Toshiba Satellite 4030CDT - Lesson 1: Exploring the Desktop; Finding Your Way Around the Desktop

Getting to Know Windows 98
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop
The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in
Windows 98. You use its features to start programs, find docu
ments, set up system components and perform most other
computing tasks.
HINT: The screens shown throughout this chapter may appear
slightly different from the screens shown on your computer.
However, the differences are not significant and do not indi
cate any change in the functionality of your system.
Finding your way around the desktop
The following screen identifies the major features of the desktop.
Recycle Bin
Start button Taskbar
Desktop
The Start button does just what it says. Use it to start programs and
open documents, files, and folders within Windows 98 (see "Les
son 5: Starting programs" on page 86).
Part I: Getting To Know Your Computer