Windows xp basics army greent
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The document provides an overview of Windows basics, including: - What is an operating system and what is Windows - The parts of a window like the title bar, menu bar, etc. - How to open and close programs, resize and move windows - How to organize files using folders - How to use removable disks like floppy disks and USB drives
![Viewing files from a program In the program, select File, Open Normally see only files created by the program you are opening from To see all files from all programs, click the at the bottom of the Open dialog. On drop-down menu, click: All Files [*.*] But remember, the program may not be able to open the file!](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/windowsxpbasicsarmygreent-110708132852-phpapp01/85/Windows-xp-basics-army-greent-43-320.jpg)
Windows xp basics army greent
- 1. Windows XP Basics Tuesday, Oct. 20 1:30 p.m.
- 2. What is covered in this class? What is an OS? What is Windows? What are the parts of a window? How do I open/close programs? How do I resize/move windows? How can I organize my files? How do I use a floppy disk?
- 3. What is Windows? Remember, there are two “parts” to a computer – Hardware and software
- 4. An Operating System There are also two types of software. Applications Operating system (OS) Application = Microsoft Word OS = Windows
- 5. What is an OS? Directly controls and manages hardware and basic system operations Tells applications about the computer’s hardware Manages applications When to respond Which are most important Manages files and puts into folders, like a filing cabinet
- 6. Windows (or any other operation system) essentially m akes it possible for you to interact with the computer . In short …
- 7. Before Windows DOS (Disk operating system)
- 8. We need something easier!
- 9. Mac got there first Around 1981, Steve Jobs shows Bill Gates a prototype of the Apple Macintosh OS No command line! Menu, mouse and GUI driven In early 1984, the Macintosh goes on sale to public
- 10. Windows 1.0 Nov. 20, 1985 Mouse and menu driven Not very functional, but better than DOS
- 11. Windows 2.0 Dec. 9, 1987 Included if you purchased Excel or Word
- 12. Windows 3.0 Released May 22, 1990 Finally, multi-tasking* Sold more than 10 million copies and made Bill Gates a millionaire Windows 3.1, the update, sold over 3 million copies in its first two months on the market Dominant over Apple products
- 13. Windows 3.1
- 14. Microsoft Bob Released in early 1985 Created for adults, but many thought it was for kids Notice how your “desktop” is an actual desk
- 15. Windows 95 Introduced basic look and feel of Windows as it is on these computers Much better interface Desktop, start button, task bar Now multi-tasking was easy!
- 16. Windows 98 Not many changes but didn’t crash as often Still on some computers
- 17. Windows 2000 Widely adopted for corporate use Not really marketed to home users Behind-the-scenes operation much better Secure, stable
- 18. Windows Me Me = Millennium Edition Critics: Me = Mistake Edition The home version of Windows 2000? Rushed to market
- 19. Current operating systems Windows XP Windows Vista Mac OS X Various installations of Linux
- 20. Windows XP What you’re using here today However, is set to look and feel like 2000 Much more stable
- 21. Windows Vista Current version Better graphic abilities Focus on security/protection from bugs, attacks Pretty much requires a new(ish) computer
- 23. Coming soon: Windows 7 Public beta by December?
- 24. Mac OS X
- 25. What’s on your screen There’s a lot to Windows! We’ll start with what’s on your screen, which is called your desktop . At the bottom, look for the Start Button . Beside the Start Button, look for the taskbar . There’s also a session timer at the top of your screen.
- 26. Library desktop vs. home desktop More “locked down” Some things not accessible Prevents any serious problems (hopefully) Looks even more different than it acts
- 27. Starting a program Desktop shortcuts/icons The Start Button/Start Menu Each program opens in a new window .
- 28. The Start Menu Use your mouse to click the button in the lower left corner of your screen OR Click the key on your keyboard. Some programs are shown directly on Start Menu Others are in folders – the ones with beside them
- 29. Opening a program Use your mouse to click the Start button or click the key on your keyboard. On the Start Menu, click Accessories. In the Accessories Submenu, click Multimedia. In the Multimedia Submenu, click Windows Media Player.
- 30. Minimize, maximize, restore & close Minimize Restore Close Maximize
- 31. Resizing windows If full-sized, click restore down . Position mouse over the frame of the window, but don ’ t click. When you see your mouse pointer turn into a double-headed arrow, press and hold the left mouse button. With the mouse button still held down, drag the window to its new size. (Notice the size indicator line that moves as you move your mouse.)
- 32. Resizing windows
- 33. Moving windows Open Microsoft Word. If Word is full-sized, click restore down . Position your mouse pointer over the title bar of the window you want to move. Click and hold down the left mouse button. With the mouse button still down, drag the window to its new location.
- 34. Moving windows
- 35. Moving between windows Buttons on taskbar Click on document you want Active window has dark blue title bar & taskbar button looks pressed in
- 36. Closing a window Closing a window ≠ closing Windows Closing a window closes a document (and maybe a program) Closing Windows turns the computer off
- 37. Closing Windows Please don’t do this at the library. At the library, just click the “Done” button on your session timer.
- 38. Close a document To close an open window, click on the close button If you close a window that has unsaved information in it, you will see a dialog box asking if you want to save your changes. It’s just Windows’ way of giving you a friendly reminder.
- 39. Dialog boxes How Windows talks to you Can come from Windows OS or from programs Read and respond
- 40. Viewing files with Windows Explorer A glimpse into Windows filing system At home, you’ll probably have icons on desktop for folders My Documents My Computer A:\ disk CD Here, open Windows Explorer
- 41. Other ways of viewing Click on on the toolbar Click Details Click column headings to sort by Name File type Date modified Any other heading there!
- 42. Navigating between folders Three ways Click the name of the folder Click the Up a Level icon Click the Back button To open a folder or a file, double-click in the right pane Or, to open a folder, single-click in the left pane.
- 43. Viewing files from a program In the program, select File, Open Normally see only files created by the program you are opening from To see all files from all programs, click the at the bottom of the Open dialog. On drop-down menu, click: All Files [*.*] But remember, the program may not be able to open the file!
- 44. Special folder types You don’t see them at the library, but Windows automatically recognizes several types of folders. Audio/Music Video Pictures
- 48. Using the My Pictures folder Navigate to the Varanrat folder inside the Pictures folder on the CD Let your mouse rest on an image without clicking for photo information Click a photo to start the Windows Picture and Fax Viewer
- 49. Windows Picture and Fax Viewer Go to next or last picture View full size or best fit View as slideshow Zoom Flip/rotate Delete Edit in Paint Save Print
- 50. Printing photos
- 51. Moving a file from one folder to another Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the Word I folder in the Word folder on the CD. Now open Windows Explorer again . Resize and move the windows so you can see both at the same time. Click the file you want to move. With the mouse button held down, drag it to My Documents. Let go when you see the +.
- 52. Moving files Use the same method to move a file from one disk to another You can’t move a file to the CD because these computers don’t have CD writers. To copy a file, use the menu bar in Windows Explorer.
- 53. Deleting a file In My Documents: Select file but do not open it. (Click one time.) When file name is highlighted, hit the Delete key on keyboard Windows will always double check If you click Yes , the file is gone forever
- 54. Creating a new folder Helps with organization In location where new folder should be, click File , then New , then Folder . Enter name for folder Hit the Enter key or click anywhere in white space on screen
- 55. Using a USB Flash drive Plug in your flash drive. Navigate to it through My Computer in Windows Explorer (or any program). Open from/save to just like any other disk.
- 56. Finishing up with a USB/Flash drive You MUST stop your drive before you unplug it. Click the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon in the lower right beside the clock Click the pop-up that says “Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device” Wait until Windows tells you the device can be safely removed from the system Unplug your drive Don’t forget the cap!
- 57. Will it fit? File sizes Smallest unit is a byte 1 byte = 1 character I love you = 10 bytes, 8 for characters & two for spaces Most files are between 1 KB and 1,000 KB Floppy disks hold 1.44 MB CDs hold 700 MB
- 58. File sizes Abbreviation Term Rough size —— byte 1 byte KB kilobyte 1,000 bytes MB megabyte 1,000,000 bytes or 1,000 KB GB gigabyte 1,000,000,000 bytes or 1,000,000 KB or 1,000 MB
- 59. Will it fit? Disk space Open Windows Explorer R ight-click the 3½ Floppy (A:) icon or the icon for your flash disk Click Properties Information about used and free space appears in a pop-up window
- 60. Floppy disk refresher Metal part goes in first Metal circle towards the floor Should feel some resistance Top Bottom
- 61. More disk refresher If you’re having trouble saving to your disk, make sure it isn’t locked! On the bottom of the disk, on the side opposite the metal slider, is a lock mechanism. Unlocked Locked