Vista Hands-On Workbook

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Vista Hands-On Workbook Page 1 of 9 IS_Workshop_Vista_Hands-On_Workbook_v1_1.doc Note: keys are surrounded by [ ], never type the c c 1) Logging into Vista a) Hold down the [ctrl] + [alt] and strike [delete] b) Your username is your Champlain username Your password is your Champlain password Vista Hands-On Workbook Page 2 of 9 IS_Workshop_Vista_Hands-On_Workbook_v1_1.doc 2) Open the Computer Folder Window a) Double - Click on the [Computer] Icon b) The File Manager window is different from Windows XP c) Find the Address Bar and the left most downward facing triangle. This will show you a listing of the top most folders. Vista Hands-On Workbook Page 3 of 9 IS_Workshop_Vista_Hands-On_Workbook_v1_1.doc 3) Open up the [Documents] folder by either double-clicking on the Folder Icon or clicking on the Documents folder in the left side folder pane.

You will see a number of files. 4) Look for the [View] button on just below the address bar. Click on the downward facing triangle and move the slider until you 9ve selected [Extra Large Icons].

This is where you will notice one of the new features of Vista. What does the icon clook like d? Vista Hands-On Workbook Page 4 of 9 IS_Workshop_Vista_Hands-On_Workbook_v1_1.doc 5) Expand and ... more. less.

close the Folders List by clicking on the upward and downward facing open triangles, respectively.<br><br> 6) Search for the work cpicture d using the search box in the address bar. a) Now clear the search by clicking on the cX d Vista Hands-On Workbook Page 5 of 9 IS_Workshop_Vista_Hands-On_Workbook_v1_1.doc 7) Open another Documents folder a) Double click on the Computer Icon 8) Cascade, stack and view windows side by side a) R-click on the task bar and select your window arrangement b) Repeat until done 9) View the arrangements and then close all the windows by clicking on the [X] in the upper right-hand corner of each window. Vista Hands-On Workbook Page 6 of 9 IS_Workshop_Vista_Hands-On_Workbook_v1_1.doc Vista Hands-On Workbook Page 7 of 9 IS_Workshop_Vista_Hands-On_Workbook_v1_1.doc 10) Adding c Gadgets d to your desktop a) Click on [Start] b) Point to [Programs] c) Point to [Accessories ] d) Click on Windows Sidebar Vista Hands-On Workbook Page 8 of 9 IS_Workshop_Vista_Hands-On_Workbook_v1_1.doc 11) Add the CPU Meter Gadget a) Click on the [+] sign to open the Gadget Gallery b) Double click on the CPU Meter c) Remove the CPU Meter Gadget by clicking on the [x] in the upper right hand corner of the Gadget d) Close the Sidebar by r-clicking on an open space on the sidebar e) Close the Gadget Gallery Vista Hands-On Workbook Page 9 of 9 IS_Workshop_Vista_Hands-On_Workbook_v1_1.doc 12) Log off Windows Vista a) Click on [Start] b) Click on [Shut Down] c) Select [Shut Down] d) Confirm<br><br>

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