100 Learning the Basics

Saving your work

Starting a program using the Search programs and files field

This example uses the Start menu’s Search programs and files field
to start WordPad:
1Click Start to display the Start menu.
The Search programs and files field appears at the bottom of
the Start menu.
(Sample Image) Search programs and files field in Start menu
2Start typing the program’s name (wordpad) in the Search
programs and files field.
As you type, all matching files and programs are displayed in a
separate window.
3In the search results window, click WordPa d under Programs.
Saving your work
Before you turn off the computer using the Shut down command,
save your work on the internal storage drive or external media. This
is one of the most important rules of computing.
TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the
Sleep command, in case the main battery discharges before you
return to work.
Saving documents is quick and easy, so it is a good idea to get in the
habit of saving frequently.
Search programs
and files field