1. Exploring the Basics of Windows XP
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Exploring the Basics of Windows XP
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2. Tutorial 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
Navigate the computer with Windows Explorer/My Computer
Change the view of the items in your computer
Get help when you need it
Shut down Windows
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3. Starting Windows XP Windows XP Starts when computer is turned on
Elements of the desktop
Icon
Pointer
Desktop
Date/Time control
Taskbar
Start button
Notification area
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4. Starting Windows XP
Windows XP desktop
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5. Starting Windows XP Windows XP desktop uses a graphical user interface
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Displays icons to represent items stored on the computer
Icons: Pictures of familiar objects
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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
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7. Using a Pointing Device
Helps the user interact with objects on the computer screen
Comes in many shapes and sizes
Mouse
Most common pointing device
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8. Pointing Pointing device Pointing
Used to move the mouse pointer over objects on the desktop
Pointing
Positioning the pointer over a specific part of the screen
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9. Pointing
ScreenTips
Appear when the mouse pointer is positioned over certain objects
Display the purpose or function of the object
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10. Clicking Clicking Menu Start menu
Pressing a mouse button and immediately releasing it
Menu
A list of options to be used to perform tasks
Submenus
Start menu
Appears when the Start button is clicked
Provides access to programs, documents, etc.
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11. Clicking
The Start menu
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12. Selecting 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
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13. Selecting
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14. Viewing the contents of the Recycle Bin
Click the desktop, and then point to the Recycle Bin icon.
After a few moments, a ScreenTip appears that describes the Recycle Bin
Click the left mouse button twice quickly to double-click the Recycle Bin icon.
The Recycle Bin opens
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15. Viewing the contents of the Recycle Bin
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16. Right-Clicking 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 options directly related to the object
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17. Right-Clicking
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18. Exploring the Start menu
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19. Starting and Closing a Program
Starting a program
A program must be started before it can be used
To start a program
Click the Start button
Locate and click the program’s name in the submenus
An open or running program
A program which has been started
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20. Starting and Closing a Program
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21. Starting and Closing a Program
Program button
Appears on the taskbar for each open program
Click to switch between open programs
Close button
Located in the upper-right corner of the program window
Click to close the program
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22. Starting and Closing a Program
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23. Running Multiple Programs
Multitasking
Ability to run multiple programs on Windows XP at the same time
Allows the user to work on more than one project at a time
The active program is the one you are currently using
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24. Switching Between Programs
Program buttons
Located on the taskbar
Offer the easiest way to switch between programs
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25. Closing Inactive Programs from the Taskbar
Options for closing a program
Use the Close button on the title bar of the program window
Use the shortcut menu associated with the program button on the taskbar
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26. Anatomy of a Window A window
A rectangular workspace on the screen that may contain
A program
Text
Graphics
Data
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27. Anatomy of a Window Controls Located in a window
Graphical or textual objects used for
Manipulating the window
Using the program
Examples
Menu bar
Sizing buttons
Status bar
Title bar
Toolbar
Workspace
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28. Anatomy of a Window
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29. Moving a Window To drag an object To move a window
Click an object and then hold down the mouse button while moving the mouse
To move a window
Drag the window by its title bar
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30. 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
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31. Changing the Size of a Window
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32. Using Program Menus Menus Menu bar
Organize a program’s features and available functions with lists of options
Menu bar
Typically located at the top of the program window
Shows the names of the menus
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33. 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 the user for more information about the desired action
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34. Selecting Options from a Menu
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35. Selecting Options from a Menu
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36. Using Toolbars Toolbars in the program window To perform a command
Provide one-click access to frequently used commands (shortcut)
Have buttons grouped and organized by tasks
To perform a command
Select a toolbar button by clicking it
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37. Using List Boxes and Scroll Bars
Displays a list of available choices
Usually includes
Array buttons
A scroll bar
A scroll box
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38. Using List Boxes and Scroll Bars
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39. Using Dialog Box Controls
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
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40. Using Dialog Box Controls
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41. Changing the View
Change the view by selecting an option from the View menu on the menu bar
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42. Using Help Windows XP Help Windows Help & Support Center window
Provides on-screen information about programs
Available by
Clicking the Start button and selecting Help and Support from the Start menu
Windows Help & Support Center window
Provides access to
Help files stored on the computer
Help information stored on Microsoft’s site
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43. Using Help
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44. Using 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 found in Help pages
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45. Shutting Down Windows XP
Turn Off Computer option
Located on the Start menu
Turns off the computer
Log Off option
Logs off Windows XP but leaves the computer on
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