WindowsXP

Windows XP : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 1 Windows XP

Objectives : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft 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

Objectives : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 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

Starting Windows XP : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 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

Starting Windows XP : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 5 Starting Windows XP Figure 1-1 shows the Windows XP desktop

Starting Windows XP : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 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

The Windows XP Desktop : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 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

Using a Pointing Device : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 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

Pointing : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 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

Pointing : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 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

Clicking : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 11 Clicking 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.

Clicking : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 12 Clicking Figure 1-6 shows the Start menu

Selecting : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 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

Selecting : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 14 Selecting

Viewing the contents of the Recycle Bin : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 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

Viewing the contents of the Recycle Bin : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 16 Viewing the contents of the Recycle Bin

Right-Clicking : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 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

Right-Clicking : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 18 Right-Clicking

Exploring the Start menu : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 19 Exploring the Start menu

Starting and Closing a Program : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 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

Starting and Closing a Program : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 21 Starting and Closing a Program

Starting and Closing a Program : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 22 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

Starting and Closing a Program : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 23 Starting and Closing a Program

Running Multiple Programs : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 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

Switching Between Programs : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 25 Switching Between Programs Program buttons Located on the taskbar Offer the easiest way to switch between programs

Closing Inactive Programs from the Taskbar : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 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

Anatomy of a Window : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 27 Anatomy of a Window A window A rectangular area of the screen that may contain A program Text Graphics Data

Anatomy of a Window : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 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

Anatomy of a Window : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 29 Anatomy of a Window

Manipulation a Window : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 30 Manipulation a Window

Moving a Window : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 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

Changing the Size of a Window : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 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

Changing the Size of a Window : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 33 Changing the Size of a Window

Using Program Menus : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 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

Selecting Options from a Menu : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 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

Selecting Options from a Menu : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 36 Selecting Options from a Menu

Selecting Options from a Menu : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 37 Selecting Options from a Menu

Using Toolbars : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 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

Using List Boxes and Scroll Bars : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 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

Using List Boxes and Scroll Bars : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 40 Using List Boxes and Scroll Bars

Using Dialog Box Controls : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 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

Using Dialog Box Controls : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 42 Using Dialog Box Controls

Exploring Your Computer : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 43 Exploring Your Computer

Changing the View : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 44 Changing the View Change the view by selecting an option from the View menu on the menu bar

Using Help : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 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

Using Help : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 46 Using Help

Using Help : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 47 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 contained in Help pages

Shutting Down Windows XP : 

Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows XP 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