DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application REV 00 CHAPTER 3 Windows DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application

DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application REV 00 3.1 Operating System System software consists of the programs that control or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices Operating systems Utility Programs DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application

DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application REV 00 3.1 Operating System An operating system (OS) is a set of programs containing instructions that work together to coordinate all the activities among computer hardware resources. DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application

DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application REV 00 3.1 Operating System Functions of OS Starting a computer Providing user interface Managing programs Managing memory Scheduling jobs Configuring devices Establishing an Internet connection DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application

DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application REV 00 3.1 Operating System Types of Operating Systems A device-dependent program is one that runs only on a specific type or make of a computer Proprietary software is privately owned and limited to a specific vendor or computer model DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application

DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application REV 00 3.1 Operating System Categories of Operating Systems 1) Stand Alone Operating Systems Is a complete operating system that works on a desktop computer, notebook computer, or mobile computing device Some are called client operating systems Client operating systems can operate with or without a network DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application

DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application REV 00 3.1 Operating System Example of Operating Systems Stand – alone DOS (Disk Operating System) Windows XP Windows XP Home Edition UNIX Linux Mac OS X DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application

DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application REV 00 3.1 Operating System Categories of Operating System 2) Network/Server Operating Systems It typically resides on a server The client computers on the network rely on the server(s) for resources DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application

DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application REV 00 3.1 Operating System Examples of Operating Systems Network Windows 2000 Server UNIX LINUX Solaris NetWare DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application

DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application REV 00 3.1 Operating System Categories of Operating System 3) Embedded Operating Systems The operating system on most PDAs and small devices that resides on a ROM chip Examples: Windows Embedded CE Windows Mobile Palm OS iPhone OS Blackberry Embedded Linux Symbian OS DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application

DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application REV 00 3.1 Operating System Embedded Operating Systems DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application

3.2 Starting and Managing Windows REV 00 3.2 Starting and Managing Windows Mouse Operation All modern computers have a variant Allows users to select objects Pointer moved by the mouse Mechanical mouse Rubber ball determines direction and speed The ball often requires cleaning DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application

3.2 Starting and Managing Windows REV 00 3.2 Starting and Managing Windows Optical mouse Light shown onto mouse pad Reflection determines speed and direction Requires little maintenance DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application

3.2 Starting and Managing Windows REV 00 3.2 Starting and Managing Windows Interacting with a mouse Actions involve pointing to an object Clicking selects the object Clicking and holding drags the object Releasing an object is a drop Right clicking activates the shortcut menu Modern mice include a scroll wheel DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application

3.2 Starting and Managing Windows REV 00 3.2 Starting and Managing Windows Benefits Pointer positioning is fast Menu interaction is easy Users can draw electronically DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application

3.2 Starting and Managing Windows REV 00 3.2 Starting and Managing Windows Icon On Desktop An icon is a small image that is used to represent a program, file, link to a Web page, picture, or other type of information stored on a computer Usually, double-clicking on an icon causes the program, file, Web page, or picture to open DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application

3.2 Starting and Managing Windows REV 00 3.2 Starting and Managing Windows Icon On Desktop DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application

DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application REV 00 3.3 Files and Folder Create Files & Folder There are a number of techniques to create a folder, all of which achieve the same effect Right click on an open area of your desktop, or in an open area of Windows Explorer. Then left click New Then left click Folder DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application

DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application REV 00 3.3 Files and Folder Once your folder appears either on your desktop or in Windows Explorer you will notice that the folder name is highlighted Type in the name you want to give to your newly created folder, and then hit Enter to complete the process DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application

DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application REV 00 3.3 Files and Folder Delete Files & Folders When deleting files or folders in Windows the default delete behaviour is for the file or folder to be moved to the recycle bin There it will remain till either a) you empty your recycle bin or b) you fill your recycle bin When your recycle bin is full the oldest files will be permanently deleted to clear room for the newly deleted files DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application

DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application REV 00 3.3 Files and Folder This is the easiest method to delete files and folders in Windows. You can use either Windows Explorer or My Computer to navigate to the file or folder you wish to delete. Using Windows Explorer: Open Windows Explorer (Left click Start then Programs then Accessories then Windows Explorer) or (Hold down the Windows key and press E) DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application

DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application REV 00 3.3 Files and Folder Using My Computer: Windows XP Users click Start then My Computer. All other Windows users double left click the My Computer icon on your desktop. Navigate to the file or folder that you would like to delete. Highlight the file or folder by left clicking it once. Now press the Delete key on your keyboard. A window will then popup asking for confirmation to send the file or folder to the Recycle Bin. Click Yes to move the file to the recycle bin or No to keep the file where it is. DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application

DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application REV 00 3.3 Files and Folder Searching Files To search for a file or folder: Click start and the click search In the Search Companion dialog box, click All Files and Folders Type part or all of the name of the file or folder, or type a word or phrase that is in the file In the Look In box, click the drive or drives, folder or network location that you want to search Click Search DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application

3.4 Windows Explorer and My Computer REV 00 3.4 Windows Explorer and My Computer Windows Explorer is an application that is part of the Microsoft Windows operating system and provides a graphical user interface for accessing the file systems DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application

3.4 Windows Explorer and My Computer REV 00 3.4 Windows Explorer and My Computer DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application

3.4 Windows Explorer and My Computer REV 00 3.4 Windows Explorer and My Computer DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application

3.4 Windows Explorer and My Computer REV 00 3.4 Windows Explorer and My Computer My Computer is the source of all resources in the computer including drives, control panels and data DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application

DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application REV 00 3.5 Control Panel The software equivalent of a physical control panel that provides options for the user to change the appearance or actions in an application; in system software such as the operating system; or in the hardware DDC 1013 – Micro Computer Application