HP SR5351AP Using the Windows Start Button Menu, Removing desktop icons, Retrieving desktop icons

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Removing desktop icons

You can remove most desktop icons by deleting them.

To delete a desktop icon:

1Right-click the desktop icon.

2Click Delete. The icon is placed in the Recycle Bin.

Retrieving desktop icons

1Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your desktop.

2Drag the icon onto the desktop.

Removing files permanently

1Right-click a file, and then click Delete.

2Right-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop, and then click Empty Recycle Bin.

Using the Windows Start Button Menu

Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar to open the Start menu. From the Start menu, you can:

Open programs or documents.

Open the Help and Support Center.

Start a search.

Open the Control Panel to view or change settings.

Using the All Programs menu

To find the software programs on your computer:

1Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.

2Click All Programs.

The All Programs menu displays a list of folders organized according to task (select models only).

A folder contains a list of items. Each item is actually a shortcut, or link, to a program, a document, or another folder. The Music folder, for example, contains shortcuts to the programs that you use to play music CDs.

46Getting Started (features vary by model)

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Contents Getting Started USA Table of Contents Using the Mouse Using the KeyboardTurning On the Computer for the First Time Introducing Your Computer Software Managing FilesUsing the Memory Card Reader IndexPutting the Computer Together Setting Up the ComputerPlacing the computer in the proper location Connecting to the computer Using surge protectionConnector Icon/Label Description and function Connector Icon/Label Description and function Connecting a Digital Camera Photo or Video Setting Up the Computer Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista Connecting Other DevicesClick Display Settings Click Apply Click Yes, if it is present Click OK Setting Up a Local Area Network Setting Up a Wired Ethernet Connection Integrated Wireless DevicesConnecting the Wireless LAN Device Select models onlyChecking the wireless LAN device installation Using wireless security featuresConnecting a Modem Getting Help Finding Onscreen GuidesFinding Guides on the Web Click All Programs Click User GuidesUsing the Onscreen Help and Support Center Using the PC Help & Tools FolderUsing the hardware diagnostic tools Click All Programs Click PC Help & ToolsTurning On the Computer for the First Time Turning Off the Computer Using Shut DownClick Shut Down Using Lock Using Sleep modeUsing Hibernate mode Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away mode Restarting the ComputerConnecting to the Internet Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort Setting Up User AccountsComputer risk Security feature Protecting the ComputerUsing passwords Using firewall software Using antivirus softwarePassword Function Installing critical security updates Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices Click Recover factory settingsClick Help and Support Getting Started features vary by model Identifying Keyboard Features Using the KeyboardAlphanumeric keys Edit keys Function keysArrow keys Numeric keys Keyboard indicatorsIcon Name Description Identifying Special Keyboard Buttons Icon Feature DescriptionSpecial keyboard buttons Hp Or CompaqCustomizing the keyboard buttons Icon Label DescriptionClick Control Panel Click KeyboardKeyboard Shortcuts Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Troubleshooting Synchronizing a wireless mouse and keyboardUsing the Keyboard Getting Started features vary by model Using the Mouse Using the Mouse Buttons ScrollingChanging Mouse Settings Switching mouse button functionsAutoscrolling PanningChanging mouse pointer speed Changing the double-click speedTurning on the ClickLock option Click the Pointer Options tabChanging the scroll wheel speed Getting Started features vary by model Introducing Your Computer Software Using the DesktopLearning More About Software Using the Windows Start Button Menu Using the All Programs menuRemoving desktop icons Retrieving desktop iconsUsing the Control Panel Organizing the All Programs listResizing Windows Feature Name DescriptionWorking with Digital Images About the Internet Using a Browser Searching the InternetRestricting Internet content Click Internet ExplorerUsing Windows Mail Using the e-mail program provided by your ISPSending and Receiving E-Mail Click All Programs Click Windows MailManaging Files Organizing Files with FoldersCreating Folders Moving FilesFinding Files Renaming Files Deleting FilesRetrieving Files from the Recycle Bin Copying FilesUsing a Printer Using the Memory Card Reader Slot reader Media Insertion GuideCard Insert the media Location Card Insert the media Slot reader Location MiniSDMMC Plus MMC MobileActivity light Upper slot Lower slot Understanding the Activity Light Formatting a Memory CardTroubleshooting the Memory Card Reader Found New Hardware message, connecting a digital camera IndexGetting Started features vary by model Index Part number

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