Compaq Presario Internet PC - Manual (Page 23)

M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED AND B EYOND W INDOWS B ASICS 3-3
When you click the Start
button, a menu is displayed
that allows you to select
tasks, such as:
➜ Starting a program
➜ Finding or opening a
document
➜ Changing your
computer settings
➜ Shutting down the
computer
The Start menu also lists
programs, documents, and
other options available on
your computer.
You should always turn off
your computer by selecting
Shut Down from the Start
menu. Otherwise, an error
message is displayed the next
time you turn on your
computer.
Using the Start Menu
The following table lists some typical Start menu options and
the function of each option. The available Start menu options
vary by model.
Start Menu Options Functions
Programs Displays a list of programs available on your
computer.
Favorites Opens your favorite files and Web pages.
Documents Displays a recently accessed list of
documents, which you can select to open
again.
Settings Allows you to modify Windows desktop or
computer settings.
Find Enables you to search for files or folders
located on a drive that you specify.
Help Displays answers to your questions about
Microsoft Windows.
Run Opens programs and Web pages.
Log Off Logs off the current user so that a new user
can log on.
Shut Down Shuts down or restarts your computer.