Module 2: Using the Computer and Managing Files This module develops your knowledge and competence in using the basic functions of a personal computer and its operating system, taking you to the point where you will be able to operate effectively within the desktop environment. It will teach you how to manage and organise files and directories/folders and how to copy, move and delete files and directories/folders..You will learn how to work with desktop icons and to manipulate windows, and how to use search features, simple editing tools and print management facilities available within the operating system. Contains: Computer terms and concepts explained in plain English Screen images and illustrations to guide the student through the Microsoft Windows 95/98 and Microsoft Office 97 applications "How to" information based upon practical examples of everyday tasks. Short cuts and insider tips drawn from real world experience of computer professionals Summary of critical information Easy to follow Exercises Everything you need to pass the European Computer Driving Licence module by module

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 Contents  Introduction 1  chapter 1  Starting up, clicking around, shutting down 3  In this chapter 3  New skills 3  New words 4  Starting your computer 5  The Windows desktop 6  Starting applications 6  Using the mouse 7  The Start button 7  Multi-tasking with Windows 8  The control buttons 10  Moving windows with the title bar 14  Working with desktop windows 15  Changing the shape and size of a window 17  Scrolling a window 17  Right-clicking and pop-up menus 18  Shutting down 19  Restarting your computer 20  When your computer hangs 21  Application problems 21  Windows problems 22  Improper shutdowns and ScanDisk 22  Dialog boxes 23  Dialog box components 23  Default options 24  Chapter summary: so now you know 25  chapter 2  Exploring your computer 27  In this chapter 27  New skills 27  New words 28  How your computer stores information 29  Files 29  Folders 30  Drives 30  Using My Computer 31  Exploring drives with My Computer 32  Exploring folders and files with My Computer 33  Sorting folders and files 35  Looking at a folder’s properties 36  File name extensions and icons 37  Searching for folders and files 38  Wildcard searches 38  Date-based searches 39  Content-based searches 40  The Recycle Bin 41  Online help 42  Using help menu options 42  Using help from dialog boxes 44  Chapter summary: so now you know 45  chapter 3  Working with folders and files 47  In this chapter 47  New skills 47  New words 48  About Windows Explorer 49  The two panes of Windows Explorer 49  Viewing options 51  Explorer’s plus and minus signs 52  Working with folders 52  Changing a folder’s name 53  Deleting a folder 54  Restoring a folder’s files 55  Working with files 55  Creating a file 56  Naming and saving a file 57  Changing a file’s name 58  Deleting a file 59  Restoring a file 59  The Windows Clipboard 60  About the Clipboard 60  Copying and moving folders 61  Copying and moving files 62  Working with multiple files 63  Menubars, toolbars, and shortcuts 65  Menubars 65  Toolbars 67  Keyboard shortcuts 68  Chapter summary: so now you know 68  chapter 4  Mastering Windows 71  In this chapter 71  New skills 71  New words 72  Managing your desktop 73  Creating desktop shortcuts 73  Setting the time and date 76  Adjusting the sound volume 76  Setting the screen saver 77  Customizing your screen 79  Background pattern 79  Wallpaper 80  Scheme 81  Changing your screen resolution 81  Changing your regional settings 82  Working with diskettes 82  Formatting a diskette 83  Copying a file to a diskette 84  Saving a file to a diskette 85  Printing files 85  The print queue 86  Viewing the print queue 86  Cancelling a print job in the queue 87  Changing the order of jobs in the print queue 87  Deleting all documents from the print queue 88  The print dialog box 88  Name 89  Print range 89  Copies 90  The Properties button 90  Print preview 90  Changing the default printer 91  Chapter summary: so now you know 91