1. Introduction to Computers and Windows

2. Overview  What is a computer?  What is an operating system?  Starting and Shutting Down a computer  The mouse (Windows)  Opening and closing programs  Menu Bars and Tool Bars  Copy, Cut and Paste

3. What is a computer?  Desktop  Laptop  Tablet

4. What is an Operating System?  A computer program that “Operates” all other computer programs  Examples:  Windows 8  OS X

5. Starting your Computer  Press the power button  The computer will begin an installation procedure and this might take a few minutes

6. The Mouse (Windows)  The mouse is the device that allows you to control the cursor on the Screen  The mouse can help you perform many different functions:  Opening programs  Highlight text  Drag items

7. The Mouse (Windows)  Right Click vs. Left Click  Cursor Types  Arrow  Text  Busy  Hand

8. Opening a Program (Windows 8)

9. Finding a Program (Windows 8)  Move cursor to the top right side of the screen  Select the search icon on the side bar  Search icons or type the name of the program in the search bar

10. Opening a Program  When on the desktop you can also double-click an icon to open it

11. Minimize Maximize Close

12. Menu Bars and Tools  Most programs will have menu bars  The menu bars will help you perform your task  Sample menu bar titles:  File  Edit  View  Tools  Windows

13. Copy Cut and Paste  This feature is used to transfer information from one location on your computer to another

14. Copy vs. Cut  Copying will create a duplicate copy of the selected information  Cut will move the selected information from one location to another

15. Paste  Use paste to place the copied or cut information in its new location

16. Shutting Down  Shutting Down your computer correctly is very important  Closes all running processes  Prevents loss of data  Windows 8 Shut Down procedure 1.Move your mouse over the bottom right corner of the screen and a slide out menu will appear 2.Select the settings icon 3.Now the Settings Bar is open click on the Power Icon 4.Click Update and Shut Down

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