Transcript Slide 1

VISTA
OPERATING SYSTEM
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VISTA OPERATING SYSTEM
• Software that helps the computer carry out operating tasks
• Similar to a “Air Traffic Controller”
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Manages input/output
Displays info on the monitor
Saves data on disks
Allocates computer resources
• Includes the Start menu, Taskbar and Control Panel.
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START MENU
• List of folders embedded in left pane
• No longer submenus
– TREE VIEW DIRECTORY:
• “Branch off” to start any program
• Can expand and collapse any folder
• Even multiple folders
– INSTANT SEARCH FEATURE
• Can key in a program/document “incrementally”:
» As you type in each letter of the name of the
program/document, the list is then
constrained to display your search string
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PIN/UNPIN/HIDE A PROGRAM ON
THE START MENU
1. To pin a program, find the program you want
2. Right-click the program > PIN TO START MENU
3. To unpin a program Right-click the pinned program
> UNPIN FROM START MENU
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To HIDE items on the START MENU:
1. Right-click the START button > PROPERTIES
1. In the PRIVACY section,  clear the
check boxes to HIDE recently open
documents/programs
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ADD YOUR FAVORITES LIST TO
START MENU
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Your FAVORITES list from Internet Explorer can be
added to the START button
1. Right-click the START button > PROPERTIES
2. Click the: CUSTOMIZE button
3. Check the  FAVORITES MENU check box > OK >
OK
» Now, when you select one of your
FAVORITES, IE will automatically
launch, and the desired page will open!!
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OPENING A PROGRAM/FILE
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STARTPROGRAMSSelect the program you want to open
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START RECENT ITEMS
– lists the last 15 documents accessed OR:
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Open “COMPUTER” (previously: “MY Computer”) OR
“Windows Explorer”
– Open the folder containing the file you want to open and
double-click the file
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The application opens, then the file
RUN command
» START button > in the SEARCH textbox
» Key in the name of the program > i.e. “
winword.exe (MS WORD) ENTER
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SAVING FILES
• SAVING FILES:
– Click on OFFICE button:
NEW!! Save as
.pdf (Adobe—
cant be edited!!)
• Save to a different file location
• Save as a different file type
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SHADOW COPY
• If you accidentally SAVE OVER a critical file and you have no Undo
option?
• While you work, VISTA makes backup copies of your work files:
SHADOW COPIES, that you can restore from earlier versions, copy,
or save with new file names.
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It is a good idea to save all important files to a separate physical location, e.g. external hard drive, memory
stick, dvd, etc
– Only works if System Restore points are created. To make sure
this feature is on:
• START > type: systempropertiesprotection > ENTER
(Click Continue if you're prompted.)
– Check the disk you want shadow copies created to,
>APPLY (if the only available drive is already checked,
APPLY will be grayed out).
» Each drive must have at least 300MB of free space
» You can create a restore point manually in this dialog
box by clicking: CREATE > Type a name for the 8
restore point > CREATE, again.
SHADOW COPY cont.
• When you need the previous version of a file or folder, right-click it in
Windows Explorer and choose RESTORE PREVIOUS VERSIONS
– For a full restoration, select the version you want and click
RESTORE
• If you're not sure which version to choose,
– select one and click OPEN to see it in read-only form.
• If the file you want to restore was moved or deleted from its original
location, or if it has a different name:
– select the folder that formerly contained the version you want to
restore.
– If the folder no longer exists, select the next highest folder that
contained the missing folder.
» Right-click it and choose RESTORE PREVIOUS
VERSIONS > double-click to navigate through the
folders in the PREVIOUS VERSIONS tab to open or
copy the older version.
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CASCADING OPEN WINDOWS.
• Right-click an open area on the taskbar.
• On the shortcut menu, click Cascade
Windows.
• UNDO the window cascading
– Right-click an open area on the taskbar
– On the shortcut menu, click Undo
Cascade.
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2 FILE MANAGERS
1. “Computer”
1. “Windows
Explorer”
– Click on OFFICE button
– Right click on “Computer” > “Windows Explorer”
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note: PROGRAM is: “Windows Explorer”
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BUT you are viewing the contents of “Computer” hard
drives, etc.
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Can key in an internet address, or file/folder PATHNAME
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WINDOWS EXPLORER CONT.
• Right-click on “START” > “EXPLORE”
– note: PROGRAM is: “Windows Explorer”,
• BUT you are viewing contents of “START MENU”
folder
– VIEW > DETAILS
– Click on the “MODIFIED” button (Header
button)-to put info sorted in ascending order OR
in descending order
• Click on the “NAME” button
• Click on the “SIZE” button
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WINDOWS EXPLORER
• Windows Explorer's task panel has been replaced by:
• The address bar has been replaced with a breadcrumb navigation
system.
A "Favorite links" panel has been added, enabling one-click access to
common directories.
WINDOWS EXPLORER cont.:
• At the left is the navigation pane, which lists the commonly used
folders:
– Recently changed:
• a list of all files and e-mail messages that you have edited in
the last 30 days
– you can access a list of additional folders by clicking on the
FOLDERS button (at left—underneath FAVORITE LINKS list)
» if you use a folder on a regular basis, you can
drag it to the FAVORITE LINKS pane
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WINDOWS EXPLORER cont.:
• when you open a file, a pane opens at the bottom of the window
called: DETAILS PANE, displaying: PROPERTIES
• PREVIEW PANE--live preview at right
– Must be turned on: ORGANIZE button >
LAYOUT > PREVIEW PANE
– if it’s a PowerPoint presentation, using the
scroll bar, you can preview every slide in
the presentation!!
• By clicking on the LIVE ICON of a folder, you can
then get a visual look at the files contained inside
it!!
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WINDOWS EXPLORER cont.:
– You can further personalize by going to: ORGANIZE button >
LAYOUT
• (MENU BAR—XP menu headings)
• Can hide: DETAILS , PREVIEW & NAIVGATION panes
• Choices are SAVED when you close the window
•Can select multiple adjacent files by
click-shift-click method
•Can select multiple non-adjacent files
by ctrl-click method
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VIEWING ICONS IN WINDOWS EXPLORER
• SLIDER BAR IN “Windows Explorer” &
“Computer” to change VIEW:
– Extra large icons, Large,Medium &
Small icons List, Details, Tile
– SORT BY:
• Clicking on the COLUMN HEADINGS
• ORGANIZE button
»BURN button
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BREADCRUMB NAVIGATION
– folder names on address bar are links –which will
take you back and open a folder
– Click on the folder name to open it
– Click on the white arrow
beside folder name,
to view other subfolders/folders
– back & forward buttons
for easy navigation
» a list of recently visited websites or folders, by
clicking on “previous location button” (downpointing arrow at end of address bar)
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TRIANGLES BESIDE FOLDERS:
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They just show you the FILE HIERARCHY (pathnames of
folder & file locations)
Does not open FILE CONTENTS
ADDRESS BAR:
– Click on triangles beside
, will bring up
folders which reside 1 folder up
– The folder name which is bolded,
is the one in which the 1st folder in the
address bar resides
– Click on triangle beside
FOLDER names:
» Lists subfolders
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FOLDERS:
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Some folders automatically there by default e.g. “Documents”,
“Program Files”
– CREATING a folder –pay attention to where it is being created
• ORGANIZE folder > NEW FOLDER OR
» Right-mouse click on an empty space on right-hand
side of split screen > NEW > FOLDER
• Can also COPY, MOVE, & RENAME FOLDERS
•SEND TO:
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SHOW FILE NAME EXTENSIONS
• START > CONTROL PANEL >APPEARANCE and
PERSONALIZATION > FOLDER OPTIONS
• Click the VIEW tab, > ADVANCED SETTINGS
• Clear the HIDE EXTENSIONS FOR KNOWN FILE TYPES >
OK.
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“HOME” (N:\) DRIVE
• Your own personal space on an
ALGONQUIN COLLEGE server
• You can save any file to this drive, for any
of your courses
• If you wish to access this “Home” drive,
– (Also referred to as your: N:\ drive)
» from your home residence you will
have to “MAP” this drive on your
home computer
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HOW TO MAP YOUR: “HOME” (N:\)
DRIVE
• Right-mouse click on the: “Computer” icon on your
desktop
• Select: MAP NETWORK DRIVE
• Select any letter from the drop-down list which is not
presently assigned
• Press your TAB key
• Now key in the following: \\algshare\home
• Click on the FINISH button
»ANY TIME YOU WANT TO ACCESS
THIS DRIVE FROM YOUR HOME, YOU
WILL HAVE TO 1ST OPEN YOUR “VPN
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CLIENT”
VPN CLIENT
• You must use the VPN CLIENT when:
– you want to access your “HOME” drive from your house
– You want to access your “ALGONQUIN COLLEGE” E-MAIL
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO INSTALL/USE THE “VPN CLIENT”:
• http://www.algonquincollege.com/its/support/connecthome/we
bvpn.htm
• AFTER FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS AT WEBSITE,
ABOVE, & INSTALLING “JAVA VIRTUAL MACHINE”
– Point your browser to:
http://algvpn.algonquincollege.com
• Key in your Algonquin College username & password
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VPN CLIENT CONT.:
• If you are having difficulty getting the VPN client to
work.:
• One of the problems may be that the anti-virus
software you have--has a built-in firewall.
• If this is the case, before opening the VPN client,
you should right-click on your anti-virus software
– (usually on right of taskbar, beside clock),
– and disable the anti-virus software for 5-10 minutes.
» According to ITS, most of these programs do
have this 5-10 minute option.
» i.e. “Panda”
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CREATING SHORTCUTS
• Locate the specific file/program you want in
”Windows Explorer”
– OR: An INTERNET web address to “DESKTOP”
• Right-click and drag the file from the ”Windows
Explorer” window to:
– an open area on the desktop
» OR: right-mouse click on DESKTOP >
NEW > SHORTCUT > a Wizard will come
up > key in the name of the website >
NEXT > key in the name of the shortcut
» Wizards assist you with the installation
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of software/programs/applications
FORMATTING A DRIVE
DISPLAYING PROPERTIES
• FORMATTING:
– Select the drive
– Right-mouse click
– Select Format from the shortcut menu.
– Click the START button > OK > OK > CLOSE
• DISPLAYING PROPERTIES:
» Select the drive
» Right-mouse click
» Select Properties from the shortcut menu
• SYSTEM PROPERTIES
– To get an overview of your operating system and the amount of
available RAM, click System Properties
– CONTROL PANEL > SYSTEM
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RECYCLE BIN
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SHOW DESKTOP icon
(on taskbar)
• RECYLE BIN
– Stores deleted items (deleted items do take up space
on hard drive)
– Can “restore” items
– If the recycle bin contains deleted files, crumpled
pieces of paper display in the icon on the desktop.
– Once you delete from the Recycle Bin—
PERMANENTLY deleted
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SEARCH FOR FILES
• SEARCH (textbox; top of window)
– Filenames
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WILDCARDS * ? e.g.. *.DOC
– Containing Text
– Look In
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Search Options >>
– Date
– Type
– Size
–  ADVANCED OPTIONS:
» Search subfolders
» Case Sensitive
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COMPRESSING/EXTRACTING FILES
• COMPRESSING:
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Right-click on specific file:
On the shortcut menu, point to Send To.
Click Compressed (zipped) Folder.
Will store the Compressed folder in the same folder/drive
• EXTRACTING:
• Right-click the Compressed folder.
– Click Extract All
» Click Next on the Welcome screen of the
Wizard.
» Click the Browse button.
» Select a Destination file location > OK >
NEXT >FINISH
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HELP-F1; OR: START > HELP AND SUPPORT
OR: CLICK ON QUESTION MARK AT TOP OF
WINDOW
• Help & Support home
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BROWSE HELP:
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ASK SOMEONE OR EXPAND
YOUR SEARCH
A blue compass
on a help topic
indicates that
Guided help is
available.
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PRINTING
• Check the “Print Status” of your print jobs:
– Double-click on PRINT icon on taskbar
• How to Change “Default Printer”
– START > CONTROL PANEL > HARDWARE
and SOUND > PRINTERS > CHANGE
DEFAULT PRINTER
»Right click on the desired printer >
SET AS DEFAULT PRINTER
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ACCESSORIES
• START > ALL PROGRAMS >
ACCESSORIES
i.e. CALCULATOR
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SCREEN SAVER
• Right-mouse click on DESKTOP >
PERSONALIZE >SCREEN SAVER
• Change the screen saver
» Change the amount of time that you want your
monitor to switch to screen saver 
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CHANGE VIEW OF ICONS ON DESKTOP
• Right-click on DESKTOP > SORT BY
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DISPLAY COMPUTERS DATE & TIME
• CONTROL PANEL > CLOCK LANGUAGE
& REGION > SET THE TIME & DATE
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FREE “TIP OF THE WEEK”
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