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M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED W INDOWS B ASICS 3-1
In This Chapter
Microsoft Windows is the operating system that runs on your
computer. This means that Windows controls and manages your
computer by translating your mouse and keyboard instructions
into a language your computer can understand.
The Windows desktop is your personal workspace. On the
Windows desktop, you give your computer instructions to
perform tasks: accessing files, copying files, connecting to the
Internet, reading e-mail, and more.
In this chapter, you will learn how to use the standard features of
the Windows desktop.
Windows
Basics
3
Features of the Windows
Desktop, 3-2
Help, 3-4
For more information on the
Windows desktop, refer to the
Getting Started: Microsoft
Windows manual that came
with your computer.
See also ...