CIS111 PC Literacy Getting Started with Windows XP

CIS111 PC LiteracyCIS111 PC Literacy

Getting Started with Getting Started with Windows XPWindows XP

2Microsoft Office 2007-Illustrated Introductory, Windows XP Edition

Microsoft Windows (Page 2)Microsoft Windows (Page 2)

1. Microsoft Windows is an operating system that controls:• The operation of computer.• The display of information on your screen.• Programs you run on your computer.

2. Windows helps you save and organize the results of your work as files, which are electronic collections of data, each with its own unique filename.

3. Windows also coordinates the flow of information among the programs, printers, storage devices, and other components, of your computer system, as well as among other computers on a network

4. An operating system provides internal services “behind the scenes” to ensure that the computer is running smoothly and efficiently.

Windows VersionsWindows Versions

• Windows 95Windows 95



• Windows XP (Windows XP (Oct. 2001Oct. 2001))

• Windows Vista (Windows Vista (2206-20072206-2007))

• Windows 7 (Windows 7 (to be released late 2009 or to be released late 2009 or

early 2010early 2010))



Starting Windows and Starting Windows and Viewing the Desktop (Page 3)Viewing the Desktop (Page 3)

• The desktop is where you can organize all the information and tools you need to accomplish your computer tasks.

• On the desktop, you can access, store, share and explore information on a computer, a network, or on the Internet.

• When you start Windows for the first time, the default settings are used, which are preset by the operating system

Quick Launch toolbarStart button

Desktop background

Taskbar

Icons


Starting Windows and Starting Windows and Viewing the Desktop (Page 3)Viewing the Desktop (Page 3)

Elements of a typical Windows desktop:Elements of a typical Windows desktop:


Using the Mouse (Page 4-5)Using the Mouse (Page 4-5)• A mouse is a handheld input or pointing device that you use to interact

with your computer.• Input, or pointing, devices come in many shapes and sizes.

• Some have 2 buttons; some have 3 buttons. • Some have scrolling wheels.• Some are optical with not moving parts on the bottom.• Some are wireless.

Trackpoint

Touchpad

Mouse with left and right buttons

Intellimouse

Trackball


Using the Mouse (cont.)Using the Mouse (cont.)

A typical mouse has two buttons, although yours may differ:• Left button: used to select

text or click icons.• Right button: used to open

a shortcut menu.Left mouse

button

Right mouse button

Shortcut menu

Selected icon

Pointer positionedover icon

Using the MouseUsing the Mouse

• Click means to press and release the left mouse button.

• Right-click means to press and release the right mouse button.

• Double-click means to quickly press and release the left mouse button twice.

• Drag and drop is when you click and hold down the left mouse button. While still holding down the mouse, move the mouse to where you want to place the object and then release the button.



Using the Mouse (cont.)Using the Mouse (cont.)

A mouse pointer is a small symbol that indicates the pointer’s relative position on the desktop. To move the mouse pointer, locate it on the desktop, then move the mouse to reposition the mouse pointer where you want it.

Click the START buttonClick the START button(Page 6)(Page 6)



Starting a Program (Page 6)Starting a Program (Page 6)

Clicking the START button on the taskbar opens the Start menu, which lists submenus for a variety of tasks:


Starting a Program (Page 7)Starting a Program (Page 7)

Windows XP comes with Windows XP comes with several built-in programs several built-in programs called called accessories.accessories.

1.1.Select “All Programs”.Select “All Programs”.

2.2.Select “Accessories”.Select “Accessories”.

3.3.A submenu with a list of A submenu with a list of accessories will display.accessories will display.

Submenu for Accessories

Arrows indicate submenus are

available.


Moving and Resizing Windows Moving and Resizing Windows (Page 8-9)(Page 8-9)

• You can open more than one window or program at a time.• You can identify a window by the title bar, which shows the

program and filename if applicable. • Each window has a border that you can use to resize it and

buttons to maximize or minimize it.

• To resize a window using buttons, click the appropriate button in the upper-right corner of the window.

To make it an icon on the taskbar, click the Minimize button.

To fill the screen, click the Maximize button.

To return to its previous size, click the Restore button.

To close the window, click the Close button.

You will notice that the Maximize and Restore buttons don’t appear at the same time. You will see one or the other.


Moving and Resizing Windows Moving and Resizing Windows

To move a window, position the mouse pointer over the title bar, click the left mouse button, then drag the window to the new location.

To resize a window using the mouse:1. Position the pointer over an edge at the top, bottom, left,

or right border until the pointer becomes a double-sided arrow.

2. Click the left mouse button and drag in the direction you want to resize the window.

Note: If you click one of the four corners and then drag, the window will change proportionately in width and height at the same time.


More About Sizing WindowsMore About Sizing Windows

Some programs contain two sets of sizing buttons:

The top set controls The top set controls the program window. the program window. Using these buttons Using these buttons will affect the entire will affect the entire program you have program you have

open.open.

The bottom set controls The bottom set controls the window for the file the window for the file

with which you are with which you are working with, within the working with, within the program. Using these program. Using these

buttons will affect only the buttons will affect only the file, but not the program file, but not the program

itself.itself.


Using Menus, Keyboard Using Menus, Keyboard Shortcuts, and Toolbars (Shortcuts, and Toolbars (Page 10-11Page 10-11))

A menu is a list of commands that you use to accomplish certain tasks.A check mark or bullet mark indicates that a feature is enabled• To disable a checked feature,

click the command again• To disable a bulleted feature,

select another command

Typical menu items include:


Using Dialog Boxes (Page 12-13)Using Dialog Boxes (Page 12-13)• A dialog box is a window that opens when you choose a menu

command that needs more information.• Dialog boxes may contain tabs at the top that separate options

into related categories.• Dialog boxes can be closed by clicking “OK” to accept all

changes, or by clicking “Cancel” so that the original settings remain intact.

Tab

Check box

Option button

Text box

Spin box

Command button


Using Dialog Boxes (cont.)Using Dialog Boxes (cont.)

Typical items in a dialog box:Typical items in a dialog box:


Using Scroll Bars (Using Scroll Bars (Page 14-15Page 14-15))•Scroll bars are vertical and horizontal bars that that you click and drag so you can view the additional contents of a window.

• If you don’t see scroll bars, then you can see everything in the windows.•You click arrows to move the screen; you click and drag bars.

Up scroll arrow

Horizontal scroll bar

Down scroll arrow

Vertical scroll bar

Left scroll arrow

Right scroll arrow


Using Scroll Bars (cont.)Using Scroll Bars (cont.)

You can use scroll bars to:You can use scroll bars to:


Using Windows Help Using Windows Help and Support Center (and Support Center (Page 16-17Page 16-17))• The Help and Support center provides guidance on many

Windows features, including detailed steps for completing procedures, definitions of terms, lists of related topics, and search capabilities.

• Help and Support is like a book stored on yourcomputer, with a table of contents and an index to makefinding information easier.

• To use Help and Support:1.Click the Start button on the

taskbar, then click Help andSupport.

2.In the Search text box, type the

search criteria, then press [Enter].

Search text box

Links for popular topics


Using Windows Help and Using Windows Help and Support Center (cont.)Support Center (cont.)

A search pane opens, displaying results from the search in 3 areas: 1.Suggested Topics2.Full-text Search Matches;3.Microsoft Knowledge Base

Click a topic in the left pane.

Help information forthis topic appearsin the right pane

Search results

Right pane displays help on the topic

you select


Closing a Program and Closing a Program and Shutting Down Windows (Shutting Down Windows (18-1918-19))• When you are finished working on your computer, you need to

make sure you shut it down properly.• Shutting down the computer properly prevents loss of data

and problems restarting Windows.• Before shutting down, saving and close all open files, close all

open windows, and close all programs.

• To shut down the computer, click the START button on the taskbar, then click “Turn Off” Computer. You may have a different dialog box where you need to click “Shut Down”.

• If you see the message “It’s now safe toturn off your computer,” go ahead andturn it off.

NEVER just turn off a computer unless ithas frozen and wont’ go any further.

Be sure and turn off the monitor as well!


Closing a Program and Closing a Program and Shutting Down WindowsShutting Down Windows

Turn off optionsTurn off options

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