35Using the desktopwww.gateway.comUsing the desktopThe desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon.Desktop elements DescriptionThetaskbar is the bar at the bottom of the computer display containing theStart button on the left and a clock on the right. Other buttons on the taskbarrepresent programs that are running.Click a program’sbutton on the taskbar to open the program’s window.TheStart button provides access to programs, files, help for Windows andother programs, and computer tools and utilities.Click the Start button, then open a file or program by clicking an item onthe menu that opens.TheRecycle Bin is where files, folders, and programs that you discardedare stored. You must empty the Recycle Bin to permanently delete them fromyour computer. For instructions on how to use the Recycle Bin, see “Deletingfiles and folders” on page 45.
