(c)2004 c. krebs & k. mulbery, cite dept., uvsc all rights reserved. using windows xp isys 105a

(c)2004 C. Krebs & K. Mulbery, CITE Dept., UVSC All rights reserved.(c)2004 C. Krebs & K. Mulbery, CITE Dept., UVSC All rights reserved.

Using Windows XPUsing Windows XP

ISYS 105AISYS 105A


DesktopDesktop

Icons

Taskbar

Start button Quick Launch toolbar Button area Notification area


Start MenuStart Menu

Pinned items

list

Frequentlyused programs

list

Shortcuts todocuments,

storage locations,and devices

All Programsmenu option


Quick Launch ToolbarQuick Launch Toolbar

•Display optional

•Can be “locked”

•Add and delete program icons


Button AreaButton AreaDisplays open programsDisplays open programs ““Toggle” to change the active windowToggle” to change the active window

• Click program buttons on button areaClick program buttons on button area• Press ALT + TABPress ALT + TAB

Button area


Notification AreaNotification Area Displays clockDisplays clock May show temporary May show temporary

iconsicons

Notification area


Windows and PanesWindows and Panes


Window SizeWindow Size Manipulate manually with adjustment arrowsManipulate manually with adjustment arrows Control with buttonsControl with buttons

Minimize

Maximize

Restores

Closes


Multiple Windows Multiple Windows

Cascaded WindowsCascaded WindowsTiled WindowsTiled Windows

• Tile Windows HorizontallyTile Windows Horizontally• Tile Windows VerticallyTile Windows Vertically


Dialog BoxesDialog BoxesTitle Bar Descriptions

Close

Tabs

List Box

Drop-Down Arrows

Check Boxes

Command Buttons


More OptionsMore Options

Option (Radio) Buttons

Spin Buttons

Text Box


Valuable AccessoriesValuable Accessories

Entertainment OptionsEntertainment OptionsSystem Tools OptionsSystem Tools Options

• BackupBackup• Disk CleanupDisk Cleanup• Disk DefragmenterDisk Defragmenter• System InformationSystem Information


HelpHelpEnter the Topic in the Search text boxEnter the Topic in the Search text box

Click a topic from the Help windowClick a topic from the Help window

Click the Index buttonClick the Index button


Display PropertiesDisplay Properties ThemesThemes DesktopDesktop Screen SaverScreen Saver AppearanceAppearance SettingsSettings


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