introduction to computers and windows
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Introduction to Computers and Windows. Overview. What is a computer? What is an operating system? Starting and Shutting Down a computer The mouse (Windows) Opening and closing programs Menu Bars and Tool Bars Copy, Cut and Paste. What is a computer?. Desktop Laptop Tablet. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Introduction to Computers and Windows
Overview
What is a computer? What is an operating system? Starting and Shutting Down a computer The mouse (Windows) Opening and closing programs Menu Bars and Tool Bars Copy, Cut and Paste
What is a computer?
Desktop Laptop Tablet
What is an Operating System?
A computer program that “Operates” all other computer programs
Examples: Windows 8 OS X
Starting your Computer
Press the power button The computer will begin an installation procedure and this might
take a few minutes
The Mouse (Windows)
The mouse is the device that allows you to control the cursor on the Screen
The mouse can help you perform many different functions: Opening programs Highlight text Drag items
The Mouse (Windows)
Right Click vs. Left Click Cursor Types
Arrow Text Busy Hand
Opening a Program (Windows 8)
Finding a Program (Windows 8)
Move cursor to the top right side of the screen Select the search icon on the side bar Search icons or type the name of the program in the search bar
Opening a Program
When on the desktop you can also double-click an icon to open it
Minimize
Maximize
Close
Menu Bars and Tools
Most programs will have menu bars The menu bars will help you perform your task Sample menu bar titles:
File Edit View Tools Windows
Copy Cut and Paste
This feature is used to transfer information from one location on your computer to another
Copy vs. Cut
Copying will create a duplicate copy of the selected information Cut will move the selected information from one location to
another
Paste
Use paste to place the copied or cut information in its new location
Shutting Down
Shutting Down your computer correctly is very important Closes all running processes Prevents loss of data
Windows 8 Shut Down procedure
1. Move your mouse over the bottom right corner of the screen and a slide out menu will appear
2. Select the settings icon3. Now the Settings Bar is open click on the Power Icon4. Click Update and Shut Down
