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Using the Start Menu
To open the Start menu, click the Start button.
Use this menu to:
■ Open Media Center by clicking Start on the
taskbar, choose All Programs,
Accessories, Media Center, and then click
Media Center again.
■ Select programs or documents.
■ Open the Help and Support Center.
■ Start a search.
■ Run a program.
■ To view or change settings, open the
Control Panel.
■ To end your current computer session and to
switch between users, click the Log Off
button.
■ To turn off the computer or to restart it, click
the Turn Off Computer button.
Desktop shortcuts (select models only)
Icon Opens Use it to
Windows XP Start menu Find all your software programs, turn off the PC, open
Help and Support, and access all the PC utilities and
features.
Help and Support View onscreen help information about your PC (select
models only).
Media Center Access all the Media Center features: watch and record TV
program; listen to and record music CDs; view your digital
pictures; watch DVD movies; and much more.
Easy Internet Signup wizard Sign up with a new or existing account with an Internet
Service Provider.
HP Image Zone program Organize your digital photos.
Internet Explorer window Opens your Internet browser.
Windows Media Player Create a music library, listen to CDs, and get information
about your CD.
HP Recovery Start Application or System Recovery.