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Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition Getting Started with Windows Vista
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Start Windows Vista Use a pointing device Start a program Move and resize windows Use menus, toolbars, and keyboard shortcuts
Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 2
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Use dialog boxes Use scroll bars Use Windows Help and Support End a Windows Vista Session
Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 3
Unit A Introduction
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Microsoft Windows Vista is called an operating system , which means that it is software that manages:
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The complete operation of a computer The graphical user interface ( GUI ) that you use to interact with Windows and other programs
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Programs you use on your computer Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 4
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Unit A Introduction
Windows helps you save and organize files in folders
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Files are collections of stored electronic data, such as text, pictures, video, music, and programs Windows ensures that all hardware and software work together properly Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 5
Starting Windows Vista
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Windows steps through a process called booting to get a computer up and running Windows may display a Welcome screen so that you can log on your computer When you log on, you provide your user account name and password to verify that you are authorized to use the computer
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This is a security feature for protecting your computer Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 6
Starting Windows Vista
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Windows then displays the desktop as your starting point for using a computer Windows uses preset settings called default settings for the desktop and graphical user interface Windows displays a background image called wallpaper on the desktop Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 7
Starting Windows Vista
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Windows uses icons , or small images, to represent Windows tools, programs, folders, and files Windows displays programs and documents in windows Each window is a rectangular-shaped work area Recycle Bin Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 8
The Windows Vista Desktop
icon gadget Sidebar wallpaper Start button Quick Launch toolbar Notification Area taskbar Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 9
Windows Aero
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A new feature of some Editions (or versions) of Windows Vista that enhances the translucency (or transparency) of the Start menu, taskbar, windows, and dialog boxes Windows Flip displays a set of thumbnails , or miniature images, of all open windows Windows Flip 3D displays stacked three-dimensional windows Live taskbar thumbnails displays the content of open, but not visible, windows Your computer’s hardware must also support Windows Aero to view and work with these features Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 10
Windows Aero Features
Translucent Start menu Live thumbnail Translucent window frame Live taskbar thumbnail Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 11
Live Taskbar Thumbnails
Live Taskbar Thumbnail Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 12
Windows Flip
Press Alt +Tab to display thumbnails of open windows Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 13
Windows Flip 3D
Click the “Switch between windows” button to use Windows Flip 3D Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 14
Windows Vista Editions
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Windows Vista Home Basic
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For basic home computing needs, such as creating simple documents, browsing the World Wide Web, and using e-mail
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Does not support Windows Aero
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Windows Vista Home Premium
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For home users with more advanced computing needs
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Supports Windows Aero Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 15
Windows Vista Editions
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Windows Vista Business
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For businesses of all sizes Supports Windows Aero
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Windows Vista Ultimate
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Most complete edition of Windows Vista
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For businesses and more advanced users
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Supports Windows Aero Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 16
Using a Pointing Device
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A pointing device , such as a mouse or onscreen touch pointer , allows you to interact with Windows and the other software on a computer Handheld pointing devices Keyboard pointing devices Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition Onscreen hand pointer 17
Using a Mouse
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Point : To move the mouse pointer over an icon Click : Point to an icon and then click once with the left mouse button to select the icon Double-Click : Point to an icon, click twice quickly with the left mouse button to open the object right mouse button left mouse button Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 18
Using a Mouse
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Drag : Point to an icon, press and hold down the left mouse button, move the mouse to drag the icon, and then release the left mouse button to move the icon right mouse button left mouse button Shortcut menu
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Right-click : Point to an icon and click the right mouse button to display a shortcut menu Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 19
Mouse Pointer Shapes
Use to point to an icon, object, or item and to choose commands Indicates that Windows or another program is busy and you must wait Indicates that Windows or another program is busy, but you can still perform other operations Indicates where you can type, select, insert, or edit text (called an I-Beam ) Identifies a link you can click to jump to another location Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 20
Starting a Program
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The All Programs menu contains a list of installed programs To open the All Programs menu, you click the Start button , then point to All Programs You can also open certain programs directly from the Start menu Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 21
Start Menu
Pinned Items List Recently-opened Programs List Displays All Programs menu Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 22
Start Menu
User Folders Windows Tools, Settings, and Help Power, Lock, and Lock Menu Buttons Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 23
Starting a Program
Step 2: Point to All Programs Step 1: Click Start button Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 24
Starting a Program
Click to open this program Click to expand this group folder for a software product Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 25
Moving and Resizing Windows
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You can open and use more than one program at a time – a feature called multitasking Each program opens in a separate window Windows displays a button on the taskbar for each open window The title bar of the open window shows the name of the program and, if you have also opened a document, the title bar also displays the name of the file that contains that document To move a window, you point to the title bar and drag the window Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 26
Resizing & Closing Windows
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The title bar also contains window resizing buttons :
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Maximize button : Expands the window to fill the entire desktop
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Restore Down button : Restores the window to its previous size and position (only available after maximizing a window)
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Minimize button : Shrinks a window to a button on the taskbar
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The Close button closes a window Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 27
Resizing Buttons
Minimize button Program name Title bar Maximize button Close button Live thumbnail Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 28
Changing the Size of a Window
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You can use a window’s border to change the height and width of the window
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To increase or decrease the width of a window, point to and drag the right or left border
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To increase or decrease the height of a window, point to and drag the bottom or top border
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To increase or decrease both the width and height of a window at the same, point to and drag a corner border Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 29
Resizing Windows
Resizing a window using a window border Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 30
Resizing Windows
Use a window corner to adjust both the height and width of the window Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 31
Using Menus, Toolbars, and Keyboard Shortcuts
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A menu contains a list of related commands that you use to perform similar types of tasks In some programs, you open menus from a menu bar ; in other programs, you open menus from a toolbar Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 32
Using Menus, Toolbars, and Keyboard Shortcuts
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Toolbars contain buttons for a specific task or a group of related tasks A keyboard shortcut consists of a key or combination of keys used to perform an operation
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Examples: Esc Cancels an operation or backs up one step
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Ctrl+S Saves a document Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 33
Using Toolbars and Menus
Click File button Toolbar File menu Keyboard shortcut Dimmed command is not available Command Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 34
Using Dialog Boxes
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Some menu commands automatically display a dialog box A dialog box is a type of window in which you specify how to complete an operation A dialog box may have one or more tabs for organizing related settings together on a single sheet Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 35
A Sample Dialog Box
Dialog box name General tab Options tab Close button Command buttons Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 36
A Sample Dialog Box
List box (you can only select one) Option buttons (you can only select one) Check box Buttons that open another dialog box Spin box Text box Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 37
Dialog Box Elements
Expand Button Collapse Button Check Box Option Button Expands a dialog box to show additional settings Shrinks a portion of a dialog box and hides some settings Turns on an option (when checked) or turns off an option (when unchecked) A small circle you click to select an option (you can only select one option button in the group) Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 38
Dialog Box Elements
Text Box Spin Box Slider A box in which you can type text or a setting A text box with up and down arrows; you can type a setting or you can click the arrows to increase or decrease a setting A shape you can drag along a bar to select a setting that falls within a range Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 39
Dialog Box Elements
List Box Drop-Down List Box Link Command Button A box that displays a list of options from which you can select (you may need to adjust your view to see additional settings in the list box) A text box with a drop-down list of options from which you can choose (you click a button to display the list) A shortcut for opening a Help topic or a Web site A button that completes or cancels an operation Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 40
Using Scroll Bars
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If you cannot see all of the items in a window, Windows will display scroll bars on the right side of the window, or the bottom of the window, or both Scroll bars are vertical and horizontal bars that that you use to scroll , or adjust your view, in a window Scroll bars have scroll buttons and a scroll box Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 41
The Vertical Scroll Bar
Up scroll arrow Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition Scroll box Vertical scroll bar Down scroll arrow 42
The Horizontal Scroll Bar
Horizontal scroll bar Scroll box Left scroll arrow Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition Right scroll arrow 43
Using Windows Help and Support
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Help and Support provides:
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Assistance with Windows features, Step-by-step instructions for performing an operation
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Help troubleshooting computer problems
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Definitions of Windows terms To open Help and Support, click the Start button, then click Help and Support Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 44
Using Windows Help and Support
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To find Help information, you can:
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Search using one or more descriptive keywords , such as “Windows Sidebar”
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Browse Help topics by subject, such as “Programs, tools, and games”
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Use Guided Help , or interactive Help, to show you how to perform an operation or let you actually perform the steps
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View Windows demos (narrated videos) that demonstrate and explain features Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 45
Using Windows Help and Support
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You can use Windows Online Help
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Obtain the latest Help information View “how-to” videos to: Get help from experts and other users in Windows Vista online discussion groups
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Read up-to-date technical articles on changes to Windows Vista
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Get online support from Microsoft technical support staff Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 46
Using Windows Help and Support
Prevent a problem Browse Help Help category Fix a problem Online Help Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 47
Searching Help
Search criteria Search Box Search results (each item is a link to a Help topic) Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 48
Ending a Windows Vista Session
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When you finish working on your computer, you must shut it down properly Shutting down the computer properly prevents loss of data and damage to Windows To shut down Windows and your computer:
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Save and close any open documents and files
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Close any open programs and windows
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Shut down Windows Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 49
Shutting Down Windows
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To shut down Windows and your computer, click the Start button, then:
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Click the Power button to put your computer in a low-power usage state called Sleep
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or Click the Lock button to log off Windows and return to the Welcome screen or Click the Lock menu button and choose a shut-down option Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 50
Lock Menu Shut-Down Options
Lock Menu Button Shut-Down Options Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 51
Lock Menu Shut-Down Options
Shut Down Log Off Restart Switch User Lock Sleep Hibernate Completely shuts down a computer Closes all windows, programs, and documents, logs off your user account, and displays the Welcome screen Shuts down your computer and then restarts it Locks your user account and displays the Welcome screen so that another user can log on their account Locks your user account, then displays the Welcome screen (same as Lock button ) Saves your work, turns off the monitor, then reduces power usage to all hardware so your computer appears off (same as Power button ) Saves your work, then turns off your computer Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Windows Vista Edition 52