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78 Cards in this Set
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operating system
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software that helps the computer carry out operating tasks, such as displaying information on the computer screen and saving data on disks.
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programs
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software on a computer
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applications
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program that a computer uses to perform tasks
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internet
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worldwide collection of computers connected to one another to enable communication
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(Elements of Windows XP Desktop)
icon |
small picture that represents an object available to your computer
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(Elements of Windows XP Desktop)
pointer |
small object, such as an arrow, that moves on the screen when you move the mouse
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(Elements of Windows XP Desktop)
desktop |
your workplace on the screen
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(Elements of Windows XP Desktop)
date/time control |
shows the current date and time and lets you set the clock
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(Elements of Windows XP Desktop)
taskbar |
contains buttons that give you quick access to common tools and the programs currently running
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(Elements of Windows XP Desktop)
start button |
provides access to Windows XP programs, documents, and information on the Internet
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(Elements of Windows XP Desktop)
notification area |
displays icons corresponding to services running in the background, such as an Internet connection
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GUI - graphical user interface
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displays icons, or pictures of familiar objects, such as file folders and documents, to represent items stored on your computer, such as programs and files.
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desktop
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a workspace for projects and the tools that you need to manipulate your projects
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default settings
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settings preset by your computer
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pointing device
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helps you interact with objects on your computer screen
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mouse
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most common pointing device - allows you to manipulate objects by clicking them
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mouse pad
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a flat piece of rubber that helps the mousemove smoothly
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pointing
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positioning the pointer over a specific part of the screen
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screen tips
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appear when you position the mouse pointer over certain objects - tell you the purpose or function of the objects to which you are pointing
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clicking
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refers to pressing a mouse button and immediately releasing it - sends a signal to your computer that you want to perform an action on the object you click
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menu
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list of operations that you can use to complete tasks
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start menu
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provides you with access to programs, documents, and much more
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select
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choosing an object to work with
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double-click
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selects and opens object
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My Documents
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personal folder - convenient place to store documents, graphics, and other work.
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right-clicking
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opens a shortcut menu when clicked
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shortcut menu
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list of options directly related to the object that you right-clicked
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wordpad
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easy to use word-processing program included on Windows XP
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open or running
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status of a program when you open it
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program button
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appears on the taskbar for each open program
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multitasking
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allows you to work on more than one project at a time and switch quickly between projects
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toolbars
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set of buttons that give single-click access to programs or documents that aren't running or open
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Quick Launch toolbar
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gives quick access to Internet programs and the desktop
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window
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rectangular area of the screen that contains a program, text, graphics, or data
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controls
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graphical or textual objects used for manipulating the window and for using the program
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(Windows Controls)
menu bar |
contains the titles of menus, such as File, Edit and Help
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(Windows Controls)
sizing buttons |
let you enlarge, shrink, or close a window
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(Windows Controls)
status bar |
provides you with messages relevant to the task you are performing
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(Windows Controls)
title bar |
contains the window title and basic window control buttons
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(Windows Controls)
toolbar |
contains buttons that provide you with shortcuts to common menu commands
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(Windows Controls)
window title |
identitfies the program and document contained in the window
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(Windows Controls)
workspace |
part of the window you use to enter your work - to enter text, draw pictures, set up calculations, etc.
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minimize button
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shrinks window so you see only its button on the taskbar
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restore button
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reduces window to its predetermined "normal size"
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maximize button
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enlarges the window to fill the entire screen
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close button
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closes window and removes button from taskbar
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dragging
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when you click an object and then press and hold down the mouse button while moving the mouse
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sizing handle
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provides a visible control for changing the size of a window
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program menu
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used to organize the program's features and availabe functions
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menu bar
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located at the top of the program window and shows the name of the menus, such as File, Edit, and Help
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menu items/commands
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the choices given for the menu that you selected
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menu conventions
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visual hints about what to expect when you select an item
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(Menu Conventions)
check mark |
indicates a toggle, or "on-off" switch that is either ckecked (turned on) or not checked (turned off)
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(Menu Conventions)
ellipsis |
three dots that indicate yo must make additional selections after you select that option
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(Menu Conventions)
triangular arrow |
indicates the presence of a submenu
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(Menu Conventions)
grayed-out option |
option that is currently not available
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(Menu Conventions)
keyboard shortcut |
a key or combination of keys that you can press to select the menu option without actually opening the menu
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undo button
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reverses the effects of your last action
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list box
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displays a list of available choices from which you can select
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scroll down arrow
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allows you to scroll down the list until you see the bottom
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list arrow
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click to view options and then select one (ex: size of font option)
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panes
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bordered rectangular areas containing different types of information (ex: print option pane)
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(Dialog Box Controls)
tabs |
often used as containers for other Windows XP controls such as list boxes, option buttons, and check boxes - click the appropriate one to view different pages of information or choices
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(Dialog Box Controls)
option buttons |
allow you to select a single option from among one or more options
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(Dialog Box Controls)
check boxes |
clicking to select or de-select - indicates that the option is turned on or off - can select as many or as few as you want - not as mutually exclusive as option buttons are
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(Dialog Box Controls)
spin boxes |
allow you to scoll easily through a set of numbers to choose the setting you want (ex: number of copies)
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(Dialog Box Controls)
text boxes |
boxes into which you type addition information (ex: from page what to what)
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Help
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provides on-screen information about the program you are using - uses files stored on your computer as well as information stored on Microsoft's Web site
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(Help Screen)
Home page |
lists common taks under the deading "Pick a Help topic"
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(Help Screen)
Index page |
displays an alphabetical list of all the Help topics from which you can choose
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(Help Screen)
Favorites |
shows Help topics you've added to your list
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(Help Screen)
History page |
lists links you've recently selected in Help
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(Help Screen)
Support page |
includes links that you can click to connect to the Microsoft Web site
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(Help Screen)
Options page |
provides ways you can customize Help
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(Help Screen)
Search box |
use to search for all keywords contained in the Help pages, not just the topics titles
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(Help Screen)
pages |
the way in which information is organized in the Help and Support Window
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upgrading
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the process of placing a more recent version of a product onto your computer
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speech recognition
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speaking to your computer and having it carry out your voice commands
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