Estimated Time: 10 Minutes Objective Upon completion of this lab, the student will have been introduced to the proper way of shutting down Windows and navigating the Windows interface, as well as using Windows Help features. Equipment The following equipment is required for this exercise: • Scenario In order to help a friend out with Windows, the student will need to become more familiar with the Windows Graphical User Interface (GUI). Procedures Knowing how to use the Windows interface will help in nearly any job today. Most computers in the workplace have a version of Microsoft Windows installed on them | Cisco Systems HP IT Essentials I PC Hardware and Software Student Manual and Worksheets Labs Lab Getting to Know Windows Estimated Time 10 Minutes Objective Upon completion of this lab the student will have been introduced to the proper way of shutting down Windows and navigating the Windows interface as well as using Windows Help features. Equipment The following equipment is required for this exercise Lab computer with Windows 98 installed Scenario In order to help a friend out with Windows the student will need to become more familiar with the Windows Graphical User Interface GUI . Procedures Knowing how to use the Windows interface will help in nearly any job today. Most computers in the workplace have a version of Microsoft Windows installed on them. To work in a Windows environment the user should have a firm grasp of several skills. Examples include resizing windows creating and deleting icons working with files and folders and navigating the Start button Shutdown Run Search Settings Documents and Programs . Step 1 If the lab computer is not already on boot it up now. If you are prompted for a login name and password when Windows has booted use the username and password assigned by the instructor. Step 2 At the Windows Desktop become familiar with the Windows interface in order to make troubleshooting faster and easier. Take a minute to click the Start button and look through the items that are listed in the menu. What options are listed under the Find menu 1 - 228 HP IT Essentials I - Lab Copyright 2004 Cisco Systems Inc. Step 3 Try running the Calculator program by selecting Start Programs Accessories Calculator. Enter a few simple test calculations to see how it works. Try using both the mouse and the numeric keypad. When finished click the X on the top right corner of the Calculator program to close it. Step 4 Now try the help system that is built into Windows. Help is organized into separate books and includes a search feature so .
