1. Control PanelComputer Maintenance

2. Objectives Understand the Control Panel Use the various applets in the Control Panel2 3. Control Panel Overview Control Panel Centralized location for management utilities Changes in XP: New applets New view Applet Small application designed for a limited range of function or capability3 4. Control Panel in Category View4 5. Control Panel CategoriesCategories Related AppletsAccessibility OptionsAccessibility OptionsAdd or Remove Programs Add or Remove ProgramsAppearance and ThemesDisplay, Folder Options, Taskbar, and Start MenuDate, Time, Language, andDate and Time, Regional, and LanguageRegional Options OptionsNetwork and Internet Connections Internet Options, Network ConnectionsPerformance and MaintenanceAdministrative Tools, Power Options, Scheduled Tasks, SystemPrinters and Other HardwareGame Controllers, Keyboard, Mouse, Phone and Modem Options, Printers and Faxes, Scanners and CamerasSounds, Speech, and Audio Devices Speech, Sounds, and Audio DevicesSecurity CenterAutomatic Updates, Windows Firewall,5 Internet OptionsUser AccountsUser Accounts 6. Accessibility Options Special interface features for the visual-, audio-, or movement-impaired user Keyboard tab (StickyKeys, Filterkeys) Sound tab (SoundSentry, ShowSounds) Display tab (Contrast, Cursor Options) Mouse tab (MouseKeys) General tab6 7. Add or Remove Programs Three tools in one: Change or Remove Programs Add New Programs Add/Remove Windows Components Wizard7 8. Appearance and ThemesDisplay, Folder Options, and Taskbar and Start Menu8 9. Display Used to make interface changes Can also be accessed from desktop: Right click, select Properties from popup menu Themes tab Overall visual styling Desktop tab Set wallpaper9 10. Display (continued) Screen Saver tab Appearance tab Window and buttonscheme, colorscheme, and font size Settings tab Screen resolution andcolor quality10 11. Folder Options Used to set the functional and visual parameters of the folders on the system Associate file extensions with applications11 12. Taskbar and Start Menu Controls taskbar appearance Controls Notification Area settings Display clock Start menu or ClassicStart Menu12 13. Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options Date and Time, Regional, and Language Options13 14. Date and Time Used to set the calendar date, clock time, and time zone Clock is set directly in the systems BIOS Time Zone tab World map Pull-down list of time zones14 15. Regional and Language Options Regional Options tab Define location-specific uses orrequirements for: Numbers Currency Time and dates Languages tab Configure defaultinput language15 16. Network and Internet Connections Internet Options, Network Connections16 17. Internet Options Define settings for Internet Explorer Settings for general Internet access17 18. Network Connections Manage all network connections Includes: LAN WAN18 19. Performance and Maintenance Administrative Tools, Power Options, Scheduled Tasks, System19 20. Administrative Tools Component Services Data Sources (ODBC) Event Viewer Local Security Policy Performance Services Computer Management.20 21. Power Options21 22. Scheduled Tasks Automate starting and running various tasks Add Scheduled Task Wizard Step-by-step scheduling22 23. System Most important Control Panel applet Driver signing Identifies drivers thathave passed theMicrosoft WindowsHardware QualityLabs evaluation andtests Device Manager Lists all installed and known devices23 Indicates device 24. Printers and Other Hardware Game Controllers, Keyboard, Mouse, Phone and Modem Options, Printers and Faxes, Scanners and Cameras24 25. Game Controllers Install and configure Joysticks Other gaming controls Device-specific properties and troubleshooting aid25 26. Keyboard and Mouse Keyboard applet Modify keyboard functions Mouse applet Modify mouse settings Switch left and right buttons Pointers Settings26 27. Phone and Modem Options Define dialing locations Install and configure modems27 28. Printers and Faxes Install, share, and configure many types of output devices Not just for physical print devices: Film printers Faxes Manage print queue28 29. Scanners and Cameras Install drivers Configure digital cameras and optical scanners29 30. Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices Speech, Sounds, and Audio Devices30 31. Speech Text-to-speech capability reads document text Microsofts Speech API (SAPI) Distinct from the Narrator Accessibility Accessory31 32. Sounds and Audio Devices Customize the sound scheme Set master volume Configure speakers Set audio device preferences32 33. Security Center Automatic Updates, Windows Firewall, Internet Options33 34. Automatic Updates Keep Windows working properly. Configure Automatic Updates to download and install critical updates automatically.34 35. Windows Firewall Helps protect your computer by preventing unauthorized users from gaining access to your computer through the Internet or a network. Always have ON35 36. User Accounts Create and manage Local user accounts Passwords Access the Local Users and Groups tool Specify whether Ctrl+Alt+Delete is required to logon36