Chapter 5 Introducing Microsoft Windows; Finding Help; Windows Help; Running Microsoft Windows (Available On Select Models Only) - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 7480 Reference Manual

Introducing Microsoft Windows
Chapter 5
Microsoft Windows is the latest innovation in PC operating system technology.
An operating system is the software that gives your computer the ability to run
programs, display your work, and connect to printers, keyboards, and other devices.
The Windows operating system allows you to perform tasks by clicking menu items
and small pictures (called icons). Windows also allows more than one program to run
at a time, and allows each program to share information with other programs.
Before you can begin using your Compaq Internet PC, you must complete the
Microsoft Windows setup process and register your new computer. When you turn on
your computer for the first time, the Microsoft Windows setup begins automatically.

Finding Help

If you are not familiar with the many features of Microsoft Windows, you have the
following tools that have been included with your computer.

Windows Help

Windows Help is a valuable tool that can provide answers to many of your questions
about Microsoft Windows.
To search for information in Windows Help, complete the following steps:
1. Click the Start button, then click Help.
2. Select the Content, Index, or Find tab for help.
Running
The electronic version of the Microsoft Press publication Running Microsoft
Microsoft Windows 98 is installed on your computer. From the Windows desktop, double-click
Running Microsoft Windows.
Windows
(available on select
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models only
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