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Assignment: Windows accessories.  Due next class
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An instructor will be available in the computer lab, lower level of library, to help if needed. Check instructors schedules on their web page for times.
Vocabulary
Note:  You can get most of the definitions as you read through the material.  You can also check this Glossary or Google for help with definitions.you may not understand.  Your instructor will help with definitions you do not understand during the next class.

*Calculator
    Standard view
    Scientific view
    Operations /,*,+,-, sqrt
Paint
     *Microsoft Paint
      Tool Box
      Pencil/Brush Shape
      Color box
      Status Bar
        Text Toolbar
        Tools
      *Selection tools
       Eraser
       Color Box
       *Magnifier
       Pencil
       Paint Brush		        Airbrush
       *Text  tool
        Line
       *Curve tool
       Shapes
   Paint Functions
       Select an area
       Copy a selection
       Move a selection
      *Move selection to Word
       Flip
       *Rotate
       Stretch
       Skew
       invert colors
Cursors
   
Text Editors
    *Notepad
    WordPad
    *Rich Text Format (rtf)
    Microsoft Word format (.doc)
    Write format (.wri)
    ASCII format (.txt)
*Clipboard

We have a new class assistant Garrett Akin.  He works at the help desk and is available to help you with any problems --he has been added to the class syllabus--check there for more about Garrett.  We will also update periodically (after assignments) the class version of  Mydictionary and Problems and Solutions/FAQ. so check these ocasionally for definitions and solutions to problems.

1.  Saving a File to My Documents:  Nameing and saveing files,  "Lesson 7 - Using Windows XP Accessories".  This can be found at:
                            My Documents/SSTP_Documentation/IntroPC/INTROPC.doc   <------ then scan page 129-131
                                     [You will use this knowledge in the exercises below.]

2.  Windows XP Accessories using the clipboard: text INTROPC.doc on the clipboard,  "Lesson 7 - Using Windows XP. This can be found at:
                            My Documents/SSTP_Documentation/IntroPC/INTROPC.doc   <------ then scan page 127-128

3. Windows XP Accessories using the Calculator ;  text INTROPC.doc on the Windows calculator,  "Lesson 7 - Using Windows XP Accessories" .  This can be found at:
                           My Documents/SSTP_Documentation/IntroPC/INTROPC.doc   <------ then scan page 117-120
                                     Practice with the calculator and be prepared to use the calculator on the next quiz

4.  Windows XP Accessories using  Microsoft Paint: text INTROPC.doc on Microsoft Paint,  "Lesson 7 - Using Windows XP Accessories" . This can be found at:
                            My Documents/SSTP_Documentation/IntroPC/INTROPC.doc   <------ then scan page 122-125

                            Paint <-----You will find this web source a useful summary of  functions for Microsoft Paint 

Microsoft Paint, exemplifies basic graphic functions that are continued in higher level programs used to create and edit digital images. Create two images in Paint.  In the process of creating the images learn to use the tools effectively.  The first image should be free form, a self portrait, a landscape scene, etc.  The second image should illustrate an idea for a class paper, a map to CSUB or your house, etc.  Of course the purpose is to develop skills in using Microsoft Paint tools. Copy each image to a Word document (see 4 below) and resize them to 4 inches wide and centered. Under each briefly describe the image and the tools used in its creation.

                            Save this in your "8 Digital Images" folder with the name "Word with Paint.doc". 
                                     My Documents/SSTP_Documentation/_GST104 Portfolio/8 Digital Images/Word with Paint.doc

                            Place a copy in your homework folder 

5.  Windows XP Accessories: The Text Editor:  Learn to use the text editors in Windows XP: "Lesson 7 - Using Windows XP Accessories". This can be found at:
                            My Documents/SSTP_Documentation/IntroPC/INTROPC.doc   <------ then scan page 125-127

      Practice with the text editor "Notepad" and create a document that has your name, address, phone number, runnermail address and  phone number.
                            Save this in your "6 Word Processing" folder with the name "NotepadEx.txt". 
                                      My Documents/SSTP_Documentation/_GST104 Portfolio/6 Word Processing/NotepadEx.txt

                            Place a copy in your homework folder 
6.  Define the Terms with an "*" and improve on definitions of terms you have in your dictionary.  Save your definitions in  your portfolio and place a copy in your homework folder. Wording should be yours  (not just copy and pasted from another source) clear, complete and understandable to someone like your self but not in this class. 
Erase all files in your homework folder.  Place a copy of all homework, in red above,  in your homework folder and bring to next class to place in class homework folder on the transfer drive