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
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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
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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
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5. Starting Windows XP Elements of the desktop Icon Pointer Desktop
Date/Time control
Taskbar
Start button
Notification area
Figure 1
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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 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
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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
Figure 3
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9. Clicking Clicking Pressing a mouse button and immediately releasing it
Tells computer you want to perform an action on object clicked
Typically use left mouse button to click
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10. Clicking Menu Start 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.
Figure 4
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11. 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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12. Double-Clicking
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.
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13. 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 commands directly related to the object
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14. Exploring the Start menu
Central point for accessing programs, documents, and resources.
Organized in two panels
Figure 7
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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
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16. Starting and Closing a Program
Figure 8
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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
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18. Starting and Closing a Program
Figure 9
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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
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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
Figure 11
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21. Anatomy of a Window Window Controls
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
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22. Anatomy of a Window Figure 13
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23. Manipulating Windows Figure 14
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24. Moving a Window To drag an object To move a window Click object
Hold down the mouse button while moving the mouse
To move a window
Drag the window by its title bar
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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
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26. Using Program Menus Menus Menu bar
Organize a program’s features and available functions
Menu bar
Typically located at the top of the program window
Shows names of the menus
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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
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28. Selecting Options from a Menu
Figure 16
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29. Selecting Options from a Menu
Figure 17
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30. Using Toolbars Toolbars in program window To perform a command
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
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31. Using List Boxes and Scroll Bars
Displays a list of available choices
Usually includes: arrow buttons, scroll bar, scroll box
Figure 18
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32. 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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33. Using Dialog Box Controls
Figure 19
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34. Exploring Your Computer
Figure 21
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35. Changing the View
Change the view by selecting a command from the View menu on the menu bar
Figure 24
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36. Navigating with Windows Explorer
Like My Computer, Windows Explorer also lets you easily navigate the resources on your computer
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37. Getting Help Windows XP Help Windows Help and 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 and Support Center window
Provides access to
Help files stored on the computer
Help information stored on Microsoft’s Web site
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38. Getting Help
Figure 27
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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
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40. Shutting Down Windows XP
Turn Off Computer command
Located on the Start menu
Turns off the computer
Log Off command
Logs off Windows XP but leaves the computer on
Figure 29
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