Windows 98	The Desktop Where everything Starts 4/4 At the bottom right is the START button, put your mouse over START you'll see "click here to begin" START gives you access to all applications on your computer, every time you install a software on your system, you can easily have access through the START button. Click START and the start menu appears Programs: Every program on your computer can be accessed from Programs menu, you can also access the Computer Accessories like system tools, Communication and Entertainment features.. Favorites: while surfing the internet you can store your favorite addresses in this folder so you don't have to memorize anything. Very useful feature. Documents: Windows keeps track of recent documents used, so you don't have to go all over again. Just click START-Documents and select the item you've been working on. Settings: From here you have access to the Computer's main control (Control Panel)   Find: If you ever lost anything on the computer, you can find it quickly, we will return to FIND and you'll see how much it's useful.   Help: if you're stuck, Windows can help you in many topics just go to START-HELP or press F1 on your Keyboard. Run: This is the fastest way to start a program or install a software on your computer. With RUN you will have instant access to everything.
	Shut Down: You will always use Shut Down at the end of the day, never turn the power off, close all applications and click START-Shut Down, select shut down and press OK. When it's safe to turn off your computer, turn the power off NOTE: many new computers automatically turn the power off once you've Shut Down   LOG off: This feature is only used when you share your computer with others. No need to purchase a computer for every member of the family, Windows let you use the same computer as if everyone had his own. If you're the only one using the computer you'll see how you can eliminate Log off.

Tutorial Index

1p What is Windows: What's exactly windows98, a brief description
2p Getting your Copy : Get your original copy of Windows98
6p Installing/Upgrading: Install using floppies, Cd-rom, Hard drive, Network
2p Final word on installation: Settings up your hardware (mouse, cd-rom, printer)


4p The Desktop:
Intro and short description <go>
Desktop Items (My Computer, IE) <go>
Time, Date, Sound <go>
Where everything Starts: the Start menu <go>

6p Windows Basics:
Exploring Files and Folders <go>
Double-Click, what are extensions... <go>
Click, Right-click uses <go>
Shut Down your computer <go>
Windows common tasks (open, close) <go>
Scroll Box-Why is a window better than a piece of paper <go>

9p Inside My Computer
A Brief Introduction to My Computer <go>
The Properties Window <go>
My Computer's Components <go>
The Control Panel <go>
Easier Navigation <go>
Common Actions <go>
Selecting and Naming Files/Folders <go>
Cutting the distances <go>

12p Windows Applications
Brief Introduction to Windows Applications <go>
NotePad <go>
WordPad <go>
Paint <go>
Phone Dialer <go>
Imaging <go>
Calculator <go>
ActiveMovie Control and Media Player <go>
CD Player <go>
Sound Recorder <go>
Volume Control <go>
Games and Final word <go>

5p Network/Internet
Brief Introduction <go>
Get a modem and Internet account <go>
Configure a Dial-up connection <go>
Signing up to your Internet Provider <go>
Windows and the Internet <go>

14p Network/Internet: Outlook Express
First time run... <go>
Description of Outlook Express <go>
First clicks... <go>
Compose your first message <go>
Store email addresses in the Address Book <go>
More about sending email <go>
Working around <go>
Looking around: find text, messages, people <go>
Printing your messages <go>
Format and Personalize your message <go>
Changing Outlook Express Default options <go>
Make your life easier <go>
Sharing Outlook Express <go>
Keeping Outlook Express in shape <go>
Switch to Outlook Express <go>