Windows XP
What Is Booting Up?
Booting up is a term for starting your personal computer. It initiates an automatic routine that clears the memory, loads the operating system, and prepares the computer for use.
What Should You See On The Screen After The Start-Up?
After the start-up, what you should see on the monitor is the Windows Desktop. It is the home base like the physical desk where your computer sits. Several tools to get you started are placed on the background area. These include a taskbar, icons, and a Start button. There will be variations from computer to computer on what the Desktop looks like.
What Is A Window?
A window is a framed region on your screen. It is a rectangular pane with information in it. Once you have selected an option from a menu, another window appears. We call that, opening a window. Most windows contain icons on which you can click to activate a program.
Recognizing The Parts Of A Window
Each window has a title bar at the top. It usually has the program name and the name of the document displayed in it.
The menu bar is located directly under the title bar. It displays a list of command categories. In each category of commands, there are a number of choices.
The toolbar is usually located under the menu bar. It displays a row of buttons for giving commands.
What Are The Mouse Functions?
•Pointing. Move the mouse over the mouse pad until the pointer is in the pot where you want it. The pointer will move in the same direction that you move the mouse.
•Clicking. To click something, point at it and quickly press and release the left mouse button.
•Double-clicking. Point and quickly click the mouse button in rapid succession twice. Double clicking is also used to initiate action.
•Dragging. To drag, place the mouse pointer where you want to start the drag, press and hold down the mouse button, and then drag the mouse to the ending spot. When you have completed the drag, release the mouse button. Dragging allows you to select text, to move items, and to perform other tasks.
What Is The Taskbar?
The taskbar is the bar at the bottom of the Desktop.
Task buttons appear on the taskbar to identify any open applications or programs currently being used.
If a program is minimized (meaning it does not appear on the screen, but is still being used), clicking on it from the taskbar brings it back onscreen. You can easily switch to a different window by clicking its button on the taskbar.
What Is The Start Button?
The Start button is the button that takes you almost anywhere in Windows. It is located on the taskbar. Clicking on the Start button brings up a single menu from which many menus and programs can be accessed.
To display the Start menu, click the Start button. You see the following sub-menus
Programs - View a list of your programs.
Documents - Open a recently opened document.
Settings - Modify desktop or system settings.
Search - Search for files or folders.
Help and support- Get answers to your questions.
Run - Open items such as Web pages, programs, and other computer sources.
Log Off - Log off a Windows session.
Turn off computer - Shut down or restart your computer.
How Do I Shut Down The PC?
Before you shut down, always save the files you are working on. Always close Windows before shutting down your computer. This will help to protect your files from data corruption.
To shut down:
• Click the Start button and select Turn off computer.
• Select the Turn off option.
How Do I Re-Start The PC?
• Click the Start button and select the Turn off button.
• Select the Restart the Computer button.
Try the alternate method.
• Press these three keys at the same time: Ctrl Alt Delete
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