About the Windows desktop
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Using the Start menu
Help and Support
For more information about the
Windows Start menu, click
Start
, then
click
Help and Support
. Type the
keyword
Windows Start menu
in the
Search
box, then click the arrow.
You can start programs, open files, customize your system, get help, search for
files and folders, and more using the Start menu.
To use the Start menu:
1
Click the
Start
button on the lower left of the Windows desktop. The Start
menu opens showing you the first level of menu items.
2
Click
All Programs
to see all programs and files in the Start menu. When
you move the mouse pointer over any menu item that has an arrow next
to it, another menu, called a
submenu
, opens and reveals related files,
programs, or commands.
3
Click a file or program to open it.
Adding icons to the desktop
Help and Support
For more information about desktop
icons, click
Start
, then click
Help and
Support
. Type the keyword
desktop
icons
in the
Search
box, then click the
arrow.
You may want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for a program that you
use frequently.
To add icons to the desktop:
1
Click
Start
, then click
All Programs
.
2
Right-click (press the right mouse or touchpad button) the program that
you want to add to the desktop.
3
Click
Send To
, then click
Desktop (create shortcut)
. A shortcut icon for
that program appears on the desktop.
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Page 9: ...CHAPTER 1 1 GettingHelp Gateway Web site Help and Support BigFix Online help...
Page 60: ...CHAPTER 5 Protecting your notebook www gateway com 52...
Page 68: ...CHAPTER 6 Connecting Devices www gateway com 60...
Page 96: ...CHAPTER 7 Using Multimedia www gateway com 88...
Page 104: ...CHAPTER 8 Managing Power www gateway com 96...
Page 116: ...CHAPTER 9 Wireless Networking www gateway com 108...
Page 138: ...CHAPTER 11 Customizing Your notebook www gateway com 130...
Page 155: ...CHAPTER 14 147 Troubleshooting Safety guidelines First steps Troubleshooting Telephone support...
Page 177: ...APPENDIX A 169 SafetyandLegalInformation Important safety information Notices...
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