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Exploring the Basics of Windows XP

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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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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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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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Starting Windows XP

Figure 1-1 shows the Windows XP desktop


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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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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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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

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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

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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

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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.
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Clicking

Figure 1-6 shows the Start menu


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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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Selecting

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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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Viewing the contents of the Recycle Bin

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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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Exploring the Start menu

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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 programs name in the submenus

An open or running program


A program which has been started

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Starting and Closing a Program

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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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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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Switching Between Programs


Program buttons
Located on the taskbar Offer the easiest way to switch between programs

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

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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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Anatomy of a Window

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Manipulating a Window

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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

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Changing the Size of a Window


Options for changing a windows 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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Changing the Size of a Window

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Using Program Menus


Menus
Organize a programs features and available functions

Menu bar
Typically located at the top of the program window Shows the names of the menus

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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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Selecting Options from a Menu

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Selecting Options from a Menu

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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

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Using List Boxes and Scroll Bars


List box
Displays a list of available choices Usually includes
Array buttons A scroll bar A scroll box

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Using List Boxes and Scroll Bars

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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

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Using Dialog Box Controls

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Exploring Your Computer

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Changing the View


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

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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 Microsofts Web site

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Using Help

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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
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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

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