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When you click the Start
button, a menu is displayed
that allows you to select
tasks, such as:
➜
Starting a programme
➜
Finding or opening a
document
➜
Changing your
computer settings
➜
Shutting down the
computer
You should always turn off
your computer by selecting
Shut Down from the Start
menu. If you shut off your
computer before receiving the
“It’s now safe to turn off your
computer.” message, an error
message is displayed the next
time you turn on your
computer.
Did you know ...
The systray 4 contains icons for some of the system
programmes that load automatically at startup. The system clock
is also displayed on the systray.
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
programmes Displays a list of programmes available on
your computer.
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.
Search
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 programmes 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.