User guide

2-2 Chapter 2: Using Windows

Using Windows

7 desktop

Notication area

Taskbar

Start menu

Using the Start menu

The Start menu gives you access to programs, utilities, and other useful items on your

computer. It also provides you with more information about Windows 7 through its Help and

Support feature.

Launching items from the Start menu

To launch items from the Start menu:

1. From the Windows

taskbar, click the Start icon .

2. From the Start menu, select the item that you want to launch.

You may pin programs that you want constantly displayed on the Start menu. For more

details, refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this

chapter.

Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more information about Windows