2. Introduction to Windows Vista For existing Windows XP users who are upgrading to Windows Vista. This workshop will cover updated features including: changes to the Start menu, folder navigation, and file search strategies. David Wicks | Assistant Professor | Director of Instructional Technology Services | Seattle Pacific University | dwicks@spu.edu 1

3. Versions Basic Home Premium Business EnterpriseUltimate 2

4. Name that tune ToneWindows XPWindows Vista Start Up Log On Ding Error Exclamation Log off Shut down 3

5. Gadgets - Clock, Weather, RSS feeds Windows Sidebar Found in Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization Can get in the way if you don’t have enough screen area 4

6. Start Menu 5

7. Start Menu: Divided in half All programs - expandable/collapsible directory tree Documents, pictures, music, games, recent items, computer, control panel, help 6

8. Quick Launch Add programs for start menu to Quick Launch Can also pin to the Start Menu Shortcut :Win + number 7

9. Start Menu: Search and tagging Indexing engine Saving a search 8

10. Start Menu: Instant Off - caches all open files 9

11. Start Menu: Shutdown, Switch User, Log Off, Hibernate and Sleep 10

12. Start Menu: User Folder 11

13. Window navigation: Arrows for dropdown menus of alternative folders 12

14. Compatibility Allows emulation of earlier version of Windows for programs that don't perform well in Vista 13

15. Switching Between Open Windows 14

16. Switching Between Open Windows: Thumbnail preview of open applications 15

17. Switching Between Open Windows: Flip 3D - Rolodex preview of all open windows 16

18. Switching Between Open Windows: Alt-Tab provides previews of open windows 17

19. Notification Area Clock 18

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