Computing Fundamentals

Using an Operating System

(Microsoft® Windows XP)

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 Objectives

 Identify what an operating system is and how it works

 Solve common problems relating to operating systems

 Manipulate and control Windows desktop, files, and

disks

 Identify how to change system settings, install and

remove software

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 What is Windows?

Windows is an OS created by Microsoft

Corporation that uses a Graphical User
Interface (GUI) for ease of use.

It has a desktop, which serves as your

work area for all the programs that you
run (just like a desk full of papers or
documents you work on).

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 Versions of Windows

 Windows Vista
 Windows XP
 Windows Mobile  Windows 95
 Windows ME  Windows NT
 Windows 2000  Windows for
 Windows 98 Workgroups
 Windows 3.x

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 Windows XP Desktop

After Windows XP loads, the working

environment, called the desktop,
displays on the screen.

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 Windows XP Desktop
Window

Icons

Start Menu

TASKBAR
Task Bar
System Tray

SYSTEM TRAY
Start Button

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 Common Desktop Items
 My Computer

 Recycle Bin

 My Documents

 My Network Places

 Internet Explorer

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 Navigating with the mouse

Right Button

 Click Data Cable

 Double-click Left Button

 Right-click
 Point Wheel
(Not always
 Drag available)
Palm Rest

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 What is a window?

A window is a rectangular area, which is

framed by a border that displays data,
programs, files, documents, or
information about the application.

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 Parts of a window

Title Bar Menu Bar Minimize Maximize

button button

Close Button
Standard Toolbar

Formatting Toolbar Ruler

Cursor

Work Area

Status Bar

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 Working with windows

 Minimize/maximize/restore windows
 Switch between windows
 Resize a window
 Move a window
 Close windows

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 Using the Start Menu

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 Working with a Typical Program

 Paint and WordPad

 Working with menus
 Working with dialog boxes

 Saving/opening files

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 Managing Files

A file is data that has been created,

named, and stored on a storage media.
There are two types of files:

 Program Files
 Data Files

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 Working with Folders

 Create a folder
 Rename a folder
 Creating Subfolders
 Folder directories
 Using Windows Explorer

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 Common Problem with Files

 File not associated with application

 File is corrupt
 Application incompatibility

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 Managing Disks

 Format floppy disks or flash drives

 Using ScanDisk
 Defragmenting the disk

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 Customizing Windows

 Change wallpaper
 Change screensaver
 Adjust date and time
 Apply themes
 Appearance
 Changing the settings

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 Installing/Uninstalling

 How to install
 How to uninstall

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