Microsoft Office XP Illustrated Introductory, Enhanced

1. Microsoft Office XP Illustrated Introductory, Enhanced Getting Started with Windows 2000

2. Objectives • Start Windows and view the Active Desktop • Use the Mouse • Start a program • Move and resize windows • Use menus, keyboard shortcuts, and toolbars Getting Started with Windows 2000 Unit A

3. Objectives • Use dialog boxes • Use scroll bars • Use windows Help • Close a program and shut down Windows Getting Started with Windows 2000 Unit A

4. Unit Introduction • Windows 2000 is a computer program or set of instructions. • Windows is an operating system. • An operating system controls how a computer functions and carries out basic tasks. • Windows also runs programs and controls how information is displayed on your screen Getting Started with Windows 2000 Unit A

5. Unit Introduction (cont.) • Windows organizes your work into electronic collections, called files. • Windows controls the flow of information among different computer components and networks. • Windows basics • Icons are symbols that represent desktop items • windows are rectangular work spaces Getting Started with Windows 2000 Unit A

6. Starting Windows and Viewing the Active Desktop • Windows appears when your computer is turned on. Icons Active Desktop Start button Getting Started with Windows 2000 Unit A

7. Using the Mouse • Hand-held input or pointing device that you use to interact with your computer. • Mouse pointer • Symbol on the screen • Mouse buttons • Used to select icons and commands • Mouse actions • Pointing, dragging, clicking, double-clicking, and right-clicking Getting Started with Windows 2000 Unit A

8. Starting a Program Built-in program Submenu • Clicking the Start button opens the Start menu. • Submenus • Customize Start menu • Windows has built-in programs. • WordPad • Paint Start button Getting Started with Windows 2000 Unit A

9. Moving and Resizing Windows • Move windows using the title bar. • Resize windows • Drag window border • Click sizing buttons • Maximize: the window takes up the whole screen • Restore: returns the window to its previous size. Sizing buttons Title bar Window Drag to resize window Getting Started with Windows 2000 Unit A

10. Using Menus, Keyboard Shortcuts, and Toolbars • A menu located on the menu bar is a list of commands that you use to accomplish tasks. • Underlined letters in a menu identify keyboard navigation indicators. • Pressing [Alt] then pressing the key on the keyboard that corresponds with the underlined letter in a menu is known as a keyboard shortcut • A toolbar button located on a toolbar is another way to execute menu commands. • Toolbars are customizable Getting Started with Windows 2000 Unit A

11. Using Menus, Keyboard Shortcuts, and Toolbars (cont.) • A check mark identifies an enabled feature. • A bullet identifies an enabled feature. • An arrow identifies a submenu. Menu bar Check mark Bullet Arrow Getting Started with Windows 2000 Unit A

12. Using Dialog Boxes • A dialog box is a window that opens when you choose a command that needs more information before the program can carry out the command. • A menu command that is followed by an ellipsis (…) opens a dialog box. Check box Tab Option button Spin box Command button Text box Getting Started with Windows 2000 Unit A

13. Dialog box elements: Tab: separates options into related categories Option button: selects a certain part of a feature Text box: where you type text Command button: a button that selects a command Spin box: allows you to select or type numeral increment Check box: turns a feature on and off Using Dialog Boxes (cont.) Getting Started with Windows 2000 Unit A

14. Using Scroll Boxes Scroll box • Scroll bars appear when you can’t see all of the items in a window. • You can scroll vertically or horizontally within a window by: • Clicking one of the scroll arrows • Clicking in one of the scroll bars • Dragging one of the scroll boxes Scroll bar Scroll arrow Getting Started with Windows 2000 Unit A

15. Using Windows Help • Windows Help works like a book stored on your computer. • Help provides guidance on many Windows features and definitions of terms. • You can browse for information in the Help window or connect to the Microsoft Web site on the Internet for further information. Getting Started with Windows 2000 Unit A

16. Using Windows Help (cont.) • Help has an table of contents tab, an index tab, and a search tab to make finding information easier. Help tabs Getting Started with Windows 2000 Unit A

17. Closing a Program and Shutting Down Windows • When you are ready to shut down your computer there are several important steps that you need to complete. • Save and close all open files • Close all open programs and windows • Shut down Windows and turn off your computer • Turning off a computer while Windows is still running can damage or ruin data. Getting Started with Windows 2000 Unit A

18. Closing a Program and Shutting Down Windows (cont.) • To close a program you can: • Click the program window Close button in the upper right corner • Click File on the menu bar, then click either Close or Exit. Getting Started with Windows 2000 Unit A