Quick Start Guide
2.3 Starting programs
Start programs in the Main Menu, in the command line with the help of a shell or the
Execute a command option. Programs can also be launched from the desktop or the
control bar by clicking once on the program icon with the left mouse button.
2.3.1 Using the main menu
To open the Main Menu, click on the Main Menu icon in the control bar or press [Alt]
+ [F2].
A standard selection of pre-programmed shortcuts for quick access is displayed under
Favorites All the applications installed in your system can be seen under Applications.
Click on the relevant entry to navigate through the menu structure. You can return
via the breadcrumb menu (the light gray text directly at the top right above the
menu points). You only need to click on a previous menu point there. To jump back
to Start, select All programs. The Computer and History tabs provide fast access to
frequently used storage locations, applications, and documents. Under Quit you can
nd various options for ending the session, such as logging o, locking the screen
(further access is only possible with a password), shutting down and restarting the
computer. Some computers oer to put your session on RAM or a data medium into
deep sleep mode.
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