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Control PanelControl PanelControl PanelControl Panel

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ObjectivesObjectivesObjectivesObjectives

• Understand and use the Control Panel applets

• Describe the versatility of the Microsoft Management Console

• Understand Administrative Tools

• Describe PCMCIA and PC Cards

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Control Panel OverviewControl Panel OverviewControl Panel OverviewControl Panel Overview

• Control Panel

• Centralized location for management utilities

• Changes in XP:

• New applets

• New view

• Applet

• Small application designed for a limited range of function or capability

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Control Panel in Category ViewControl Panel in Category ViewControl Panel in Category ViewControl Panel in Category View

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Control Panel CategoriesControl Panel CategoriesControl Panel CategoriesControl Panel Categories

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Accessibility OptionsAccessibility OptionsAccessibility OptionsAccessibility Options

• Special interface features for the visual-, audio-, or movement-impaired user

• Keyboard tab

• Sound tab

• Display tab

• Mouse tab

• General tab

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Add HardwareAdd HardwareAdd HardwareAdd Hardware

• System polls the entire computer for new devices

• Attempts to identify them

• Installs drivers automatically or prompts for alternative source path

• Add Hardware Wizard

• Used for manual configuration

• Device manager

• Used to manage, configure, and remove installed hardware devices

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Add or Remove ProgramsAdd or Remove ProgramsAdd or Remove ProgramsAdd or Remove Programs

• Three tools in one:

• Change or Remove Programs

• Add New Programs

• Add/Remove Windows Components Wizard

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Activity 3Activity 3Activity 3Activity 3----1: Add/Remove Applications1: Add/Remove Applications1: Add/Remove Applications1: Add/Remove Applications

• Objective: Objective: Objective: Objective: Review the Windows components that can be added or

removed using the Add/Remove Programs Wizard

• Follow instructions to explore Add/Remove Programs Wizard

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Administrative ToolsAdministrative ToolsAdministrative ToolsAdministrative Tools

• Shortcut to Administrative Tools option in Start menu

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Date and TimeDate and TimeDate and TimeDate and Time

• Used to set the calendar date, clock time, and time zone

• Clock is set directly in the system’s BIOS

• Time Zone tab

• World map

• Pull-down list of time zones

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Activity 3Activity 3Activity 3Activity 3----2: Setting the Time2: Setting the Time2: Setting the Time2: Setting the Time

• Objective: Objective: Objective: Objective: Configure the date, time, and time zone for your

computer

• Set the correct date and time using the Date and Time Applet

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DisplayDisplayDisplayDisplay

• Used to make interface changes

• Can also be accessed from desktop:

• Right click, select Properties from popup menu

• Themes tab

• Overall visual styling

• Desktop tab

• Set wallpaper

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Display (continued)Display (continued)Display (continued)Display (continued)

• Screen Saver tab

• Appearance tab

• Window and button scheme, color scheme, and font size

• Settings tab

• Screen resolution and color quality

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Advanced Display SettingsAdvanced Display SettingsAdvanced Display SettingsAdvanced Display Settings

• Accessed by:

• Pressing Advanced button on Settings tab of Display

• Manage DPI

• Video card information

• Screen refresh rate

• Dual view

• Use multiple display devices (monitors)

• Supported by XP

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Activity 3Activity 3Activity 3Activity 3----3: To Add Additional Monitors 3: To Add Additional Monitors 3: To Add Additional Monitors 3: To Add Additional Monitors

to Your Configurationto Your Configurationto Your Configurationto Your Configuration

• Objective: Objective: Objective: Objective: Add monitors to your configuration

• Use Settings to add monitors to display

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Folder OptionsFolder OptionsFolder OptionsFolder Options

• Used to set the functional and visual parameters of the folders on

the system

• Associate file extensions with applications

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FontsFontsFontsFonts

• Lists all currently installed fonts

• Add and remove fonts

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Game ControllersGame ControllersGame ControllersGame Controllers

• Install and configure

• Joysticks

• Other gaming controls

• Device-specific properties and troubleshooting aid

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Internet OptionsInternet OptionsInternet OptionsInternet Options

• Define settings for Internet Explorer

• Settings for general Internet access

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Keyboard and MouseKeyboard and MouseKeyboard and MouseKeyboard and Mouse

• Keyboard applet

• Modify keyboard functions

• Mouse applet

• Modify mouse settings

• Switch left and right buttons

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Network ConnectionsNetwork ConnectionsNetwork ConnectionsNetwork Connections

• Manage all network connections

• Includes:

• LAN

• RAS

• WAN

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Activity 3Activity 3Activity 3Activity 3----4: Configuring Windows XP 4: Configuring Windows XP 4: Configuring Windows XP 4: Configuring Windows XP

for Standalone Usefor Standalone Usefor Standalone Usefor Standalone Use

• Objective: Objective: Objective: Objective: Configure Windows XP to run as a standalone computer

• Use System applet to specify that computer is for home use

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Phone and Modem OptionsPhone and Modem OptionsPhone and Modem OptionsPhone and Modem Options

• Define dialing locations

• Install and configure modems

• Configure Remote Access Service (RAS) and Telephony API (TAPI)

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Power OptionsPower OptionsPower OptionsPower Options

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Activity 3Activity 3Activity 3Activity 3----5: Configuring Power Options5: Configuring Power Options5: Configuring Power Options5: Configuring Power Options

• Objective: Objective: Objective: Objective: Learn how to configure power options

• Follow instructions to create a power scheme

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Printers and FaxesPrinters and FaxesPrinters and FaxesPrinters and Faxes

• Install, share, and configure many types of output devices

• Not just for physical print devices:

• Film printers

• Slide printers

• Faxes

• Manage print queue

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Regional and Language OptionsRegional and Language OptionsRegional and Language OptionsRegional and Language Options

• Regional Options tab

• Define location-specific uses or requirements for:

• Numbers

• Currency

• Time and dates

• Languages tab

• Configure default input language

• Input locale

• Combination language and keyboard layout

• Used to define how data is entered into computer

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Scanners and CamerasScanners and CamerasScanners and CamerasScanners and Cameras

• Install drivers

• Configure digital cameras and optical scanners

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Scheduled TasksScheduled TasksScheduled TasksScheduled Tasks

• Automate starting and running various tasks

• Add Scheduled Task Wizard

• Step-by-step scheduling

• Can be moved from system to system

• Define administrative actions or batch files on single computer

• Place on client systems

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Activity 3Activity 3Activity 3Activity 3----6: Scheduling Tasks6: Scheduling Tasks6: Scheduling Tasks6: Scheduling Tasks

• Objective: Objective: Objective: Objective: Use Scheduled Tasks to automatically start an application

(Calc.exe) at a specified time

• Use Scheduled Tasks Wizard to launch application at scheduled time

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Sounds and Audio DevicesSounds and Audio DevicesSounds and Audio DevicesSounds and Audio Devices

• Customize the sound scheme

• Set master volume

• Configure speakers

• Set audio device preferences

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Activity 3Activity 3Activity 3Activity 3----7: Custom Sound7: Custom Sound7: Custom Sound7: Custom Sound

• Objective: Objective: Objective: Objective: Customize the sounds for different events on the

computer

• Follow instructions to configure sound on system shutdown

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SpeechSpeechSpeechSpeech

• Text-to-speech capability reads document text

• Microsoft’s Speech API (SAPI)

• Distinct from the Narrator Accessibility Accessory

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SystemSystemSystemSystem

• Most important Control Panel applet

• Driver signing

• Identifies drivers that have passed the Microsoft Windows

Hardware Quality Labs evaluation and tests

• Device Manager

• Lists all installed and known devices

• Indicates device status

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Activity 3Activity 3Activity 3Activity 3----8: Managing Devices8: Managing Devices8: Managing Devices8: Managing Devices

• Objective: Objective: Objective: Objective: Verify that there are no problems with the CD-ROM drive

using Device Manager

• Follow instructions to export Device Manager

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Activity 3Activity 3Activity 3Activity 3----9: Hardware Resource 9: Hardware Resource 9: Hardware Resource 9: Hardware Resource

ConfigurationConfigurationConfigurationConfiguration

• Objective: Objective: Objective: Objective: Use Device Manager to verify and configure the resources

for hardware

• Follow instructions to set manual configuration for a device

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Activity 3Activity 3Activity 3Activity 3----10: Multiple Hardware 10: Multiple Hardware 10: Multiple Hardware 10: Multiple Hardware

ConfigurationsConfigurationsConfigurationsConfigurations

• Objective: Objective: Objective: Objective: Use hardware profiles to set up different hardware

configurations for a workstation

• Follow instructions to create a new hardware profile

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Activity 3Activity 3Activity 3Activity 3----11: The Mobile Computer11: The Mobile Computer11: The Mobile Computer11: The Mobile Computer

• Objective: Objective: Objective: Objective: Create a hardware profile that does not use a NIC

• Create a new hardware profile that does not access a network via a

NIC

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Taskbar and Start MenuTaskbar and Start MenuTaskbar and Start MenuTaskbar and Start Menu

• Controls taskbar appearance

• Controls Notification Area settings

• Display clock

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User AccountsUser AccountsUser AccountsUser Accounts

• Create and manage

• Local user accounts

• Passwords

• .NET passports

• Access the Local Users and Groups tool

• Specify whether Ctrl+Alt+Delete is required to log on

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Microsoft Management Console Microsoft Management Console Microsoft Management Console Microsoft Management Console

OverviewOverviewOverviewOverview

• Provides structured environment for consoles, snap-ins, and

extensions

• Provides consistent interface for all management tools

• Settings and layout options can be stored as an .msc file

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The MMC ConsoleThe MMC ConsoleThe MMC ConsoleThe MMC Console

• Like a document window

• Console tree

• Left pane

• Loaded snap-ins and extensions are listed

• Details pane

• Right pane

• Details associated with the active item from the console tree

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SnapSnapSnapSnap----InsInsInsIns

• Adds control mechanisms to the MMC console for specific service or

object

• Standalone snap-ins:

• Provide main functions for system administration and control

• Extension snap-ins

• Add functionality to standalone snap-ins

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Using the MMCUsing the MMCUsing the MMCUsing the MMC

• MMC tools found mainly in Administrative Tools

• Can also be used to create your own custom consoles

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Activity 3Activity 3Activity 3Activity 3----12: Microsoft Management 12: Microsoft Management 12: Microsoft Management 12: Microsoft Management

ConsoleConsoleConsoleConsole

• Objective: Objective: Objective: Objective: Create an MMC for managing the local computer

• Follow instructions to create an MMC

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Administrative ToolsAdministrative ToolsAdministrative ToolsAdministrative Tools

• Component Services

• Data Sources (ODBC)

• Event Viewer

• Local Security Policy

• Performance

• Services

• Computer Management.

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PCMCIA Or PC CardsPCMCIA Or PC CardsPCMCIA Or PC CardsPCMCIA Or PC Cards

• Credit card-sized devices

• Can be:

• Memory expansions

• SCSI cards

• NICs

• Modems

• Automatically handled by Windows XP

• Three types of PCMCIA card