The document discusses the basic components and functions of a mouse, windows, menus, dialog boxes, and how to get help and shut down in Windows. It describes how to use the mouse buttons to click, drag, and right-click. Menus provide options that can be selected using the mouse or keyboard shortcuts. Dialog boxes contain buttons and boxes to input information. Help is available through the Help menu in applications or online support. Windows can be arranged and switched between. The Start menu offers options to log off or shut down the computer.

4. The Parts of a Window Title bar Address Bar Menu bar Status bar Close button Standard toolbar Resize edge Borders Scroll bar Minimize button Maximize button

9. Working with Menus Light or gray lettering: Options not available. The Select All option is highlighted, which means it is currently selected. Shortcut keys: Issue command from the keyboard. Ellipsis (…): A dialog box will display requesting more information. Dark lettering: Option is available.

12. Buttons and Boxes in a Dialog Box Drop-down list boxes Text boxes Command buttons Radio buttons

13. Buttons and Boxes in a Dialog Box (cont.) Combo box Check boxes Drop-down list box (open) Scroll box List box Drop-down list (closed)

19. Windows XP Application Help The Help Viewer pane displays infor-mation on the topic selected in the Help topics. Three tabs in the left pane help you locate Help topics.