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Introduction to Windows VistaFor existing Windows XP users who are upgrading to Windows Vista. This workshop will cover updated features including: changes to the Start menu, folder navigation, and file search strategies .
David Wicks | Assistant Professor | Director of Instructional Technology Services | Seattle Pacific University | [email protected]
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Versions
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Name that tuneTone Windows XP Windows Vista
Start Up
Log On
Ding
Error
Exclamation
Log off
Shut down
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Gadgets -
• Clock, Weather, RSS feeds
• Windows Sidebar • Found in Control Panel
> Appearance and Personalization
• Can get in the way if you don’t have enough screen area
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Start Menu
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Start Menu: Divided in half
• All programs - expandable/collapsible directory tree
• Documents, pictures, music, games, recent items, computer, control panel, help
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Quick Launch
• Add programs for start menu to Quick Launch
• Can also pin to the Start Menu
• Shortcut :Win + number
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Start Menu: Search and tagging
• Indexing engine• Saving a search
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Start Menu: Instant Off - caches all open files
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Start Menu: Shutdown, Switch User, Log Off, Hibernate and Sleep
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Start Menu: User Folder
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Window navigation:Arrows for dropdown menus of alternative folders
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Compatibility
• Allows emulation of earlier version of Windows for programs that don't perform well in Vista
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Switching Between Open Windows
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Switching Between Open Windows:Thumbnail preview of open applications
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Switching Between Open Windows: Flip 3D - Rolodex preview of all open windows
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Switching Between Open Windows: Alt-Tab provides previews of open windows
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Notification Area Clock
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Comments or Questions?
David WicksDirector, Instructional Technology
Seattle Pacific [email protected]
206.281.2290
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