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Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows Vista

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. Objectives.

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Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows Vista

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  1. Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows Vista

  2. 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 Office 2007: Windows Vista Edition

  3. 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 • Shut down Windows New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows Vista Edition

  4. Starting Windows Vista • The operating system is software that helps the computer perform essential tasks such as displaying information on the computer screen and saving data on disks • Windows Vista • After turning on your computer, Windows Vista will display the Welcome screen and prompt you to click your user name and type your password New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows Vista Edition

  5. Starting Windows Vista New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows Vista Edition

  6. The Windows Vista Desktop • The Windows Vista desktop is a workspace for projects and the tools that you need to manipulate your projects • To interact with the objects on your desktop, you use a pointing device • When you point to certain objects, such as the objects on the taskbar, a ScreenTip appears near the object to tell you the purpose or function of the object to which you are pointing New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows Vista Edition

  7. The Windows Vista Desktop • Clicking refers to pressing a mouse button and immediately releasing it • Double-clicking means to click the left mouse button twice in quick succession • Clicking an object with the right button is called right-clicking New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows Vista Edition

  8. Exploring the Start Menu New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows Vista Edition

  9. 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 Office 2007: Windows Vista Edition

  10. Starting a Program New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows Vista Edition

  11. Running Multiple Programs New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows Vista Edition

  12. Using Windows and Dialog Boxes • When you run a program in Windows Vista, the program appears in a window New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows Vista Edition

  13. Using Windows and Dialog Boxes New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows Vista Edition

  14. Selecting Options from a Menu New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows Vista Edition

  15. Working with Dialog Boxes New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows Vista Edition

  16. Exploring Your Computer New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows Vista Edition

  17. Changing the View New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows Vista Edition

  18. Navigating with Windows Explorer • Click the Start button on the taskbar, point to All Programs, click Accessories, and then click Windows Explorer New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows Vista Edition

  19. Getting Help • Windows Vista Help and Support provides on-screen information about the program you are using • Click the Start button on the taskbar • Click Help and Support New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows Vista Edition

  20. Searching the Help Pages • Click in the Search Help box • Type your search text and then click the Search Help button New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows Vista Edition

  21. Shutting Down Windows Vista • You should always shut down Windows Vista before you turn off your computer • The commands for shutting down your computer are included on the More Options button menu • Shut Down • Restart • Log Off • Sleep New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows Vista Edition

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