Chapter 1: Windows XP

Contents of Desktop

Lesson 1 (P.4)

DesktopOn loading Windows that will be auto loaded when the computer is

on, the following opening screen will appear and it consists of

three main parts:

2.Icons

3.Taskbar

1.Desktop Background

1.Desktop BackgroundArea that occupies most of the screen containing all icons, symbols and the taskbar.

1.Desktop Background

2.IconsIcons found on Desktop such as:

My Documents

My Computer

Recycle Bin

To deal with Hardware and Software.

Includes the saved files.

Includes the deleted files to restore or remove them completely.

Internet Explorer

To deal with Internet and open sites.

To connect other computers in the network.

My Network Places

2.IconsIcons found on Desktop such as:

3.TaskbarIt is the bar in the bottom part of the screen and it has

“Start’’ on the left and “Date and Time” on the right.

Taskbar Parts1) Start Menu: It is used to open programs and check the

hardware.2) Tabs Buttons: They represent the opened programs and

windows, and by clicking on those tabs we can move among those

windows.- Also, we can move among the opened windows and programs by pressing (Alt + Tab) from the keyboard.

3) Icons of the loaded programs in the memory: They

are loaded automatically by windows, such as Antivirus

Programs.4) Icons of the connected hardware to the computer: such

as Icon of sound card

Taskbar Parts

, Icon of the Network

, Icon of Flash Disk and Clock Icon.

Arrange Desktop Icons1. Right Click on a free space on the desktop.

2. A shortcut menu of the desktop appears.

3. Select “Arrange Icons By”.

You can arrange the Desktop

Icons according to (Name – Size

– Type - Modified).

 

4. A sub-menu appears to select the sort of arrange.

5. Select the way that you want to arrange them.

P. 7

Put (√) or (X):

1. (×)

2. (×)

3. (√ )

4. (×)

5. (√ )

P. 7

Thank You !