Using the Start Menu, Using the All Programs Menu | HP SR1440UK

Using the Start Menu

AStart button on the taskbar

BLog Off button

CTurn Off Computer button

DAll Programs

Using the Start Menu

Click the Start button to open the start menu and:

•Select programs or documents.

•Open the Help and Support Center.

•Start a search.

•Run a program.

•Open the Control Panel to view or change settings.

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The Start menu also displays the buttons Log Off and Turn Off Computer:

•Click the Log Off button to end your current PC session and to switch between users.

•Click the Turn Off Computer button to turn off the PC or to restart it.

Using the All Programs Menu

To find the software programs on your PC:

1Click Start.

2Choose All Programs.

Organising Your All Programs List

You see folders organised according to task (select models only) when you:

1Click Start.

2Choose All Programs.

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 you use to play music CDs.

To change the name of an item:

1Right-click the item.

2Select Rename.

3Type the new name, and press Enter on the keyboard.

4Click Yes in the message box.

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HP SR1440UK Using the Start Menu, Using the All Programs Menu, Organising Your All Programs List, Choose All Programs

Contents

PC Basics Guide The information in this document is subject to change without notice Introducing the PC Table of Contents Managing Files Using the InternetIntroducing the Software Index Improving PC PerformanceUninstalling Programs Cleaning Up Your Hard Disk Drive vi PC Basics Guide PC Base Components Introducing the PC External PC Components PC OperationAdditional PC Base Components Protecting Your PC Using a Power Surge SuppressorUsing Virus Protection Programs Turning Off the PC Using Windows UpdateStandby Mode 4 Click Turn Off 2 Click Turn Off Computer Hibernation Mode2 Click Turn Off Computer 3 Click Stand By Restarting the PC 3 Click Performance and Maintenance, if it is presentAutomatic Standby or Hibernation 2 Click Control Panel Using the Mouse Buttons Using the Mouse Autoscrolling ScrollingClick means to press the left button on the mouse once Double-click means to press the left button on the mouse two A Switching Mouse Button Functions Using the Keyboard5 Tick Switch primary and secondary buttons on the Buttons tab Panning Keyboard Shortcuts Standard Keyboard FeaturesAlphanumeric Keys Function Keys Numeric Keys Edit KeysArrow Keys Special Keyboard Buttons Keyboard IndicatorsVolume Control a ef Adjusting the MonitorMedia Control Keys Using Speakers Using a TV as a MonitorCables You May Need Viewing the PC Image on Your TV Screen Adjusting Speaker Volume Using a Microphone 3 In Adjust volume for, click Recording Adjusting Microphone Volume Using Your CD and DVD Drives Using Media DrivesHandling CDs and DVDs Inserting and Removing CDs and DVDs 3 Gently place the disc in the tray with the label facing up Using a Printer Using a Diskette Floppy Drive 20 PC Basics Guide Learning More about Software Using the DesktopIntroducing the Software Retrieving Desktop Icons Removing Desktop Icons Using the All Programs Menu Using the Start MenuOrganising Your All Programs List 2 Choose All Programs Control Panel Using the Control Panel Feature Resizing Windows Working with Digital Images Organising Files with Folders Managing Files Creating Folders Moving Files3 Under File and Folder Tasks, click Make a new folder 3 Click Move this file Finding Files Copying Files3 Under File and Folder Tasks, click Copy this file 2 Under what do you want to search for?, click All files and folders Deleting Files Renaming FilesGetting Files Out of the Recycle Bin Rename Connecting the Modem Using the InternetConnecting to the Internet About the Internet Setting Up the Ethernet Connection Using a Browser Searching the Internet Restricting Internet Content 3 Double-click Internet Options Sending and Receiving E-Mail2 Click Network and Internet Connections, if it is present Sending E-Mail Messages with Outlook Express If Using Outlook Express Receiving E-Mail Messages with Outlook Express If Your ISP Provides the E-Mail Program 38 PC Basics Guide Improving PC Performance 4 Double-click Administrative ToolsIncreasing Available Hard Disk Drive Space Viewing the Amount of Used and Free Disk Space Cleaning Up Your Hard Disk Drive Uninstalling ProgramsEmptying the Recycle Bin 2 Click Control Panel 3 Double-click Add or Remove Programs 3 Click Defragment Consolidating Scattered Files and Folders 4 Click Check Now Fixing Hard Disk Drive Errors Index 44 PC Basics Guide