Compaq Presario Internet PC - Manual (Page 21)

M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED AND B EYOND W INDOWS B ASICS 3-1
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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: Access files, copy files, connect to the Internet,
read e-mail, and more.
In this chapter, you learn how to use the standard features of the
Windows desktop.
Windows
Basics
6
Features of the Windows
Desktop, 3-2
Windows Help, 3-4
For more information on the
Windows desktop, refer to the
Getting Started: Microsoft
Windows manual that came
with your computer.