Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional in 10 Minutes

By Dorothy Burke and Jane Calabria

• Table of Contents
  • Copyright
  • Tell Us What You Think!
  • About the Authors
  • Introduction
  • Conventions Used in This Book
  • Lesson 1. Navigating Windows 2000 Professional
    • What Is Windows 2000 Professional?
    • Starting Windows 2000
    • Understanding the Windows Desktop
    • Using the Mouse
    • Using the Start Button
    • Using the Taskbar
    • Shutting Down Windows 2000 Professional
  • Lesson 2. Working with a Window
  • Lesson 3. Using Menus
  • Lesson 4. Using Windows 2000 Professional Help
  • Lesson 5. Using Dialog Boxes
  • Lesson 6. Working with Multiple Windows and Applications
  • Lesson 7. Copying, Moving, and Linking Between Windows and Applications
  • Lesson 8. Using My Computer
  • Lesson 9. Managing Files with My Computer
  • Lesson 10. Using WordPad
  • Lesson 11. Understanding File Properties and the Recycle Bin
  • Lesson 12. Printing
  • Lesson 13. Using My Network Places
  • Lesson 14. Using the Control Panel
  • Lesson 15. Using Outlook Express Mail
  • Lesson 16. Sharing Workstations and Setting Passwords
  • Lesson 17. Using Internet Explorer 5
  • Lesson 18. Web Site and Document Searching
  • Lesson 19. Troubleshooting, Restarting, and Disaster Planning
  • Lesson 20. Customizing the Windows 2000 Environment

Using the Start Button

The Start button provides access to programs and documents, the help feature, find feature, and many other elements in Windows 2000 Professional. You use the Start button to perform most tasks in Windows.

To use the Start button, follow these steps:

1. Point the mouse at the Start button, located on the taskbar, and click the button. The Start menu appears (see Figure 1.2). Your Start menu may display more options than the one in the figure, depending on what is installed on your computer.
   

   Figure 1.2 The Start menu provides easy access to programs.

2. Click the task or command you want to display, as follows:
   • Windows Update: A shortcut (you must have Internet Access) to the Microsoft Web site where you can learn what's new with Windows 2000 Professional, download updated files, and seek technical support.
   • Programs: Displays a submenu (also called a "cascading" or "secondary" menu) that includes Windows Accessory programs, Online Services, the Internet Explorer, and other programs on your computer.
   • Documents: Displays up to 15 of the most recently opened documents; for quick and easy access, click the document name and the application. The document opens, ready to work.
   • Settings: Displays a secondary menu that includes the Control Panel and Printers folders, and the taskbar command for customizing your Windows setup. For more information, see Part II, "Customizing Windows 98."
   • Search: Enables you to search for specific files, folders, or computers. You can search your own hard drive, a network drive, or the Internet. You can also search your address books to locate a person using the People selection.
   • Help: Displays help for performing tasks and procedures in Windows as well as finding Windows Help on the Internet. For more information, see Lesson 5, "Using Dialog Boxes."
   • Run: Enables you to enter a command line (such as a:\install) to run a program from hard, floppy, or CD disks.
   • Shut Down: Displays the Shut Down dialog box in which you prepare your computer before turning it off. Here, too you can log off (so another person can log onto your computer without having to restart the computer)or restart the computer.
   • Eject PC: If you are running Windows 2000 on a laptop with a docking station, you may see the additional item, Eject PC. Use this for connecting and disconnecting your laptop from your docking station.

For more information about using menus, see Lesson 3, "Using Menus." To learn how to customize the Start Menu, see Lesson 20, "Customizing the Windows 2000 Professional Environment."

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