1. Innovative Training Works Digital Literacy Computing Fundamentals Using an Operating System (Microsoft® Windows XP)

2. Computing Fundamentals Objectives Identify what an operating system is and how it works Solve common problems relating to operating systems Manipulate and control Windows desktop, files, and disks Identify how to change system settings, install and remove software Back

3. Computing Fundamentals What is Windows? Windows is an OS created by Microsoft Corporation that uses a Graphical User Interface (GUI) for ease of use. It has a desktop, which serves as your work area for all the programs that you run (just like a desk full of papers or documents you work on). Back

4. Computing Fundamentals Versions of Windows Windows Vista Windows XP Windows Mobile Windows ME Windows 2000 Windows 98 Windows 95 Windows NT Windows for Workgroups Windows 3.x Back

5. Computing Fundamentals Windows XP Desktop After Windows XP loads, the working environment, called the desktop, displays on the screen. Back

6. Computing Fundamentals Windows XP Desktop TASKBAR SYSTEM TRAY Back Icons Start Menu Window Start Button System Tray Task Bar

7. Computing Fundamentals Common Desktop Items My Computer Recycle Bin My Documents My Network Places Internet Explorer Back

8. Computing Fundamentals Navigating with the mouse Click Double-click Right-click Point Drag Back Left Button Right Button Wheel (Not always available) Palm Rest Data Cable

9. Computing Fundamentals What is a window? A window is a rectangular area, which is framed by a border that displays data, programs, files, documents, or information about the application. Back

10. Computing Fundamentals Parts of a window Back Title Bar Menu Bar Minimize button Maximize button Close Button Work Area Status Bar Ruler Formatting Toolbar Standard Toolbar Cursor

11. Computing Fundamentals Working with windows Minimize/maximize/restore windows Switch between windows Resize a window Move a window Close windows Back

12. Computing Fundamentals Using the Start Menu Back

13. Computing Fundamentals Working with a Typical Program Paint and WordPad Working with menus Working with dialog boxes Saving/opening files Back

14. Computing Fundamentals Managing Files A file is data that has been created, named, and stored on a storage media. There are two types of files: Program Files Data Files Back

15. Computing Fundamentals Working with Folders Create a folder Rename a folder Creating Subfolders Folder directories Using Windows Explorer Back

16. Computing Fundamentals Common Problem with Files File not associated with application File is corrupt Application incompatibility Back

17. Computing Fundamentals Managing Disks Format floppy disks or flash drives Using ScanDisk Defragmenting the disk Back

18. Computing Fundamentals Customizing Windows Change wallpaper Change screensaver Adjust date and time Apply themes Appearance Changing the settings Back

19. Computing Fundamentals Installing/Uninstalling How to install How to uninstall Back