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Ch3 the Basics of Windows XP

Ch3 the Basics of Windows XP. Instructor: Pan Shengmin 潘晟旻 Office : Computer Center. Kun Ming University of Science & Technology. Objectives. Start Windows XP and tour the desktop Explore the Start menu Run software programs, switch between them, and close them Manipulate windows

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Ch3 the Basics of Windows XP

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  1. Ch3 the Basics of Windows XP Instructor:Pan Shengmin潘晟旻 Office :Computer Center.Kun Ming University of Science & Technology.

  2. Objectives • Start Windows XP 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 Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  3. Objectives • Navigate your computer with Windows Explorer and My Computer • Change the view of the items in your computer • Get help when you need it • Shut down Windows Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  4. Starting Windows XP • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows is the operating system, XP is the version (next version is Windows Vista) • Starts automatically when computer is turned on • Windows XP screen uses a graphical user interface • Graphical user interface (GUI) • Displays icons to represent items stored on the computer • Icons: Pictures of familiar objects Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  5. Elements of the desktop Icon Pointer Desktop Date/Time control Taskbar Start button Notification area /消息区/提醒区 Starting Windows XP Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  6. The Windows XP Desktop • Desktop • Area that appears on the screen when Windows XP starts • A workspace for projects and tools • Uses default settings when the computer is first started • Default settings: settings preset by the operating system • Appearance can be changed by the user Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  7. Using a Pointing Device • Pointing device • Helps user interact with objects on computer screen • Comes in many shapes and sizes • Used to move mouse pointer over objects on desktop • Pointing • Positioning pointer over a specific part of the screen • Mouse • Most common pointing device Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  8. Using a Pointing Device • ScreenTips • Appear when mouse pointer is positioned over certain objects • Display purpose or function of the object • Figure 1-3 shows a ScreenTip Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  9. Clicking 点击 • Clicking • Pressing a mouse button and immediately releasing it • 按下鼠标键并迅速释放 • Tells computer you want to perform an action on object clicked • Typically use left mouse button to click Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  10. Clicking • Menu • A list of commands which can be used to perform tasks • Submenus (additional choices related to menu) • Start menu • Appears when the Start button is clicked • Provides access to programs, documents, etc. Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  11. Selecting 选择 • Selecting a menu command • Two possible ways of selecting objects in Windows XP • Pointing to an object • Pointing to and then clicking an object • A selected object is highlighted 高亮度 Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  12. Double-Clicking 双击 • Click the desktop. Point to Recycle Bin icon. A ScreenTip appears that describes the Recycle Bin. • Click the left mouse button twice quickly to double-click Recycle Bin icon. Recycle Bin opens. • Recycle Bin：回收站 Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  13. Right-Clicking 右击 • Right-clicking • Clicking an object with the right button of the mouse • Selects an object and opens its shortcut menu • Shortcut menu: a list of commands directly related to the object Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  14. Exploring the Start menu • Start menu • Central point for accessing programs, documents, and resources. • Organized in two panels Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  15. Starting and Closing a Program • Starting a program • You must start a program before it can be used • To start a program • Click the Start button • Locate and click the program’s name in the submenus or • Click name or icon of program in pinned items list or most frequently used programs list in Start menu Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  16. Starting and Closing a Program Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  17. Starting and Closing a Program • An open or running program • A program that has been started • Program button • Appears on the taskbar for each open program • Click to switch between open programs • Close button • Located in upper-right corner of program window • Click to close program Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  18. Starting and Closing a Program Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  19. Running Multiple Programs • Multitasking • Ability to run multiple programs on Windows XP at the same time • Allows user to work on more than one task at a time • Active program is the one you are currently using • Switching between programs • Program buttons • Located on the taskbar • Offer easiest way to switch between programs Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  20. Closing Programs from the Taskbar • Options for closing a program • Use Close button on the title bar of program window • Use shortcut menu associated with the program button on taskbar Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  21. Anatomy /剖析/ of a Window/窗口/ • Window • Rectangular area of screen that contains: program, text, graphics, or data • Controls • Located in a window • Graphical or textual objects used for • Manipulating the window • Using the program • Examples • Menu bar, Status bar, Title bar, Toolbar • Sizing buttons • Window title • Workspace Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  22. Anatomy of a Window Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  23. Manipulating Windows Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  24. Moving a Window • To drag/拖曳/ an object • Click object • Hold down the mouse button while moving the mouse • To move a window • Drag the window by its title bar Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  25. Changing the Size of a Window • Options for changing a window’s size • Sizing handle • Located at the lower-right corner of the window • Window borders • Can be dragged left, right, up, or down Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  26. Using Program Menus • Menus • Organize a program’s features and available functions • Menu bar • Typically located at the top of the program window • Shows names of the menus Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  27. Selecting Options from a Menu • Menu items or commands • Choices for a menu • Appear when a menu name is clicked • Possible actions when clicked • Immediately carry out an action • Show submenus • Ask user for more information about desired action Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  28. Selecting Options from a Menu Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  29. Selecting Options from a Menu Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  30. Using Toolbars • Toolbars in program window • Provide one-click access to frequently used commands • Have buttons grouped and organized by tasks • To perform a command • Select a toolbar button by clicking it Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  31. Using List Boxes and Scroll Bars • List box • Displays a list of available choices • Usually includes: arrow buttons, scroll bar, scroll box Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  32. Using Dialog Box Controls • Dialog box • Opens when a menu command or item followed by an ellipsis is selected • Allows the user to provide more information about how a program should carry out a task • Groups different kinds of information in panes • Panes: bordered rectangular areas Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  33. Using Dialog Box Controls Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  34. Exploring Your Computer Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  35. Changing the View • Change the view by selecting a command from the View menu on the menu bar Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  36. Navigating with Windows Explorer • Like My Computer, Windows Explorer also lets you easily navigate the resources on your computer Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  37. Getting Help • Windows XP Help • Provides on-screen information about programs • Available by • Clicking the Start button and selecting Help and Support from the Start menu • Windows Help and Support Center window • Provides access to • Help files stored on the computer • Help information stored on Microsoft’s Web site Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  38. Getting Help Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  39. Getting Help • Windows XP Help and Support window • Organizes information into pages • Home page • Index page • Favorites page • History page • Support page • Options page • Search box • Used to search for keywords contained in Help pages Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  40. Turn Off Computer command Located on the Start menu Turns off the computer Log Off command Located on the Start menu Logs off Windows XP but leaves the computer on Shutting Down Windows XP Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  41. Managing YourFiles

  42. Objectives • Develop file management strategies • Explore files and folders • Create, name, copy, move, and delete folders • Name, copy, move, and delete files • Work with compressed files Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  43. Organizing Files and Folders • A file, or document, is a collection of data that has a name and is stored in a computer • Organize files by storing them in folders • Disks contain folders that hold documents, or files • USB drives • Compact discs (CDs) • 3.5 disks • Hard disks • Removable disks are inserted into a drive Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  44. Organizing Files and Folders Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  45. Understanding the Need for Organizing Files and Folders • Windows organizes folders and files in a hierarchy, or file system • Windows stores the folders and important files it needs to turn on the computer in its root directory • Folders stored within other folders are called subfolders Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  46. Understanding the Need for Organizing Files and Folders Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  47. Developing Strategies for Organizing Files and Folders • Type of disk you use to store files determines how you organize those files • Storing files on removable media allows you to use simpler organization • The larger the medium, the more levels of folders you should use • My Documents folder • You should have a backup, or duplicate copy, of important files Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  48. Developing Strategies for Organizing Files and Folders Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  49. Exploring Files and Folders • Windows Explorer shows the files, folders, and drives on your computer • Panes • Explorer bar • Folders pane • Expand icon • Collapse icon • My Computer shows the drives on your computer Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

  50. Exploring Files and Folders Information Processing Technology: Windows XP Edition

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