Introduction to Computers and Windows

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Introduction to Computers and Windows. 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. What is a computer?. Desktop Laptop Tablet. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Introduction to Computers and Windows

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

What is a computer?

Desktop Laptop Tablet

What is an Operating System?

A computer program that “Operates” all other computer programs

Examples: Windows 8 OS X

Starting your Computer

Press the power button The computer will begin an installation procedure and this might

take a few minutes

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

The Mouse (Windows)

Right Click vs. Left Click Cursor Types

Arrow Text Busy Hand

Opening a Program (Windows 8)

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

Opening a Program

When on the desktop you can also double-click an icon to open it

Minimize

Maximize

Close

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

Copy Cut and Paste

This feature is used to transfer information from one location on your computer to another

Copy vs. Cut

Copying will create a duplicate copy of the selected information Cut will move the selected information from one location to

another

Paste

Use paste to place the copied or cut information in its new location

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 icon3. Now the Settings Bar is open click on the Power Icon4. Click Update and Shut Down

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