
CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP
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Using the Windows desktop
After your computer starts, the first screen you see is the Windows
desktop
. The
desktop is like the top of a real desk. Think of the desktop as your personalized
work space where you can open programs and perform other tasks.
Your desktop may be different from this example, depending on how your
computer is set up.
Help and Support
For more information about the
Windows desktop, click
Start
, then click
Help and Support
. Type the keyword
Windows desktop
in the Search box,
then click the arrow.
The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon.
Desktop
elements
Description
The
taskbar
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
button
on the taskbar to open the program’s window.
The
Start button
provides access to programs, files, help for Windows and 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.
The
Recycle Bin
is where files, folders, and programs that you discarded are stored. You must empty
the Recycle Bin to permanently delete them from your computer. For instructions on how to use
the Recycle Bin, see
“Deleting files and folders” on page 31
.
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.
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Страница 116: ...CHAPTER 10 Protecting Your Computer Hardware security Data security Security updates ...
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Страница 172: ...CHAPTER 14 Troubleshooting Safety guidelines First steps Troubleshooting Telephone support ...
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Страница 223: ...CHAPITRE 2 Faites connaissance avec votre ordinateur www emachines com 14 ...
Страница 233: ...CHAPITRE 3 Utilisation de votre ordinateur www emachines com 24 ...
Страница 257: ...CHAPITRE 5 Utilisation d Internet www emachines com 48 ...
Страница 318: ...CHAPITRE 10 Protection de votre ordinateur Sécurité du matériel Sécurité des données Mises à jour de sécurité ...
Страница 374: ...CHAPITRE 14 Dépannage Directives de sécurité Premières étapes Dépannage Support par téléphone ...
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