Microsoft Office 2007 Microsoft Windows XP Introduction to Microsoft Windows XP

Objectives Start Microsoft Windows XP, log on to the computer, and identify the objects on the desktop Perform the basic mouse operations: point, click, right-click, double-click, drag, and right-drag Display the Start menu and start an application program Open, minimize, maximize, restore, move, size, scroll, and close a window Display drive and folder contents Create a folder in Windows Explorer and a WordPad document 2Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques

Objectives Browse the Web using Internet Explorer 8.0, a URL, and tabbed browsing Download folders from scsite.com Copy, move, rename, and delete files Search for files using a word or phrase in the file or by name Use Help and Support Log off from the computer and turn it off Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques3

What Is an Operating System? Windows XP (example) The set of computer instructions (called a program) that controls the allocation of hardware and provides the capability for you to communicate with the computer.

Windows XP Versions Professional = for businesses and advanced home computing Home Edition = for home use Media Center Edition = for a Media Center Tablet PC Edition = for use on a tablet PC 64-Bit Edition = for scientific problems SERVICE PACKS – free regularly-released updates

What Is a User Interface? The combination of hardware and software that you use to communicate with and control the computer An effective user interface is a user-friendly one GUI = pronounced gooey = displays graphics in addition to text labels

Mouse Functions 6 tasks: – Point – Click – Double-click – Drag – Right-click – Right-drag

Logging On to the Computer Network: – Client computer/Server computer Password Tips: – Choose a password that no one could guess – At least 6 characters, mixed with letters and numbers – Protect your password Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques8

Windows Terminology Tooltip = a short on-screen note associated with the object Menu = List of related commands (commands perform specific actions) Folder = a named location on a disk where files are stored Shortcut menu = appears when you right-click; includes commands specific to that object Taskbar = area at bottom of desktop indicating open programs Submenu = menu appearing when you point to a right-facing arrow in a menu command Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques9

More Windows Terminology Hyperlink = underlined text (also called a link) Pinned Items = programs used regularly are included in the Start Menu (without clicking All Programs) Dialog box = displays whenever Windows needs to supply info or request info Keyboard shortcut = pressing a key(s) on the keyboard instead of using the mouse

The My Computer Window Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques11

Scrolling Scroll arrows Scroll box Scroll bar

Sizing a Window Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques13

Browsing the Web Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques14

Parts of a URL protocol domain file specification (path)

Types of Domains.com = commercial.edu = education.gov = government.mil = military.net = major network.org = organizations (usually non-profit).int = international

Opening a Link in a New Tab Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques17 Right-click link Then select “Open in New Tab”

What Is Windows Explorer? An application included with Windows Allows you to perform file management tasks (copying, moving, renaming, deleting files/folders) Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques18

Downloading Files Files for textbook are online at They are compressed Use WinZip to decompress and copy to your network drive (H:) using Windows Explorer – Source folder = drive/folder containing files to be copied – Destination folder = drive/folder where files are to be copied into Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques19

Expanding/Collapsing a Folder Click the plus/minus sign Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques20

What Is WordPad? A word processing application that comes with Windows Included in the Accessories folder in the Start Menu Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques21

Searching for a File by Name Display the Start menu Click Search Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques22

Starting Help and Support Display the Start menu Click Help and Support Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques23

Logging Off from the Computer Display the Start menu Click Log Off Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques24

Summary Start Microsoft Windows XP, log on to the computer, and identify the objects on the desktop Perform the basic mouse operations: point, click, right-click, double-click, drag, and right-drag Display the Start menu and start an application program Open, minimize, maximize, restore, move, size, scroll, and close a window Display drive and folder contents Create a folder in Windows Explorer and a WordPad document 25Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques

Summary Browse the Web using Internet Explorer 8.0, a URL, and tabbed browsing Download folders from scsite.com Copy, move, rename, and delete files Search for files using a word or phrase in the fi le or by name Use Help and Support Log off from the computer and turn it off Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques26

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