Session 2 Computers Basics and Microsoft Windows XP
Dec 26, 2015
Objectives
Knowledge of computer hardware
Computer processing
File and folder management
Customize the Windows
What is a computer?
An electronic device for the storage and processing of information.www.micro2000uk.co.uk/hardware_glossary.htm
Main parts of a computer:• Input devices• Process devices• Output devices• Storage devices
Computer basics (2/2)
The smallest unit of storage is a bit (binary digit)1 byte = 8 bits1 KB (kilobyte) = 210 bytes = 1024 bytes1 MB (megabyte) = 210 KB = 1.048.576 bytes1 GB (gigabyte) = 210 MB > 1 million bytes1 TB (terabyte) = 210 GB > 1 trillion byte
Introduction to windowsXP
Operating System: Set of computer instructions that controls the allocation of computer hardware and softwarePerforms every function necessary for you to communicate with and use the computerIncludes several application software programs
Microsoft Internet ExplorerWindows Media PlayerWindows Movie Maker …
Used to run application programsEx: word processing, chat …
Logging on to the computer
Log on by clicking your_user_icon on the Welcome screen and typing your_ password in the text box
First look at windows XP (1/2)
DesktopIcons and arrange icon
Windows, applications
Start menuPinned programs list
Most frequently used programs list
Special folders
Run command, Search, Control panel …
Log off, Turn off button
First look at windows XP (2/2)
TaskbarRunning programs
Lock Taskbar, Taskbar Position
Taskbar Properties
Start Menu Properties
Show desktop, adjust date-time
Recycled BinEmpty recycled bin
Restore files and folders
Windows (2/2)
Open and close windows.
Move, maximize, minimize and restore.
Full screen, free resize
Drag and drop icons, files, documents
Select multi files
My Computer
My Documents, My recent Documents
My Pictures, My Music
Files, folders and documents
Two major ways to work with files, folders and documents in Windows XP
My Computer window
Windows XP Explorer
Rename, copy, cut, paste and delete files, folders
Arrange files, folders
View properties; Hidden files, folders
Create shortcuts
Sharing
Run command
Used to launch programs
Useful when you want to launch an application program quickly
Click the Start button on the taskbar and then point to Run
cmd
regedit
msconfig
Notepad
A popular application to create text documents
Launch, create, save text files with many format (extension)
Print a text file
Create and name a file on desktop, then enter content, data into it.
Vietnamese in WindowsXP
The popular keyboard programs are: Unikeys and VietkeyPopular input methods: TELEX and VNI.VNI input method:
1: sắc 2: huyền 3: hỏi4: ngã 5: nặng 6: mũ7: móc 9: đ
Telex input methods: sắc f: huyền r: hỏix: ngã j: nặng aa, ee, oo: mũw: móc dd: đ
Desktop work environment
Right-click on desktop Properties
Change theme, background and resolution
Screen saver
Appearance
Screen refresh rate: 85 Hz
Control Panel (1/3)
Allows you to change the properties of an object and customize the Windows XP environment
You must have Administrative privileges if your computer is connected to a network
Control Panel (2/3)
Adjusting the keyboardRepeat delay, repeat rate
Customizing the mouseRight(Left)-handed button configurationSwitch primary and secondary buttonsDouble-click speedMouse pointer
Changing the date, time, and time zoneClick the Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options
Control Panel (3/3)
Fonts
Adding new hardwareA device driver is a program used by the operating system to control the hardware
Add or Remove ProgramsInstall/ Uninstall programs
Adding a printerClick the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click the Printers and Faxes
Summary
Knowledge of computer hardware
How to the computer process
File and folder managementCreate, copy, move and delete
Drap and drop
Customize the Windows
Search files and folders