if the window is not maximized or
if the window is maximized. If you click one time on one of these boxes it will either minimize (
), maximize (
), restore (
) or close (
) the window.
Computer Technology Unit
Computer Technology In-Service Training
Introduction to Windows 95
Mouse is a pointing device. Use the mouse to make selections from pull-down menus and dialog boxes, to select icons, to resize objects, to scroll within windows, and to "drag and drop" objects (for moving and copying).
Left button is the primary mouse button, sometimes referred to as the select button. The right button is sometimes referred to as the menu button.
An icon is a picture that represents an application, file, or resource. Icons are used to open programs or windows.
A shortcut gives quick access to a program.
The taskbar normally appears at the bottom of the screen however, it can be moved to the top, left or right sides of the desktop. The start button gives you access to your programs, recently opened documents, settings, the find utility, and the help system.
Windows 95 is not limited to 8 character filenames, but you can only have 3 characters in the extension. Long filenames enable you to name documents with several words. By using long filenames you can make it easier to tell what a document contains without having to open the document. If you go to a DOS prompt or into a DOS based program the extra characters will be truncated down to eight characters with a ~ symbol to indicate that there are more characters than what is showing..
Windows are the small boxes that open when you double-click on a folder in the desktop. Every program that you start will also be running in a window although sometimes this is not readily apparent. If you look in the upper right hand corner of a window you will see three small boxes which will look likeif the window is not maximized orif the window is maximized. If you click one time on one of these boxes it will either minimize (), maximize (), restore () or close () the window.
Insert the diskette into its drive.
Doubleclick My Computer.
Click the drive for the disk you want to format [ 3 1/2 Floppy (A:) or 5 1/4 Floppy (B:) ]. Do not select (C:).
(Be sure not to doubleclick the disk icon, because you can't format a disk if it is open.)
Open File menu, Select Format.
Select the correct disk capacity. (1.2MB for High Density Disk & 720K for Double Density)
Select Full.
Select Start.
Note: Formatting a disk removes all information from the disk. You cannot format a disk if there are files open on that disk.
Double-click My Computer.
Double-click Printers.
Select the appropriate printer.
Right-click on the printer icon (icon should be highlighted).
Select Set As Default. (A check will be placed beside the words "Set As Default" if it is the default printer).
Double-click My Computer.
Double-click Printers.
Double-click Add Printer.
Begin install by selecting Next (follow the prompts for the Printer Wizard).
Select Local printer (unless you are installing a printer on the network-probably a system administrator will assist in this step).
Select Next.
Select Brand Name.
Select Printer Name.
Select Next.
Note: You may install from the manufacturer's disk.
Double-click My Computer.
Double-click Control Panel.
Double-click Mouse.
Click and drag the slider on the Double-click speed bar.
Move to the left to slow down the speed, move to the right to speed it up.
Double-click in the Test area: box
If you are double-clicking fast enough, the jack-in-the-box pops in and out of the box
Select OK.
Double-click My Computer.
Double-click Control Panel.
Double-click Date/Time.
To change the Month, click the drop-down list arrow next to the month and choose the correct month.
To change the Year, double-click the year and type the correct year or use the arrow boxes to the right of the year.
Click on the day of the month on the calendar to choose the correct day.
To change the Time, double-click the hour, then type the correct hour.
Double-click the minutes, then type the correct minutes. It isn't necessary to specify the seconds (unless you want to).
Select OK.
Click Start.
Move the mouse pointer up to highlight Programs.
Move the mouse pointer to the right to move into the Programs sub-menu.
Highlight the program folder that contains the program, then select the icon.
Double-click on the icon.
Double-click the file.
Right-click on Start, click Explore.
Open folders and files by double-clicking left button.
Change Properties for files, folders and applications in Explorer by highlighting the file, then click File, click Properties.
Open Explorer.
Scroll to the appropriate directory or folder.
Double click on that folder.
Right-click the file you want to copy.
Select Send to.
Select the floppy for the destination.
Open Explorer.
Scroll to the appropriate directory or folder.
Double click on that folder.
Click on the file you want to delete.
Press the Delete on the keyboard.
Answer Yes to the Confirm file delete statement.
This will send the file to the Recycle Bin.
Eventually you will need to "empty" the Recycle Bin. Emptying the recycle bin will permanently delete the file.
Open Explorer.
Scroll to the appropriate directory or folder.
Double click on that folder.
Right-click on the file you want to copy.
Select Copy.
Move to the appropriate directory or folder on the left side of the window.
Right-click on the folder.
Select Paste.
Note: You can also access the Copy and Paste commands from the Menu bar select the Edit pull down menu, then select Copy or Paste. If the option is not available, it will be grayed out. You must first select the item before using the commands.
Open Explorer.
Move through the Explorer window to find the file that opens the program.
Highlight the file.
While holding down the right mouse button drag the "file" from the Explorer window and drop the file on to the desktop by releasing the right mouse button.
Then with the left mouse button, select "Create Shortcut here."
Select Start.
Select Shutdown.
Choose Shut Down the Computer?, then choose Yes. It is okay to turn the computer off when the message, "It's now safe to turn off your computer." appears.
Select the Start button on the task bar, then select Find, then select Files or Folders. At this point a dialog box is opened and you can enter the beginning of the phrase for the file that you want to find. Click Search Now after you have typed in the Named box. Be sure that look in folders is checked and the C: drive is selected to Look in.
The Network Neighborhood allows sharing of resources (peripherals, printers, modems, files, folders). Resources can be shared only if the "owner" of those resources configures them to be shared. Network Neighborhood is established through My Computer, Control Panel, Network.
To see what network printers and folders are available to you double-click Network Neighborhood. To see additional printers and folders that are available, click Entire Network.
Double-click the computer whose shared resources you want to view.
Tips
If you can't see a resource you're looking for, you might not have access permission. Contact the person who shared the resource.
To see a hierarchical view of the network, click a computer (or Entire Network), Select File, and then Select Explore.
Right click the desktop.
Select Properties.
Click on the Screen Saver tab.
Select (mark with a check) Password protected.
Select Change.
Type a New password.
Tab to Confirm New Password and type the same password.
Select OK.
Select OK at the Display Properties window.
You will need one floppy disk either 1.44 (high density 3.5" diskette) or 1.2 MB (high density 5.25") diskette. Also you will need the Windows 95 CD.
Double-click My Computer.
Double-click on Control Panel.
Double-click on Add/Remove Programs.
Select Startup Disk tab.
Select Create Disk and follow instructions.
Initialization files (.ini)
Registry data files (.dat)
Password files (.pwl)
Files specified in the Config.sys and Autoexec.bat files.
Select Start.
Select Programs.
Select Accessories.
Select System Tools.
Select Scan Disk.
Select the drive you want to check.
Click Thorough.
Select Start.
Select Start.
Select Programs.
Select Accessories.
Select System Tools.
Select Disk Defragmenter.
Select the drive you want to defragment
Select OK.
Select Start.
Select Start.
Select Shutdown.
Choose Shut Down the Computer?, then choose Yes. It is okay to turn the computer off when the message "It's now safe to turn off your computer." appears.
Laura Acklen, Windows® 95 On the Job Essentials, Que Corporation, 1996
Ellen Colombo, Windows® 95 On the Job Essentials, Que Corporation, 1996
Rick Winter and Patty Winter, Using Microsoft Office Professional for Windows® 95, Que Corporation, 1995
Anne Adrian, Windows® 95, Auburn University, 1996