Asus Essentio CM1630 - Navigating the Windows 7 Desktop and Taskbar

2-2 Chapter 2: Using Windows
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7
Using Windows
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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
®
7.