Windows3.ppt1 Objectives: l Describe the Windows 2000 user interface l Identify elements of a window Using Windows Using Windows

Windows3.ppt2 Overview B Microsoft Windows - Operating System – Windows is a Graphical User Interface (GUI) – It controls processing, management of resources and communication with other devices. (i.e.. printer, modem, mouse)

Windows3.ppt3 The Windows Desktop iconicon Start Menu Task Bar

Windows3.ppt4 Start Menu gives to Access to the Software Applications

Windows3.ppt5 Components of a Window Scrollbar Exit Button Menu bar Status bar Maximize Button Minimize Button Title Bar

Windows3.ppt6 u Mouse pointer u Trackball u “Pointing” the mouse u Left and right mouse buttons u Single and double clicks u Selecting u Dragging Windows Features: the Mouse

Windows3.ppt7 Learn to work with the Desktop & Windows Walkthrough l Manipulate a Window : Move, resize, minimize, maximize, Cascade/Tile l Launch an MS Office application from the desktop icon, then start another from the Start Menu l Transfer between tasks l Find the Windows accessories l Open and existing file from the Start Menu l Logoff the CIS MS Windows 2000 system

Windows3.ppt8 u u To help the user make a selection easily u u check box u u text box u u radio button u u command button u u list box Dialog Boxes - used to get information from user, send a message or warning

Windows3.ppt9 Vocabulary l Desktop l Icon l Title Bar l Menu Bar l Start Menu l Launch l Windows Explorer l Mouse Pointer l Dragging l Clicking l Scrolling l Double Click l Minimize/Maximize l Multiple Windows l Multi-Tasking

Windows3.ppt10 We’ve talked about the mechanics of the operating system - (GUI interface). One of its most important tasks is controlling processing and management of resources - including memory. On our system each person will create a file called bookstore.html - how will the computer know your file from mine? How does the computer know where to find the instructions to read this PowerPoint slide? A Typical PC might have thousands of files - how do you find what you need?

Windows3.ppt11 Organizing “Memory” Our data and these computer instructions “software” that are saved in the computer’s memory in an organized format The “file path” of each file on the computer is unique - it is mapped to a storage device, directories, a file name and type. Like a location of a hard copy file - first which room, then which cabinet, then which drawer etc.

Windows3.ppt12 Storage Devices, directories and files drive:\root-directory\subdirectory\filename.extension l The storage device is listed first represented by a letter such as A:, B: etc. representing a specific floppy drive, Hard drive, CD-ROM etc. l Next the directory paths are hierarchically listed l main (root) directory l subdirectory l subdirectory (there can be many levels) l The last item listed is the filename and extension

Windows3.ppt13 File Management mydocuments\1999\cis200\ C:\mydocuments\1999\cis200\lab1.doc Tree Structure: DriveDrive Main (Root) DirectoryMain (Root) Directory Subdirectory PathsSubdirectory Paths File Name. extensionFile Name. extension File Extensions:.doc = Word.xls = Excel.ppt = Powerpoint.mdb = Access.html = webpages So how would you write a full directory path to an Excel file name “lab1” located on you’re a drive in your cis200 directory and your lab 1 subdirectory?

Windows3.ppt14 There are no floppy drives or CD-ROMS available to students in our labsThere are no floppy drives or CD-ROMS available to students in our labs Students will have access to hard drive directories as follows:Students will have access to hard drive directories as follows: K:\cis200\ directory will hold files you will need to complete the lab assignmentsK:\cis200\ directory will hold files you will need to complete the lab assignments Z:\windows\personal directory will hold all of the files you will be working on and saving – this directory is mapped to a specific space on our network drives (hans, leia etc..)Z:\windows\personal directory will hold all of the files you will be working on and saving – this directory is mapped to a specific space on our network drives (hans, leia etc..) Directories and Files on the CIS200 Windows 2000 System

Windows3.ppt15 Managing Your Files from Windows Explorer folders File details To Open explorer right click on the My Computer icon and select Explore and View as a List:

Windows3.ppt16 Windows Explorer Walkthrough l Accessing Explorer - icons & start menu l Expanding Directories (+) l Viewing Details l File Manipulation: Moving, Deleting, Renaming and Coping files l Creating a new file folder l Don’t touch system files

Windows3.ppt17 Important things to remember when naming/using files Set up your drives and file names in a logical manner - use the Z:\windows\personal directorySet up your drives and file names in a logical manner - use the Z:\windows\personal directory Do not re-use file names in the same directory path - you will destroy what was in the original fileDo not re-use file names in the same directory path - you will destroy what was in the original file Use the Find Command if you can’t locate a fileUse the Find Command if you can’t locate a file The first time you save a file you need to name it and place it into the desired drive, root and subdirectories.The first time you save a file you need to name it and place it into the desired drive, root and subdirectories.