Exploring the Basics of Windows XP

1. Exploring the Basicsof 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 New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

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 New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

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 New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

5. Elements of the desktop Icon Pointer Desktop Date/Time control Taskbar Start button Notification area Starting Windows XP New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

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 New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

7. Using a Pointing Device • 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 New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

8. ScreenTips Appear when mouse pointer is positioned over certain objects Display purpose or function of the object Figure 1-3 shows a ScreenTip Using a Pointing Device New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

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 New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

10. Clicking • 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. New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

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 New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

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. New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

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 New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

14. Exploring the Start menu • Start menu • Central point for accessing programs, documents, and resources. • Organized in two panels New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

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 New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

16. Starting and Closing a Program New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

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 New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

18. Starting and Closing a Program New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

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 New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

20. 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 Closing Programs from the Taskbar New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

21. Anatomy of a Window • Window • 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 New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

22. Anatomy of a Window New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

23. Manipulating Windows New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

24. Moving a Window • To drag an object • Click object • Hold down the mouse button while moving the mouse • To move a window • Drag the window by its title bar New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

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 New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

26. Using Program Menus • Menus • Organize a program’s features and available functions • Menu bar • Typically located at the top of the program window • Shows names of the menus New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

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 New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

28. Selecting Options from a Menu New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

29. Selecting Options from a Menu New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

30. Using Toolbars • Toolbars in 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 New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

31. Using List Boxes and Scroll Bars • List box • Displays a list of available choices • Usually includes: arrow buttons, scroll bar, scroll box New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

32. 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 New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

33. Using Dialog Box Controls New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

34. Exploring Your Computer New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

35. Changing the View • Change the view by selecting a command from the View menu on the menu bar New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

36. Navigating with Windows Explorer Like My Computer, Windows Explorer also lets you easily navigate the resources on your computer New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

37. Getting 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 New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

38. Getting Help New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

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 New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition

40. Turn Off Computer command Located on the Start menu Turns off the computer Log Off command Located on the Start menu Logs off Windows XP but leaves the computer on Shutting Down Windows XP New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2007: Windows XP Edition