Internet - Windows Overview _1998_

Windows 95/98James C. SeidlWoodlands Library CooperativeDesktop•My Computer•My Documents•Network Neighborhood•Internet Explorer•Recycle Bin•Start Button•TaskbarDesktopWindows 95/98 DesktopMy ComputerMy DocumentsNetwork NeighborhoodRecycle binInternet ExplorerStart ButtonTaskbarStart ButtonExiting a windowExit a programMaximize/Minimize a windowPrevious sizeMinimize a windowMaximize a windowExit a windowChanging the window’s sizeLeft click hold the button down and drag the mouseScrolling a windowScroll barsSwitching between windowsClick on taskbar to show the windowTaskbarRight click the taskbar to change the items displayedDesktop Right click anywhere on the desktop to arrange icons or add new shortcutsShut DownClick on Start button and choose shut downHelpIndex and FindViewing Files•View contents of your computer•Using Windows Explorer Finding a fileViewing contents of the computerMyComputerContents of the hard drive C:FoldersProgramFilesRecycle binMy ComputerMove back one drive/folderCopy a folder/filePaste a folder/fileDelete a folder/fileUndo commandPropertiesCutViewing folders/filesViewing folders/filesDetail menu (shows the files size and date) Files can be sorted by size or dateProperties of a driveRight click on the drive letter to highlight the drive. Left click to see detailsProperties of a folderRight click on folder/file to highlight it. Left click for details.Windows ExplorerTo find, view, and move folders and files Using Windows ExplorerRight click to highlight drive or folderUsing Windows Explorer+ Plus sign beside a folder indicates that the contents are hidden-Minus sign beside a folder indicates that the contents are displayedRenaming a folder/fileCreating a new folderAfter creating the new folder, change the name. Moving FilesPosition the mouse over the file you want to move. Left click (hold the mouse button down) and drag the file to the new location. Copying a filePosition the cursor over the file you want to copy. Press and hold down the (ctrl) key. While still holding down the (ctrl) key, drag the file to the new location.Copy a file to a floppy diskusing the right mouse buttonCopy a file to a floppy diskUsing the file menu Deleting a folder/fileRestoring a deleted folder/fileDouble-click the Recycle Bin to display all the files you have deleted. Click the file you want to restore. Click File. Click Restore.Recycle Bin PropertiesDefault setting takes 10% of the hard drive’s free space. Reducing this setting saves space.Empty the Recycle BinImportantOnce you have emptied the Recycle Bin you cannot retrieve the folder or file again.Setting up a printerChoosing a printerChoose the local printer unless your printer is on a network.Choose the make and model. If your printer is not listed, use the floppy disk that came with the printer.Printing a fileUse the print command listed in the file menu or chose the printer icon ShortcutAn icon starts a program/file. The icon is only a pointer (not the actual program or file). Shortcut icons display an arrow at the bottom left corner of the icon.Add a shortcut to the desktopSettings Menu•Control Panel•Printers•Taskbar & Start menu•Folder Options•Active DesktopControl PanelAdding new hardwareAdding old hardware•Windows is unable to find drivers to run your old hardware. Install hardware using the floppy disk that came with the hardware.•Sometimes old hardware conflicts with settings already in use. This happens frequently with sound cards, modems, and network cards.•If the old hardware doesn’t work, check the system icon in the control panel for conflicts a yellow question mark or red X show conflicts.Add/remove programsDisplayNetworkSystem Taskbar settingsMoving the taskbarPosition the mouse over a blank area of the taskbar. Left click and hold the button down. Drag the taskbar to the new location. Please note that patrons can reduce the taskbar to just one line wide. Place the cursor at each edge of the screen and look for the double arrow.Active DesktopInternet Explorer 4.0 or Windows 98AccessoriesGamesInternet ToolsMultimediaSystem ToolsSystem ToolsOnly in Windows 98BackupFormat a floppy diskClick the left mouse button on 31/2 floppy icon located in My Computer. Click the right mouse button and choose Format. Use either quick or full format option.Connecting to the InternetOpen the control panel and select the network icon.Dial-up setting•Click the add button •Choose Microsoft and Client for Microsoft Network•Click on adopter and choose Microsoft and dial-up adopter•Click on protocol and choose Microsoft and TCP/IP•Make sure your Windows 95/98 CD is the CD-ROM drive. Click OK Troubleshooting•If your computer locks up, hold down the ctrl, alt, and delete keys together. Wait for a minute for the computer to display the following screen. Choose END TASK.Bibliography•Teach Yourself Windows 98 Visually, IDG, ISBN 0764560255•“How to Use Windows 98,” PC Novice Learning Series•Learning Microsoft Windows 98, Learn PC, video, 60 minutes, ISBN 1574976222