Gateway PC manual Desktop icons, buttons, Description Elements

Desktop icons, buttons, and	Description
elements
	Microsoft Internet Explorer is a program called a browser
	that lets you view Web sites and Web pages on the
	Internet. Double-click this icon to open the browser.
	Gateway has provided an easily accessible interactive
	guide called HelpSpot, designed to provide help
	information and let you quickly discover and use the
	features of your computer. Double-click the HelpSpot icon
	to begin.
	The Gateway.net and AOL icons let you connect to the
	Gateway.netSM or America Online® ISP (Internet Service
	Provider).
	Double-click either the Gateway.net or AOL icon to dial
	one of the services.
	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 (selecting) an item on the menu that opens.
	The Quick Links hotlinks provide convenient access to
	beneficial Web sites.
	Visit the Web site shown on the Quick Link by clicking the
	link with your mouse.

The taskbar is the bar at the bottom of the screen 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 taskbar button to activate its window.

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