CIS111 PC Literacy Getting Started with Windows XP

2Microsoft Office 2007-Illustrated Introductory, Windows XP Edition Microsoft Windows (Page 2) 1. 1.Microsoft Windows is an operating system that controls: The operation of computer. The display of information on your screen. Programs you run on your computer Windows helps you save and organize the results of your work as files, which are electronic collections of data, each with its own unique filename Windows also coordinates the flow of information among the programs, printers, storage devices, and other components, of your computer system, as well as among other computers on a network 4. 4.An operating system provides internal services “behind the scenes” to ensure that the computer is running smoothly and efficiently.

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4 Starting Windows and Viewing the Desktop (Page 3) The desktop is where you can organize all the information and tools you need to accomplish your computer tasks. On the desktop, you can access, store, share and explore information on a computer, a network, or on the Internet. When you start Windows for the first time, the default settings are used, which are preset by the operating system Quick Launch toolbar Start button Desktop background Taskbar Icons

5Microsoft Office 2007-Illustrated Introductory, Windows XP Edition Starting Windows and Viewing the Desktop (Page 3) Elements of a typical Windows desktop:

6Microsoft Office 2007-Illustrated Introductory, Windows XP Edition Using the Mouse (Page 4-5) A mouse is a handheld input or pointing device that you use to interact with your computer. Input, or pointing, devices come in many shapes and sizes. Some have 2 buttons; some have 3 buttons. Some have scrolling wheels. Some are optical with not moving parts on the bottom. Some are wireless. Trackpoint Touchpad Mouse with left and right buttons Intellimouse Trackball

7Microsoft Office 2007-Illustrated Introductory, Windows XP Edition Using the Mouse (cont.) A typical mouse has two buttons, although yours may differ: Left button: used to select text or click icons. Right button: used to open a shortcut menu. Left mouse button Right mouse button Shortcut menu Selected icon Pointer positioned over icon

Using the Mouse Click means to press and release the left mouse button. Right-click means to press and release the right mouse button. Double-click means to quickly press and release the left mouse button twice. Drag and drop is when you click and hold down the left mouse button. While still holding down the mouse, move the mouse to where you want to place the object and then release the button. 8Microsoft Office 2007-Illustrated Introductory, Windows XP Edition

9 Using the Mouse (cont.) A mouse pointer is a small symbol that indicates the pointer’s relative position on the desktop. To move the mouse pointer, locate it on the desktop, then move the mouse to reposition the mouse pointer where you want it.

Click the START button (Page 6) 10Microsoft Office 2007-Illustrated Introductory, Windows XP Edition

11Microsoft Office 2007-Illustrated Introductory, Windows XP Edition Starting a Program (Page 6) Clicking the START button on the taskbar opens the Start menu, which lists submenus for a variety of tasks:

12Microsoft Office 2007-Illustrated Introductory, Windows XP Edition Starting a Program (Page 7) Windows XP comes with several built-in programs called accessories. 1.Select “All Programs”. 2.Select “Accessories”. 3.A submenu with a list of accessories will display. Submenu for Accessories Arrows indicate submenus are available.

13Microsoft Office 2007-Illustrated Introductory, Windows XP Edition Moving and Resizing Windows (Page 8-9) You can open more than one window or program at a time. You can identify a window by the title bar, which shows the program and filename if applicable. Each window has a border that you can use to resize it and buttons to maximize or minimize it. To resize a window using buttons, click the appropriate button in the upper-right corner of the window. To make it an icon on the taskbar, click the Minimize button. To fill the screen, click the Maximize button. To return to its previous size, click the Restore button. To close the window, click the Close button. You will notice that the Maximize and Restore buttons don’t appear at the same time. You will see one or the other.

14Microsoft Office 2007-Illustrated Introductory, Windows XP Edition Moving and Resizing Windows To move a window, position the mouse pointer over the title bar, click the left mouse button, then drag the window to the new location. To resize a window using the mouse: 1. 1.Position the pointer over an edge at the top, bottom, left, or right border until the pointer becomes a double-sided arrow Click the left mouse button and drag in the direction you want to resize the window. Note: If you click one of the four corners and then drag, the window will change proportionately in width and height at the same time.

15Microsoft Office 2007-Illustrated Introductory, Windows XP Edition More About Sizing Windows Some programs contain two sets of sizing buttons: The top set controls the program window. Using these buttons will affect the entire program you have open. The bottom set controls the window for the file with which you are working with, within the program. Using these buttons will affect only the file, but not the program itself.

16Microsoft Office 2007-Illustrated Introductory, Windows XP Edition Using Menus, Keyboard Shortcuts, and Toolbars ( Page ) A menu is a list of commands that you use to accomplish certain tasks. A check mark or bullet mark indicates that a feature is enabled To disable a checked feature, click the command again To disable a bulleted feature, select another command Typical menu items include:

17Microsoft Office 2007-Illustrated Introductory, Windows XP Edition Using Dialog Boxes (Page 12-13) A dialog box is a window that opens when you choose a menu command that needs more information. Dialog boxes may contain tabs at the top that separate options into related categories. Dialog boxes can be closed by clicking “OK” to accept all changes, or by clicking “Cancel” so that the original settings remain intact. Tab Check box Option button Text box Spin box Command button

18Microsoft Office 2007-Illustrated Introductory, Windows XP Edition Using Dialog Boxes (cont.) Typical items in a dialog box:

19Microsoft Office 2007-Illustrated Introductory, Windows XP Edition Using Scroll Bars ( Page ) Scroll bars are vertical and horizontal bars that that you click and drag so you can view the additional contents of a window. If you don’t see scroll bars, then you can see everything in the windows. You click arrows to move the screen; you click and drag bars. Up scroll arrow Horizontal scroll bar Down scroll arrow Vertical scroll bar Left scroll arrow Right scroll arrow

20Microsoft Office 2007-Illustrated Introductory, Windows XP Edition Using Scroll Bars (cont.) You can use scroll bars to:

21Microsoft Office 2007-Illustrated Introductory, Windows XP Edition Using Windows Help and Support Center ( Page ) The Help and Support center provides guidance on many Windows features, including detailed steps for completing procedures, definitions of terms, lists of related topics, and search capabilities. Help and Support is like a book stored on your computer, with a table of contents and an index to make finding information easier. To use Help and Support: 1. 1.Click the Start button on the taskbar, then click Help and Support In the Search text box, type the search criteria, then press [Enter ]. Search text box Links for popular topics

22Microsoft Office 2007-Illustrated Introductory, Windows XP Edition Using Windows Help and Support Center (cont.) A search pane opens, displaying results from the search in 3 areas: 1. 1.Suggested Topics 2. 2.Full-text Search Matches; 3. 3.Microsoft Knowledge Base Click a topic in the left pane. Help information for this topic appears in the right pane Search results Right pane displays help on the topic you select

23Microsoft Office 2007-Illustrated Introductory, Windows XP Edition Closing a Program and Shutting Down Windows ( ) When you are finished working on your computer, you need to make sure you shut it down properly. Shutting down the computer properly prevents loss of data and problems restarting Windows. Before shutting down, saving and close all open files, close all open windows, and close all programs. To shut down the computer, click the START button on the taskbar, then click “Turn Off” Computer. You may have a different dialog box where you need to click “Shut Down”. If you see the message “It’s now safe to turn off your computer,” go ahead and turn it off. NEVER just turn off a computer unless it has frozen and wont’ go any further. Be sure and turn off the monitor as well!

24Microsoft Office 2007-Illustrated Introductory, Windows XP Edition Closing a Program and Shutting Down Windows Turn off options