1. The computer and Its Operating System Environment
CHAPTER 3
The computer and Its Operating System Environment

2. OBJECTIVES Describe the Windows operating system environment
Perform the boot process
Explain a graphical user interface
Describe operating system trends in end-user design and functions

3. OBJECTIVES Start Windows and log off from Windows
Manipulate windows and manage the desktop
Identify the basic concepts underlying file and disk management, including file naming conventions

4. The Operating System Environment
Responsible for the “housekeeping” tasks
Purposes are to supervise the operation of the computer’s hardware components
To coordinate the flow and control of data

5. Starting the Computer: The Boot Process
Refers to turning on the computer
Using the restart button or warm boot process
POST Test
Basic Input and Output System (BIOS)
Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS)
System Files and Kernel
The part of the system that loads first and remains in memory as long as the computer is turned on

6. Managing the Desktop Objects on the Desktop
Icons
Pointer Shapes
Changing the Appearance of the Desktop
Moving Objects on the Desktop
Choosing a Screen Saver
Sidebar and Gadgets

7. Shutting Down the System
Shut down the system before turning off the computer
It saves the current settings
Prevents the corruption of files
Use the Restart option when updating or installing new programs

8. Common Windows Layout Opening a Window Controlling the Window
Maximize button expands the window to full screen
Minimize button removes application from the desktop

9. Managing Files and Folders
Designing Default Disk Drives
Creating Folders
Naming Files and Folders
Viewing Files and Folders
Copying Files and Folders
Moving Files and Folders
Deleting Files and Folders
Renaming Files and Folders
Organizing Folders
Subfolders

10. Disk Management Concepts
Copying a USB Storage Device
Backing Up a Disk
Creating Shortcuts
Managing Files with Scan Disk and Defragmenter
Applying Updates and Patches