An Introduction to

1. An Introduction to Microsoft windows By Sadat Kemal Mohammed

2. Overview of the Computer • The computer as we know it is a group of pieces of hardware put together to  get a job done faster. • The "computer" is an ensemble (a collection) of different machines that you will be using to get your job done.

3. …….. • A computer is primarily made of the Central Processing Unit (usually referred to as the computer), the monitor, the keyboard, and the mouse. • Other pieces of hardware, commonly referred to as peripherals, can enhance or improve your experience with the computer.

4. Practical Learning: Starting a Computer • To turn the computer on, find its power button and press it. After a while you will see your desktop after being asked for login username and password or not depending on your environment.

5. Parts of a computer • System unit (including CPU, memory and other hardware)

6. Parts of a computer • The monitor, which is a video display

7. Monitors • Monitors come in different sizes. The (most important) size of the monitor is measured diagonally on the screen and is given in inches: • Based on this, monitors range in sizes of 12", 14", 15", 17", 19", 21", 24', or 29", etc.

8. Parts of a computer • The keyboard is a wide object that is equipped with buttons on which there are letters and numbers:

9. Parts of a computer • The mouse is an object that is meant to fit the proportions of a hand and is positioned on the table so the user can move it easily

10. Mouse pointers

11. Parts of a computer • The peripherals (A peripheral is an object attached to the computer to help it perform some necessary assignments none of the other parts can handle)

12. Types of computers • The desktop:- when it is relatively small enough to be positioned on top of a table where a person is working. Made up of many parts connected using cables

13. Types of computers • The laptop:- when it combines the CPU, the monitor, the keyboard, and the mouse in one unit to be so small that you can carry it on your laps when traveling.

14. Types of computers • The server:- is a computer that holds information that other computers, called workstations, can retrieve. Such workstations are connected to the server using various means. • Sometimes desktops or laptops can be used as a server

15. ….. • Desktop • Taskbar

16. ….. • Properly shutting down the system (depending the operating system you use follow the procedure…)

17. What Takes Place Process Information Data • Data coming through input devices • It will be processed • Finally information will be sent to out devices • Know that this is a recurring process

18. Fundamental of windows • The mouse • If you are left handed, go to control panel and change the settings. You can also change mouse pointers, speed. • mouse operations • Click • Double click • Drag • Right click

19. Fundamental of windows • The keyboard • Character Keys

20. Fundamental of windows • The keyboard • Action Keys

21. Fundamental of windows • The keyboard • Application dependent keys • These are called function keys. They are F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10, F11, and F12

22. Fundamental of windows • The keyboard • Exercise on combining keys

23. Fundamental of windows • The keyboard • Shortcut keys • To open the Start menu, press Ctrl + Esc • To dismiss it, press Esc • Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete • What comes on your screen depends (on the operating system you are using). To dismiss it, press Esc • If you have any window open, close itPress F1, notice that the Help window for the computer comes up • To close the Help file, press Alt + F4 • To start WordPad, on the Taskbar, click Start. Position the mouse on Programs or All Programs. Position the mouse on Accessories. Click WordPad • While WordPad is displaying, press F1. Notice that, this time, it is the Help window for WordPad that came up • To close the Help file, press Alt + F4 • To close WordPad, press Alt + F4

24. Fundamentals of Applications • Operating systems • The first and most important program of your computer is called an operating system. • All the other programs depend on it. • Everything that works in your computer is in accordance with the operating system. • Since our lessons focus on the popular "personal computer", the operating system we use is called Microsoft Windows.

25. ……… • Example:- • Microsoft Windows 95, • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation, • Microsoft Windows NT Server, Microsoft Windows 98, • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, • Microsoft Windows Millennium, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, • Microsoft Windows Vista Home Edition, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, • Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, and Microsoft Windows Server 2008.

26. Computer programs • Text editors • Word processors • Spreadsheets • Databases • Graphics

27. Windows menu’s • Main menu display

28. Menus categories

29. Explaning

30. Windows controls • Dialog boxes • Command Buttons • Text boxes • The scroll bars (Horizontal & Vertical scroll bars) • List boxes • Combo boxes • Property sheets and property pages • Wizard • The month calendar control • Toolbars • Status bars

31. Shortcut keys • I have attached the windows shortcut keys to be used in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

32. Thank you