HP SR5350AP Introducing Your Computer Software, Learning More About Software, Using the Desktop

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Introducing Your Computer Software

The operation of your computer is controlled by two kinds of software:

￿The Microsoft Windows Vista operating system, which displays the desktop on the monitor and controls your computer’s hardware, peripherals, and software programs.

￿Software programs that perform specific functions, such as word processing.

The software programs included with the computer may vary by model and by country/region.

Learning More About Software

You can find information on using software and on the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system in this guide and the onscreen Help. For Microsoft Windows Vista, you can also open the built-in Help and Support Center.

￿Press the Help button (labeled with a question-mark icon) on your keyboard (select models only).

Or

￿Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Help and Support.

For help with specific software, refer to the onscreen Help within the program.

Using the Desktop

The desktop is the work area that appears on the monitor screen. It includes the taskbar along one edge, and shortcut icons that make it easy to find the things you need.

The taskbar shows the Windows Start Button ; a button for each open window, so that you can switch between programs; and the notification area that includes the time.

A shortcut icon is a small picture that you click to open a folder or start a program. One icon on the desktop that performs a special function is for the Recycle Bin, which collects files or shortcuts that you delete. When you empty the Recycle Bin, the files or shortcuts are permanently deleted. You can retrieve items from the Recycle Bin until you empty it.

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Contents Getting Started USA Table of Contents Using the Keyboard Using the MouseTurning On the Computer for the First Time Managing Files Introducing Your Computer SoftwareIndex Using the Memory Card ReaderSetting Up the Computer Putting the Computer TogetherPlacing the computer in the proper location Using surge protection Connecting to the computerConnector Icon/Label Description and function Connector Icon/Label Description and function Connecting a Digital Camera Photo or Video Setting Up the Computer Connecting Other Devices Adjusting the screen resolution by using VistaClick Display Settings Click Apply Click Yes, if it is present Click OK Setting Up a Local Area Network Integrated Wireless Devices Setting Up a Wired Ethernet ConnectionSelect models only Connecting the Wireless LAN DeviceUsing wireless security features Checking the wireless LAN device installationConnecting a Modem Click All Programs Click User Guides Getting HelpFinding Onscreen Guides Finding Guides on the WebClick All Programs Click PC Help & Tools Using the Onscreen Help and Support CenterUsing the PC Help & Tools Folder Using the hardware diagnostic toolsTurning On the Computer for the First Time Using Shut Down Turning Off the ComputerClick Shut Down Using Sleep mode Using LockUsing Hibernate mode Restarting the Computer Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away modeConnecting to the Internet Setting Up User Accounts Using the Computer with Safety and ComfortProtecting the Computer Computer risk Security featureUsing passwords Using antivirus software Using firewall softwarePassword Function Installing critical security updates Click Recover factory settings Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware DevicesClick Help and Support Getting Started features vary by model Using the Keyboard Identifying Keyboard FeaturesAlphanumeric keys Function keys Edit keysArrow keys Keyboard indicators Numeric keysIcon Name Description Icon Feature Description Identifying Special Keyboard ButtonsSpecial keyboard buttons Compaq Hp OrClick Keyboard Customizing the keyboard buttonsIcon Label Description Click Control PanelKeyboard Shortcuts Synchronizing a wireless mouse and keyboard Wireless Mouse and Keyboard TroubleshootingUsing the Keyboard Getting Started features vary by model Using the Mouse Scrolling Using the Mouse ButtonsPanning Changing Mouse SettingsSwitching mouse button functions AutoscrollingClick the Pointer Options tab Changing mouse pointer speedChanging the double-click speed Turning on the ClickLock optionChanging the scroll wheel speed Getting Started features vary by model Using the Desktop Introducing Your Computer SoftwareLearning More About Software Retrieving desktop icons Using the Windows Start Button MenuUsing the All Programs menu Removing desktop iconsOrganizing the All Programs list Using the Control PanelFeature Name Description Resizing WindowsWorking with Digital Images About the Internet Searching the Internet Using a BrowserClick Internet Explorer Restricting Internet contentClick All Programs Click Windows Mail Using Windows MailUsing the e-mail program provided by your ISP Sending and Receiving E-MailOrganizing Files with Folders Managing FilesMoving Files Creating FoldersFinding Files Deleting Files Renaming FilesCopying Files Retrieving Files from the Recycle BinUsing a Printer Using the Memory Card Reader Media Insertion Guide Slot readerCard Insert the media Location MMC Mobile Card Insert the media Slot reader LocationMiniSD MMC PlusActivity light Upper slot Lower slot Formatting a Memory Card Understanding the Activity LightTroubleshooting the Memory Card Reader Index Found New Hardware message, connecting a digital cameraGetting Started features vary by model Index Part number
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