Ch11 Getting Started with the Operating System

Ch12 Overview Will discuss the purpose and function of an operating system.

Ch13 Overview Will identify the system configuration and version of Windows that you are using.

Ch14 Overview The need and procedure for booting the system will be explained.

Ch15 Overview The function of, and rules for, file specifications will be explained.

Ch16 Overview Will discuss why Microsoft has DOS function available to the user.

Ch17 Overview Will compare and contrast data files with system files.

Ch18 Overview Will explain the purpose and function of commands and then use the commands for specific tasks.

Ch19 Overview Make a copy of a disk.

Ch110 Overview Learn the proper way to end a work session.

Ch111 What is an Operating System? The operating system: èFirst program loaded into memory ( RAM ) èSoftware program - makes computer work

Ch112 What is an Operating System? The operating system: èSupervises application programs and all input/output of computer èTakes care of mandatory functions of computer

Ch113 What is an Operating System?  User communicates with the operating system and the OS runs the computer.  Working with the operating system is known as being on the SYSTEM LEVEL.

Ch114 Versions of the Operating System (OS)  New versions of OS  Assigned a number  take advantage of new technology.  Upgrades contain enhancements which increase capabilities of computer.

Ch115 Versions of the Operating System (OS) è Current version of Windows Operating system is Windows XP  Two versions Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional

Ch116 Overview of Files and Disks è Disks are the primary way to permanently save data and programs. è Files are used to organize data for ease of retrieval.

Ch117 Overview of Files and Disks Figure 1.1 Disks and Files p.4

Ch118 File Names, File Types, and Folders File names ( file specifications ):  Must have a unique name.  Comes in two parts--  File name  File extension

Ch119 File Names, File Types, and Folders è File name describes and identifies the contents of a file. è The file extension identifies the type of file.

Ch120 File Names, File Types, and Folders Consider using the 8.3 rule when naming files.

Ch121 File Names, File Types, and Folders There are two types of files: è Program files è Data files

Ch122 File Names, File Types, and Folders Program files ( used to create data ): è Step by step instructions for computer è In RAM for application program to work è Fall into generic categories

Ch123 File Names, File Types, and Folders Data files: è User created using application program è Used only in conjunction with an application program

Ch124 File Names, File Types, and Folders The operating system can divide or structure disks into folders ( directories ).

Ch125 File Names, File Types, and Folders Primary directory (Root): è Created when disk is formatted è Symbol is \ (backslash)

Ch126 Identifying Your System Configuration Different system configurations: è One hard disk drive, one CD-ROM drive, and one floppy disk drive è One hard disk drive, one CD-ROM drive, one floppy disk drive, and one Zip drive è Two hard disk drives, one CD-ROM drive, and one floppy disk drive è One hard disk drive, one CD-ROM drive, one read- write CD-ROM drive, and one floppy disk drive

Ch127 Computer Configuration Guide Comparison of Previous Windows Versions with XP p. 7

Ch128 Computer Configuration Guide Comparison of Book Reference and Your System p. 7

Ch129 Booting the System Booting the system: è Moving operating system programs from system disk to memory (RAM) so computer can be used

Ch130 Activity—Booting the System Fig 1.2 Powering on the Computer p. 8

Ch131 Activity—Booting the System Windows XP Professional Startup Sequence: 1. BIOS initiates POST, finds boot device and then loads first physical sector or booting device into memory. 2. Ntldr is loaded and then it loads Ntdetct.com for hardware detection. 3. Hardware configuration selection ( if needed). 4. Kernel loading.

Ch132 Activity—Booting the System Windows XP Professional Startup Sequence: 5. Determine which Plug and Play devices are installed. 6. Media support files for hard drive and any special video drivers are loaded. 7. Drivers for all services system supports are loaded. 8. Operating system logon process

Ch133 Activity—Booting the System KEY CONCEPTS: è Lab procedures è Handling of disks è Windows XP Professional startup sequence

Ch134 Shutting Down the System Must shut down computer properly so it will not “crash”.

Ch135 Activity—Windows Shut- Down Procedure KEY CONCEPTS: è Proper shut down procedure è Logging off vs. shutting down computer

Ch136 Why DOS? Windows is a graphical user interface (GUI).

Ch137 Why DOS? DOS as a stand alone operating system is dead.

Ch138 Why DOS? Disk Operating System ( DOS ): è Character-based OS è Works with prompts such as C:\> è Command line interface

Ch139 Why DOS? To accomplish task at command line interface need to know: è What command to use è How to use command

Ch140 Why DOS? Why learn DOS? è Many tasks must be done at the command line prompt è Some tasks are accomplished easier and faster in DOS è Assumption that user “knows” DOS

Ch141 Why DOS? Why learn DOS? è Internet users use command line similar to DOS è Career with networks or computer related fields must know command line interface è Knowing DOS a must if working for A+ certification.

Ch142 Accessing the Command Line Prompt è To access command line prompt, must open Command Prompt (DOS) window. è Exit Command Prompt window before turning off computer

Ch143 Activity—The Command Line Prompt KEY CONCEPTS: è Opening Command Prompt Window è Creating shortcut to command line è Wizard è Naming shortcuts è Altering properties of Command Prompt Window

Ch144 Controlling the Appearance of the Command-Line Window The appearance of the command-line window can be altered.

Ch145 Controlling the Appearance of the Command-Line Window While in the window view can...  use Minimize button. î use Maximize button.  use Restore button.  alter size of text.  toggle between window and full- screen mode.

Ch146 Activity—Altering the Command-Line Window KEY CONCEPTS: è Tool Tips è Minimize/Maximize/Restore Windows è TrueType vs. raster (bit-mapped) fonts è Return to desktop and follow proper shut down procedure

Ch147 The Default Drive and Default Directory Command prompt: è Where user keys in commands è Is character-based

Ch148 The Default Drive and Default Directory The command prompt: è C:\> è C:\WINDOWS> è C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32>

Ch149 The Default Drive and Default Directory Displayed default drive and directory: è Your location è Where the OS looks for commands è Can be changed

Ch150 The Default Drive and Default Directory Displayed default drive and directory depends on: è System configuration è Current running software

Ch151 Activity—Changing the Default Drive Fig 1.3 Inserting a Disk p.19

Ch152 Activity—Changing the Default Drive KEY CONCEPTS: è Recognizing prompt è Where to key in information è When to press key è Proper way to insert disk

Ch153 Understanding Commands Commands: è Programs that perform specific tasks è Are either internal or external

Ch154 Understanding Commands Internal commands: è Built into command processor è Automatically loaded/stored in RAM when system booted

Ch155 Understanding Commands External commands: è Are stored as files on a disk è Must be read into RAM each time command is keyed in

Ch156 Understanding Commands All program files ( including application programs ) are external.

Ch157 Understanding Commands “External command”: è Group of programs that perform operating functions è Group of files referred to as system files or command line utility files

Ch158 Understanding Commands In Command Prompt window: è No icons è To use command must know its file name

Ch159 Understanding Commands DIR command: è “Table of Contents” of a disk - can be accessed from the command line è Equivalent of Explorer in Windows

Ch160 Activity—Using the DIR Command KEY CONCEPTS: è Scrolling è DIR command

Ch161 Software Versions New software versions: è Take advantage of new technology è Contain enhancements è Assigned version numbers

Ch162 Activity—Using the VER Command KEY CONCEPTS: è Determining version number

Ch163 The CLS Command The CLS command: è Clears screen è Returns cursor to home position è Erases screen display - not files

Ch164 Activity—Using the CLS Command KEY CONCEPT: è Clearing screen

Ch165 The DATE and TIME Commands è DATE and TIME automatically set when computer is booted. è System date/time are the date/time the computer uses when it creates or updates files.

Ch166 The DATE and TIME Commands To change system date/time: è Use internal DATE/TIME commands at command line è Click time display at far right of task bar

Ch167 Activity—Using DATE/TIME Commands at Command Line KEY CONCEPTS: è Changing/keeping date displayed è Changing/keeping time displayed è Importance of format è /T parameter with DATE and TIME è Importance of returning date and time to current date and time before you shut down if logged onto a DOMAIN.

Ch168 Activity—Changing Date & Time Using Taskbar KEY CONCEPTS: è Use taskbar to change date & time è Spin box è Drop-down list box

Ch169 Media Objects: Their Properties and Values Objects: è Can be opened è Have properties/may have values è Can be manipulated è Can have settings/parameters

Ch170 Media Objects: Their Properties and Values Property: è Characteristics of on object  Details about file that help identify it

Ch171 Media Objects: Their Properties and Values Value: è All objects of same type have same properties è Value of each property separates one object from another

Ch172 Media Objects: Their Properties and Values Example: è Humans (objects) è Have names (property) è Specific name (value)

Ch173 Activity—Examining Disk Properties & Values KEY CONCEPTS: è Left/right view of My Computer window è Identify type of drive by its icon è Properties of ACTIVITIES disk

Ch174 Activity—Examining Disk Properties & Values Fig 1.1 My Computer in a Classic Window Display p.128

Ch175 Ethical Considerations in Copying Disks Illegal to: è Copy a program/disk you did not purchase è Record a CD you did not purchase

Ch176 Ethical Considerations in Copying Disks It is legal to make a backup copy of purchased program disks for personal use in case something happens to original.

Ch177 Making a Copy of the ACTIVITIES Disk: DISKCOPY To make an exact copy of a disk you must use the same media ( type and capacity ).

Ch178 Making a Copy of the ACTIVITIES Disk: DISKCOPY DISKCOPY: è External program è Makes back up copy of floppy disk è Stored in WINDOWS\SYSTEM32 subdirectory as DISKCOPY.COM

Ch179 Activity—Using DISKCOPY Fig 1.5 Floppy Disk Label Placement p. 31

Ch180 Activity—Using DISKCOPY KEY CONCEPTS: è Must use like media when copying disk è DISKCOPY command è Source disk è Target disk

Ch181 How to End the Work Session è Must always exit Windows properly and completely to avoid damaging the system. è If stop in middle of an activity remember what prompt is so you can return to prompt when you begin again.

Ch182 Activity—Ending the Work Session KEY CONCEPT: è Shut-down procedure