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1. To view the contents of a folder double click the folder and the contents will display on the right side of the screen ORE Data File Edit View Go Favorites Tools Help eo YBBR Xf E Address E CAData _ All Folders Namo Size Type A Desktop 3 lt 7 MyReport 5KB Microsoft Works 4 0 Word Processor 3 30 99 10 21 PM fo id e r My Computer gt Smithltr 5KB Microsoft Works 4 0 Word Processor 3 30 99 10 21 PM ls 3 Floppy 4 gt TestDoc 5KB Microsoft Works 4 0 Word Processor 3 30 99 10 21 PM CO nt e n ts Be C H A Acrobat3 a l H Compaq H cpadry H Cpgs Data E fortres 101 E Hgasrapi C HySnapDX A My Documents G Program Files E Quickenw E Realtime e recycled C System say Ticregs E Tnts Utils a Windows H Al Users H Application Data C Applog H E Catroot E Command oa Confia G4 H A aa Training Express 19 Windows 98 Level One Close button 20 Training Express Registered Documents Many of the different types of documents that you will find in folders are registered with Windows 98 That means the type of file is known to Windows 98 because of the file s extension For example the file readme txt is a text file a file that contains only basic text without any special formatting commands or computer instructions The Windows 98 Explorer does not show file exte2. Name amp Location Date Advanced Named wR ITE K Stop Containing text P ER Look in l C gt MV Include subfolders Browse These files and folders meet the search criterion 1 file s found 51 Windows 98 Level One Finding Files Introduction Once documents have been saved to your hard drive they have a nasty habit of getting lost Especially if you don t have a folder set aside for each type of document word processor spreadsheet database etc it s easy to forget into which folder the document was originally saved Luckily Windows 98 includes a powerful search program that can ferret out even the most well hidden files 1 Click Start 2 Click Find In this example you will search for all files that have the word write in their name 3 Click Files or Folders a Files or Folders 2 Computer zal On the Interet EE People In the Named dialog box 4 Type WRITE 50 Training Express Windows 98 Level One Using This Learning Guide Introduction Windows 98 has become the a widely accepted operating system for PCs With an improved graphical user inter face GUI and support from all major software develop ment companies Windows 98 is destined for great SUCCESS Rather than requiring the computer user to memorize arcane commands Windows 98 allows everyone novices and experts alike to get to quickly get to work
3. Creen SAVED ccccccceeeccececeeseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 34 Changing Screen Colors cccccceeeceeeeeeeeeeees 36 Setting Screen Resolution cceceeeeeeeeeeeees 37 FON ONTON oe 38 Printing A Typeface Sample cccccee 39 Installing New Font c sccceseseeeeeeeeeeeeeens 39 Mouse Pointer Control cccccccceeeseeeeeeeeaes 40 Mouse Pointer Style cccccsseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeaes 41 Word ProCeSSINg cccsscccssseccesseceeeeceeueessaeeesauees 43 AO GUC HONN esirinda EnEn 43 Starting WordPad cccccssseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeesaeeees 43 Typing A DOCUMEM1 cccccseeeeeeseeeeaeeeeeaeees 44 Changing The Text Size cccceeeceeeseeeeeeeees 45 Applying ItaliCs sersa 46 Saving The DOCUMENL ccccceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 47 Printing The DOCUMENT ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 47 PICU FIOS sosirea a 50 MTOdUCUON sc scscstcieneicosenadesnencactasinnetcassensotanestsdunes 50 Narrowing The Search Criteria cccceeee 52 Training Express Learning Guides 000008 53 Training Express 5 Training Express Windows 98 Level One Find All Files File Edit View Options Help Name amp Location Date Advanced Named WRITE X Containing text Look in Stop New Search MV Include subfolders searched Click Find Now S Find Files named WRITE File Edit View Options Help
4. AlienEye TrueType AlenEye Oblique TrueType Cancel Alier nsed TrueT ppe Alier nged Oblique TrueType AlienEyeE stended TrueType AlenEyeE stended Oblique TrueType Folders Network amp winttalieneye Drives i eS G E Sq wintt Ey alileneye Ea v Copy fonts to Fonts folder Mouse Pointer Control As you become more proficient with Windows 98 you may want to increase the speed at which the mouse responds to your physical movements To do this you must have the Control Panel open l 2 gt Double click Mouse Click Motion Drag the Pointer speed selector toward either end you should notice the response of the mouse has changed If you are using a laptop or notebook computer that does not clearly display the mouse pointer while it is motion you may want to turn on the mouse pointer trails Click Show pointer trails Now the mouse pointer shows trails as it moves across the screen helping your find the pointer when it is in motion 40 Training Express Windows 98 Level One Using Explorer Learning Objectives You will be able to Start Explorer Describe a folder View folder contents Define a registered file Open a registered file in its host application program Move and copy a file Close an application window Exit Explorer Training Express 17 Windows 98 Level One Using Explorer Introduction The Windows 98 Explorer is one of the most common
5. And that s the name of the game with computers get to work be productive And in the business arena the faster one becomes productive the greater the value of the software and computing environment Windows interface is often referred to as WYSIWYG What You See Is What You Get This means that if a character appears on the screen in a small type size it will print in a small size If the type size is large the printed size will be large Also line drawings colors and shadings appear on the screen as they will on paper In this learning guide you will practice the major features of Windows 98 This guide was written by a team of professional computer instructors who have many years of experience teaching and explaining technical subjects such as the previous versions of Windows Each chapter presents a new facet of the software program and builds on the previous lessons You may start at the beginning and work progressively through each chapter or you may jump to a specific topic and focus on exactly what you need right now The Training Express team is very proud to present this guide to you and we want you to succeed at learning Windows 98 Good luck and have fun Training Express 7 Windows 98 Level One Windows 98 Level One Mouse Basics Finding Files Learning Objectives Learning Objectives You will be able to You will be able to Describe the purpose of the Find files located on disk mouse pointing device a
6. Point Position the mouse pointer at the item of choice In the following chapters you will have the opportunity to practice using the mouse until you feel comfortable If you desire you may repeat any chapter until you are sure that you completely understand the skills and procedures Solitaire As Mouse Practice In the following exercises you will have the opportunity to practice using the mouse while playing the card game Solitaire This games is selected as a means to offer practice controlling the mouse input device It is not intended to be a recommendation for Solitaire as a recreational pursuit in a business environment 10 Training Express Windows 98 Level One Saving The Document To save this document for later retrieval ee It s helpful to use a k Click File document name 2 Click Save that will help you recognize this In the File name dialog box umoa 3 Type DGLTHANK DOC in the future Windows 98 allows up to 255 Save As characters in a Save in EA My Documents E filename created using new 32 bit software programs Older 16 bit programs only allow File name DGLTHANK DOC filenames that r 8 3 Save as type Word for Windows 6 0 Cancel conform to an format up to eight characters a DGLTHANK DOC is the name that is given to the period and up to 3 document additional h ters 4 Click Save a Printing The Document To print the document that you have
7. make sure one of the Yo use multiple typeface samples is open typefaces it s convenient to have 1 Click Print a printed set of The sample page will print offering you a permanent cach pejane s record of the typeface s characteristics characteristics for easy reference Installing New Fonts It s a straightforward process to install a new font type face From the Fonts menu 1 Click File 2 Click Install New Font File Edt View Go Open Pririt Install New Font Ereate Sorbent Delete Rename Properties Forts Wark Offline Close New typefaces may be installed from diskette CD ROM or network drive CD ROMs are the The following example demonstrates installing the most common AlienEye typeface from a CD ROM which is desig method of nated as the E drive on the computer delivering new typefaces 3 Select the drive and folder that contains the typefaces that you wish to install Training Express 39 Windows 98 Level One FYI This learning guide is printed in Times New Roman typeface one of the preinstalled typefaces 38 Font Control Windows 98 uses TrueType fonts that allow you to print to any graphics printer including laser inkjet and dot matrix style printers A number of typefaces are preinstalled with Windows 98 and many software applications include additional type faces during their installation processes To preview add or de
8. Exiti ng Explorer 2 Click Screen Saver To exit Explorer Background Screen Saver Appearance Effects Web Settings 1 Click Close Button 30 Flower Box Settings Preview I Password protected Change wait uwa minutes Energy saving features of monitor To adjust the power settings for your monitor click Settings Settings cod w From the Screen Saver dialog window 1 Select 3D Flower Box 2 Click Settings 3D FlowerBox Setup Fa Coloring C Checkerboard i Per Side C One Color F Ser M Bloom Two sided _Cancel W Smooth T Slanted T Cycle Shape a Size Smaller 22 Training Express Training Express 35 Windows 98 Level One Screen Saver Windows 98 includes a number of screen savers that will help prolong the life of your computer monitor It s important to use a screen saver to reduce the fatigue and potential burn in caused by the same image s being displayed for may hours at a time Also each screen saver includes a password option to prevent unauthorized use of your computer Once the screen Saver is activated a password is required to access the computer In the Control Panel l Double click Display Your display Display Properties EES dialog window Background Screen Saver Appearance Effects Web Settings may differ from this example Each display manufacturer has individual settings and menu op
9. Express 53 Windows 98 Level One Narrowing The Search Criteria If you receive too many responses to the original search criterion you may narrow the search by limiting the date range that meets the search criteria 1 Click Date Modified I Find Files named WRITE File Edit View Options Help Name amp Location Date Advanced C All files Search range ode limited to a between date range C during the previous during the previous f day s month s 9 CAWINDOWS 1 file s found You may specify files modified during a specific date range or in the past few months or days 52 Training Express Windows 98 Level One Contents Using This Learning Guide cccceeeeteeeeeeeeeees 7 MOGUC Oee E 7 MOUSE BASICS sses Raa 9 HTUOGIN CHO sesa E 9 Holding The Mouse ccccccseeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenseeeees 9 Solitaire AS Mouse Practice cccssseseeeeeeeeeeeees 10 Loading Solitaire 20 0 ecccccceeeeeceeesseseeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeaes 11 Exiting Solitaire c c0c ccccccccesseeceesceseceeccssesseeeeeses 12 Windows 95 COMMANGS cccceceeeeeeeceeesaeeeeees 14 EO CIN C WO epn E EEE E R 14 DONA ZC senao ancegenawocsrekanensvocuseecade 14 MAXIMIZE eane E AEE 15 OS EEEE E A E N E 15 Menu Commands ccccceesecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaaeeees 15 Resizing A WINKOW ccccecceeseeeeceeeeeeneeeeseeeeenees 16 Moving A
10. Narrow search criteria Demonstrate how to properly hold the mouse Describe the following mouse operations Click Double click Drag Point Load Solitaire Exit Solitaire 8 Training Express Training Express 49 Windows 98 Level One If more than Print one printer is Printer installed you Name 4 HF Lasenet 4 Properties may select it here Status Default printer Ready Type HP LaserJet 4 Where SClass lj dsm Comment Print to file Print range Copies Select which Al Number of copies f portion of the J go o T TE e be printed Selection 3 Click OK 48 Training Express Windows 98 Level One Mouse Basics Introduction This chapter is appropriate for computer users who are new to the Windows environment or who desire addi tional practice using a mouse and an input device The mouse is a manually operated remote pointing tool It is required to effectively use Windows 98 The mouse is used to select menu options and other graphic objects that are displayed on the screen When you move the mouse across the mouse pad the pointer will move in relative motion on the screen Holding The Mouse Hold the mouse so that the wire is pointing away from If your mouse has you Grasp it lightly between your thumb and fourth three buttons rest ring finger and rest your index and middle fingers on your fingers on the the two buttons outside first and thi
11. One To change the printer s properties 1 Right click the newly installed printer 2 Click Properties Open Work Offline Set As Default Display Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties A dialog box will appear In this box you may alter the default settings of your printer driver HP DeskJet 560C Printer Properties The settings of General Details Capture Settings your printer may ele nS HP DeskJet 560C Printer example Every printer driver has a different Print to the following port Properties HP DeskJet 560C Printed Add Fort Delete Port Print using the following driver HP DeskJet S600 Printer z New Driver dialog box Capture Printer Port End Capture Timeout settings Hot selected fi 5 seconds Transmission retry as seconds Setup Spool Settings Port Settings cae toh _ When you have completed setting the printer driver s properties L Click OK 32 Training Express Windows 98 Level One Loading Control Panel To load Control Panel 1 Click Start 2 Click Settings 3 Click Control Panel J Control Panel I File Edt View Go Favorites Help Jaga Accessibility Options Fonts Add New Hardware Game Controllers Add Remove Programs Control Panel Use the settings in Control Panel 3 sit to personalize your computer H Select an item to view its HCF Modem Country Aureal A3D for Internet C
12. created L Click File 2 Click Print The print dialog window will appear allowing you to choose the printer number of copies and other specifica tions of this print job Training Express 47 Windows 98 Level One After changing the text size to 12 points the document s characters are largeron the screen and will print larger on paper amp Document WordPad File Edit View Insert Format Help Delaj SIR al lees Frattweser o o aj April 10 1999 Damar Group Ltd 9810 Patuxent Woods Drive Columbia Maryland 21046 1577 Dear Customer Service am enjoying using this Training Express brand Learning Guide Itis easy to Cursor follow and am looking forward to being much more productive displayed as __ an I beam when editing text Darren S Murphy For Help press F1 Applying Italics To italicize all of the text in the document 1 Click Edit pa Click Select All 3 Click Italic File Edit View Inset Format Help pela ell al alle B ERSEE ERS EERE KNE HTA pmAnri 40 1000 1 tele Ue Tyg EDamar Group Lid On the toolbar there are three eColumbia Marland 21046 1577 commonly used text attributes B Bold I Italic and U Underline rR Eae soectuliy yours Wnoran S Mdurmbhy qJ aS amp WIU O y Makes the selection italic toggle 46 Training Express Windows 98
13. data files are intended to be fictional Any resemblance to real persons or companies is entirely coincidental COPYRIGHT NOTICE This training guide and sample data files which may be used with it are copyright with all rights reserved by ITrain No part of this publication or data may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the written permission of Train Train International Association of Information Technology Trainers 9810 Patuxent Woods Drive Columbia Maryland 21046 USA itrain org member itrain org 410 290 7000 1 888 290 6200 410 290 7790 fax Copyright 1999 Train International Association of Information Technology Trainers All Rights Reserved Windows 98 Level One About The Author Dave Murphy has taught thousands of students novice to expert to be more productive using personal computers He has been certified by Novell Inc as a Certified NetWare Instructor and by WordPerfect Corporation as a WordPerfect Certified Resource His training expertise includes WordPerfect Paradox dBASE Lotus 1 2 3 Quattro Pro Windows Novell NetWare and over a hundred other popular software products In addition to presenting college and business training programs David is a sought after public speaker for business developmen
14. 6 29 AM i Configuration Settings 3 4 99 3 46 PM _ Ta Inturs dat IKB DAT File 3 4799 3 45 PM grtres Mia 53 los 13KB Configuration Settings 5 11 98 8 01 PM a Ha E Ipconfig 52KB Application 5 11 98 8 01 PM HySnapDx BF IsUninst 297KB Applicati 1 23 98 12 22 PM H A My Documents ial i q H E Program Files a Jautoexp dat 7KB DAT File 5 11 98 8 01 PM z E Quickenw Jview 140KB Application 5 11 98 8 01 PM H Realtime E Kilmons 16KB Application 5 23 97 8 02 PM S recycled E Kodakimg 516KB Application 5 11 98 8 01 PM H System sav ba Kodakpry 112KB Application 5 11 98 8 01 PM H E Tleregs License 31KB Text Document 5 11 98 8 01 PM H Tits sa Lmhosts 4KB SAM File 5 11 98 8 01 PM i s Logos sys 127KB System file 5 11 98 8 01 PM E i s Logow sys 127KB System file 5 11 98 8 01 PM Users 5 mapiuid 1KB Configuration Settings 3 29 99 9 20 PM a Application Data gt Mciole cll 12KB Application Extension 342 94 11 00 PM E Applog Hf Metal Links 36KB Bitmap Image 5 11 98 8 01 PM a Catoot E Mm2ent 32KB Application 5 11 98 8 01 PM E Carte jE ono O n zl However if a file were dragged from within a folder to a folder on another disk drive or diskette it would be copied The close button is the X in the upper right corner of a window Copy means to duplicate Move means to relocate File being moved to another folder 21 Training Express Windows 98 Level One Windows 98 Level One
15. E 4 Rose large Ealan SIZE Slate ee E E Cancel Apply win dows 3 tandard 3 Select a color scheme 4 Click Apply Windows 98 Level One Closing A Window To close a window and shut down the program you may click the close button in the upper right corner of the window The close button is the X button Moving amp Copying Files It s a common occurrence to need to copy a file or group of files Not only from one folder to another on the same disk but also form hard disk to floppy diskette to allow for moving the files to another computer Using Explorer if a file were dragged to another folder on the same disk drive or same diskette it would be moved from the original folder to the new folder 3 Exploring Windows Eie Edt View Go Favorites Tools Help 2 e gt A XDA 4 XE E Address 2 c winDows All Folders x A Desktop s lfshlp sys 4KB System file 5 11 98 8 01 PM S My Computer gt Inetmib1 dll 52KB Application Extension 5 11 98 8 01 PM a 3 Floppy 4 Sr Internet Explorer 4KB BitmapImage 7 11 98 10 53 PM Be C i Intr32 sys 1KB System file 3 25 99 9 27 PM 9 Acrobat3 B Intu_onl 1KB Configuration Settings 3 4 99 3 48 PM H E Compag Intuads 2KB Configuration Settings 9 29 97 12 23 PM HD fdv 5 Intuit 1KB Configuration Settings 7 19 98
16. Level One Loading Solitaire To load the Solitaire game you must locate the Start button in the lower left corner of the screen Start is at the far left of the task bar 1 Click Start 2 Click Run If Windows 98 is 3 Type c windows sol exe installed in a directory other Run ax than c windows please enter the Type the name of a program folder document or Internet correct directory resource and Windows will open it for pou followed by sol exe to load Solitaire Cancel Browse 4 Click OK Solitaire Game Help Deck of face down cards Training Express 11 Windows 98 Level One Solitaire won t let you cheat If you place a card ina wrong spot it will automatically return to its original place Solitaire substitutes the Game menu option for the File option that is used in most Windows applications 12 The Solitaire game will load and the screen will display the cards as dealt in preparation for the game The object of the game is to position all of the aces on the four empty spaces at the top of the game screen Then all cards of that suite are placed on top of each ace in numeric sequence To reveal cards from the pack you may move black cards onto red cards in descending order or red cards onto black cards in descending order Then click on the deck s top face down card to turn it over If a face down card is visible anywher
17. The Easy Way Series Windows 98 Level 1 S Training Express youte On Ihe right track Now Windows 98 Level One Software Learning Guide Revision W981990409 ITRAIN MISSION STATEMENT To facilitate the highest quality information technology training programs To promise association members the finest professional services that facilitate improving their training CREDITS Dave Murphy TRADEMARKS Train and We Help Trainers Train Better are trademarks of ITrain the International Association of Information Technology Trainers Training Express You re On The Right Track Now Damar Group and Your Personal Computer Expert are trademarks of Damar Group Ltd All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners DISCLAIMER Train makes no warranty expressed or implied with respect to the quality correctness reliability currentness accuracy or freedom from error of this document or the products it describes Train makes no representation or warranty with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of fitness for any particular purpose Train disclaims all liability for any direct indirect incidental or consequential special or exemplary damages resulting from the use of the information in this document or from the use of any product described in this document Mention of any product does not constitute an endorsement by Train of that product Data used in examples and sample
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19. ct that your change will have you should not make the change For additional information regarding Control Panel and all Windows 98 operations please refer to Microsoft s Windows 98 Resource Kit ISBN 1 55615 678 2 24 Training Express Windows 98 Level One Setting The System Time Personal computers usually have a battery operated clock that allows the system to keep time even when turned off However most computers either gain or loss time each month If this bothers you it s possible to reset the system time through the Control Panel In the Control Panel window 1 Double click Date Time Date Time Properties 24x Date amp Time Time Zone m Date Time Mach E fis99 a lt a 123 45 6 3 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7 7 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 E Ma PEN 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 gE 31 fio 30 15am Current time zone Central Standard Time Cancel Apply The month and year may be changed by dropping down their selection boxes and clicking on the correct month or year Date Time Properties 24x Date amp Time Time Zone Date Time Mach E fs a a oe fio 30 15am Current time zone Central Standard Time Cancel Apply The time is altered by clicking within the digital time window and typing in the correct time After setting the date and time L Click OK Training Express 33 Windows 98 Level
20. cts Colors Screen area 256 Colors Less More B00 by 600 pizel i Betend my windows desktop onte this monitor Advanced cod w The higher the screen resolution the smaller text and graphics will appear on the screen Because the physical monitor size is fixed 14 17 etc However the number of pixels of light that can be displayed is dynamic The more pixels you use the smaller the images however the resolution improves For example 1024 x 768 is a more resolute screen image than 640 x 480 The first number is the horizontal pixel count the second number is the vertical pixel count Training Express Each video manufacturer has its own Settings Your Settings dialog box may vary from this example 37 Windows 98 Level One 36 Training Express From this dialog box you may adjust the settings of the screen saver When you are comfortable with the settings you have selected L Click OK Changing Screen Colors To change the color of the Windows 98 screen 1 Click Appearance 2 Select the Scheme dialog window Display Properties Ei Ed Background Screen Saver Appearance Effects Web Settings Inactive Window Active Window Of x Normal Cisabled Selected Window Text Message Box Message Test OK Scheme Windows Standard Save Ag Delete h Size Color Color 2 Red White and Blue MGA P tee
21. e M n l m IZ N Exploring My Computer x File Edit View Go Favorites Tools Help maea amp B Address Id My Computer z All Folders xX fe oi Floppy A Ee C Control Panel H A Actobat3 Dial Up Networking H E Compaq Scheduled Tasks 9 cpad Cpgs 5 fortres 101 Haasrapi 5 HySnapDx EA My Documents E Program Files 9 Quickenw Realtime g recycled 9 System sav J Ticregs H E Tnts E Utils B Windows 9 All Users H A Application Data E Applog H E Catroot E Command E Contig GA rookies Minimize An application window can be minimized removed from the visible screen without closing or exiting the program When an application s window is minimized the applica tion program continues to run however it is not visible on the screen Minimizing some programs can improve overall system efficiency For example an Internet FTP File Transfer Program application may be downloading a file from a remote Internet site 14 Training Express Windows 98 Level One Word Processing Introduction Windows 98 includes a useful word processing program WordPad It s not meant to compete with Microsoft Word or other leading word processing programs however for light duty work WordPad is perfect Starting WordPad To start WordPad 1 Click Start Z Click Run 3 Type c windows write exe Run E ES Type the name
22. e on the screen it may be turned over by double clicking it f Solitaire OE Xx Game Help Exiting Solitaire To close and exit the Solitaire game l Click Game 2 Click Exit The program will shut down exit and the window in which the game was running will close Training Express Windows 98 Level One Changing The Text Size To change the size of the text you must select the characters in the document and then choose the new text size In this example you will change all of the document s text by Click Edit 2 Click Select All From the toolbar 3 Click and drag the text size menu to size 12 Document WordPad Eile Edit View Insert Format Help plela SIL aj seel Sl Prien J N lule alk ny EANA EAEE EE EREE Damar Group Ltd 1E2910 Patuxent Woods Drive pmcolumbia Maryland 21046 1577 Dear Customer Service am enjoying using this Training Express Saat cearmin q Guide It is easy to follow and am pmlooking forward to being much more productive Respectfully yours Darren S Murphy For Help press Fl NUM 4 Training Express Text is selected prior to applying any change to it For example before resizing coloring bolding or underlining text must be selected Select All Selected text appears in reverse color white on black 45 Windows 98 Level One Windows 98 Level One Typin
23. example let s select a Hewlett Packard DeskJet 560C color ink jet printer L Click Agfa the first manufacturer listed 2 Type H the first letter of HP 3 Press 4 down arrow The option for HP Hewlett Packard should not be selected If not please press the up or down arrow keys as necessary to select highlight the HP option 4 Click any printer in the Printers column 5 Press the down arrow until HP DeskJet 560C Printer is selected Add Printer Wizard sf Click the manufacturer and model of your printer If your printer came with an Ce installation disk click Have Disk If your printer is not listed consult your printer documentation for a compatible printer Manufacturers Printers HP DeskJet 540 Printer HP DeskJet 550C Printer HP DeskJet 560C Printer HP DeskJet 600 Color HP DeskJet 600 Monochrome HP DeskJet 660 Color sj HP Desklet RANC Have Disk lt Back Cancel 6 Click Next Training Express 27 Windows 98 Level One Windows 98 Level One Selecting A Printer Port Naming The Printer You must now select the printer s output port to which the The last installation step is to create a descriptive name printer is physically connected for the printer The printer name will help you recognize l it when you select printers within your software applica In effect you are instructing Windows 98 where the print l y P y PP tions data should be sent L Ty
24. g A Document Windows 98 Once the WordPad editing window appears you may C O m m a Nn d S begin typing your document For this exercise please type the following document Lea r nN I Nn g O bj e ct i ves April 10 1999 You will be able to Damar Group Ltd Close a window 9810 Patuxent Woods Drive Columbia Maryland 21046 1577 Minimize an application window Dear Customer Service Maximize an application window I am enjoying using this Training Express brand Learning Guide It is Restore an application window easy to follow and I am looking forward to being much more productive Respectfully yours Darren S Murphy amp Document WordPad N File Edit View Inset Format Help Dict ta alk al e arial Westen Hp A BL zl l 1 Jox April 10 1999 Damar Group Ltd 9810 Patuxent Woods Drive Columbia Maryland 21046 1577 Dear Customer Service am enjoying using this Training Express brand Learning Guide It is easy to follow and am looking forward to being much more productive Respectfully yours Darren S Murphy For Help press F1 44 TrainingEpress MANNA Expresses TTT Windows 98 Level One Windows 98 Commands Introduction All application windows in Windows 98 share common commands For example the upper right corner of each window will feature three command buttons minimize maximize or restore and close Close Maximiz
25. lete typefaces you must access the Fonts icon from the Control Panel From the Control Panel window 1 Double click Fonts To preview the Arial typeface l Double click Arial Arial TrueType Mel l i Print yoetace name Anal File size 71 EB ersion Version 2 45 ypeface The Monotype Corporation ple Data The Monotype Co abcdefghijklmnoparstuvwxyz ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPORS TUVMWAYZ 1234567890 1 12 The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog 1 is The quick brown fox jumps ov a The quick brown fox jul Tha Aiakl Area The Arial TrueType window appears allowing you to preview the character style of this typeface You may close the Arial typeface window and preview other typefaces Training Express Windows 98 Level One Starting Explorer L Right click Start 2 Click Explorer ORE Data File Edit View Go Favorites Tools Help gt AADA NA xe B Address E CAData All Folders x gt MyRepor A Desktop af 2 Smithltr B My Computer gt TestDoc He 3 Floppy A a e C E Acrobat3 E Compaq E epadry Cpqs S fortres 101 E Haasrapi a Teenage Folders on Si uee the C Drive a Realtime gg recycled E System sav E Ticregs E Tnts E Utils a Windows H Al Users H Application Data E Appleg J Catroot E Command ia Confia xl Viewing Folder Contents DEn E H A E E A 3
26. lications If more than one program is running on your computer at the same time you may use the lt Alt Tab gt keystroke to switch from one program to another Or you may click on the program s name on the taskbar at the bottom of the Windows 98 screen Training Express Windows 98 Level One Mouse Properties 21x Buttons Pointers Motion m Pointer speed N Slow A Fast m Pointer trail S X I Show pointer trails SHart O J ong Cancel Mouse Pointer Style To change the style of the mouse pointer 1 Click Pointers PA Select a scheme from the list The shape of the mouse pointers will be changed Mouse Properties 21 x Buttons Pointers Motion Scheme 3D Pointers Animated Hourglasses Windows Black Windows Black extra large I windows Black large Windows Inverted Windows Inverted extra large Windows Inverted large Windows Standard Windows Standard extra large Windows Standard large me Precision Select L Text Select I x Use Default Browse Cancel Training Express 41 Windows 98 Level One Copy fonts to 4 Fonts Folder ensures that the typeface 6 information is properly installed on your computer s hard disk not just on a diskette CD ROM or network drive Select the typefaces to be installed Click Copy fonts to Fonts folder Click OK i Add Fonts List of fonts Ok
27. ly used features of the entire program With it you are able to organize the programs and documents that are stored on your computer s hard disk Folders are With Windows 98 programs are stored in folders which storage locations are also called directories These are storage locations on on your disk the surface of the disk Folders may exist on both hard either hard disk or disks those storage devices inside your computer and on floppy diskette diskettes the portable disks that may be inserted and removed from your computer If it weren t for folders all of the documents that you create and software programs that you buy would reside in the same place in a pile of filenames hopelessly large and cumbersome Use folders as storage bins for computer information Feel free to move files into or out of the folders as your organizational needs change You can even remove old folders and create new ones Before you can start to use Explorer you must understand anew mouse clicking concept Right click Right click is the opposite of click If you would normally click the left mouse button use the right button to right click If however you have altered the function of your buttons so that the right button is your normal click then the right click would be the left button the opposite button 18 Training Express Windows 98 Level One Printing A Typeface Sample To print the typeface s sample page
28. nsions A registered document will have a file type associated with it A document that ends with doc for example resume doc is most likely a MS Word document because doc is the extension assigned to MS Word document files If a filename extension is registered in Windows 98 you may load both the document and it s host program at the same time by double clicking the filename when viewed in Explorer In this example Readme has a registered filename extension When the file Readme is double clicked the document is loaded into Windows 98 s Notepad program wj License Notepad File Edit Search Help MICROSOFT r Windows 98 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT DESKTOP OPERATING SYSTEMS IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY This End User License Agreement EULA is a Microsoft Licensing Inc MS are unwilling to license the SOFTWARE P SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is protected by copyright laws and international co 1 GRANT OF LICENSE This EULA grants you the following rights a Software Installation and Use You may only install and use one copy of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT on the CO Windows 98 Level One Setting Screen Resolution To set the resolution of the screen how many dots of light are displayed on the monitor i Click Settings Background Screen Saver Appearance Effects Web Settings Display COMPAG Presario M500 Color Monitor on 3D RAGE LT PRO English Dire
29. nu to by clicking File Exit Windows applications Menu Commands As you continue to use Windows 98 and additional Windows applications you will notice that most applica tion programs share common menus For example the first menu command is almost always File and under this menu commands such as Open Save Close and Exit can be found Training Express 15 Windows 98 Level One 16 The next menu is usually Edit Under the Edit menu commands such as Undo Cut Copy and Paste will be found The common menu structure is one of the features of Windows 98 that makes it easy to learn new software programs In fact the more programs you know the easier it is to learn new programs Resizing A Window An application window that is not maximized may also be resized by dragging the side or corner of the window For example if you were to drag the bottom right corner of the Solitaire window toward the bottom right the entire window will enlarge If you were to drag that same corner toward the upper left the window would shrink Moving A Window To move a window on the screen drag it s title bar the colored bar at the top of the application window to a new location on the screen When you release the mouse button the window will snap into place at the new location By judiciously sizing and moving windows it s possible to display more than one application on the screen at the same time Multitasking App
30. of a program folder document or Interet 5 resource and windows will open it for pou Cancel Browse 4 Click OK Training Express 43 Windows 98 Level One Word Processing Learning Objectives You will be able to Open WordPad Type a document Change the type size Italicize bold and underline text Save the document Print the document 42 Training Express Windows 98 Level One During the download process an incremental counter reports the number of bytes of information that have been transferred This continuously updating of the counter requires system processor time to update the screen every few seconds If the program window were minimized the counter would not be displayed thereby saving a few processor cycles by not continuously updating the video screen Maximize Maximize is the opposite of Minimize If the application program that you re using would be easier to see in a full screen mode the window may be maximized to the full size of the video display Once a window has been maximized the middle com mand button in the upper right corner of the screen will change to a Restore button A maximized window may be restored to it s original size Close Solitaire substitutes the Any Windows application may be shut down by clicking Came menu the Close command button option for the File option that Using the Close button has the same effect using the ee ree me
31. ompaq Advance description ompaq Power Management p Date Time The icons EL displayed in your T lt gt amp a Control Panel may Microsoft Home Technical Support a vary from the Compaq Diagnostics example Py 3 Desktop Themes Multimedia Network OnScreen Display Passwords Configuration O a Power Management Printers QuickTime 32 Regional Settings Sounds x 28 object s l E My Computer UF Printer Installation Installing a new printer into Windows 98 Control Panel will make the printer available to all Windows applica tions whether they are specifically designed for Windows 98 or for all versions including Windows 95 and Windows 3 1 Install a printer driver for each printer A correct printer driver must be installed for each printing device that you intend to use Some printers emulate other more common printers however in general it s best to install the manufacturer s approved device to ensure the best quality output Training Express 25 Windows 98 Level One Installing A Printer Driver To install a new printer Fi Printers 1 Double click Printers Fle ER View Go Favoites Heb 2 Double click Add Printer Windows 98 allows printers to be connected directly to your computer 55t ynin To get information about a via a parallel or serial port or to Ae a your network Printers If the printer is connec
32. pe a descriptive name for this printer L Click the printer port usually LPT1 Click the port you want to use with this printer and then click Next Add Printer Wizard You can type a name for this printer or you can use the name supplied below When you have finished click Next Available ports C PROGRA4A 1 RZ5 RACPRONFAXSPOOLSROP Carbon_Copy_Printer Remote Printing Communications Port Rockwell HCF 56K Data Fax PCI Modem Creates a file on disk Printer name HP DeskJet 560C Printe Do you want your Windows based programs to use this printer as the default printer Yes O No Configure Port lt Back Cancel lt Back Cancel 2 Click Next Selecting A Default Printer If you would like Windows 98 to use this printer as the default automatically selected printer you may click the Yes button 1 Click Next 28 Training Express Training Express 29
33. rd buttons Usually the left button is used for clicking However if TT you prefer to hold the mouse in your left hand you can The buttons swap the functions of the buttons functions may be swapped through Keep the mouse positioned so that the cable end is always the Control Panel facing directly in front and leading away from your body To move the pointer to the right side of the screen move the mouse to the right on the mouse pad To move the pointer to the top of the screen move the mouse directly away from you toward the top of the mouse pad program If you keep the mouse positioned so that the cord is strait ahead you will be able to more quickly master the mouse movements because the hand eye coordination will seem more natural Pressing the left mouse button while pointing to a menu option or screen object will select the option or object Training Express 9 Windows 98 Level One This is called single clicking An icon is a Positioning the mouse on a program icon and quickly depressing the left mouse button twice will load the program This is called double clicking graphic picture that represents a software program Gp doen Here are a few useful vocabulary terms and their defini tions Click Quickly press and release the mouse button usually the left button Double click Quickly press and release the mouse button twice Drag Depress the mouse button while moving the mouse
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35. ted to your local area network you must ensure that your print information is passed to the network rather than to the local output port on your computer Let s connect a local printer one that will be connected directly to your computer s parallel port 1 Click Next pA Click Local printer How is this printer attached to your computer If it is directly attached to your computer click Local Printer If it is attached to another computer click Network Printer ptteeeneeeneesscecesseeseeeey C Network printer lt Back Cancel 3 Click Next Selecting A Model You must now select the manufacturer and model of the printer driver that you will install 26 Training Express Windows 98 Level One A series of message boxes may appear on the screen during the printing of the test page These do not require your intervention If the test page printed correctly 1 Click Yes If the test page did not print correctly 1 Click No pi Follow the on screen instructions i Printers File Edit View Help a Add Printer Genigraphics HP DeskJet Driver 1600C ColorSmart HP DeskJet HPLasewet4 HP Lasernet Printer test page completed 1600CM gy test page is now being sent to the printer Depending on the speed of your printer it may take a minute or two g i yy ey i before the page is printed H iJ EN Print S 5 AL Ti Acrobat The test page briefly demonstrates the printer s ability
36. tions Wallpaper Select an HTML Document or a picture Browse Batten Display Stretch 34 Training Express Windows 98 Level One Using Control Panel Learning Objectives You will be able to Load Control Panel Install a new printer Test a new printer Setting the system date and time Install a screen saver Alter the screen colors Change the screen resolution Preview and print sample typefaces Install typeface fonts Control the response of the mouse pointer Change the mouse pointer style Training Express 23 Windows 98 Level One Using Control Panel Introduction Control Panel is the engine room of Windows 98 It allows access to most of the programs that control how Windows 98 functions Here is a short list of the options that can be changed via Control Panel Screen colors resolution and password protected screen saver Printer fonts Mouse speed and sensitivity Accessibility options for users with physical challenges Printer types and connections Computer system date and time Network connections Audio sounds and multimedia options Memory allocation and system performance Caution Please read this Changing settings in the Control Panel can affect caution statement the performance of Windows 98 in both positive and negative ways Caution should be exercised when making Control Panel changes If you are not completely sure of the effe
37. to Capture Printer Pro Distiller print graphics and text as well as providing technical information about the printer driver w gt fi 2 A ae aT Did the test page print correctly Acrobat HP Lasenlet4 HP LaserJet PDF Writer Print Capture Series HP DeskJet 560C Printer Configuring A Printer Once a new printer driver has been installed you may want to configure it to meet your specific needs For example you may have installed additional memory to allow complex graphic printing or you may want to alter the default settings of the printer Training Express 31 Windows 98 Level One Printing A Test Page It s a good idea to allows Window 98 to print a test page to ensure that the printer driver and port were properly installed and configured To print a test page 1 Click Yes After your printer is installed Windows can print a test page so you can confirm that the printer is set up properly Would you like to print a test page lt Back Cancel 2 Click Finish If you installed Windows 98 from CD ROM or diskette you may have insert a CD or diskette that contains the text of the test page A dialog box will appear if the CD or diskette were needed Insert Disk 3 Please insert the disk labeled Windows 95 CD ROM and then click OK After inserting the requested CD or diskette l Click OK 30 Training Express Windows 98 Level One In this
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