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Microsoft Windows XP Illustrated Introductory

Microsoft Windows XP Illustrated Introductory Getting Started with Windows XP Unit Introduction Microsoft Windows is an operating system program that controls: The operation of your computer Programs you run on your computer

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Microsoft Windows XP Illustrated Introductory

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  1. Microsoft Windows XP Illustrated Introductory Getting Started with Windows XP

  2. Unit Introduction • Microsoft Windows is an operating system program that controls: • The operation of your computer • Programs you run on your computer • Programs,also known as applications, are task-oriented software that help you to accomplish tasks such as word processing or using a spreadsheet Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  3. Unit Introduction (cont.) • Microsoft Windows has a Graphical User Interface (GUI, pronounced “gooey”) • You interact with the computer through the use of graphics, icons (small meaningful pictures), and other meaningful words, symbols, and windows • Contains Windows, rectangular frames that contain file contents, a program, or icons Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  4. Starting Windows and Viewing the Desktop • The desktop is an on-screen version of an actual desk, containing windows, icons, files and programs • The taskbar is a bar at the bottom of the screen that allows you to start and switch among open programs • The Start button is on the left end of the taskbar, and is used to start programs, find and open files, access Help and Support, and more • The Notification area is on the right end of the taskbar, and displays the time, date, and program related icons Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  5. Starting Windows and Viewing the Desktop (cont.) Desktop background; yours might differ • Turn on your computer • Windows automatically starts and displays the desktop, or a logon screen where you must enter a password Mouse pointer Start button Taskbar Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  6. Starting Windows and Viewing the Desktop (cont.) • Your logon and startup steps might differ depending on whether you are on a nonshared (single user) computer, a shared computer, or a networked computer Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  7. Passwords are used to maintain security on a shared or networked computer Passwords are encrypted, which is the process of logically scrambling data, to keep them secure Passwords are case-sensitive, which means there is a distinction between upper- and lower-case letters Passwords should be at least seven characters long, and should contain combinations of upper- and lower-case letters, and non-alphabetic characters such as numbers and symbols Never share your password or leave it in the open, and always log off or shut down your computer when you leave it Using and Changing a Password Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  8. Using and Changing a Password (cont.) • To change your password on a networked computer with Windows Professional: • Press [Ctrl][Alt][Delete] • In the Windows Security dialog box, click Change Password • Type the old password and the new password where indicated, then click OK Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  9. Using the Mouse • A mouse is a handheld input device that you roll across a flat surface to position the mouse pointer • A mouse pointer is a small symbol that indicates the pointer’s relative position on the desktop • Basic mouse pointer shapes include: Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  10. Using the Mouse (cont.) Right mouse button • 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 Shortcut menu Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  11. Using the Mouse (cont.) • Basic mouse techniques include: Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  12. Because Windows XP integrates the Internet, it allows you to choose to single-click an item to select it (Web style) instead of double-clicking (Classic style) Click the Start button on the taskbar, then click Control Panel In the Control Panel, click Switch to Classic View if necessary, then double-click the Folder Options icon In the Folder Options dialog box, click the Single-click to open an item (point to select) option button, then click OK Using the Mouse with the Web Style Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  13. Getting Started with the Windows Desktop Pinned items (top) and frequently used items (bottom) appear in the left pane • The Start button on the taskbar opens a list of commands that allow you to: • Start a program • Open a document • Change a Windows setting • Find a file • Display support information Start menu; yours will differ Program, settings, and file options appear in the right pane Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  14. Getting Started with the Windows Desktop (cont.) • Start menu commands: Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  15. Changing the Display to Windows Classic Settings • Windows Classic is the interface used for Windows 98 or Me • If you feel more comfortable working in the Classic environment, you can change to this display: • Right-click a blank area of the desktop, then click Properties on the shortcut menu • In the Display Properties dialog box, click the Themes tab if necessary, click the Theme list arrow, click Windows Classic, then click OK Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  16. Managing Windows • Windows allows you to work with more than one program or window 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 Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  17. Managing Windows (cont.) • You can organize the desktop in several ways: • Click the appropriate button in the upper-right corner of the window. To make it: • An icon on the taskbar, click the Minimize button • Fill the screen, click the Maximize button • Closed, click the Close button • 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 Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  18. To resize a window: Position the mouse pointer on the border of the window, click the left mouse button, then drag to resize Mouse pointer shapes that appear when resizing windows: Managing Windows (cont.) Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  19. You can also resize and move other desktop elements, such as the taskbar With Windows XP, the taskbar is locked by default so it cannot be resized or moved To unlock the taskbar, right-click a blank area of the taskbar, then click Lock the Taskbar on the shortcut menu to deselect it To move the taskbar, drag it to any edge of the desktop To change the size of the taskbar, drag its edge upwards with the vertical resize pointer Moving and Resizing the Taskbar Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  20. Using Menus, Toolbars, and Panes Toolbar Menu bar Check mark Bullet Arrow indicates submenu Pane Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  21. Using Menus, Toolbars, and Panes (cont.) • A menu is a list of commands that you use to accomplish certain tasks • A checkmark 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: Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  22. Using Menus, Toolbars, and Panes (cont.) • A toolbar contains buttons that are convenient shortcuts for menu commands • When you position the pointer over a button, a screen tip appears displaying the button name • To select a button, click it with the left mouse button • A pane is a frame within a window, from which you can access commands and navigation controls Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  23. With Windows XP, most toolbars are locked by default so they cannot be resized or moved To unlock a toolbar, click View on the menu bar, point to Toolbars, then click Lock the Toolbars to deselect it To move an unlocked toolbar, drag the dotted left edge of the toolbar to the new location To customize a toolbar by adding or removing buttons: Click View on the menu bar, point to Toolbars, then click Customize In the Customize Toolbar dialog box, select buttons to add or remove, then click the appropriate button Unlocking and Customizing Toolbars Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  24. Using Scroll Bars • Scroll bars appear when you cannot see all of the items available in a window Up scroll arrow Scroll box Vertical scroll bar Horizontal scroll bar Down scroll arrow Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  25. Using Scroll Bars (cont.) • You can use scroll bars to display additional window contents Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  26. Windows XP can be adjusted to fit the needs of those with impaired vision or hearing using the Accessibility Wizard To open the Accessibility Wizard, click the Start button on the taskbar, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Accessibility, then click Accessibility Wizard Follow the wizard steps to adjust your keyboard, display, and mouse functions Accessibility for Special Needs Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  27. Using Dialog Boxes • A dialog box is a window that opens when you must supply more information before a command can be carried out • Dialog boxes: • Open when you choose a menu option that is followed by an ellipsis (…) or when you open an option from the Control Panel • May contain tabs at the top that separate commands into related categories • Can be closed by clicking OK to accept all of your changes, or by clicking Cancel to not make any changes Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  28. Using Dialog Boxes (cont.) • A sample dialog box: Tab Up and Down arrows Check box Command buttons Option button Text box Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  29. Using Dialog Boxes (cont.) • Typical items in a dialog box: Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  30. Using Windows Help and Support • The Help and Support center is a complete resource of information, training, and support to help you use Windows XP • Help and Support is like a book stored on your computer, with additional links to the Internet, a search feature, an index, and a table of contents Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  31. Using Windows Help and Support (cont.) Search text box • To use Help and Support: • Click the Start button on the taskbar, then click Help and Support • The Help and Support Center window opens • In the Search text box, type the search criteria, then press [Enter] Categories and topics Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  32. Using Windows Help and Support (cont.) • To use Help and Support (cont.) • A search pane opens, displaying results from the search in three areas: Suggested Topics; Full-text Search Matches; Microsoft Knowledge Base (only when connected to the Internet) • Click a topic, then click the Expand indicator next to the appropriate topic in the right pane Right pane displays help on the topic you select Search results Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  33. Using Windows Help and Support (cont.) • Click the buttons on the Help toolbar to: • Navigate back and forth between Help topics you have visited • Add a topic to the Favorites list so you can return to it later Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  34. You can access context-sensitive help related to your current task Click the Help button in the upper-right corner of a dialog box, then click the mouse pointer on the item for which you need additional help OR Right-click an item in a dialog box, then click What’s This? to display an explanation OR Display Help windows while you work Getting Help while you Work Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  35. Turning Off the Computer • Shutting down the computer properly: • Prevents loss of data and problems restarting Windows • Involves several steps: • Saving and closing all open files • Closing all open windows • Exiting all running programs • Shutting down Windows • Turning off the computer Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  36. Turning Off the Computer (cont.) • To shut down the computer: • Click the Close button in the upper-right corner of all open windows or programs • Click the Start button on the taskbar, then click Turn Off Computer • In the Turn Off Computer dialog box, click Turn Off to exit Windows and shut down your computer • If you see the message “It’s now safe to turn off your computer,” turn off the computer and the monitor Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  37. Turning Off the Computer (cont.) • Shut down options: Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  38. When many users share a computer, each user should have his or her own Windows identity to: Keep files completely private Customize Windows preferences Give identities unique user names and passwords To set up user accounts, do so during installation, or double-click User Accounts in the Control Panel to add a new user When Windows starts, a user profile must be selected and the correct password entered Working on a Computer for Multiple Users Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  39. Working on a Computer for Multiple Users (cont.) • To change users on a shared computer : • Click the Start button on the taskbar, then click Log Off or Switch User • To change users on a networked computer : • Press [Ctrl][Alt][Delete], type your user name and password, then click OK Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  40. Microsoft Windows XP Illustrated Introductory Working with Windows Programs

  41. Unit Introduction • A program is software used to accomplish specific tasks, such as word processing and file management • Windows accessories are built-in programs to accomplish basic tasks Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  42. Starting a Program • The most common method for starting a program is to use the Start menu • Click the Start button on the taskbar • Point to All Programs on the Start menu • Click the appropriate program or submenu to access a program Start menu Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  43. To install multiple languages on your computer Open the Control Panel in Classic View Double-click the Regional and Language Options icon, click the Languages tab, then click Details In the Text Services and Input Languages dialog box, click Add In the Add Input Language dialog box, click the Input language list arrow, click the language to install, then click OK Creating Documents in Other Languages Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  44. Creating Documents in Other Languages (cont.) • To compose a document that uses more than one language • Click the language icon on the Language Bar on the task bar • Click the language you want to use, then type your message • Any recipient of multi-language documents must have the same languages installed on their computer to read and edit the documents Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  45. To store a document permanently, you must save it as a file, which is a collection of information with a unique name and location Opening and Saving a WordPad Document Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  46. To open a document: Click the Open button on the Toolbar In the Open dialog box, click the Look in list arrow, then click the drive and folder where your file is located In the file list, click the file, then click Open Opening and Saving a WordPad Document (cont.) Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  47. Opening and Saving a WordPad Document (cont.) • To save a file for the first time: • Click File on the menu bar, then click Save As • In the Save As dialog box, type a new filename, then click Save • To save a file with the same name: • Click File on the menu bar, then click Save OR • Click the Save button on the toolbar OR • Press [Ctr][S] Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  48. File extensions are the three letters that may appear after a file name in a dialog box or file management program window, such as .txt or .doc To display or change file extension settings: Click the Start button on the taskbar, then click My Documents In the My Documents window, click Tools on the menu bar, then click Folder Options Make the appropriate changes in the Folder Options dialog box, then click OK File Extensions Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  49. Editing Text in WordPad • An advantage of using a word processing program is that you can edit a document, or change its contents without recreating it • Text can be edited using the mouse, toolbar buttons or the keyboard • The Clipboard is a temporary storage for text or objects that you have cut or copied • Dragging and dropping moves an object or text using the mouse without saving it to the clipboard • Navigating a document means to look for and position the insertion point in the appropriate location in a document Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

  50. Editing Text in WordPad (cont.) • Methods for selecting text include: Getting Started with Windows XP Unit A

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