Window xp lesson 2

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Exploring Programs

Programs enable you to do work on the computer. For example, a word processing programs such as Microsoft WordPad allows you to create a basic document. You can easily open a program from the Start menu using the All Programs button.

To open a program using the Start menu:

• Click Start.
• Click All Programs and slide your mouse pointer until you've selected the program you want to open (it turns blue).
• Click to open the program you've selected. (Remember, programs with small black arrows beside them will open another cascading menu. Simply drag your mouse pointer to make your selection.)
• To close a program, click the located at the top right of the window.

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Launching Internet Explorer from the Start menu

Internet, another choice on the Start menu, opens Internet Explorer; the web browser that comes bundled with Windows XP.

To launch Internet Explorer from the Start menu:

• Click Start.
• Choose Internet.
• Click to open Internet Explorer.
• To close a program, click the located at the top right of the window.

Note: You must be connected to the Internet for Internet Explorer to open a web page.

Launching Microsoft Outlook Express from the Start menu

Email, another choice on the Start menu, opens Microsoft Outlook Express; the email client that comes bundled with Windows XP.

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To launch Outlook Express from the Start menu:

• Click Start.
• Choose Email.
• Click to open Microsoft Outlook Express.
• To close Outlook Express, click the located at the top right of the window.

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Challenge!

• Open the Calculator on your computer. (It's located under All ProgramsAccessories.)
• Close the Calculator
• Launch Internet Explorer from the Start menu.
• Close Internet Explorer.
• Launch Outlook Express from the Start menu.
• Close Outlook Express.