1. Copyright © 2007 Heathkit Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved PC Fundamentals Presentation 6 – Windows XP Desktop Part 1

2. 2 Objectives At the end of this presentation, you will be able to:

3. 3 Identify the parts of the desktop. Lock and unlock the task bar. Explain the function of the System Tray and the Quick Launch Toolbar. Adjust the volume of the PC’s audio system. Set the time and date displayed in the System Tray. Demonstrate the proper method of shutting down the computer. Demonstrate how to shut down a non-responding program.

4. 4 The Windows XP Desktop The Windows XP Desktop

5. 5 The Task Bar

6. 6 The System Tray The Start Button

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8. 8 The System Tray The Start Button The Taskbar

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11. 11 Return to the Desktop The Windows Key (Winkey) D +

12. 12 Winkey Combinations Winkey – Toggles the Start menu open and closed. Winkey + Break – Displays the Systems Properties Dialog Box Winkey + F1 – Displays the Help an Support Center window.

13. 13

14. 14 + Pause Break

15. 15 + F1

16. 16 The System Tray or Notification Area The System Tray or Notification Area

17. 17 The System Tray or Notifications Area Network Connection Volume Control Background Tasks Time/Date

18. 18 The System Tray or Notifications Area Volume Control

19. 19 Time/Date

20. 20 Quick Launch Toolbar

21. 21 2 2 1 1

22. 22 Internet ExplorerShow Desktop Windows Media Player

23. 23

24. 24 Show Desktop

25. 25 When Programs Hang

26. 26 Not Responding

27. 27 Shutting Down the Computer

28. 28 Shutting Down the Computer

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