Operating system- the set of computer instructions, called a computer program, that controls the
allocation of computer hardware such as memory, disk devices, printers, and CD and DVD drives, and
provides the capability for you to communicate
Microsoft windows vista- the newest version of Microsoft windows
User interface- the combination of hardware and software that you use to communicate with and
control the computer.
User-friendly- the software can be used easily by individuals with limited training.
Graphical user interface (GUI)- a user interface that displays in addition to text when it communicates
with the user.
Point- means you move the mouse across a flat surface until the mouse pointer on the monitor rests on
the item of choice.
Click- you press and release the primary mouse button, which in most cases is the left mouse button.
Application programs- programs that perform a specific function such as word processing.
Client- a computer connected to a server
Server- a computer that controls access to the hardware and software on a network and provides a
centralized storage area for programs, data, and information.
User account- identifies to Windows Vista which resources a person can use when using the computer.
User name- identifies the person to windows vista.
Password- string of letters, numbers, and special characters, which is used to restrict access to a user.
Welcome screen- shows the user names of every computer user on the computer.
Ease of access button- displays the ease of access center.
Shut down button- located in the lower corner of the Welcome screen
Shut down options arrow-provides access to a menu containing 3 commands, restart, sleep, and shut
down
Restart command- closes open programs, shuts down Windows Vista, and then restarts Windows Vista,
and displays the Welcome Screen.
Sleep command- wait for windows vista to save your work and then turns off the fans and hard disk.
Shut down command- shuts down and turns off the computer.
Logging on- to the computer opens your user account and makes the computer available for use.
Recycle bin- location of files that have been deleted, sits on the desktop by default.
Windows sidebar- a long, vertical strip on the right edge of the desktop that holds mini-programs called
gadgets.
Gadgets- a mini-program that provides continuously updated information, such as current weather
information, news updates, traffic information, and Internet radio streams.
Welcome center- displayed when the computer is used for the first time and allows you to complete a
set of tasks to optimize the computer.
Gadget gallery- a collection of gadgets
Double-click- means you quickly press and release the left mouse button twice without moving the
mouse.
Menu- a list of related items, including folders, programs, and command.
Command- a menu performs a specific action, such as searching for files or obtaining help.
Start menu- allows you to access programs and files on the computer
Scroll bar- a bar that displays when the contents of an area may not be completely visible.
Up scroll arrow/down scroll arrow/ scroll box- enable you to view things that are not currently visible
and these are contained in the scroll bar
Drag- point to an item hold down the mouse button and move the item to the desired location.
Folder windows- the key told for finding, viewing and managing info in the computer.
Address bar- allows you to navigate the contents of the left pane and view recent pages.
Previous location button- saves the locations you have visited.
Refresh button- refreshes the contents of the right pane of the computer window.
Search box- at the right of the address bar and contains dimmed word.
Command bar- has five buttons used to accomplish various tasks on the computer related to organizing
and managing the contents of the open window.
Navigation pane- is on the left has the favorite links in it.
Favorite links- contain documents, pictures, and music files etc.
Column headers- allow you to sort and group the entries below the column header
Maximize button- enlarges the window.
Restore button- returns the window to its previous page.
Close button- closes the window
Pictures folder- place to store and edit pictures.
Right-drag-point an item holds down the mouse button to move the item to the desired location and
release button.
Dialogue box- displayed when windows vista need to supply information to the user.
Keyboard shortcut-pressing a single key and a second key to obtain help or to use a command
Program- set of computer instructions
Application program- computer instructions that allow you to accomplish a particular task.
Word processing program- an application program that allows you to create written documents
Presentation graphics program- an application program that allows you to create graphic presentation
for display on a computer.
Web browser program- an application program that allows you search and display Web pages.
Web pages- documents designed to be viewed using a web browser
Default Web browser program- appears in the pinned items list on the Start menu
Web browser- selected during the installation of the Windows Vista operating system
Mozilla Firefox-a frequently used Web browser program
Internet Explorer- a web browser program that allows you to search for and view web pages
Uniform Resource Locater (URL)- the address of the World Wide Web where a Web page is located.
Protocol-set of rules
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) - describes the rules used to transmit Web pages electronically over
the Internet.
File specification- includes file name and possibly a directory or folder name
Domain name- the Internet address of the computer on the Internet where the Web page is located
Tabbed page- consists of a tab in the Internet Explorer window and the associated Web Page.
Hierarchical format- contains five levels
Path- consists of a drive letter and colon, to identify the storage device, and one or more folder names.
Breadcrumb trails- showing you where the current page or folder is in the hierarchy.
Keychain drive- a flash memory storage device that plugs into a USB port on a computer.
Downloading- the process of a computer receiving information, such as a set of files or folders from a
web site, from a server on the Internet.
Word pad- a word processing program included with Windows vista that allows you to create a limited
variety of personal and business documents.
Start search- allows you to find a specific application, file, e-mail, or Internet favorite by typing the first
few letters in the start search box at the bottom of the Start menu.
Source drive/source folder- contains the files to be copied.
Destination drive/destination folder-where the files are copied