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Preface | |
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Introduction to Microsoft Windows 95 | |
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Objectives | |
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Why Do You Need an Operating System? | |
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What is Windows 95? | |
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The Windows 95 Architecture | |
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Windows 95 System Requirements | |
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Plug and Play | |
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Long File Names | |
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Lesson Review | |
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Exploring the Windows Desktop | |
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Objectives | |
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Introducing Operating System Software | |
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Starting the Computer with Windows 95 | |
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Using the Windows 95 Desktop | |
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Using the Mouse | |
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Using the Right Mouse Button | |
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Working with a Graphical User Interface | |
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Shutting Down Windows 95 | |
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Lesson Review | |
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Working with Windows | |
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Objectives | |
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Working with Windows | |
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Positioning and Sizing Windows | |
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Arranging Multiple Windows with the Taskbar Menu | |
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Arranging Desktop Icons | |
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Using Scroll Bars | |
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Getting Help On Screen | |
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Lesson Review | |
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Investigating Your Computer | |
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Objectives | |
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Opening the My Computer Window | |
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Examining System Properties | |
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The Printers Folder | |
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Lesson Review | |
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Exploring Disk Organization | |
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Objectives | |
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Using the Windows Explorer | |
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Customizing The Explorer Window | |
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Window Panes | |
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Formatting Disks | |
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Creating Folders and Subfolders | |
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Manipulating Folders | |
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Lesson Review | |
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Managing Your Files | |
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Objectives | |
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Managing Files | |
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Creating Files | |
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Creating Files | |
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Working With File Types | |
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Moving and Copying Files | |
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Moving Files | |
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Deleting Files | |
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Restoring Deleted Files | |
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Renaming Files | |
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Searching for Files | |
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Lesson Review | |
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Windows 95 Accessories | |
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Objectives | |
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Introducing Windows 95 Accessories | |
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Using the Windows 95 Calculator | |
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Text Applets | |
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Using WordPad | |
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Using Paint | |
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Understanding Communications Accessories | |
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Playing Windows 95 Games | |
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Lesson Review | |
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Controlling Printing Features | |
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Objectives | |
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Managing Your Printer | |
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Selecting and Using Fonts | |
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Selecting Paper and Page Characteristics | |
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Setting Printing Resolution | |
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Lesson Review | |
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Copying, Moving, Exchanging, and Sharing Data | |
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Objectives | |
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Sharing Data | |
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Using Application-Centric Sharing Methods | |
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Using Windows 95 Document Sharing Methods | |
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Using the Clipboard | |
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Using Object Linking and Embedding | |
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Lesson Review | |
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Customizing the Desktop | |
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Objectives | |
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Choosing a Desktop Background | |
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Changing the Appearance of Windows | |
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Display Settings | |
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Screen Savers | |
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Mouse Properties | |
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Shortcuts | |
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Creating Desktop Folders | |
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Lesson Review | |
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Protecting Data | |
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Objectives | |
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Setting File and Folder Attributes | |
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Backing up Data | |
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Checking the Integrity of a Disk | |
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Lesson Review | |
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Running Applications | |
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Objectives | |
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Types of Applications | |
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Customizing the Taskbar | |
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Lesson Review | |
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Creating Documents with WordPad | |
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Objectives | |
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Word Processing Techniques | |
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Entering Text with WordPad | |
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Editing Text | |
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Finding and Replacing Text Quickly | |
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Formatting a Document | |
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Lesson Review | |
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Creating Images with Paint | |
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Objectives | |
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Setting up the Paint Window | |
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Using Paint Drawing Tools | |
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Selecting and Changing Colors | |
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Pixel Editing | |
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Moving and Copying Selections | |
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Adding Text Boxes | |
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Creating Wallpaper from an Image | |
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Lesson Review | |
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Command Summary | |
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Communications Hardware and Software | |
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Advanced Windows 95 Features | |
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Glossary | |
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Index | |