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Chapter 2. Using your computer
Understanding a Window
A window is the basic component in working with the computer. The My Computer
window, which is a window for the computer’s hard drive, will be used as an
example here to show the basic composition of a window.
Click Start My Computer.
Double-click the hard drive (local disk) to view internal folders and files stored in it.
If the contents do not appear, click Show Contents.
What is a Drive? A storage device which files and folders are saved in,
and read from.
What is a Folder? A folder is used to group and manage files
systematically, and may include files in sub-folders.
It is similar to a bookshelf.
What is a File? A file is a document or various kinds of material that is
generated as a result of program operation. It is also
called data.
To view the entire structure of the drive
Click the Folder Icon in the Toolbar to view the entire structure. Click again to
return to the Quick Task Window.
Title Bar
Menu Bar
Quick Task Window
Folder Icon
Close Window Button
Maximize Button
Minimize Button
Click Shared Files or the
Local Disk to view the folders
and files in it.
Folders
Files
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