Using Your Software

Using Your Software

When a program is installed on your PC, you can launch it by selecting it from the Start menu on your taskbar. You can also create a desktop shortcut so that you can launch a program directly from the desktop.

To create a desktop shortcut:

1Open the Program Files folder in Windows Explorer or My Computer.

2Find the file used to launch the program. The file name will end in .exe.

3In the File menu, select Create Shortcut, then click on the newly created file and drag it onto the PC’s desktop.

For more details on customizing Windows, refer to Windows online help, accessible from the Start menu.

Refer to your program’s documentation or online help for information about its use.

Finding Information on the Web

Once you have set up your PC to connect to the Internet, click on Programs in the Start menu and select your browser. You then simply type in the URL (address) of the Web site you want to visit:

Securing Your HP Brio

You can protect your PC from unauthorized access by using a password. You can also protect your floppy drive, hard drive and CD-ROM drive from unauthorized use. For more information, refer to “HP Setup Program” on page 72.

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