
space where you open programs and perform other tasks.
Help and Support. Type Windows desktop in the Search box, then press E
Your desktop may be different from this example, depending on how your computer
is set up.
The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon.
Desktop elements
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Description
taskbar
The is the bar at the bottom of the computer display containing the
Start button on the left and a clock on the right. Other buttons on the taskbar
represent programs that are running.
Click a program's
Start button
The
other programs, and computer tools and utilities.
Click the Start button, then open a file or program by clicking an item on the
menu that opens.
Recycle Bin
The
stored. You must empty the Recycle Bin to permanently delete them from your
computer. For instructions on how to use the Recycle Bin, see
and folders" on page
The Windows Security Center icon may appear on the taskbar near the clock.
The icon changes appearance to notify you when the security settings on your
computer are set below the recommended value or when updates are
available. Double-click this icon to open the Windows Security Center. For
more information, see
,
click Start, then click
button
on the taskbar to open the program's window.
provides access to programs, files, help for Windows and
is where files, folders, and programs that you discarded are
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