Windows Tutorial 1 Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows Vista
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Objectives
Start Windows Vista and tour the desktop Explore the Start menu Run software programs, switch between them, and close them Manipulate windows Identify and use the controls in menus, toolbars, and dialog boxes
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Objectives
Navigate your computer with Windows Explorer and the Computer window Change the view of the items in your computer Get help when you need it Turn off Windows Vista
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Starting Windows Vista
Turn on your computer. After a moment, Windows Vista starts and the Welcome screen appears On the Welcome screen, click your user name and enter your password, if necessary
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Starting Windows Vista
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Starting Windows Vista
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Touring the Windows Vista Desktop
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In Windows terminology, the background area displayed on your screen when Windows Vista starts represents a desktop To open the Start menu, click the Start button on the taskbar
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Exploring the Start Menu
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Starting a Program
Click the Start button on the taskbar, and then point to All Programs If necessary, click the folder that contains the program you want to start Click the name of the program you want to start
Click the name or icon of the program you want to start in the pinned items list or the most frequently used programs list on the Start menu
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Starting a Program
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Running Multiple Programs
Multitasking allows you to work on more than one task at a time and to switch quickly between projects
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Running Multiple Programs
Switching between programs
Switch between windows button
Aero experience (Windows Flip or Flip 3D) Basic experience
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Using Windows and Dialog Boxes
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Using Windows and Dialog Boxes
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Using Windows and Dialog Boxes
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Exploring Your Computer
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Exploring Your Computer
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Exploring Your Computer
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Exploring Your Computer
Changing the Icon View
In a folder window, click the Views button arrow on the toolbar, and then click a view To cycle through the views listed on the Views menu, click the Views button more than once Click the Views button arrow on the toolbar, and then drag the slider
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Exploring Your Computer
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Getting Help
Click the Start button on the taskbar Click Help and Support
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Turning Off Windows Vista
When you’re finished working in Windows Vista, you should always turn it off properly You can turn off Windows Vista using a Lock button command or the Power button at the bottom of the Start menu
If your computer provides a Sleep option, you can click the Power button to put your computer to sleep
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