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Windows Tutorial 1 Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows Vista. Objectives. Start Windows Vista and tour the desktop Explore the Start menu Run software programs, switch between them, and close them Manipulate windows Identify and use the controls in menus, toolbars, and dialog boxes.
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Windows Tutorial 1Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows Vista
Objectives • Start Windows Vista and tour the desktop • Explore the Start menu • Run software programs, switch between them, and close them • Manipulate windows • Identify and use the controls in menus, toolbars, and dialog boxes New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows Vista
Objectives • Navigate your computer with Windows Explorer and the Computer window • Change the view of the items in your computer • Get help when you need it • Turn off Windows Vista New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows Vista
Starting Windows Vista • Turn on your computer. After a moment, Windows Vista starts and the Welcome screen appears • On the Welcome screen, click your user name and enter your password, if necessary New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows Vista
Starting Windows Vista New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows Vista
Starting Windows Vista New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows Vista
Touring the Windows Vista Desktop • In Windows terminology, the background area displayed on your screen when Windows Vista starts represents a desktop • To open the Start menu, click the Start button on the taskbar New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows Vista
Exploring the Start Menu New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows Vista
Starting a Program • Click the Start button on the taskbar, and then point to All Programs • If necessary, click the folder that contains the program you want to start • Click the name of the program you want to start Or • Click the name or icon of the program you want to start in the pinned items list or the most frequently used programs list on the Start menu New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows Vista
Starting a Program New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows Vista
Running Multiple Programs • Multitasking allows you to work on more than one task at a time and to switch quickly between projects New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows Vista
Running Multiple Programs • Switching between programs • Switch between windows button • Aero experience (Windows Flip or Flip 3D) • Basic experience New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows Vista
Using Windows and Dialog Boxes New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows Vista
Using Windows and Dialog Boxes New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows Vista
Using Windows and Dialog Boxes New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows Vista
Exploring Your Computer New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows Vista
Exploring Your Computer New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows Vista
Exploring Your Computer New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows Vista
Exploring Your Computer • Changing the Icon View • In a folder window, click the Views button arrow on the toolbar, and then click a view or • To cycle through the views listed on the Views menu, click the Views button more than once or • Click the Views button arrow on the toolbar, and then drag the slider New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows Vista
Exploring Your Computer New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows Vista
Getting Help • Click the Start button on the taskbar • Click Help and Support New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows Vista
Turning Off Windows Vista • When you’re finished working in Windows Vista, you should always turn it off properly • You can turn off Windows Vista using a Lock button command or the Power button at the bottom of the Start menu • If your computer provides a Sleep option, you can click the Power button to put your computer to sleep New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows Vista