Instructor’s Notes Windows Operating Systems Introduction to Windows
Windows Operating Systems
(103-102)
Introduction to Windows
Notes Activity
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Operating System History
Advantages of Windows
Starting Windows
Using a Mouse
Desktop and Windows Objects
Exiting Windows
OS History
DOS, Windows 3.x
Advantages of Windows
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Multitasking vs. Multi processing
Document-centric vs Program-centric
Plug-n-Play
Starting Windows Start Windows
Should be automatic on start-up
Using a mouse Demonstrate each (if
necessary)
Pointing (touch with tip of arrow)
Clicking (used to select an object)
(press and release left mouse button once)
Double-clicking (used to open an object)
(press and release left mouse button twice quickly)
Right-clicking (used to view an object’s properties)
(press and release right mouse button once)
Drag ‘n Drop (right & left)
The Desktop and Windows Objects
Point out each object
Desktop
Display area for primary Windows objects
Customizable
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Instructor’s Notes Windows Operating Systems Introduction to Windows
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Task Bar
Contains icons for all active applications (initially
none)
Contains the Button (see below)
If the Task Bar is not visible, it is in Auto Hide mode
(so it doesn’t unnecessarily take up screen room).
Move the pointer to the edge of the screen (usually
the bottom edge) to make the Task Bar appear.
To change this feature, change the Task Bar
properties (right-click on empty area in Task Bar)
Contains the Quick Launch bar that provides quick
access to your favorite programs.
May also contain: (double-click to access)
Volume control icon
Current time (rest pointer on time to see current
date)
Printer control icon
Others
Start Button (click to access,
or press Start Menu key on Windows keyboard)
Contains menu items to access:
Shut Down
Run Menu (rarely used)
Windows Help system
Find feature to locate files and folders
Windows hardware, software and Start Menu
settings
a list of the 15 most-recently accessed
documents
installed programs
other items added by users (customizable)
My Computer icon
Provides access to major components of computer
and storage devices
Recycle Bin
Temporary holding place for deleted files and folders
(objects)
Network Neighborhood
Access to your home or work network.
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Instructor’s Notes Windows Operating Systems Introduction to Windows
Quick Launch Bar
Located right next to the Start button
Provides one-click access to your frequently used
programs or folders whenever the Taskbar is visible
(usually always)
To launch any program, simply click its icon
If the Quick Launch Bar is not visible
Right-click on the Taskbar
Point to Toolbars on the popup menu
Click Quick Launch to turn on the Quick Launch
Bar
(If there’s already a check mark next to Quick
Launch, it’s already visible—you’ll have to find
it on the screen.
Exiting Windows
Click the button
(Move mouse pointer to bottom of screen if Task Bar is
hidden)
Move pointer to Shut Down... menu option and click
(Turn Off Computer… in Windows XP)
Three shut down options
Shut down the computer?
Windows will clean up any open programs and
save the current desktop configuration.
A message will display when it is safe to shut the
computer off or the computer will shut itself off
Most frequently used option
Restart the computer
Windows will clean up any open programs and
save the current desktop configuration.
Windows will automatically restart.
Rarely used. Usually if new program or
hardware installed
Login as a different user
Best option except at the end of the day
Session is no longer attributed to you
Others can log in easily
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