Wi d XP Windows Windows XP • Windows XP is an operating system that lets you use different types of applications or software. For example, it allows you to use a word processing letter and a application to write a letter, spreadsheet application to track your financial information. • Windows XP is a graphical user interface (GUI). It has pictures (graphical) that communicate computer you use (user) to (interface) with the computer. This type of system is popular because it's logical, fun and easy to use. • This operating system has multitasking capabilities, meaning it can run several applications the same time Multitasking at time. allows you to view this module on the Internet at the same time that you practice using other applications with Windows XP. • this module able to: By the end of module, learners should be • Discuss the parts of the Windows XP desktop • Discuss the parts of the Start menu • Locate the Taskbar • Locate the Recycle Bin • off and switch Log users • Restart and Turn off the computer properly The Windows XP DesktopThe Start MenuUnderstanding Icons gUnderstanding the Task BarLog on and off usersTurn Off and Restart the Computer Challenge! • View the Start button, taskbar and icons on the Windows XP desktop. Cli k th St t b tt d i th di • Click the Start button and view the cascading menus. • Practice logging off and switching between users. Sh t d t l • Shut down your computer properly. Exploring Programs • By the end of this module, learners should be able to: L h f th St t • Launch programs from the Start menu • Launch Internet Explorer from the Start menu L hOtl kE f th St t • Launch Outlook Express from the Start menu Launching Internet Explorer & E-Mail from the g p Start menuChallenge! g • Open the Calculator on your computer. (It's located under All Programs Accessories.) Cl th C l l t • Close the Calculator • Launch Internet Explorer from the Start menu. Cl I t t E l • Close Internet Explorer. • Launch Outlook Express from the Start menu. Cl O l k E • Close Outlook Express. Windows XP Bars and Buttons • By the end of this module, learners should be able to: R i d l dWid • Recognize and use commonly used Windows XP toolbars • Recognize and use commonly used Windows XP buttons • Scroll Windows XP Bars and ButtonsMore Windows XP Bars and Buttons More Windows XP Bars and Buttons Scrolling Challenge! • Click Start. • Choose All Programs Accessories Notepad. • Choose File from the menu bar. • While holding down the left mouse button, move the i t th th (Edit Vi t ) t mouse pointer over the other menus Edit, View, etc.) to view the drop down menus. • Choose Format Font to open the Font dialog box box. • Close the Font dialog box. Minimizing, Maximizing, and Restoring Windows • Use and understand the function of the Minimize, Maximize, and Restore buttons M i d i th Titl b • Move a window using the Title bar • Click and drag to resize a window Til d d i d • Tile and cascade windows • Switch between windows Minimizing, Maximizing, and Restoring Windows Sizing Windows g Moving a Using the Title Bar Window Switching Using the Keyboard Method g g y • When you have more than one window open, you can also switch between them using the keyboard. T ithbt id i th k b d • To switch between window using the keyboard method: • Open program window more than one or window. • Press and hold down the Alt key while pressing the Tab key key. • A menu featuring file and program icons appears. • Tab the view it's outlined to window you want to view. Once it s with a box, release both keys. Challenge! g • Practice minimizing, maximizing, and restoring windows • Move a window using the Title bar • Click and drag to resize a window • Practice tiling and cascading windows • Switch between windows using both methods described in this module. Introduction to the Control Panel • Navigate the Control Panel • Set the time and date • Customize the screen with a screensaver and wallpaper • Customize the screen resolution • Customize the Taskbar Introduction to the Control Panel Navigate the Control Panel Change the View Set the Time & DateChallenge! g • If necessary, adjust the date and time on your computer • Choose new wallpaper and a screen saver for your d kt desktop What is a File? • Create a file • Create a folder • Discuss drives What is a File? • Some common file name extensions are: • doc: Word or WordPad document • txt: Notepad text file • eml: Email file • xls: Excel spreadsheet • htm or html: HTML file (web page) • ppt : PowerPoint presentation • mbd: Access database •Creating, Renaming, and Deleting Files g g gTo rename a file:What is a Folder?Creating, Renaming, and Deleting g g g FoldersWhat is a Drive?Challenge! g • Create a new file in Notepad and name it Things To Do List. S it d kt • Save on your desktop. • Create a new folder in the My Documents folder and call Folder it Task Folder. Introduction to My Documents yExploring Windows Explorer p g pExploring My Computer p g y pCopying Files and Folders py gMoving Files and Folders gChoosing Views gChallenge! g • Create a shopping list in WordPad. Type some items on your list, name it Shopping List, and save it on the desktop desktop. • Open Windows Explorer. • Open the desktop folder icon in the left pane and move Shopping List to the My Documents folder. • Choose how you want to view your files and folders: thumbnails, tiles, large icons, small icons, list, or list with details. What is a Shortcut? • Define a shortcut • Add a shortcut Adding a Shortcut gRight-click to Add a Shortcut gChallenge! g • Add a shortcut for your Shopping List to your desktop (created in the previous module). Fi t M D t • First, open My Documents. • When the folder opens, resize the window so you can desktop see the desktop. • Create a shortcut for Shopping List on the desktop using one of the three methods module described in this module. What is the Recycle Bin? • By the end of this module, learners should be able to: Di th f ti th R l bi • Discuss the function on the Recycle bin • Put files in the Recycle bin R t i fil f th R l bi • Retrieve files from the Recycle bin • Empty the Recycle bin What is the Recycle Bin?Retrieving Files From Emptying the g the Recycle Bin Recycle BinChallenge! g • Open the shortcut for Shopping List. (You created it on the desktop in the last module.) D l t th h t t b d i t th R l Bi • Delete the shortcut by dragging it to the Recycle Bin. • Open the Recycle Bin and permanently delete the shortcut Shopping List shortcut. • The original Shopping List remains on your computer. Opening the Search Companion p g p • Search for files and folders using the Search Companion Using the Search Companion T h i thS hC i To search using the Search Companion:Using the Search Companion Continued) g p ( )Previewing Image Files g gChallenge! g • Using the Search Companion, search for Shopping List (created in an earlier module). If ibl th Wi d Pi t d F Vi t • possible, use the Windows Picture and Fax Viewer to preview an image file. Understanding User Accounts g Managing User Accounts Creating a New Account Changing An Account Changing User Log on/Log off Procedures g g g gChallenge! g • Open the Control Panel. • Click the User Accounts link. • Change the picture associated with your user account. • Familiarize yourself with the concepts explained in this d l module. Accessibility and the Accessibility Options Dialog Box • By the end of this module, learners should be able to: U th A ibilit O ti di l b • Use the Accessibility Options dialog box Adjusting the Keyboard j g yAdjusting the Sound j gUsing MouseKeys g yThe General Tab Challenge! g • Open the Control Panel. • Open the Accessibility Options dialog box. • Experiment with the options explained in this module. • Turn on any options that are helpful to you. What is the Accessibility Wizard? y • By the end of this module, should learners be able to: • Adjust Windows XP for vision, hearing, and g, mobility needs The Text Size Page gThe Display Settings Page p y g gThe Set Wizard Options Page p gThe Magnifier gThe NarratorThe Onscreen Keyboard and Utilities ManagerChallenge! g • If you have special needs, open the Accessibility Wizard to enable tools to best suit your needs. OR • • Open the Magnifier, Narrator, Onscreen Keyboard, and Utilities Manager to explore these accessibility resources available to you and those who use the computerOpening the Help and Support Center p g p pp •• this module should be able By the end of module, learners to: • Use the Help and Support Center Opening the Help and Support CenterThe Index • To use the Index: • Open and the Help Support Center. Favorites and History • SupportHelp's Search FunctionChallenge! g • Open the Help and Support menu. • Explore the Help options discussed in this module. The Printers and Faxes Folder • By the end of this module, learners should be able to: Vi i t ll d i t f i t • View installed printers or fax printers • Add a printer T bl h t i ti bl • Troubleshoot common printing problems Having Trouble Printing It?Challenge! g • Open the Printers and Faxes folder. • View the printer(s) and fax machine(s) currently installed hi on your machine. • Explore the Add a Printer and Printing Troubleshooter pane links in the left pane. • Add a new printer if necessary. Systems Tools y • By the end of this module, learners should be able to: D fi S t T l • Define Systems Tools • Run Disk Defragmenter R Di kCl • Run Disk Cleanup • Open the Scheduled Task Wizard D l ih i • Deal with an unresponsive computer What are Systems Tools?Disk CleanupDealing with an Unresponsive Computer g p pChallenge! • Locate the Systems Tools menu. • Open the Disk Defragmenter. Open the Action menu. Cli k H l L b t i Di k Click Help. Learn more about running Disk Defragmenter. • Open Disk Cleanup Cleanup. Run Disk Cleanup if necessary in order to free up hard disk space.