This document provides an introduction to Microsoft Windows XP and Office 2007. It discusses system software and operating systems, and notes that the class uses Windows XP. It describes the Windows XP desktop and how to add shortcuts. It provides instructions on optimizing computer performance and safety. It demonstrates how to create folders and documents, rename and move files, and backs up files by copying them to another location.

1. Windows XPIntroduction to Microsoft Windows XP and Office 2007

2. 2Let’s Review!What are the 2 types of software?System software and application softwareDefine system software.A program that controls the operations of a computerWhat’s an example of system software?Operating systemWhat operating system do we use in Mr. Downing’s class?Windows XP

3. 3What’s a user interface?A user interface is the combination of hardware and software that you use to communicate with and control the computer.

4. 4Windows XP DesktopIconsNotification areaTaskbar

5. 5Adding a Shortcut to the DesktopClick the Start button, point to the program of choice, and then press and release the right mouse buttonPoint to ‘Send To’ on the shortcut menuClick ‘Desktop (create shortcut)’Click an open area on the desktop to close the start menuLet’s create a shortcut together!

6. “Go Green”Defragment the hard drive(start, programs, accessories, system tools, disk defragmenter)Delete temporary files – files created when a program cannot allocate enough memory for its tasks(start, programs, accessories, system tools, disk cleanup)Delete history of the internet browser(internet explorer, tools, internet options, general tab, browsing history, delete)Delete cookie files

7. Prevent Computer Viruses!Install anti-virus software… ex. Norton, McAfee, AVG, etc.

8. Safety First!Surge protectors, anti-static mats, electric cords & wiring

9. 9WindowsTitle barMinimize, Maximize, CloseToolbarMenuCollapseRestoreExpand

10. 10Let’s create our folders!Open My DocumentsFile, New, FolderBlock #, Last name, Enter keyRename Block #, First name, Last initial, Enter keyOpen your folderCreate 5 folders within your folder (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Internet)Click ‘Folders’ on toolbar to view the hierarchy… collapse and expand your folderDelete the Internet folderMove the Word folder into your Excel folderMove it back where it was

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12. 12Type Text in the Word DocumentSave As ‘Practice’ in your Word folder.Rename the file.Delete the file from your Word folderCreate a shortcut on the desktop to your folder…delete it if you wish.

13. 13Whoa! Back up!!Backup = creating a copy of files on a storage deviceSource drive/folder: drive and folder containing the files to be copiedDestination drive/folder: drive and folder to which the files are copied

14. 14Right-DragRight drag means you point to an item, hold down the right mouse button, move the item to the desired location, and then release the right mouse button. When you right drag an object, a shortcut menu is displayed which contains commands specifically for use with the object being dragged.