Define System Tools Run Disk Defragmenter Run Disk Cleanup Open the Scheduled Task Wizard Deal with an unresponsive computer What are System Tools? It’s important to perform some basic maintenance from time to time to keep Windows XP running smoothly. Luckily, Windows XP provides you with some basic tools to make the maintenance process as […]
View installed printers or fax printers Add a printer Troubleshoot common printing problems The Printers and Faxes folder Windows XP stores any information about any printer or fax machines connected to your computer in a Printers and Faxes folder, making it easy to install, manage, and use printers and fax machines. To view the Printers and […]
Use the Help and Support Center Opening the Help and Support Center You don’t have to remember how to do everything with Windows XP. If you get stumped, Windows XP features an easy-to-use Help and Support Center to assist you. Microsoft has ended support for Windows XP, so some features in the Help and Support Center may no […]
Adjust Windows XP for vision, hearing, and mobility needs What is the Accessibility Wizard? Wizards are helpful programs that lead you through a series of steps. Usually, each step asks you to input some information and then uses that information to accomplish a certain task. Microsoft Windows XP’s Accessibility Wizard allows you to customize your computer with tools […]
Use the Accessibility Options dialog box Accessibility and the Accessibility Options dialog box As you know, a computer functions with both input (keyboard and mouse) and output (monitor and printer) devices. In this lesson, we’ll focus on how Windows XP allows you to configure your computer’s input and output behaviors to accommodate people with a range of disabilities. To access […]
Understand the nature of user accounts Create a new account Change an account Change the way users log on and off Understanding user accounts A user is someone who uses a computer. A user account defines what a user can do using Windows XP. In Windows XP, there are three types of user accounts. Administrator […]
Search for files and folders using the Search Companion Opening the Search Companion When you have trouble finding a file or folder on your computer, search for it using Microsoft XP’s Search Companion. To open the Search Companion: Open and Start menu and choose Search. OR Open My Documents and click the Search button. OR Open My Computer and click the Search button. The Search Companion opens […]
Discuss the function on the Recycle Bin Put files in the Recycle Bin Retrieve files from the Recycle Bin Empty the Recycle Bin What is the Recycle Bin? Sometimes files and folders can clutter your computer. The Recycle Bin, the desktop icon that resembles a wastebasket, is where you put a file or folder if you […]
Define a shortcut Add a shortcut What is a shortcut? A shortcut offers a way of performing a task more quickly, such as starting a program or accessing a document. The shortcut icon has a small arrow in the left corner to help you distinguish it from the actual icon that represents programs and files. The icon above is […]
Discuss My Documents, Windows Explorer, and My Computer Navigate files, folders, and drives Move files and folders Copy files and folders Select more than one file or folder Introduction to My Documents My Documents is a folder that provides you with a convenient place to store your important files and folders. Remember, you can quickly reach My Documents in the […]
Create a file Create a folder Discuss drives What is a file? Files are collections of information. In fact, almost all of the information stored in a computer is stored in files. There are many different types of files, including operating system files, program files, and more. Different types of files store different types of information. […]
Navigate the Control Panel Set the time and date Customize the screen with a screensaver and wallpaper Customize the screen resolution Customize the taskbar Introduction to the Control Panel You don’t have to be a computer genius to use Windows XP, but if you know something about how to set up some basic features and […]
Use and understand the function of the Minimize, Maximize, and Restore buttons Move a window using the Title bar Click and drag to resize a window Tile and cascade windows Switch between windows Minimizing, maximizing, and restoring windows Windows allows you to easily enlarge, hide, or shrink a window using the Minimize, Maximize, and Restorebuttons. The Minimize button is among […]
Recognize and use commonly used Windows XP toolbars Recognize and use commonly used Windows XP buttons Scroll Windows XP bars and buttons Windows XP got its name from one its most basic elements: the window. The rectangular work area for a program, file, or other task is called a window. Below is an example of a […]
Launch programs from the Start menu Launch Internet Explorer from the Start menu Launch Outlook Express from the Start menu Exploring programs Programs enable you to do work on the computer. For example, a word processing program like WordPad allows you to create a basic document. You can easily open a program from the Start […]
Introduction Windows XP is an operating system that lets you use different types of applications or software. For example, it allows you to use a word processing application to write a letter and a spreadsheet application to track your financial information. Windows XP is a graphical user interface (GUI). It has pictures (graphical) that you […]
