1. Exploring the Basics of Windows XP

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

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

4. 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

5. Starting Windows XP Figure 1-1 shows the Windows XP desktop

6. 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

7. 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

8. Using a Pointing Device A pointing device –Helps the user interact with objects on the computer screen –Comes in many shapes and sizes Mouse –Most common pointing device

9. Pointing Pointing device –Used to move the mouse pointer over objects on the desktop Pointing –Positioning the pointer over a specific part of the screen

10. Pointing ScreenTips –Appear when the mouse pointer is positioned over certain objects –Display the purpose or function of the object –Figure 1-3 shows a ScreenTip

11. Clicking –Pressing a mouse button and immediately releasing it Menu –A list of options which can be used to perform tasks –Submenus Start menu –Appears when the Start button is clicked –Provides access to programs, documents, etc.

12. Clicking Figure 1-6 shows the Start menu

13. 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

14. Selecting

15. 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

16. Viewing the contents of the Recycle Bin

17. 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

18. Right-Clicking

19. Exploring the Start menu

20. 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

21. Starting and Closing a Program

22. 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

23. Starting and Closing a Program

24. 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

25. Switching Between Programs Program buttons –Located on the taskbar –Offer the easiest way to switch between programs

26. 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

27. Anatomy of a Window A window –A rectangular area of the screen that may contain A program Text Graphics Data

28. 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

29. Anatomy of a Window

30. Manipulating a Window

31. Moving a Window To drag an object –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

32. 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

33. Changing the Size of a Window

34. Using Program Menus Menus –Organize a program’s features and available functions Menu bar –Typically located at the top of the program window –Shows the names of the menus

35. 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

36. Selecting Options from a Menu

38. Using Toolbars Toolbars in the 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

39. Using List Boxes and Scroll Bars List box –Displays a list of available choices –Usually includes Array buttons A scroll bar A scroll box

40. Using List Boxes and Scroll Bars

41. 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

42. Using Dialog Box Controls

43. Exploring Your Computer

44. Changing the View Change the view by selecting an option from the View menu on the menu bar

45. Using 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

46. Using Help

47. 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

48. Shutting Down Windows XP Turn Off Computer option –Located on the Start menu –Turns off the computer Log Off option –Located on the Start menu –Logs off Windows XP but leaves the computer on