VISTA OPERATING SYSTEM

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1 VISTA OPERATING SYSTEM 1

2 VISTA OPERATING SYSTEM Software that helps the computer carry out operating tasks Similar to a Air Traffic Controller Manages input/output Displays info on the monitor Saves data on disks Allocates computer resources Includes the Start menu, Taskbar and Control Panel. 2

3 START MENU INSTANT SEARCH FEATURE Can key in a program/document incrementally :» As-you-type technology» As you type in each letter of the name of the program/document, the list is then constrained to display your search string 3

4 SEARCH FOR FILES SEARCH (textbox; top of window) Filenames WILDCARDS *? e.g.. *.DOC Containing Text Look In Search Options >> Date Type Size ADVANCED OPTIONS:» Search subfolders» Case Sensitive 4

5 OPENING A PROGRAM/FILE 1. START PROGRAMS Select the program you want to open 2. START RECENT ITEMS lists the last 15 documents accessed OR: 3. START button > in the SEARCH textbox 4. Key in the name of the program > i.e. winword.exe (MS WORD) ENTER 5. 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 5

6 ARRANGING OPEN WINDOWS. Right-click an open area on the taskbar. On the shortcut menu, click Cascade Windows. Show Windows Stacked Show Windows Side by Side Show the Desktop UNDO arrangement Right-click an open area on the taskbar On the shortcut menu, click Undo 6

7 FILE MANAGEMENT 1. Two FILE MANAGERS 1. COMPUTER 2. WINDOWS EXPLORER 2. Can be accessed by 1. Double clicking the Computer icon 2. By right clicking on the START button and choosing EXPLORE 3. Shows the contents of the selected drive or folder 7

8 Windows Explorer 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 8

9 Windows explorer cont.: At the left is the navigation pane, which lists the commonly used folders: Recently changed: a list of all files and messages that you have edited in the last 30 days 9

10 Windows explorer cont.: when you select 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!! 10

11 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 11

12 VIEWING ICONS IN WINDOWS EXPLORER click on button OR drop-down arrow 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 allows creation of new folders»burn button 12

13 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) 13

14 TRIANGLES BESIDE FOLDERS: 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 1 st folder in the address bar resides Click on triangle beside FOLDER names:» Lists subfolders 14

15 FOLDERS: 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: YOU WILL HAVE TO COMPRESS A FILE IN ORDER TO SEND YOUR VISTA/OUTLOOK ASSIGNMENT TO ME THIS WEEK 15

16 FILE MANAGEMENT SELECT ALL: CTRL + A Multi-select files: Select a file hold down CTRL key + select other file(s) Allows you to select multiple files which may not be adjacent to one another Select a file hold down SHIFT key + select another file selects the 2 files you clicked on, PLUS the files in between 16

17 Show file name extensions An extension is a 3 or 4 letter ending after a filename that indicates the kind of file you are looking at Common extensions mp3 docx xlsx Pptx htm/html START > CONTROL PANEL >APPEARANCE and PERSONALIZATION > FOLDER OPTIONS 17

18 File Extensions cont. ORGANIZE button > FOLDER AND SEARCH OPTIONS > the VIEW tab, > ADVANCED SETTINGS Clear the HIDE EXTENSIONS FOR KNOWN FILE TYPES > OK 18

19 SkyDrive Your own personal space 25 GB of storage space You will have the Live accounts forever!! (become alumni) Access,edit & share documents from virtually anywhere- PC, mobile phone & web browser COLLABORATIVE, SIMULTANEOUS» 1 file that ALL people (that you have given the rights to ) can open SIMULTANEOUSLY 19

20 SkyDrive Cont. Opens up the document in a Windows LIVE program NO CONVERSION-true FIDELTIY OPEN IN specific program button (actual PROGRAM) (WORD, EXCEL, etc. 2007, 2010) Can SHARE the files PERMISSIONS SEND A LINK Other person gets the link» EDIT IN BROWSER» OPENS OFFICE WEB APPS (ONLINE not the actual PROGRAM) 20

21 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 21 of software/programs/applications

22 FORMATTING A DRIVE DISPLAYING PROPERTIES FORMATTING: Makes a disk ready to receive data Will delete all data on a drive that has information on it, including the operating system Right click on the drive Select Format from the shortcut menu. Click the START button > OK > OK > CLOSE DISPLAYING PROPERTIES:» Right click the drive» 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 22

23 RECYCLE BIN 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 23

24 COMPRESSING/EXTRACTING FILES COMPRESSING: Makes files smaller when size is important e.g. size limits Right-click on specific file: On the shortcut menu, point to Send To. (sometimes zip option appears on main choices of shortcut menu) 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 24 > NEXT >FINISH

25 HELP-F1; OR: START > HELP and SUPPORT OR: Click on question mark at top of window Help & Support home 25

26 Browse Help: 26

27 ASK SOMEONE OR EXPAND YOUR SEARCH A blue compass on a help topic indicates that Guided help is available. 27

28 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 28

29 ACCESSORIES START > ALL PROGRAMS > ACCESSORIES i.e. CALCULATOR 29

30 CHANGE VIEW OF ICONS ON DESKTOP Right-click on DESKTOP > SORT BY 30

31 DISPLAY COMPUTER s DATE & TIME CONTROL PANEL > CLOCK LANGUAGE & REGION > SET THE TIME & DATE To set your computer clock to recognize daylights savings time 31

32 FREE TIP OF THE WEEK 32