Toshiba Portege Z930-Landis-PT235U-05U0CWG1 User Guide - Page 70
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field, Starting a program from the Start menu
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70 Learning the Basics Starting a program If you prefer to open the program first, you have four options. You can: ❖ Use the Search programs and files field in the Start menu ❖ Double-click the icon for the program on your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu The next two sections explain how to start a program from the Start menu and the Search programs and files field. Starting a program using the Search programs and files field This example uses the Start menu's Search programs and files field to start WordPad: 1 Click the Start button to display the Start menu. The Search programs and files field appears at the bottom of the Start menu. Search programs and files field (Sample Image) Search programs and files field in Start menu 2 Start typing the program's name (wordpad) in the Search programs and files field. As you type, all matching files and programs are displayed in a separate window. 3 In the search results window, click WordPad under Programs. Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a program, the operating system usually puts an icon in the All Programs menu. To start a program that has an icon in the All Programs menu, follow these steps, which use the Windows® WordPad program as an example: 1 Click Start, and then All Programs. The Windows® operating system displays the All Programs menu, which lists programs and program groups. If your program is listed, go to step 3, otherwise, continue with step 2. NOTE If you pause with your mouse on All Programs, it will open it up. You may need to scroll up or down to see the complete list.