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Chapter 3 • Discovering Your Software
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As you can see, the Windows desktop contains a
number of icons; the table below describes some of
the more important ones.
My Computer
Use the My Computer icon to view the
contents of the drives and folders on your
computer and to manage your files.
Recycle Bin
To delete a file or icon, just drag it the
Recycle Bin. Don’t forget to empty the bin
periodically.
Internet Explorer
The Internet Explorer icon launches
Microsoft’s Web browser. Note that you must
have an Internet Service Provider in order to
use this browser.
Easy Internet
Access
The Easy Internet Access icon allows you to
choose from three Web browsers and then
connect to the Internet. See “Browsing the
Internet” on page 49.
Preinstalled
Software
The Preinstalled Software folder contains
descriptions of all the software that came
with your HP Pavilion PC. You can also
launch applications from this folder.
See “Finding Your Preinstalled Software” on
page 41.
Personal Guide
This icon launches Personal Guide where
you can run tutorials to learn more about
the Windows desktop. See “Using Personal
Guide” on page 40.
Support Center
Use this icon to get help with your
HP Pavilion PC software or hardware.
See “Getting Help from the HP Support
Center” on page 44.
Click the Start button to display the
Windows main menu where you can access
your programs and documents.