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In and Out of the Classroom with Microsoft Windows 95
Introduction
Note
From time to time, you may want your Technology Coordinator or
Network Administrator to assist, since your computer setup or
configuration may differ from the way it is described in this
book.
In and Out of the Classroom with Microsoft Windows 95 is a
practical guide to Windows(R) 95 for teachers and
administrators. The Windows operating system provides you with a
more powerful and intuitive way to work at your computer.
Whether you are creating tests, updating your record keeping,
presenting a multimedia segment of your lesson, or accessing the
Internet, this book introduces you to the features and
capabilities of Windows 95 and shows you how to use them with
confidence.
What is Microsoft Windows 95?
Windows 95 is the newest Microsoft¨ operating system. Microsoft
Windows 95 replaces MS-DOS¨, Windows 3.1, and Windows for
Workgroups¨. Windows 95 is designed to provide you with a wide
variety of powerful features and a new interface to help you to
be a more efficient and effective computer user. This book
focuses on the following Windows 95 features:
* Ease of use
* Administrative functionality
* Compatibility
* Multimedia capabilities
* Connectivity
Whether you are a teacher or an administrator, you'll find these
features make it easier and friendlier to use your computer and
to take advantage of its capability to support you in and out of
the classroom.
What's in this book?
In and Out of the Classroom with Microsoft Windows 95 is written
to help you explore and use the features of Microsoft Windows
95. These pages provide you with guided lessons to use at your
own pace. This book, the accompanying practice files disk , the
software programs listed on page 3, and your computer with
Windows 95 installed are all you need to start exploring.
Lessons
Each lesson explores a different set of the features and
capabilities found in Windows 95. The lessons are:
Exploring Ease of Use of Windows 95
USING THE DESKTOP INTERFACE: Explore the new Windows
95 desktop features. Practice identifying and using
desktop features, start and use programs, create and
use files, and configure user preferences.
FINDING AND USING RESOURCES: Explore the power of
Windows 95 to create, store, locate, and use
resources. Practice identifying and using the Help
system and the Find features, and use My Computer and
the Windows Explorer.
USING THE NETWORK: Explore the power of Windows 95 to
connect your computer with others on your network.
Practice using the Network Neighborhood, use Drag and
Drop to install a new printer across the network, and
create a shortcut to a network printer.
Exploring the Administrative Functionality of Windows 95
Explore the power of Windows 95 to increase your control of the
desktop settings. Practice using new User Profiles, create and
share folders with Share-Level Security, and use the Systems
Policy Editor.
Exploring the Compatibility of Windows 95
Explore the compatibility of Windows 95 with MS-DOS, Windows
3.1, and Macintosh software. Run an MS-DOS program and use Plug
and Play.
Exploring Multimedia in the Classroom with Windows 95
Explore AutoPlay, multithreaded video, and Plug and Play sound
and multimedia control cards.
Exploring Connectivity in the Classroom
Explore Windows 95 built-in networking connectivity: e-mail,
online services, Internet access through MSN, hardware and
software requirements for online access, installing a new modem,
and using Internet Setup wizard.
Practice files disk
The practice files disk contains a set of files you will use as
part of the guided activities in Lesson 1, Exploring Ease of Use
of Windows 95. The EXERCISES provide an opportunity to
experience some of the features available in Windows 95.
What's in the lessons?
Each lesson in In and Out of the Classroom with Microsoft
Windows 95 includes the following parts:
* "You will learn about"-The content of the lesson.
* "Try it"-The guided tour of the tasks and procedures.
* "Now you can"-The skills and concepts you have covered in
the lesson.
* "On your own"-Other lessons and activities to enhance what
you have learned.
* "More ideas"-Other ways to use what you have learned.
Equipment and software you'll need
* Personal computer with a 486DX or higher processor
* 8 MB of RAM (16 MB recommended)
* 200 MB hard disk
* Video card that supports 256 colors or better
* VGA monitor
* Microsoft Windows 95 operating system
* Network connection and modem (at least 9600 bps) are highly
recommended
* Exercises in these lessons include:
In and Out of the Classroom with Practice Files (Microsoft)
* Exercises in these lessons also use the following products,
which are not included:
Microsoft Windows 95 System Software (Microsoft)
Microsoft Works for Windows 95 (Microsoft)
Encarta¨ 95 or Encarta 96 for Windows (Microsoft)
500 Nations (Microsoft)
The Oregon Trail¨, MS-DOS version (MECC)
CD-Audio (your choice of title)
For more information...
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FTP: ftp.microsoft.com
* about the Windows 95 version of The Oregon Trail or the
complete line of MECC products for your school or home,
contact MECC: 6160, Summit Drive North, Minneapolis, MN
55430-4003
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* about the complete line of Emerging Technology Consultants
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Phone: (612) 639-3973
Before you begin
Before you begin the lessons in this book, you need to make sure
Microsoft Windows 95 operating system has been installed on your
computer and is correctly operating. For information about
installing Microsoft Windows 95, see your user documentation.
For installation of the Practice Files, see the appendix.
Many Microsoft products are offered as Academic Editions (AE) to
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Last Updated: June 2, 1998
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Exploring Ease of Use of Windows 95
Using the Desktop Interface
Note
For information about installing Microsoft Windows 95, see your
user documentation.
Whether you are a teacher or an administrator, at school or at
home, Microsoft Windows 95 presents a new user interface that
makes using your personal computer easier and faster, regardless
of your previous experience.
The Windows 95 solution
Use the Start button to access almost everything you need: start
a program, open a document, change settings, or find help. The
Windows 95 desktop makes it easy for you to work, find, and use
applications, and make connections to resources.
You will learn about
* Exploring and identifying components of the Windows 95 user
interface
* Identifying and changing desktop features and functions
* Starting and using programs and applications
* Creating and using files
* Configuring user preferences
Try it
You have just installed Microsoft's new Windows 95 and you are
ready to start exploring how Windows 95 can help make your job
at school easier.
Start exploring
You will begin exploring the Windows 95 desktop by practicing
basic mouse functions, using the taskbar and the Start menu, and
using some common desktop functions.
Using the right and left mouse buttons
Note
You "click" the mouse when you press and release the mouse
button. In most cases, a directive to click means you click the
left button.
If you're just getting used to a mouse, the best way to learn
how to use it is to just start using it. Move the mouse around
and watch the arrow move around on the desktop. Try "pointing"
at items on the desktop; that is, put the arrow (cursor) on the
desktop objects, such as the taskbar, Start button, My Computer
icon, and Recycle Bin icon. The way the mouse works-that is, the
way you perform tasks-is to point at an object and click the
mouse button. In Windows 95, you can do many tasks with a single
mouse click.
The Windows 95 mouse has two buttons. The left mouse button is
the button you'll use for most tasks. The exception is when the
right button (right-click) is specified in a Help procedure.
Clicking the left button (left-click) selects an object or item
in a list.
TRY THESE MOUSE TASKS:
* Move the arrow randomly around the screen.
* Move the arrow to and click the MY COMPUTER icon.
* Move the arrow to and click the RECYCLE BIN icon.
* Move the arrow to the taskbar and click the START button.
Clicking the left button twice, rapidly, is called a
double-click. A double-click opens a window or starts a program.
For example, double-clicking the My Computer desktop icon opens
the My Computer window.
TRY THESE MOUSE TASKS:
* Find the MY COMPUTER icon. Double-click the MY COMPUTER
icon. The MY COMPUTER window is displayed on the desktop.
* Close the MY COMPUTER window. Click the CLOSE (X) button in
the upper-right corner.
When you click the RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON (right-click), the
computer displays a menu on the desktop. The menu displays
commands specific to the object or area you click.
Click the right mouse button on the following places to display
a menu. To close the menu, move the arrow to the desktop and
click:
* the desktop
* the taskbar
* the START button
* the MY COMPUTER icon
* the RECYCLE BIN icon
To move an icon or a dialog box around the desktop, use a
technique called DRAG AND DROP. To move the object, click the
left button and hold it down while you move the object to a new
place on the desktop. When the object is where you want it,
release the button. The object will stay there until you move it
again.
TRY THESE DRAG-AND-DROP TASKS:
* Drag the MY COMPUTER icon:
from the upper-left corner to the lower-right corner.
from the lower-right corner to the upper-right corner.
from the upper-right corner to the upper-left corner.
* Click START; select HELP.
* Place the arrow on the title bar on the top of the window.
Drag the window to a new location.
Drag the window partly off the screen, so that only the
right or left half is showing on the desktop.
Drag the window downward so that only the title bar is
showing on the desktop.
Drag the window to center screen.
* To close the window, click the CLOSE box.
Relocating the taskbar
The taskbar is located across the bottom of your computer
screen.
You can easily relocate the taskbar in two ways, from the
desktop and from the Start menu.
FROM THE DESKTOP
* Use the mouse to move the cursor onto the taskbar.
* Click and hold down the left mouse button. Move the cursor
to the right side of the screen. Let go of the mouse button
to position the taskbar. An outline of the taskbar will
appear along the right side of the screen.
* In the same manner, try moving the taskbar to the top, left
side, and bottom of the screen.
FROM THE START MENU
* Click the START button to open the Start menu.
* From the START menu, select SETTINGS.
* From the SETTINGS menu, select TASKBAR.
* In the TASKBAR PROPERTIES dialog box, click the TASKBAR
OPTION tab.
5. There are four options. Click the cursor on each option in
turn. Watch the effect on the taskbar in the window above.
6. Select AUTO HIDE. Select SHOW CLOCK. Click APPLY. Click OK.
7. On the desktop you will see that the taskbar is now nearly
off the bottom of the screen. Move the cursor to the bottom of
the screen to bring the taskbar back onto the screen.
8. Now move the taskbar to suit your preferences.
Note
You do not need to click or keep the mouse button down to
navigate through the menu.
Using the Start menu to launch a program
* Click the START button to open the Start menu.
* From the Start menu, select PROGRAMS.
* From the PROGRAMS menu, select ACCESSORIES.
* From the ACCESSORIES menu, select GAMES.
* From the GAMES menu, select SOLITAIRE to launch the program.
Note that the Solitaire button now appears on the taskbar.
6. Go ahead and play by using the mouse to drag the cards into
position. Try the program. It's fun!
7. Leave Solitaire open on the desktop.
Note
TASKBAR PROPERTIES can be opened by clicking the right mouse
button on the taskbar. It can also be opened by selecting
SETTINGS from the START menu. To open TASKBAR PROPERTIES from
the SETTINGS menu, select TASKBAR from the SETTINGS menu.
Adding items to the Start menu
Any number of applications and utilities can be added to the
Start menu. Adding items to the Start menu enables you or your
students to quickly and easily access those applications and
utilities that are used frequently.
* To add an item to the START menu, begin by opening the
TASKBAR PROPERTIES dialog box.
* From TASKBAR PROPERTIES, select the START MENU PROGRAMS tab.
Click the ADD button to "customize your Start menu."
* In the CREATE SHORTCUT DIALOG BOX, type NOTEPAD in the
Command line field. Click NEXT.
* In the SELECT PROGRAM FOLDER dialog box, click the START
MENU folder. Click NEXT. Click FINISH. Click OK.
* Click the START button. Notepad is now added to the list.
* Click NOTEPAD. Leave Notepad open on the desktop.
Using the taskbar to switch between applications
The taskbar is an easy means for you to switch between
applications. The taskbar displays the buttons of each running
application and enables you to quickly switch between
applications with one mouse click. For example, you may be
working with both a student-performance database and a word
processor to create a student performance report for a
parent/teacher meeting.
* Click the SOLITAIRE button on the taskbar. Solitaire becomes
the active window.
* Click the NOTEPAD button on the taskbar. Notepad becomes the
active window.
Minimizing a program to the taskbar
Each active window includes the three buttons in the upper-right
corner: MINIMIZE, MAXIMIZE, and CLOSE. Clicking the MINIMIZE
button closes an application's active window and keeps the
application's button on the taskbar. Minimizing a program
enables you to temporarily move it off the desktop, while
keeping it readily available. For example, while working with a
database program and word processor, you may want to minimize a
Paint program to the taskbar.
1. Click the NOTEPAD minimize button. The Notepad window
closes. Solitaire becomes the active window and the Notepad
application button is no longer selected on the taskbar.
2. Click the SOLITAIRE minimize button. The Solitaire window
closes and the application's button is no longer selected on the
taskbar.
Now you can
In this lesson, you used Windows 95 to identify and change
desktop features that make working on your computer easier. You
learned how to:
* Relocate the taskbar
* Use the Start menu to launch a program
* Add items to the Start menu
* Use the Start menu to open an application
* Use the taskbar to switch between applications
* Minimize a program to the taskbar
* Use the left and right mouse buttons
On your own
The concepts and skills you have used in this lesson will be the
starting point for many activities you can do on your own with
Windows 95.
* If you have the Windows 95 CD-ROM, take the Windows 95 Tour:
* Insert the Windows 95 CD-ROM in the CD drive.
* Click START. Click HELP.
* From the HELP dialog box, click the CONTENTS tab.
* From the CONTENTS screen, click TOUR: TEN MINUTES TO USING
WINDOWS. Click DISPLAY.
* When you are finished with the tour, click EXIT TOUR.
* Because some programs are used more frequently than others,
you may want to add them to the Start menu to make it easier
and quicker for you to get started. If you frequently use
Microsoft Works for Windows, add it to the start menu by
following the directions in the activity "Adding items to
the Start menu."
Part 2: Finding and Using Resources
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Exploring the Administrative Functionality of Windows 95
One of the requirements for having many people use the same
computer is to accommodate the different computer settings each
computer user needs. Students in different grade levels or in
different class periods have different sets of computing needs
and preferences. These different requirements are also true in a
networked environment. Whether you work in a networked
environment or not, you need to be able to establish security
and to limit what people may or may not have access to on the
desktop and on the network.
The Windows 95 solution
The following exercises are designed to introduce you to some
commonly used administrative features of Windows 95 in a
networked environment. The exercises show you how to use User
Profiles to enable you, as teachers, students, and system
administrators, to keep your own preference settings,
application settings, and network settings when logging onto any
computer in a networked lab. These exercises also demonstrate
how the system administrator can use System Policies to control
which Windows 95 features and applications computer users are
allowed to use on the network and on the desktop.
You will learn about
* Adding new User Profiles to Windows 95
* Setting up Windows 95 to use new User Profiles
* Sharing User Profiles across the network
* Establishing individual User Profiles for each user on the
system
* Creating and sharing folders with Share-Level Security
* Using the Systems Policy Editor to view default user
settings
* Changing accessibility options
Try it
Now you will explore how different users can use the same
computer and still keep personal preference settings, even in a
networked environment. You will also explore how to enforce what
different people or groups of people have access to on the
desktop and on the network.
Start exploring
Many people can use the same computer and still retain their
personal settings if they establish User Profiles, or if User
Profiles are established for them. In this activity, you will
create a User Profile for yourself or for someone else who will
use your computer. You can also create User Profiles to
establish a consistent desktop and system security within a
network. These profiles can be established by the network
manager using System Policies.
Adding new User Profiles to Microsoft Exchange Server
Note
If you have more than one profile, you can select the one you
want used as a default from the window directly below the ALWAYS
USE THIS PROFILE option. If you want to change profiles while
you are running Microsoft Exchange Server, you have to quit
Microsoft Exchange and select a new profile when you restart.
Microsoft Exchange Server enables you and other users, each with
your own preferences, to send and receive mail on the same
computer. It also enables you to use different Microsoft
Exchange Profiles for home, classroom, or office. Profiles are
the Microsoft Exchange configurations. User Profiles contain the
information Microsoft Exchange needs in order to recognize who
you are and to carry out your tasks. Before you can use
Microsoft Exchange, you need to create a profile. When you run
Inbox for the first time, you create a profile. You can add
other profiles by using the Inbox Setup wizard.
To add a new User Profile to Microsoft Exchange Server:
* On the CONTROL PANEL, double-click MAIL AND FAX.
* In the EXCHANGE SETTINGS PROPERTIES dialog box, click SHOW
PROFILES.
* In the MICROSOFT EXCHANGE PROFILES dialog box, click ADD.
* In the INBOX SETUP WIZARD, follow the steps that guide you
through the process of creating a profile.
Setting up Microsoft Exchange Server to use new profiles
If more than one person uses the computer, or if you have more
than one profile, you can select the profile you want to use on
start-up, or you can specify which of the profiles you want to
use as default. In either case, you need to configure Microsoft
Exchange Server to default on start-up to a specific profile or
to ask which profile you want to use.
* On the desktop, double-click the INBOX icon.
* On the menu bar, click the TOOLS option.
* On the TOOLS menu, click OPTIONS.
* Click the GENERAL tab.
* Locate the WHEN STARTING MICROSOFT EXCHANGE dialog box.
* There are two options:
Click PROMPT FOR A PROFILE TO BE USED if you have more than
one profile.
Click ALWAYS USE THIS PROFILE if you want to set a default
profile.
Creating and sharing folders with Share-Level Security
You can create and store files in a networked environment and
restrict access of those who use the network by using the
Share-Level Security features of Windows 95. There are three
levels of security: full access, password, and read only. You
can create full access files that all students can both read and
change. For example, a document used for a group writing
exercise. You can create password files that students can both
read and change, but only if they know a password-for example, a
personalized student file that includes an evaluation of a
student's homework. You can create read-only files that all
students can read, but not change-for example, a file that you
update daily with homework assignments.
If file- and print-sharing are not turned on on your computer,
you will need to turn them on.
* From START, choose SETTINGS. Click CONTROL PANEL.
* Double-click the NETWORK icon.
* In the NETWORK dialog box, click the CONFIGURATION tab and
choose the FILE AND PRINT SHARING button.
* Click the ACCESS CONTROL tab.
* Choose SHARE-LEVEL ACCESS, and click OK.
* Close CONTROL PANEL.
CREATING AND NAMING THREE NEW FOLDERS
* Click the right mouse button while pointing at the desktop.
* From the menu, select NEW. Click FOLDER. A New Folder
appears on the desktop.
* Click the NEW FOLDER with the right mouse button. Select
Copy.
* Click the desktop with the right mouse button, and select
PASTE. A copy of New Folder will appear on the desktop.
* Repeat Step 10. Another copy of New Folder will appear on
the desktop.
* Rename each folder. Click each New Folder with the right
mouse button. Select RENAME. Type the names READ-ONLY, FULL
ACCESS, and PASSWORD.
DESIGNATING SHARE-LEVELS
* Click READ-ONLY with the right mouse button. Click
PROPERTIES from the menu. Click the SHARING tab.
* Select SHARED AS. Select the READ-ONLY option. Click OK.
* Double-click the READ-ONLY folder. From the FILE menu,
select NEW. Click TEXT DOCUMENT. Close the window. Your
students can open this file to read documents you have
placed there. However, your students cannot change the
documents they find. You could, for example, use this file
for posting homework assignments, providing resource or
reference materials, or sharing student work for class
evaluation.
4. Click the FULL ACCESS folder with the right mouse
button. Click PROPERTIES.
5. In the PROPERTIES dialog box, click the SHARING tab.
Select SHARED AS. Select ACCESS TYPE: FULL. Type FULL
ACCESS as the Password. Click OK.
6. In the next dialog box, confirm the password. Click
OK.
7. Double-click the FULL ACCESS folder. From the File
menu, select NEW. Click WORDPAD DOCUMENT. Close the
window. This file can be opened by your students. They
can both read the documents they find and change them.
You could, for example, use this file to post a writing
assignment for them to edit or expand.
8. Click the PASSWORD folder with the right mouse
button. Click PROPERTIES from the menu. Click the
SHARING tab. Select SHARED AS.
9. Select the DEPENDS ON PASSWORD option. Type READ ONLY
as the password for read-only access. Type FULL ACCESS
as the password for full access. Click OK. Confirm the
passwords. Click OK.
10. Double-Click the PASSWORD folder. From the FILE
menu, select NEW. Click BITMAP IMAGE. Close the window.
This file can be opened by only those students you
designate by giving them passwords. The password option
enables you to tailor your lessons and create files that
only a certain grade, class, or set of students can
open.
You have now created three sample files with three levels of
security:
* full access
* password
* read only
Students can open, read, and change the contents of a
full-access file. Students can both read and change a password
file, but only if they know the password. Students can read a
read-only file, but they cannot change the contents of the file.
Establishing individual User Profiles for each user on the system
Windows 95 lets you create unique User Profiles for you and your
students. On sign-in, Windows 95 remembers the desktop
preferences and Start menu settings you have previously
selected. For example, for a first-period writing class, you can
have each student select no background color and Dangerous
Creatures for a screen saver, and add Microsoft Works to the
Start menu. For a second-period social studies class, have each
student select a different background color and screen saver,
and add Microsoft Encarta to the Start menu.
* Click START.
* Select SETTINGS and click CONTROL PANEL.
* Double-click PASSWORDS.
* In the PASSWORDS PROPERTIES dialog box, click the USER
PROFILES tab.
Note
There are many ways to customize or personalize Windows 95. Each
user can personalize Control Panel settings, Start menu options,
shortcuts, application settings, and network printer settings.
* Choose USERS CAN CUSTOMIZE THEIR PREFERENCES... and click
OK.
* Close the CONTROL PANEL.
* Click START. Click SHUT DOWN.
* From the SHUT DOWN WINDOWS dialog box, choose CLOSE ALL
PROGRAMS AND LOG ON AS A DIFFERENT USER? Click YES.
* In the WELCOME TO WINDOWS dialog box, or in the ENTER
NETWORK PASSWORD dialog box, type NEW1 for the User Name.
Type NEW1 for the password. Click OK. Type NEW1 to confirm
the password. Click YES to have the computer retain
individual settings. Settings established by or for the
current user "New1" will now be remembered by the computer
for the person logging on as "New1." One of the easiest ways
to demonstrate how to personalize Windows 95 is to select
the screen background and screen saver you prefer.
* While logged in as NEW1, click START. Click CONTROL PANEL.
Double-click DISPLAY.
* From DISPLAY PROPERTIES, select a BACKGROUND. Select a
WALLPAPER called HONEY or choose one of your own.
* To make the changes effective, click the APPLY button.
* From the START menu, click SHUT DOWN. Select CLOSE ALL
PROGRAMS AND LOG ON AS A DIFFERENT USER? Click YES.
* Log back on as NEW1. Note the background and screen saver
you selected as New1.
DELETING PROFILES
User Profiles are stored in a folder called PROFILES in the
Windows folder.
* From the START menu, select FIND. Click FILES OR FOLDERS.
* In the FIND ALL FILES dialog box, click the NAME & LOCATION
tab, if necessary.
* In the NAMED field, type PROFILES.
* In the LOOK IN field, select C: drive. Click FIND NOW.
* Double-click the PROFILES folder that appears in the window
below.
6. In the PROFILES dialog box, click the PROFILE
FOLDER(S) you want to delete. Click FILE on the menu
bar.
7. On the FILE menu, click DELETE. Close the FIND dialog
box.
Using the System Policy Editor to view default user settings
If you have only a few computers, you or your system
administrator can probably manage those computers by simply
browsing the Network Neighborhood. If you have more than a few
computers, you will want to use some of the many remote
administration tools that Windows 95 provides you. Among the
tools available are System Policy Editor, Registry Editor,
System Monitor, and Net Watcher. A full description of all the
remote administration tools and how to use them is beyond the
scope of this text.
SYSTEM MANAGEMENT BY BROWSING
* To begin, open the NETWORK NEIGHBORHOOD and right-click the
icon of the computer you want to manage.
* On the menu, click the PROPERTIES option.
* In the PROPERTIES dialog box, click the TOOLS tab and click
ADMINISTER. The dialog box that appears displays a set of
icons and a duplicate set of folders for each drive with a
name and a $ sign. The $ sign indicates this drive is only
accessible to those who have administrative privileges.
* Right-click the icon of the drive you want to access and
click either PROPERTIES or SHARING.
* From within the PROPERTIES dialog box, you have full access
to all shared resources.
Note
The System Configuration Editor dialog box displays all the
system files in one place for you to use. You can display them
in a tile or cascade format. In most cases, if changes are made
to the registry on a remote computer, that computer must be
restarted before the changes will take effect.
SYSTEM MANAGEMENT USING THE SYSTEM POLICY EDITOR
Remote network administration provides you or your system
administrator with access to any computer on the network and
enables you to perform any management tasks that are necessary.
All Windows 95 remote administration tools are located on the
Windows 95 CD in the subdirectories of the \ADMIN subdirectory.
They will be easier to use if these tools are copied to a
directory on your own hard drive.
This description focuses on the System Policy Editor, because it
is less complex and easier to use than the Registry Editor. The
System Policy Editor allows you access to only a subset of the
entire registry. You can use the System Policy Editor to make
many common registry changes. For information about installing
the System Policy Editor, consult your Microsoft Windows 95
Resource Kit or some similar technical guide. From the System
Policy Editor, you can edit the registry on remote computers and
set system policies for groups of computers.
It is assumed that your network is using Share-Level Security in
a Novell NetWare or Windows NT environment.
* To begin, from the SYSTEM POLICY EDITOR, click FILE. On the
menu, click CONNECT.
* In the CONNECT dialog box, type the name of the computer you
want to manage.
* View the computer's settings and make any necessary changes.
Sharing User Profiles across the network
When User Profiles are turned on, you can create a profile that
suits your personal preferences. Profiles can also be set up for
everyone using the network, or for groups of people using the
network.
When you customize Windows 95, your preferences are saved to a
User Profile. Windows 95 uses profiles to remember and configure
your desktop each time you sign on. When someone else signs on
to that same computer, Windows 95 creates a separate profile
just for them.
You can, however, use the System Policy Editor to enforce
settings for everyone, using mandatory user profiles-or for
groups of people using computers in a network, using system
policies. In this section, we will discuss using system
policies. System policies enable you to set a user profile for a
specific person or for a specific computer that person might
use. Using system policies, you can control some desktop options
while allowing the person to set other options to fit their
personal preferences.
TO MAKE USER PROFILES AVAILABLE FOR EACH PERSON:
* Determine whether or not your server supports long file
names. Older network clients may have trouble using long
file names.
* Install a 32-bit, protected-mode networking client on the
computers, such as Client for Microsoft Networks.
* Create a network home directory for each person using the
computers.
* Use the same name for the directory and drive on each
computer where Windows 95 is installed.
Note
User Profiles can be used with Windows 95 on a Windows NT
network if the computers are configured to use Client for
Microsoft Networks.
TO SET UP INDIVIDUAL USER PROFILES:
* On the CONTROL PANEL, double-click the PASSWORDS icon.
* In the PASSWORDS PROPERTIES dialog box, click the USER
PROFILES tab.
* On the USER PROFILES tab, click the option USERS CAN
CUSTOMIZE THEIR PREFERENCES AND DESKTOP SETTINGS.
* On the USER PROFILE settings section below, click the
options you want. Click OK.
* Restart the computer.
TO SET UP USER PROFILES FOR A GROUP OF PEOPLE, YOU NEED TO
CREATE SYSTEM POLICIES:
* Determine what restrictions you want to control centrally.
* Determine whether you want one profile for the whole group
or whether you want groups with different profiles.
* Determine if the computers are running Windows 95 and are
installed with a 32-bit, protected-mode networking client on
the computers, such as Client for Microsoft Networks.
TO SET UP USER PROFILES ON A WINDOWS NT NETWORK, YOU NEED TO:
* Set up User Profiles on each computer.
* On the CONTROL PANEL, double-click the NETWORK icon.
* In the NETWORK dialog box, click the CLIENT FOR MICROSOFT
NETWORKS option.
* From the WINDOWS NT server, authorize access for each user
and assign a home directory on the network server.
Accessibility options
Note
You may need to install the Accessibility options or contact
your Technology Coordinator for assistance.
This section describes new features that make Windows 95 more
accessible for students or teachers who may have visual or other
disabilities. If they have trouble seeing a regular screen, they
can customize their screen to meet their needs. With Windows 95,
users can:
* change the size of desktop components
* change the mouse pointer
* change to an easy-to-read high-contrast mode
Equally important, you can customize a computer to meet the
needs of a student who has other kinds of computing challenges,
with output (sound) and input (mouse and keyboard). If the
Accessibility options are installed, you can use them.
* From the START menu, select SETTINGS. Click CONTROL PANEL.
* In the CONTROL PANEL dialog box, double-click ACCESSIBILITY
OPTIONS.
* The ACCESSIBILITY PROPERTIES dialog box appears. Windows 95
accessibility features are controlled by using the settings
on the five tabs displayed in the dialog box.
KEYBOARD: support features for students who have
difficulty using the keyboard
SOUND: support features for the hearing-impaired
DISPLAY: support features for those with limited
vision
MOUSE: support features for students who have
difficulty using the mouse
GENERAL: support features using alternate input
devices
4. Click each tab in turn. Try out the options to see
how easy it is to personalize how the computer looks and
acts.
5. Select various options. Click OK for features
selected. Click APPLY and OK in the ACCESSIBILITY
PROPERTIES dialog box.
6. After trying these options, deactivate the settings
you selected.
There are shortcut accessibility keyboard commands for
easier keyboard and mouse use.
7. An ACCESSIBILITY STATUS INDICATOR can be displayed on
the desktop to show that an accessibility feature is in
use. The Indicator is activated and deactivated from the
ACCESSIBILITY PROPERTIES dialog box. You can select
where you want it placed on the desktop and its size.
Now you can
In this lesson you have learned to identify and change features
that make using Windows 95 resources, and using the computer,
easier for you. You have learned how to:
* Add new User Profiles to Windows 95
* Set up Windows 95 to use new User Profiles
* Share User Profiles across the network
* Establish individual User Profiles for each user on the
system
* Create and share folders with Share-Level Security
* Use the System Policy Editor to view default user settings
* Change accessibility options
On your own
The concepts and skills you have used in this lesson will be the
starting point for many activities you can accomplish on your
own with Windows 95.
* For additional information about Microsoft products and
services that make Windows 95 more accessible for people
with disabilities, contact: Microsoft Sales Information
Center
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052-6393
Voice Phone: (800) 426-9400
Text Phone: (800) 892-5234
Fax: (206) 635-6100
Web Site: http://www.microsoft.com
* With Windows 95, you can customize your desktop in other
ways also. To change the way your desktop looks:
* Right-click the desktop. Select PROPERTIES.
* The PROPERTIES dialog box gives you access to all the
display settings you need to change the way your desktop
looks. Each tab gives you access to a different set of
visual features. You just pick the feature you want and
change it. You can see how it looks without leaving the
PROPERTIES dialog box by clicking the APPLY button. You
can also change icons or their appearance and rename them
(except for the Recycle Bin).
* With Windows 95, you can post messages to your class by way
of the Marquee screen saver.
* In the CONTROL PANEL, select the DISPLAY icon.
* In the DISPLAY PROPERTIES dialog box, select SCREEN SAVER.
Select the MARQUEE screen saver.
* Select SETTINGS. Type your message in the TEXT field.
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Exploring the Compatibility of Windows 95
If you have experience using computers, you are already familiar
with some computer hardware and software. Windows 95 is designed
to help you make a smooth and easy transition to the new
operating system. There are extensive help options to provide
information and wizards to guide you through the new processes.
Windows 95 is also designed to provide broad support for the
MS-DOS and Windows software and hardware that you are already
using. So, with the Windows 95 operating system, you can
continue to benefit from the applications and devices you
already know.
The Windows 95 solution
Windows 95 not only maintains compatibility with existing MS-DOS
and Windows software programs you have been using in your
school, but it also adds significant value to classroom
computing by enabling you to easily use many new features and
services such as Plug and Play. The compatibility features offer
an economical approach to increasing computing power without
significantly increasing the cost.
You will learn about
* Windows 3.1 compatibility
* Tutorials for 3.1 Users
* Running MS-DOS
* MS-DOS software compatibility
* Macintosh compatibility
* Using Plug and Play
Try it
If you have used MS-DOS or Windows 3.1 software and have the
software installed on your computer, try the following exercises
to explore examples of Windows 95 compatibility with older
application software, MS-DOS and Windows capabilities, as well
as other new Windows 95 features such as Plug and Play.
Start exploring
In this lesson, you explore Windows 95 software and hardware
compatibility by investigating how Windows 95 maintains
compatibility with Windows 3.1, how MS-DOS software can run
under Windows 95, how Macintosh files can be shared in Windows
95, and how the new Windows 95 Plug and Play feature makes both
new and legacy devices easy to install and use.
Windows 3.1 compatibility
If you are a teacher who has been using Windows 3.1, you can
easily use Windows 95 to meet your computing needs faster and
more efficiently. Windows 95 runs software applications that
have been developed for hardware that runs MS-DOS and Windows
3.1. Windows 95 replaces Windows 3.1, Windows for Workgroups,
and MS-DOS as the main desktop operating system.
EASY TO USE
Windows 95 has a simpler, more organized desktop that gives you
a more intuitive interface with which to work. Windows 95
enables you to do all that you need and want to do-and much
more. Windows 95, even with all its new features, matches or
exceeds the performance of Windows 3.1.
BUILT-IN SUPPORT
Windows 95 has built-in features to help you make the transition
with your knowledge and skills from Windows 3.1 to the many new
Windows 95 features. Windows 95 has an expanded, integrated help
system, with built-in support and training guides. The built-in
wizards help you perform complex tasks in a step-by-step
fashion. You can use Plug and Play hardware to incorporate
multimedia in your lessons, or you can follow tutorials to use
your MS-DOS, Windows 3.1, and Macintosh software applications in
Windows 95.
EASY TRANSITION
Windows 95 enables you to make a smooth, easy transition to the
new operating system. The Windows 95 Setup wizard makes the
upgrade easy. This means that if you are a new user you can get
started faster. If you are an experienced user, you can use more
of your computer's power.
As an experienced Windows 3.1 user, you will find the familiar
Program Manager and File Manager are available to help you make
the transition. However, the functions of Program Manager and
File Manager are replaced in Windows 95 by the Windows Explorer
and taskbar. Within a very short time, you will find these two
new features much faster and easier to use. Both features make
it easy to find and use the resources you need for lesson
preparation and instructional activities.
EXPANDED FEATURES
With Windows 95 you can continue to switch between programs just
as in Windows 3.1. However, Windows 95 also provides you with
true multitasking and multithreading, with several applications
and processes running at the same time. For instance, you can
create a test in Microsoft Works and import a graphic from
another application on the desktop. In Windows 95, the taskbar
is always present on the screen and the buttons for running
programs and accessories are always visible, making it easy and
quick to find and use programs, documents, and settings.
NOT ONLY COMPATIBLE, BUT FASTER AND MORE EFFECTIVE
With Windows 95, you can run your old familiar programs up to
ten times faster and perform tasks with greater speed. If you
add more memory, Windows 95 offers faster performance than
Windows 3.1. The Windows 95 graphical user interface provides
you with an integrated, consistent way to interact with the
computer in whatever tasks you need to perform. The Start
button, located on the taskbar, is always visible and is the
place you start most programs and accessories. You can create
shortcuts to frequently used programs, and start your favorite
applications from the Start button or the desktop.
NATIVE INTEGRATED SUPPORT FOR NETWORKING
Windows 95 has built-in communications tools that enable you to
take advantage of all the features of networking within the
Windows 95 interface. Whether you need to dial-in to your school
computer from home; share files, applications, and hardware in a
local area network; use an online information service; or surf
the Internet, Windows 95 makes it easy for you to take advantage
of those resources.
Features of Windows 95
COMPATIBILITY WITH AND IMPROVEMENTS OVER WINDOWS 3.1
* Supports a wide range of applications developed for MS-DOS
and Windows 3.1
* Maintains compatibility with MS-DOS and Windows 3.1
peripherals and device drivers
* Replaces Windows 3.1 and MS-DOS as the mainstream desktop
operating system
* Performance is better than Windows 3.1 even with many new
features added
* Scales performance faster than Windows 3.1 when you add
memory
* Accomplishes everyday tasks dramatically faster than Windows
3.1
* Includes a more intuitive graphical interface than Windows
3.1
* Offers a simpler, more organized desktop than Windows 3.1
* Provides a more consistent interface throughout than Windows
3.1
* Launches programs ten times faster than Windows 3.1
* Requires fewer steps to do things than Windows 3.1
* Makes upgrade from Windows 3.1 easy to do with Windows 95
Setup
FUN EXPERIENCE
* Easy to learn
* Easy to use
* Enables new users to get started faster
* Enables experienced users to unlock the power of computers
faster
* Meets the needs of the widest possible range of computer
users
EASY NAVIGATION
* Provides an integrated Help system, wizards, built-in
support, and training guides
* Makes it easier to use peripherals through Plug and Play
* Always displays buttons for running programs and accessories
* Provides a Start button so you can immediately find and use
programs, documents, and settings
* Makes switching between programs easier with the taskbar
* Enables you to open and run more applications
POWERFUL FEATURES
* Lets you connect to multiple networks simultaneously
* Includes more powerful mobile features for laptop and
notebook computers
* Provides easy-to-use Windows Explorer and taskbar instead of
Program and File Managers
* Makes finding and using folders and documents easier with
long file names
* Includes true multitasking and multithreading
* Includes enhanced high-end graphics performance and smoother
video
Windows 95 tutorials
Whether or not you are new to computing, you may want to learn
to navigate in Windows 95 by watching a short, built-in tour of
Windows 95.
If you are relatively new to Windows, try this tutorial, which
explores basic concepts of computing with Windows 95.
* To take the tour, insert the WINDOWS 95 CD-ROM disc in the
CD player. Click the WINDOWS 95 TOUR button on the Windows
95 CD-ROM image that appears on-screen, or:
* On the taskbar, click START.
* On the START menu, click HELP.
* In the HELP TOPICS dialog box, click the CONTENTS tab.
* In the CONTENTS window, double-click TOUR: TEN MINUTES TO
USING WINDOWS.
You can follow the on-screen directions to explore:
* Starting a Program
* Exploring Your Disk
* Finding a File
* Switching Windows
* Using Help
If you have prior experience with Windows, try this tutorial,
which stresses similarities and differences between Windows 95
and Windows 3.1.
* On the taskbar, click START.
* On the START menu, click HELP.
* In the HELP TOPICS dialog box, click the CONTENTS tab.
* In the CONTENTS window, double-click IF YOU'VE USED WINDOWS
BEFORE and follow the on-screen directions.
* When you have finished the tour, close all windows.
For more information on "what's new" in Windows 95, try this
tutorial, which stresses features that are new and different
from those of Windows 3.1.
* From the HELP TOPICS window, double-click INTRODUCING
WINDOWS.
* Double-click WELCOME. Double-click A LIST OF WHAT'S NEW.
Double-click each topic. Follow on-screen directions.
* When you are finished, close all windows.
Running MS-DOS
Note
You can go directly into MS-DOS during start-up by holding down
"F8" when you see "STARTING WINDOWS 95".
To return to Windows 95, type WIN at the MS-DOS prompt.
If you have MS-DOS programs that you want to continue using in
Windows 95, there are a number of ways you can start those
programs.
Four methods are described below.
TO START AN MS-DOS PROGRAM FROM THE PROGRAMSMENU:
* Click the START button.
* From the START menu, select PROGRAMS. Click MS-DOS PROMPT.
* At the MS-DOS PROMPT, type the name of the MS-DOS program.
You may need to specify the drive and path to the program.
TO START AN MS-DOS PROGRAM FROM AN MS-DOS ICON:
* When an MS-DOS icon appears in a window, double-click the
icon.
* Double-clicking the icon starts the program.
TO START AN MS-DOS PROGRAM FROM THE START MENU:
* Click the START button.
* From the START menu, click RUN.
* In the OPEN field, type the name of an MS-DOS program.
TO START AN MS-DOS PROGRAM IN MS-DOS MODE:
* Click the START button.
* From the START menu, click SHUT DOWN.
* In the SHUT DOWN WINDOWS dialog box, select RESTART THE
COMPUTER IN MS-DOS MODE? Click YES.
* At the MS-DOS prompt, type the name of the MS-DOS program.
You may need to specify the drive and path to the program.
IMPROVED SUPPORT FOR MS-DOS APPLICATIONS
Windows 95 has improved support for MS-DOS applications. Some
benefits of running MS-DOS applications in Windows 95 are:
* Windows 95 utilities take up less space than MS-DOS
applications, so MS-DOS applications can use more memory in
the Windows 95 environment.
* Windows 95 can run MS-DOS applications in graphic modes.
* Windows 95 shows MS-DOS applications as icons in a drive or
folder window.
* Windows 95 audio/video resources run MS-DOS applications
with audio and video resources easily.
* Windows 95 uses scalable TrueType fonts that are available
to MS-DOS applications running in Windows 95.
MS-DOS PROMPT WINDOWS
Note
If the toolbar is not present, click the icon in the upper-left
corner of the dialog box. From the dropdown menu, click TOOLBAR.
Windows 95 replaces MS-DOS as the operating system. However,
Windows 95 includes a subset of MS-DOS commands. MS-DOS is there
if you need it, and, as you have seen, you can still run your
MS-DOS programs. When you do choose to work in MS-DOS, it opens
in a familiar Windows 95 window. When the MS-DOS prompt opens in
a window, you can execute MS-DOS commands and start programs,
and you can use the familiar Windows 95-style toolbar across the
top of the window.
The toolbar across the top of the MS-DOS Prompt dialog box
includes eight options. The option buttons are briefly described
here. (Some of the same options are available from the menu
display.)
FONT SIZE SELECTOR changes the size of the font displayed, and
also, the size of the MS-DOS window.
MARK selects text you want to copy.
COPY copies selected (or marked) text to the Clipboard.
PASTE places copied text in the currently opened window or any
other window.
FULL SCREEN enlarges the MS-DOS display to the full size of your
monitor. Press ALT+ENTER to return to a window-sized display.
PROPERTIES displays the MS-DOS PROMPT PROPERTIES dialog box.
From the MS-DOS PROMPT PROPERTIES dialog box, you can customize
the MS-DOS window or the MS-DOS programs you are running.
Options available include Program, Font, Memory, Screen, Misc,
Advanced, and Change Icon.
BACKGROUND sets MS-DOS programs to run in background mode. When
an MS-DOS program runs exclusively in the foreground, Windows
programs and other MS-DOS programs temporarily stop running.
FONT sets the font type (bitmap, TrueType, or both), font size,
and window size.
MS-DOS software compatibility
Note
There are several ways you can start running this program:
from the Start menu
from My Computer
from Windows Explorer
from the MS-DOS prompt
This activity uses the MS-DOS version of The Oregon Trail to
demonstrate MS-DOS software compatibility. The Oregon Trail is a
classic MECC software product that millions of children,
parents, and teachers have used for fun and learning since 1975.
If you do not have the MS-DOS version of The Oregon Trail,
substitute an MS-DOS program you do have and follow the
procedure below.
To begin, install The Oregon Trail on your hard drive, following
the on-screen directions.
TO START FROM THE START MENU
* Click the START button.
* On the START menu, click RUN.
* In the OPEN field, type OREGON and press OK.
* In the OREGON dialog box, double-click the OREGON icon. This
program is set to run in MS-DOS mode and cannot run while
Windows and other programs are running. When running this
program, all other programs will be temporarily closed.
TO START FROM MY COMPUTER
* On the Desktop, double-click the MY COMPUTER icon.
* In the MY COMPUTER dialog box, double-click on the (C:)
drive.
* In the (C:) dialog box, double-click the OREGON FOLDER icon.
* In the OREGON dialog box, double-click the OREGON icon.
TO START FROM WINDOWS EXPLORER
* On the taskbar, click START.
* On the START menu, click PROGRAMS. Click WINDOWS EXPLORER.
* In the LEFT window, click the + sign next to the (C:) drive
icon. Click the OREGON FOLDER icon.
* In the RIGHT window, double-click the OREGON icon.
TO START FROM THE MS-DOS PROMPT
* Click the START button.
* On the START menu, click PROGRAMS, and click MS-DOS PROMPT.
* At the MS-DOS PROMPT, type CD \OREGON. Press ENTER. Type
OREGON and press ENTER.
TO USE THE OREGON TRAIL PROGRAM
When The Oregon Trail program starts, it opens to a full-screen
graphic and displays four options across the bottom of the
screen.
* On the main Oregon Trail screen, click INTRODUCTION. Read
the information and when you have finished, click DONE.
* On the main Oregon Trail screen, click OPTIONS. When you
have investigated the Options screen, click OK.
* From the main Oregon Trail screen, click TRAVEL THE TRAIL.
* If you have not used this program before, click NEW GAME.
Type your name. Click OK.
* Follow the on-screen directions. Good luck on your trip to
Oregon! To end the program, press ALT+E. To quit MS-DOS,
press ALT+Q.
Macintosh compatibility
EXCHANGING FILES IN A NETWORK
Apple Macintosh computers can be integrated with computers
running Windows 95 on networks using the Windows NT Server
Services for Macintosh. In a network configuration, only the
Macintosh operating system is needed for the Macintosh computer
to act as a workstation, enabling it to share files and printers
within the network. For more information see the Windows NT
Server Services for Macintosh documentation. Files can be
exchanged between computers running Windows 95, Windows, Windows
for Workgroups, Windows NT, OS/2, MS-DOS, and Macintosh.
EXCHANGING FILES BETWEEN COMPUTERS
If you have a PowerPC or software that enables you to convert
files from the Macintosh to the PC, you can open files on your
PC that were created in other applications on the Macintosh.
You can, for example, open files in Microsoft Works for Windows
that were created in other applications, such as Microsoft
Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Works for the Macintosh,
WordPerfect, Lotus 1-2-3, and dBASE.
To save a Macintosh word processing document that can be opened
in Microsoft Works for Windows, choose SAVE AS and select the
file format for Microsoft Works from the SAVE FILE AS TYPED
field. For example, a student may start homework at home using a
Macintosh computer and finish and print homework at school using
a computer running Windows 95. You can prepare your lesson plans
or compute grades on a Macintosh and print your plans or grades
with Windows 95.
For more information, see Microsoft Works Help: SAVING A WORKS
DOCUMENT TO BE USED IN ANOTHER APPLICATION and OPENING FILES
CREATED IN OTHER APPLICATIONS.
EXCHANGING MAIL
You can exchange Mail between computers running Windows 95 and
Macintosh computers. Upgrading a Windows 95 post office with the
Microsoft Mail Post Office Upgrade enables computers running
Windows 95, Windows, Windows for Workgroups, Windows NT, OS/2,
MS-DOS, and Macintosh to exchange mail. For information on
obtaining the upgrade, contact Microsoft or your local Microsoft
dealer.
To complete the exchange connection you also need to install a
file server that can share files for both Macintosh computers
and Intel-compatible computers. You can install the Microsoft
Mail Server on a Windows NT or Novell Netware server.
Plug and Play
Windows 95 is a Plug and Play operating system. The Windows 95
Plug and Play system simplifies what you need to do to install
hardware on your computer. The Plug and Play system
automatically does the following things for you:
* Stores information related to Plug and Play devices
* Automatically senses if those devices are present
* Automatically configures the devices it finds
* Installs appropriate drivers
Not only is the process of installing hardware devices easier,
reconfiguring your computer can be done while your computer is
running. The computer senses what you have added, removed, or
changed while the system is running. The result is you can "hot"
plug and unplug: add in or take out a device while the computer
is running Plug and Play devices and also "hot dock" your
portable computer: insert a portable computer into your computer
docking station while your computer is running.
For you to take full advantage of Plug and Play, you need:
* A computer with a Plug and Play basic input/output system
(BIOS)
* An operating system, such as Windows 95, that supports full
Plug and Play capabilities
* Devices designed for Plug and Play to communicate with the
computer's operating system
Many hardware devices currently on the market comply to some
degree with the Plug and Play standard. The compatibility of
devices may vary greatly. However, if you have older hardware
devices, you can still take advantage of the power of Windows 95
in several ways.
* Windows 95 stores information about hardware devices
currently in use.
* Stored information is used to sense older hardware devices
and to prevent hardware conflicts.
* Stored information is used to correctly allocate resources
if you add new Plug and Play devices.
When you install a new Plug and Play-compliant device and
restart your computer, Windows 95 automatically recognizes the
device. If the driver is not available in the system, the
computer asks you to place your Windows 95 installation disk in
the computer so it can install a new driver for the new
hardware. Read the instructions that come with the device before
you begin.
Microsoft's ADD NEW HARDWARE WIZARD offers a good way to help
walk you through the Plug and Play hardware installation
process. Look for ADD NEW HARDWARE WIZARD in the CONTROL PANEL.
For this activity, we use the example of a Plug and Play
internal fax/modem. You can follow the steps given as a guide to
installing any device that is Plug and Play-compliant. Be sure
to consult the manufacturer's installation instructions before
you begin. In general, however, the process is in two parts:
installing the hardware and installing the software.
INSTALLING THE HARDWARE
* When connecting or removing any device, turn off and unplug
the computer and any peripheral devices.
* Remove the cover from the computer. For instructions on how
to remove the cover, consult the computer's manual.
* Select and remove the slot cover for any empty expansion
slot.
* To activate Plug and Play for this card, the manufacturer
may require you to remove all jumpers from the COM port and
IRQ settings. Consult the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
* Line up the board with the slot you selected. Press the
board firmly into the slot. Connect the board's bracket to
the computer. Replace the cover of the computer.
* Disconnect the current phone line from the wall jack.
* Connect the modem's phone line from the TELCO jack on the
back of the modem board to the wall jack.
* To continue using the telephone as well as the modem,
connect the disconnected line to the phone jack on the back
of the modem board.
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
Note
If it's a Plug and Play-compliant device, Windows 95 displays a
dialog box and message: "Windows has found modem (name) and is
installing drivers for it." Once configured, the computer will
use this information each time you turn your computer on.
Restart the computer. Windows 95 displays a dialog box reporting
that it has detected the installed modem. The NEW HARDWARE FOUND
dialog box displays the name of the modem and provides four
options for installing the drivers.
* In the NEW HARDWARE FOUND dialog box, DRIVER FROM DISK
PROVIDED BY HARDWARE MANUFACTURER is highlighted. Click OK.
* In the INSTALL FROM DISK dialog box, insert the
manufacturer's disk. Click OK.
Now you can
In this lesson you have learned about the ability of Windows 95
to work with existing hardware and software. You learned about:
* Windows 3.1 compatibility
* Tutorials for 3.1 users
* Running MS-DOS
* MS-DOS software compatibility
* Macintosh compatibility
* Using Plug and Play
On your own
The concepts and skills you have used in this lesson are the
starting point for many activities you can accomplish on your
own with Windows 95.
* Would you like more information regarding education software
products available for Windows 95?
The Education Product Guide, a Source for Windows-based K-12
Products is designed to help K-12 educators find Windows-based
solutions for their curriculum and administrative needs. For
copies of the guide, contact 1-800-555-4K12 or
http://www.microsoft.com/education/wsc/.
* Would you like still more assistance in making the upgrade
to Windows 95? Here are some guides that are available at
this writing.
Field Guide to Windows 95, by Steve Nelson, Microsoft Press. A
quick guide to the features of Windows 95.
Inside Microsoft Windows 95, Cobb Group, 9420 Bunsen Pky,
Louisville, KY 40220. Includes tips, tricks, and techniques to
help you use Windows 95.
Introducing Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Press. Introduces
you to Windows 95 and gets you up and running quickly.
Microsoft Windows 95 Resource Kit, Microsoft Press. A technical
guide to planning for, installing, configuring, and supporting
Windows 95 in your organization.
The Ultimate Windows 95 Book, by Joanne Woodcock, Microsoft
Press. Beginner's guide to practical tips, how-tos,
troubleshooting, and power plays.
Windows 95 for Dummies, by Andy Rathbone, IDG Books. Aimed at
beginners, this book contains tips for users at all levels of
experience.
Windows 95 for Dummies Quick Reference, by Greg Harvey, IDG
Books. A digest of the larger Dummies book.
Windows Update Notes, Big Sur Multimedia, P.O. Box 947, Cambria,
CA. A newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on changes to Windows
95.
* The school edition of The Oregon Trail provides teachers
with a wealth of materials to use to enhance the educational
value of this software. For more information, contact MECC
(see page 3).
* Would you like more Oregon Trail resources?
The Pioneers, Time-Life Books, 1974.
The World Rushed In: The California Gold Rush
Experience, Simon and Schuster, 1981.
The Prairie Schooner, Holiday House, 1968.
Pioneer Trails West, Caxton Printers, Ltd., 1985.
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Exploring Multimedia in the Classroom with Windows 95
New software products that are available to you today for
classroom use take advantage of CD-ROM capabilities by
incorporating graphics, sound, and video to enhance both
learning and entertainment. Because audio and visual aspects of
classroom activities enhance motivation and increase learning,
students respond well to these new learning resources.
In addition, you probably find it important that both you and
your students have the ability to use more than one application
and do more than one computer process at a time. In the past,
some equipment needed to do this has been very expensive and its
performance was often slow.
The Windows 95 solution
Windows 95 is a 32-bit operating system, which means you can use
multimedia products faster and with better quality than ever
before. Products created for Windows 95 support its full
multimedia capabilities and are more responsive to the teaching
and learning needs of your classroom. You can use Windows 95 to
create multimedia documents as both instructional aids that
support your lesson plans and as student reports.
Windows 95 is a multithreaded, multitasking system. That is,
with Windows 95 you do multiple tasks and multiple multimedia
processes at the same time. You can run several applications and
do several computing processes at the same time or you can
display two video sequences at that same time to demonstrate a
concept.
You will learn about
* AutoPlay
* Multithreaded video
* Plug and Play sound card
* Multimedia control card
Try it
If your computer has a built-in CD-ROM drive or one attached,
try the following exercises to look at Windows 95 multimedia
support. Take a look at the multithreading and multitasking
capabilities of Windows 95 as well as its support for reviewing,
manipulating, and creating digital multimedia information.
Start exploring
In this lesson, you'll explore how Windows 95 supports
multimedia in your classroom. Using a CD audio disc and a CD-ROM
drive you can examine the AutoPlay and multitasking features of
Windows 95.
AutoPlay
Note
To bypass AutoPlay, press the Shift key while inserting the CD.
AutoPlay, as the name suggests, is automatic installation and
play. You save time and effort in loading and accessing the
material on the CD with this feature.
CD AUDIO
Note
You can also display the CD PLAYER dialog box by selecting
START/PROGRAMS/ ACCESSORIES/ MULTIMEDIA/ CD PLAYER.
With the AutoPlay feature in Windows 95, you can insert your CD
audio disc in the CD-ROM drive and the CD will automatically
begin playing.
* Select a CD audio disc-the same kind that you use in your
stereo. Insert the disc in the disc caddy and place it in
the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The CD automatically
begins playing and the CD PLAYER button appears on the
taskbar.
* On the taskbar, click the CD PLAYER button. The CD PLAYER
dialog box appears on the desktop.
* In the CD PLAYER dialog box, you find familiar CD player
controls. You can select:
* The track
* Start, pause, stop
* Volume
* Play order
* To remove the CD PLAYER dialog box from the desktop, click
the minimize button in the upper-right corner.
CD-ROM
Note
If your CD-ROM drive does not support AutoPlay: Double-click the
MY COMPUTER icon.
Double-click the icon for your CD-ROM drive.
With the Windows 95 AutoPlay feature, you can insert a CD-ROM
disc created for Windows 95 into the CD-ROM drive and have it
automatically start playing.
This activity uses 500 Nations, a Microsoft Home multimedia
product. If you do not have this product, see your local
Microsoft dealer or call Microsoft for a location where you can
obtain it. Alternatively, substitute any other CD-ROM disc that
is AutoPlay-compatible.
* Insert the 500 Nations CD in the disc caddy and place it in
the CD-ROM drive. It will automatically begin playing.
* Review the 500 NATIONS PROGRAM OPTION bar displayed across
the bottom of the screen: CONTENTS, INDEX, OPTIONS, HELP,
SEE ALSO, AND BACK.
You can explore the 500 Nations disc by clicking the CONTENTS or
INDEX buttons. The graphic display on the opening screen is the
CONTENTS. The topics are WELCOME, TIMELINE, HOMELANDS,
PATHFINDERS, and STORYTELLERS.
* Click WELCOME for a short introduction to the 500 Nations
disc.
* Try each of the five options on the Contents screen as time
permits.
* When you are finished, click the CLOSE button in the
upper-right corner.
Multitasking video
The term "multitasking" means that more than one process can run
on your computer with Windows 95 at the same time, each process
on its own thread. "Multitasking video" means that you can run
more than one video segment at a time. It is sometimes important
for students to see two processes occurring at the same time in
order to understand a concept. For instance, you could run video
showing mitosis and meiosis to emphasize the difference between
these two processes.
Multithreading video
The term "multithreading" means that two parts of the same
program can process simultaneously, an important feature for
making a single video run smoothly. For instance, one part of
the video can be showing while the next part is being
decompressed.
We will use multimedia video from the Microsoft Encarta 95 or 96
CD for this activity. The activity assumes Microsoft Encarta has
been installed on your computer. If it has not been installed,
follow the directions given below.
TO INSTALL ENCARTA ON YOUR COMPUTER
* Place the Encarta 95 or 96 CD in your CD-ROM drive.
* From the desktop, click My Computer.
* In MY COMPUTER dialog box, click the drive that represents
your CD-ROM drive.
* In the ENCARTA window, click the SETUP icon and follow
on-screen directions for Setup.
* After completing Setup, close ENCARTA.
TO LOAD AND RUN VIDEO
* From the START menu, select PROGRAMS.
* From the PROGRAMS menu, select ACCESSORIES.
* From the ACCESSORIES menu, select MULTIMEDIA.
* From the MULTIMEDIA menu, click MEDIA PLAYER. The MEDIA
PLAYER window is displayed on the desktop.
* On the FILE menu, click OPEN.
* In the LOOK In field, click the DOWN-ARROW BUTTON.
* On the DROPDOWN menu, click the icon for ENCARTA '95 where X
is a drive letter. Double-click the ENCYC95 folder.
Double-click the MM folder. Double-click the AVI folder.
* From the list of video files, double-click T050947A. A video
of a deep blue flower is displayed on the desktop.
* From the Media Player toolbar, click the PLAY button (far
left button). Watch the iris bloom. Click the left arrow
icon marked in the figure above to rewind the video.
TO DEMONSTRATE MULTITASKING VIDEO
* Keep the VIDEO PLAYER and VIDEO dialog boxes on the desktop.
* Repeat steps 1 through 6 of the previous sequence.
* In Step 7, double-click the video file T010532A. The
T010532a video dialog box displays a chameleon on the
desktop.
* Arrange the MEDIA PLAYER and VIDEO dialog boxes so that both
can easily be seen.
* In quick succession, click the PLAY button to start the
chameleon video and click the PLAY button to start the iris
video. Watch as both video files play at the same time.
* When you have completed this activity, close all windows.
Plug and Play sound card
Note
CAUTION: If you have no prior experience installing components
on your computer, you should seek assistance for this
installation procedure.
In most cases, external speakers are required with sound cards.
A Plug and Play sound card lets you play digital audio. Using
Windows 95 and the sound card, you can link sounds to play each
time you perform a task on the computer, such as opening or
quitting an application. You can integrate sounds into
multimedia documents, such as lesson presentations or student
reports, and you can play audio CDs.
Windows 95 also provides support for Musical Instrumentation
Digital Interface (MIDI) sounds. This feature lets you connect
music synthesizers and musical instruments with your computer. A
full description of these capabilities is not within the scope
of this manual.
There are two steps to installing a Plug and Play sound card:
installation of the hardware and installation of the software.
The process that follows assumes that you have Windows 95
already installed on your computer.
INSTALLING THE SOUND CARD
* Turn off and unplug your computer and any peripheral
devices.
* Remove the cover from your computer by following the
instructions in your computer's technical manual.
* Using a grounding strap, ground yourself to something metal
that is already grounded. Select an open port and remove the
slot cover and the screw holding it in place.
* Align your card's slot connector with the expansion slot and
press the board firmly into the slot. Secure the card in the
slot with the screw that you removed in Step 3.
* Connect other devices, such as speakers, CD-ROM drive, or
joystick, to your sound card.
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
After you have installed the sound card, you need to install
software drivers to control the card.
* Restart your computer.
* After the computer starts, if Windows 95 detects the sound
card, the NEW HARDWARE FOUND dialog box appears on the
screen. If the NEW HARDWARE FOUND dialog box does not
appear, consult the troubleshooting section of the
manufacturer's manual.
* When the INSERT DISK dialog box appears on your screen,
insert either the floppy disks or the CD-ROM disc supplied
by the hardware manufacturer. Follow the instructions on the
screen to complete the installation process.
* Restart your computer to make the new changes effective.
* Test your sound card by opening the Media Player. From the
START menu, select PROGRAMS/ACCESSORIES/MULTIMEDIA and click
MEDIA PLAYER.
* In the MEDIA PLAYER window, click SOUND from the DEVICE
option on the menu bar and click OPEN from the FILE option.
* From the OPEN dialog box, double-click one of the sound
files listed, such as THE MICROSOFT SOUND.WAV. The software
provided by the manufacturer may also have some sounds for
you to test.
* The MICROSOFT SOUND.WAV - MEDIA PLAYER window is displayed
on the screen. To play the sound, click the arrow on the
lower-left corner of the dialog box. If your sound card has
been installed correctly, the sound you selected should
play. If it does not play, consult the troubleshooting
section of the manufacturer's manual. You might check for
one of the following problems: the card is not properly
installed; a waveform-audio driver is not installed; or a
waveform-audio MCI driver is not turned on.
THE MEDIA PLAYER
The Media Player has audio control options now common to most
audio playing devices. If you are not familiar with these
controls, place the arrow (cursor) on each button along the
bottom of the dialog box to display its function. To become
familiar with the control functions, practice using the buttons
with the test sounds.
Plug and Play multimedia control card
A Plug and Play multimedia card enables you to play, record, and
edit digital audio and video. Windows 95 provides support for
multimedia authoring devices such as videocassette players,
videodisc players, and CD players. These features enable you to
play video from these sources and to capture, edit, and link
video into multimedia documents. You can record video for your
lesson presentations and for use in student reports. A full
description of these capabilities is beyond the scope of this
book.
Note
CAUTION: If you have no prior experience installing components
on your computer, you should seek assistance for this
installation procedure.
There are two parts to installing a Plug and Play multimedia
card: installation of the hardware and installation of the
software. This process parallels that of installing a Plug and
Play sound card, previously described. The process that follows
assumes that you have Windows 95 already installed on your
computer.
INSTALLING THE MULTIMEDIA CONTROL CARD
* Turn off and unplug your computer and any peripheral
devices.
* Remove the cover from your computer by following the
instructions in your computer's technical manual.
* Ground yourself to something metal. Select an open port and
remove the slot cover and the screw holding it in place.
* Align your card's slot connector with the expansion slot and
press the board firmly into the slot. Secure the card in the
slot with the screw that you removed in Step 3.
* Connect other devices, such as speakers, CD-ROM drive, or
videodisc player, to your multimedia card.
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
Note
If your multimedia card has been installed correctly, the video
you selected should play. If video doesn't play, consult the
trouble-shooting section of the manufacturer's manual.
After you have installed the multimedia card, you need to
install software drivers to control the card.
* Restart your computer.
* After the computer starts, if Windows 95 detects the card,
the NEW HARDWARE FOUND dialog box appears on the screen. If
the NEW HARDWARE FOUND dialog box does not appear, consult
the troubleshooting section of the manufacturer's manual.
* When the INSERT DISK dialog box appears on your screen,
insert either the floppy disks or CD-ROM disc supplied by
the manufacturer. Follow the instructions on the screen to
complete the installation process.
* Restart your computer to make the new changes effective.
* Test your multimedia card by opening the MEDIA PLAYER. From
the START menu, select PROGRAMS/ACCESSORIES/MULTIMEDIA and
click MEDIA PLAYER.
* In the MEDIA PLAYER dialog box, click VIDEO FOR WINDOWSÉ
from the DEVICE option on the menu bar and click OPEN from
the FILE option.
* In the OPEN dialog box, double-click one of the video files
listed. If no video files are listed, you need to look for a
video file. Place the Windows 95 CD in the CD-ROM drive.
From MY COMPUTER, double-click each of the following: the
CD-ROM DRIVE, the FUNSTUFF FOLDER, the VIDEOS FOLDER, and
the GOODTIME.AVI FILE. The software provided by the
manufacturer may also have some video for you to use. If you
do not have the Windows 95 CD, insert another CD, such as
MICROSOFT ENCARTA '95.
* The GOODTIME.AVI - MEDIA PLAYER dialog box is displayed on
the screen. To play the video, click the arrow on the
lower-left corner of the dialog box.
THE MEDIA PLAYER
The Media Player has video control options now common to most
video playing devices. If you are not familiar with these
controls, place the arrow (cursor) on each button along the
bottom of the dialog box to display its function. To become
familiar with the control functions, practice using the buttons
with the test video.
Now you can
In this lesson you have learned how Windows 95 makes it easy for
you to use new graphics, animation, and video capabilities in
the classroom. You learned about:
* AutoPlay
* Multitasking video
* Plug and Play sound card
* Multimedia control card
On your own
The concepts and skills you have used in this lesson will be the
starting point for many activities you can accomplish on your
own with Windows 95.
* In a science classroom, multitasking videos can help
students compare and contrast processes. In Encarta, you can
find 29 video files and 83 animation sequences. For example,
you may want to run the animation sequences for both meiosis
and mitosis to emphasize differences in cell-division
processes.
* You can use the Windows 95 Media Player to access and play
any of the multimedia files found in Encarta as they relate
to your lesson plans. Or, play them directly from the
Encarta program. The Encarta disc contains over 7,000 media
files for you to use to enhance your lessons.
* When you want to find something specific in Encarta, click
the FIND button. The PINPOINTER tool helps you locate the
exact articles and media you want. Use Encarta's MEDIA icons
to find just the kind of media resources you need to enhance
the day's lesson plan.
* In 500 Nations, have students use the TIMELINE and FIND
features to record the rise and decline of Indian nations
before the arrival of Europeans. You many want to divide the
students into cooperative learning groups, each researching
a different nation.
* Have students use the TIMELINE and INDEX features of 500
Nations to research how the governing structure of the
Indian nations at the time of the European colonists
influenced the way the governing structure of the United
States was established and written into law.
* Have students use the TIMELINE and INDEX features of 500
Nations to research examples of enduring architecture
developed by Native Americans before the arrival of
Europeans. You many want to divide the students into
cooperative learning groups, each researching a different
nation, time period, or region of North America.
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Exploring Connectivity in the
Classroom with Windows 95
There are many online services bulletin boards, and information
sources available around the whole world through the Internet.
Computers coupled with modems enable you and your students to
connect with other people and information sources anywhere
across the globe. Connecting your students to primary
information resources anywhere around the world creates a
classroom without walls. In this type of learning environment,
students are more highly motivated because they have an
increased level of responsibility for their own learning, the
latitude to find what is needed, and an increased level of
interactive decision-making to decide what they need, how and
where to find it, and how to integrate it into what they already
know.
The Windows 95 solution
Microsoft Network (MSN), the Microsoft Network online service,
lets you connect to the Microsoft Network Home Base. The Home
Base provides you with many features to explore. MSN is an easy
gateway to information and connections to other people through
e-mail and chat rooms. It offers the best place to get
information about Microsoft products. You can also easily access
and explore the Internet through MSN. Using MSN as the basic
tool, along with Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95, you can bring
vast resources to your classrooms. Software for connecting to
the Microsoft Network is built into Windows 95. Typically, after
you connect to MSN for a trial period, you can join up for a
monthly or yearly fee.
You will learn about
* Hardware and software requirements for online access
* Installing a new modem
* Network connectivity
* Commercial online services
* Microsoft Network (MSN)
* The Internet and access through MSN
* Internet Setup Wizard
* Internet connectivity
* E-mail, discussion, and news groups, and the World Wide Web
* Education resources available through online services
* Difference between Windows 95 and Microsoft Plus! for
Windows 95
Try it
If your computer has a built-in modem or if there is an external
modem attached, try the following exercises to look at Windows
95's connectivity support. You'll see the ways in which e-mail,
online services, and the Internet can support you and your
students in your classroom.
Start exploring
In this lesson, you can explore Windows 95's support for
connectivity by investigating the basic hardware and software
requirements you need to get started and how to use those
components to network with other teachers, students, and
information sources around the world. You can investigate
sources like the Microsoft Network, e-mail, discussion groups,
and the Internet.
Hardware and software requirements for online access
HARDWARE
To take advantage of communications features of Windows 95, you
need a modem. For fast connections, your modem should have a
baud rate of 9600 bps or faster. The modem may be already
installed in your computer, it may be connected as an external
device, or it may be located on your network. If you need to
install a modem, follow the directions on the next page.
SOFTWARE
In addition to the modem hardware, you need communications
software, which you can purchase either from the online service
provider or commercially. The Microsoft Network (MSN)
communications software is included with Windows 95; you can
install it during the Windows 95 setup process.
If you have an installed modem and you have installed Windows 95
on your computer, all you need to do is sign up and log on to
MSN. Begin the sign-up process on the desktop by double-clicking
the Microsoft Network icon on your desktop.
Installing a new modem
If you are going to install a new modem, follow the procedures
in the modem's manual to connect it to your computer. You can
begin installation in any one of three ways:
* From the MODEM icon in the Control Panel
* From the ADD NEW HARDWARE icon in the Control Panel
* From a COMMUNICATIONS UTILITY to install a modem (Windows 95
prompts you)
For each option, the INSTALL NEW MODEM WIZARD is displayed on
the desktop. It asks you if want Windows 95 to detect your modem
automatically or if you want to install the modem manually. You
should allow Windows 95 to detect the modem automatically.
TO INSTALL A MODEM
* From the START menu, select SETTINGS. Click CONTROL PANEL.
* Double-click the ADD NEW HARDWARE icon. Click YES (to
automatically detect installed hardware). Click NEXT to
continue, twice.
IF THE MODEM WAS NOT AUTOMATICALLY DETECTED
* Click NEXT. Click MODEM. Select the MANUFACTURER and MODEL
of your modem. Select a PORT. Click FINISH.
TO CHECK OR CHANGE THE PROPERTIES OF YOUR MODEM
* From the START menu, select SETTINGS. Click CONTROL PANEL.
Click the MODEM icon.
* From the MODEMS PROPERTIES dialog box, you can
* Add or remove a modem
* Get information about a modem or driver
* Create other dialing locations such as your classroom,
office, home, or mobile site when you're traveling
6. You can change the CONNECTION, PORT, and ADVANCED
CONNECTION settings. However, these settings are usually
made automatically. You need to change these settings
only if changes are specifically needed by a
communication service.
Network connectivity
Telecommunications hardware and software enables you to
communicate with people outside your local network or building
through your computer. You can even connect with your own
computer at school when you are home or while you are traveling.
As computers have evolved and become networked with other
computers, electronic mail systems, or e-mail, has also evolved.
E-mail systems enable people to share information and
communicate by connecting their computers through a modem or
network.
Windows 95 includes connectivity programs to address a wide
range of communication needs. Microsoft Network, Microsoft
Exchange, HyperTerminal, Phone Dialer, and Fax make it easy to
connect with people and computers around the world.
* MICROSOFT NETWORK (MSN) A robust, Microsoft-sponsored,
online service. Start from the desktop by double-clicking
the MICROSOFT NETWORK icon. (See page 71.)
* MICROSOFT EXCHANGE Receives and sends mail from mail systems
like Microsoft Mail, Internet mail, or online mail systems.
The Exchange also sends and receives faxes. Start from the
desktop by double-clicking the INBOX icon. (See page 26.)
* HYPERTERMINAL Sends and receives files between computers and
connects to bulletin boards. Click the START button, and
from Programs/Accessories select HYPERTERMINAL.
* DIAL-UP NETWORKING Enables remote connection to a network or
to a network server. Also connects to the Internet. Start
from MY COMPUTER by clicking DIAL-UP NETWORKING. (See page
79.)
* PHONE DIALER Dials voice telephone calls. Click the START
button, and from PROGRAMS/ACCESSORIES, select PHONE DIALER.
* FAX Sends and receives fax messages between computers. Fax
messages appear in Microsoft Exchange. Click the START
button, and from PROGRAMS/ACCESSORIES, select FAX.
COMMERCIAL ONLINE SERVICES
Your modem and communications software enable your computer to
connect with other computers around the world. With
communications software from a service provider, you can connect
with commercial online services that provide a wide range of
services, resources, and references. Some online service
providers are America Online, CompuServe, and Prodigy. For more
information about these commercial online service providers,
contact them directly. One good way to find out how to do so is
by reading their ads in national computer magazines.
In addition, there are a whole variety of Bulletin Board Systems
(BBSs) on a great number of topics available to you and your
students. For information on BBSs, check your local newspapers
and computer user groups. In most states, the State Department
of Education supports online services specifically tailored to
educators, students, and administrators. For more information,
contact your state's Department of Education.
THE MICROSOFT NETWORK (MSN)
You can easily connect to the Microsoft online service because
software to do so is built into Windows 95. If you have a modem,
all you need to do is install the Microsoft Network when you
install Windows 95. Click the icon on the desktop to get
enrolled as a member and connect at any time once you have an
account.
The Microsoft Network lets you and your students quickly and
easily enter and become an active part of the information
superhighway. You can find the latest information from experts
in the field, search distant university libraries, share ideas
and solutions with other teachers, and much more.
Note
Connect with the Microsoft Network on the desktop by
double-clicking the Microsoft Network icon.
You will find a smooth and easy transition from Windows 95 into
Microsoft Network. Since the Microsoft Network user interface is
similar to the rest of Windows 95, the process of entering and
navigating MSN becomes quite familiar. And if you are familiar
with using Windows Explorer, then you are familiar with how to
view and copy online files.
IF THE MICROSOFT NETWORK IS NOT YET INSTALLED
* On the CONTROL PANEL, double-click ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS.
* In the ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS PROPERTIES dialog box, click the
WINDOWS SETUP tab.
* On the COMPONENTS list, click tHE MICROSOFT NETWORK icon.
Click OK.
IF YOU ARE NOT YET A MEMBER OF THE MICROSOFT NETWORK
* On the DESKTOP, double-click the MICROSOFT NETWORK icon.
* In the MICROSOFT NETWORK dialog box, click OK.
* Type the first three digits of your phone number. Click OK.
* Click the SETTINGS button. The CONNECTION SETTINGS dialog
box includes three options: ACCESS NUMBERS, DIALING
PROPERTIES, and MODEM SETTINGS.
* To select a primary and backup phone number for your area,
click ACCESS NUMBERS. Click CHANGE to select appropriate
phone numbers. Click OK.
* To select dialing properties appropriate to your location,
click DIALING PROPERTIES. Select or enter the appropriate
data. Click OK.
* To verify correct modem settings, click MODEM SETTINGS.
Verify that the information is correct. Click OK. If you
have a Plug and Play-compatible modem, the information
displayed here should be correct.
* In the third MICROSOFT NETWORK dialog box, click the CONNECT
button. When the connection has been completed, the
Microsoft Network dialog box appears with three steps for
you to complete to become a member.
* To join the Microsoft Network, click each of the three
buttons and fill in the information about your name and
address and payment information, and read the rules.
Note
Your member ID is how you are identified within the
Microsoft Network. Your password protects your access to the
Network. Write them both down and put them in a safe place.
You will save time if you commit both the member ID and the
password to memory, rather than needing to look them up when
you need them.
10. In the USER INFORMATION SIGN IN dialog box, type your
name. Type your address. Type your phone number. Click OK.
11. From the BILLING INFORMATION SIGN IN dialog box, type
your credit card name. Type your credit card number. Type
the expiration date of your credit card. Click OK.
12. To join, click JOIN NOW. Click CONNECT.
13. In the SIGN IN dialog box, type your member ID (an
account name). Type your password. Click CONNECT.
14. Once all the User Information has been entered and you
are a member, you will be returned to the SIGN IN dialog box
to connect to the Microsoft Network. If you wish, you can
click the option to have MSN remember your password each
time you want to enter the network. If not, you will be
asked to type your ID and password each time you enter the
network.
IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE MICROSOFT NETWORK
To enter the Microsoft Network:
* On the DESKTOP, double-click THE MICROSOFT NETWORK icon.
* In the SIGN IN dialog box, type your member ID. Type your
password. Click CONNECT. Or, alternatively, click the option
to have MSN remember your ID and password.
MEMBER IDS AND PASSWORDS
For your security, your member ID should be unique. Be sure to
record or remember your ID and password information. Be sure to
keep your ID and password information confidential. If you
intend to use the same password each time you log on, click the
REMEMBER MY PASSWORD box.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR ACCOUNT:
Note
Customer support numbers are subject to change. You can download
the latest numbers from the Member Assistance folder.
In the MSN SIGN IN dialog box, click SETTINGS.
* In the CONNECTION SETTINGS dialog box, click HELP.
* In MSN MEMBER SUPPORT dialog box, click CUSTOMER SERVICE
PHONE NUMBERS. Select the number most appropriate for your
needs.
In the United States, call:
English 800-386-5550
Spanish 95-800-215-6987
IF YOU NEED TO CHANGE PHONE NUMBER OR MODEM SETTINGS IN MSN
* In the SIGN IN dialog box, click SETTINGS.
* In the CONNECTION SETTINGS dialog box:
* To review/edit access phone numbers, click ACCESS NUMBERS.
Click CHANGE to view the list of access numbers available.
Click OK.
* To review/edit dialing information, click DIALING
PROPERTIES. Click the MY LOCATION tab. Review/enter new
information. Click OK.
* To review/edit modem information, click MODEM SETTINGS.
Click each of three tabs: GENERAL, CONNECTION, OPTIONS.
Click OK.
* To view troubleshooting information from the CONNECTION
SETTING dialog box, click HELP
* To view MSN Member Support phone numbers from the HELP
screen, click CUSTOMER SERVICE phone numbers.
Twelve good reasons to use the Microsoft Network:
Note
You can get a list of Internet service providers by calling
InterNIC Information Services at 800-444-4345. You can get an
Internet account by using the Microsoft Plus! Internet Signup
wizard.
EASY ACCESS You can connect to the Microsoft Network by clicking
its icon.
A CONSISTENT INTERFACE You can use a desktop interface,
terminology, and navigational tools similar to those used in all
of Windows 95.
MULTITASKING You can do several different networking tasks at
the same time.
E-MAIL You can send and receive electronic mail.
THE INTERNET You can connect to the Internet through MSN.
CATEGORIES You can access resources and information organized by
categories. New categories are continuously being added.
BULLETIN BOARDS You can post and read messages and information
on bulletin boards that are of interest to you.
CHAT ROOMS You can engage in realtime, online conversations with
other members.
FILE LIBRARIES You can find libraries of files (graphics,
information, software) that you can download to your own
computer.
INFORMATION SERVICES You can find the latest news, weather,
sports, and stock reports.
MICROSOFT PRODUCT INFORMATION You can receive the latest and
most up-to-date product, technical, and support information from
Microsoft.
MEMBER ASSISTANCE You can get help on how to use MSN. For
example, when you find some information or data on the Internet
that you know your students can use in a research project, you
can create a shortcut to it and send the shortcut to your
students through e-mail.
The Internet and access through MSN
The Internet is a vast web of interconnected but independent
computers and computer networks. Because of the wide range of
participants and users, access to information available through
the Internet may be free and open, or may be restricted or
expensive, or both. The Internet was originally created as a
research and communication tool for the military and for
scientific research. Although it is still used for those
purposes, today there are millions of people who use the
Internet for those and many other reasons.
At this writing, about 10,000 networks and millions of host
systems form the Internet. A host system is any individual,
group, organization or business that sets itself up as an
information site for you to visit. While these numbers are
reasonable estimates, it's difficult to accurately describe the
size and composition of the Internet. The Internet is loosely
organized and constantly changing. New computers and computer
networks (sites) are being added, changed, or replaced every
day. Both the size of the Internet and the number of its users
are growing very rapidly and are expected to continue growing
for the foreseeable future.
HERE ARE THREE WAYS YOU CAN INTERACT WITH THE INTERNET THROUGH
MSN
* Select the CATEGORIES option on MSN Central for access to
Internet Newsgroups related to Microsoft Network forums.
* Select e-mail on the MSN Central to send and receive e-mail
with other Internet users.
* Create a dial-up networking connection through MSN or
Windows 95 to connect to an Internet access provider.
THERE ARE TWO WAYS YOU CAN CONNECT TO INTERNET NEWSGROUPS
Note
When you open a Newsgroup folder, you are automatically
connected to it over the Internet.
Both ways begin with the CATEGORIES window. Choose a route by
way of the Internet Center icon or any category icon. After
logging onto the Microsoft Network, from MSN Central, click
CATEGORIES. The CATEGORIES window shows a set of category
folders.
USING THE INTERNET CENTER ICON TO CONNECT TO INTERNET NEWSGROUPS
* In the CATEGORIES window, double-click the INTERNET CENTER
icon to display the INTERNET window.
* In the INTERNET CENTER window, double-click the folder
called INTERNET NEWSGROUPS to display the INTERNET
NEWSGROUPS window.
* Double-click one of the newsgroups (for example: Usenet) to
display a set of related topics (icons).
* Double-click a topic icon to display and explore a list of
subtopics.
* Double-click a subtopic to display another set of subtopics.
* Double-click a document to read about a topic.
* Read the documents of interest. Respond if you like. Click X
in the upper-right corner of your screen to return to MSN
Central.
USING ANY CATEGORY ICON TO CONNECT TO INTERNET NEWSGROUPS
* In the CATEGORIES window, double-click the EDUCATION &
REFERENCE icon.
* In the EDUCATION & REFERENCE window, view a set of TOPIC
icons.
* Follow this path of icons to the INTERNET WRITING
NEWSGROUPS. Double-click each icon: FIELDS OF STUDY/BOOKS
and WRITING/WRITING FORUM/INTERNET WRITING
NEWSGROUPS/REC.ARTS.POEMS.
* From a list of related topics displayed, select a topic or
topics to read. Respond if you like. Return to MSN Central.
Internet Setup Wizard
Note
These procedures assume that you have gotten an Internet account
and that you have installed the required communications hardware
and software before beginning these steps.
This is a brief overview of the steps you need to take to
connect to the Internet using Dial-Up Networking in Windows 95.
* Get an Internet account with an Internet access provider.
* Set up your communications hardware.
* Make sure Dial-Up Networking is installed.
* Install the TCP/IP protocol and bind it to the Dial-Up
Networking adapter.
* Enter TCP/IP information.
* Create a connection to your access provider in Dial-Up
Networking.
* Dial your Internet access provider.
HERE ARE TWO WAYS TO INSTALL THE TCP/IP NETWORK PROTOCOL
To connect to the Internet through any provider, your computer
must have some basic information on how to interact with the
Internet. This information defines how your computer is to send
and receive data over the Internet. The establishment of these
standardized protocols makes the worldwide web of interconnected
computers possible. TCP/IP is the standard protocol on the
Internet.
To enter the Internet, you must have TCP/IP installed on your
computer. You can install TCP/IP on your computer when you
install Windows 95 or install it afterward using the Network
option on the Control Panel.
How do you connect with the Internet, once your computer is
connected? To connect and interact with data on the Internet,
you need to use some Internet utilities. These applications help
you navigate the network to find the information you want.
* In the CONTROL PANEL, double-click the NETWORK icon to
display the NETWORK dialog box.
* Click CLIENT FOR MICROSOFT NETWORKS and click ADD to display
the SELECT NETWORK COMPONENT TYPE dialog box.
* Click PROTOCOL and click ADD to display the SELECT NETWORK
PROTOCOL dialog box.
* Click MICROSOFT and click TCP/IP. Click OK and follow the
instructions on the screen.
TO INSTALL THE TCP/IP PROTOCOL FROM HELP
* In the HELP TOPICS: WINDOWS HELP dialog box, type NETWORK.
In the CLICK A TOPIC, THEN CLICK DISPLAY dialog box, locate
and double-click INSTALLING A NETWORK PROTOCOL.
* Read the instructions on the screen, and click the button in
Step 1. Follow the instructions on the screen.
TO MAKE SURE DIAL-UP NETWORKING IS INSTALLED OR TO CREATE A
CONNECTION TO YOUR ACCESS PROVIDER IN DIAL-UP NETWORKING
* From MY COMPUTER, double-click DIAL-UP NETWORKING.
* Double-click MAKE NEW CONNECTION. Follow the instructions on
the screen. When you have completed the connection, the
Internet Dial-Up Service icon will be displayed in the
Dial-Up Networking dialog box.
* In the DIAL-UP NETWORKING dialog box, click the INTERNET
DIAL-UP SERVICE icon with the right mouse button.
* On the MENU, click PROPERTIES.
* On the GENERAL tab, click SERVER TYPE.
* In the SERVER TYPES dialog box, check LOG ON TO NETWORK.
Check ENABLE SOFTWARE COMPRESSION (if your modem does not
handle compression). Check REQUIRE ENCRYPTED PASSWORD (if
you want more security). Check TCP/IP. Click OK.
Internet connectivity
HERE ARE THREE MORE WAYS TO CONNECT TO THE INTERNET:
* You can connect your computer with an online service, such
as America Online, Prodigy, or CompuServe.
* You can connect your computer to your school, district, or
state-wide network (if they are connected to the Internet).
* You can connect your computer to an Internet service
provider that is connected to the Internet.
HOW TO USE TELNET
Note
You are using a text-based interface that is case-sensitive. If
you get an error, you may have typed the commands incorrectly.
For more Telnet information, use the Telnet Help option: "Search
For Help on..."
Telnet is a utility that interprets information between your
computer and the computer to which you are connected. Telnet is
known as a terminal emulation program. Windows 95 includes a
Windows version of Telnet. If you are connected to the Internet,
you can run Telnet from START on the taskbar.
* On the START menu, click RUN.
* In the RUN dialog box, type TELNET in the OPEN field.
* In the TELNET window, click CONNECT MENU and click REMOTE
SYSTEM.
* In the CONNECT dialog box, type the name of the Telnet site
to which you want to connect. Click CONNECT.
For example, try to connect to one or more of the following
hosts:
* National Telecommunications and Information Administration
ntiabbs.ntia.doc.gov
* Federal Information Exchange-log on as fedix fedix.fie.com
* Michigan State University gopher.msu.edu
* UHCARL Library System-log on as Lib
starmaster.uhcc.hawaii.edu
HOW TO USE FTP
FTP, or File Transfer Protocol, is a utility that enables you to
connect with FTP sites and copy files to your computer from
those sites. Windows 95 includes a Windows version of FTP. If
you are connected to the Internet, you can run FTP from START on
the taskbar.
* On the START menu, click RUN.
* In the RUN dialog box, type FTP in the OPEN field. The FTP
window displays an FTP> prompt.
* At the FTP> prompt, type the name of the FTP host to which
you want to connect.
Note
With Windows 95, you can increase the size of the font and the
FTP dialog box.
For example, try to connect to one or more of these hosts:
* U.S. Senate
ftp.senate.gov
* Department of Labor
ftp://stas.bls.gov/pub/doc/overview.doc
* Microsoft Corporation
ftp.microsoft.com
IF YOU CHOOSE TO CONNECT WITH MICROSOFT
Note
Computers (servers) that provide free information to anyone who
wants to access it, such as schools, libraries, public groups,
and businesses, are called Anonymous Hosts. Some hosts require a
password and they may charge for the information they contain.
At the FTP> prompt, type open ftp.microsoft.com and press ENTER.
An FTP window is displayed showing that you have successfully
connected to the Microsoft FTP site.
* When prompted, type anonymous and type your Internet account
name as your password.
TO COPY FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER
* To list the files on the system, type dir.
* To copy a file you want to your computer, type get filename.
For example:
* To get the directory map of the Microsoft server, type get
dirmap.txt
* Find the DIRMAP.TXT file on your computer by using WINDOWS
EXPLORER.
* Read the file by using an application like WORDPAD
* Type quit when you are ready to end a session.
HOW TO USE INTERNET BROWSERS
Note
You can learn about Telnet and FTP sites, site names, and
command sets from books, magazines, and your friends. Often, you
don't need to know commands because the host servers have menus
to guide you to the data you are seeking. A host's address is
also known as an URL (Universal Resource Locator) or domain
name.
Other network browsing programs are Gopher, Mosaic, Archie, and
WAIS. These programs enable you to quickly and easily connect
with and navigate the Internet. They have graphical interfaces
and are menu-driven. In many cases, you need only point and
click on words or icons to connect to resources of interest to
you. The browsers also give you much greater search capabilities
than Telnet or FTP.
Brief descriptions of each of these browser applications follow:
GOPHER Gopher is a menu-driven system. The menu system replaces
the complicated FTP and TCP/IP addresses. You search the
Internet by choosing items from menus. Gopher makes all the
connections to locate a host and to retrieve the files you want.
The program also helps you to keep track of where you are and
the path you have taken to get there. You can receive Gopher
through your Internet service provider.
MOSAIC Mosaic adds a graphical interface to its system. Mosaic
enables you to locate and retrieve a wide variety of data,
including text, audio, and video. The interface includes
hypertext that enables you to click on a word or icon and the
system connects you to a document
A location field displays the host's URL. You can also type a
URL, if you know the address of the data you want. You can also
type words in a search engine to locate sites that have related
information. You can create "bookmarks" to quickly and easily
find your way back to frequently used sites.
You can receive Mosaic through your Internet service provider or
connect to ftp.ncsa.uiuc.edu. At the prompt, type cd /Web. Read
the FAQ.TXT file for information about Mosaic and how to install
it.
ARCHIE
Archie is a database of anonymous FTP sites that enables you to
gain quick access to its contents. Archie archives the contents,
descriptions, and filenames for over 1,000 sites around the
world.
After connecting to an FTP site, type archie, then type help to
get a set of commands. To get more information about Archie, use
anonymous FTP quiche.cs.mcgill.ca. You can receive Archie
through your Internet service provider.
WAIS WAIS (Wide Area Information Service) is another
search-and-retrieval system. WAIS searches databases and
libraries on the Internet. WAIS enables you to do a keyword
search and provides you with a list of documents found. The
lists are sorted, based on the number of times the keyword is
found in a document. You can receive more information about WAIS
through your Internet service provider.
WORLD WIDE WEB
The World Wide Web is a network of interconnected servers. The
Web provides hypertext-based search and discovery information
services. All you need to do is click on underlined words (hot
spots) and follow the path to the information you want. After
you find what you want, you can download it to your computer
using FTP.
A Web browser lets you view information on all these computers
around the world without having to enter each address. Windows
95 provides Telnet and FTP for basic navigation of the Web.
However, to view and download a document to your computer, you
need a Web browser.
E-mail, discussion, and news groups
E-MAIL E-mail (electronic mail) is the most widely used of the
Internet services. A wide variety of systems let you send and
receive mail messages on the Internet. To exchange mail with
someone on the Internet, your computer needs to use the proper
protocol. The TCP/IP e-mail protocol is SMTP (Simple Mail
Transfer Protocol). How your e-mail interface looks can vary
widely, depending on the application you are using.
You can exchange mail on the Internet through any of the service
providers or BBSs available to you. If you subscribe to one of
these services, you don't need to be concerned about having an
Internet-compatible mail system. These services perform the
exchange for you.
With Windows 95, you can send and receive e-mail to anyone on
the Internet by using a consistent interface. You need to know
only the Internet address of the receiver. You can also exchange
mail through other online service providers such as America
Online, Prodigy, and CompuServe.
TO WRITE AND SEND A MESSAGE FROM THE MICROSOFT NETWORK
* From the START menu, select PROGRAMS and click MICROSOFT
EXCHANGE.
* On the MICROSOFT EXCHANGE toolbar, click the NEW MESSAGE
button, or select NEW MESSAGE from the COMPOSE menu.
* In the NEW MESSAGE window, click the TO button to select an
address from your personal address list, or type the address
of the receiver in the TO field.
* Type a subject title. Type your e-mail message. Then, click
the SEND icon or select SEND from the FILE menu.
TO READ A MESSAGE
* Click YES when you are notified a message has arrived, or
* Click the INBOX button on the EXCHANGE toolbar and
double-click a message from the list shown.
DISCUSSION AND NEWS GROUPS
There are two kinds of discussions: real time and bulletin
boards. In real time, discussions are interactive. You type
messages that other participants can immediately see and answer.
Chat sessions, like conference calls, are in real time. Bulletin
boards are ongoing postings that anyone can read and answer at
any time. The Microsoft Network includes both chat rooms and
bulletin boards.
TO ENTER A CHAT ROOM
You can enter a chat room in two ways: through the CHAT WORLD
icon or through a CATEGORY TOPIC icon.
THROUGH THE CHAT WORLD ICON
* In MSN CENTRAL, click CATEGORIES.
* In the CATEGORIES window, click the CHAT WORLD icon.
* In the CHAT WORLD window, select an area of interest.
Interact if you wish.
* When you are finished, return to MSN CENTRAL. Type your
comments in the lower window and click RETURN.
THROUGH A CATEGORY TOPIC ICON
* In MSN CENTRAL, click CATEGORIES.
* In the CATEGORIES window, double-click a category; for
example, EXERCISE AND FITNESS.
* Double-click a subcategory, such as BODY BUILDING AND WEIGHT
TRAINING.
* Double-click the chat icon BODY BUILDING AND WEIGHT TRAINING
CHAT. The chat window is displayed on the desktop. Interact
if you wish.
* When you are finished, return to MSN CENTRAL.
TO ENTER A BULLETIN BOARD
* In MSN CENTRAL, click CATEGORIES.
* In the CATEGORIES window, double-click a category; for
example HOME AND FAMILY.
* Double-click a subcategory; for example, HOME AND GARDEN.
* Double-click the HOME IMPROVEMENT BBS icon.
* In the BULLETIN BOARD window, double-click a document and
read its message.
* To respond to an opened message, select NEW MESSAGE from the
COMPOSE menu. Interact if you wish.
* When you are finished, return to MSN CENTRAL.
Educational resources available through online services
Since the Internet is a vast network of information resources,
the greater portion of it is educational. Where you look and
what you seek on the Internet depends on the questions you and
your students are trying to resolve.
The nature of the information you are seeking may thread you
through sites that encircle the globe as you connect with
governments, businesses, schools, libraries, databases, and
subject-matter experts. It's difficult to describe all the
educational resources available to you on the Internet. So it's
important to search beyond the sources you may already know.
The online services described in this section can make it easier
to locate information by topic. In addition, there are some host
sites that are specifically designed to support K-12 teachers
and students, and you may want to connect to them directly. With
easy access to the Internet from Windows 95, you and your
students can discover that you are really in a classroom without
walls!
Commercial online services
As described previously, MSN Central is organized to help you
communicate with individuals through e-mail and connect with
information sources through categories and the Internet. MSN has
many categories and adds new categories regularly. Some of its
categories are:
* Arts and Entertainment
* Business and Finance
* Community and Public Affairs
* Computers and Software
* Education and Reference
* Science and Technology
* Sports, Health, and Fitness
By clicking any of these categories and subcategories, you can
arrive at information or forums that are of interest to you and
your students.
Online service providers such as America Online, CompuServe, and
Prodigy have categories and systems similar to those of MSN to
connect you with information of interest to you. For more
information about these commercial online service providers,
contact the service provider.
INTERNET BROWSERS
As described earlier in this chapter, Internet browsers such as
Gopher, Mosaic, Archie, and WAIS provide either a graphic or
hypertext interface to help you find educational sources or the
means to search and discover them. These programs let you
quickly and easily connect to and navigate the Internet. For
more information about these services, contact your service
provider.
What follows is a few of the many sites you and your students
may find interesting. You will discover more URLs as you search
the Internet, talk with friends, or discover other resources in
books and periodicals.
* NCSA Software Technologies
http://www.ncsa.uiuc.edu/Indices/Software/
* Microsoft Corporation
http://www.microsoft.com
* National Library of Medicine
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/nlmhome.html
* Text of the Copyright Act
http://www.law.cornell.edu/usc/17/
* Laws and issues regarding communication rights
http://www.eff.org
* Stock prices
http://www.quote.com
* NASA
http://hypatia.gsfc.nasa.gov/NASA_homepage.html
* North Carolina State University
http://dewey.lib.ncsu.edu
* University of California
http://www.ucsc.edu/library/index.html
* A library for kids
http://www.npac.syr.edu
* MidLink (ages 12-15)
http://longwood.cs.ucf.edu/~MidLink/
To connect to these sites, type the URL carefully. You may not
always be able to connect to a site. If you do not connect, make
sure the URL is typed correctly and try again. As you explore
the Internet, remember that you may not be interested in all
that you find. You may not agree with all that you find. If so,
simply leave that site and go on to another.
The difference between Windows 95 and Microsoft Plus!
Microsoft Plus! is a companion to the Windows 95 operating
system. With Microsoft Plus!, you get enhancements to disk
compression and the visual appearance of the desktop, plus easy
access to the Internet.
Microsoft Plus! includes:
ENHANCEMENTS TO THE LOOK OF THE WINDOWS 95 DESKTOP Custom
desktop themes incorporate audio, video, animation, and other
visual features to your computer screen.
SYSTEM AGENT With System Agent, you can schedule programs to run
at preselected times. System Agent runs in the background to
perform maintenance tasks on the schedule you create.
ENHANCEMENTS TO DRIVESPACE With DriveSpace 3, you can adjust the
balance between disk speed and disk space, and store compressed
data more effectively than you can with Windows 95 DriveSpace.
DriveSpace 3 operates at all times, compressing data and
providing access to compressed data.
COMPRESSION AGENT Compression Agent works with DriveSpace 3 to
compress your data when you are not using your computer.
DIAL-UP NETWORKING SERVER Using Dial-Up Server, you can set up
your computer as a Dial-Up Networking server that allows you to
dial into your computer from another location by using Windows
Dial-Up Networking.
3D PINBALL 3D Pinball is a new version of 3D Pinball for Windows
95.
INTERNET EXPLORER Internet Explorer lets you browse the
Internet, easily sign up by using the Internet Signup Wizard,
place shortcuts on the desktop to your favorite locations,
receive Internet mail even if you are not using MSN, and
connects to both the Internet and MSN at the same time.
Summary
To navigate, read, and retrieve information on the Internet, you
need to:
* Install a modem in your computer.
* Have an account with an Internet access provider. You can
sign up for an account with the Microsoft Network or use
another Internet access provider.
* Use a browser that can retrieve the information you want
from the Internet.
Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer is a browsing tool that shares the familiar
Microsoft 95 point-and-click interface. Most importantly, you
can use Internet Explorer to navigate and retrieve information
from the Internet, the World Wide Web, Gopher, and FTP sites.
Now you can
In this lesson, you have learned how Windows 95 makes it easy
for you to send, receive, and use information. You learned
about:
* Hardware and software requirements for online access
* Installing a new modem
* Network connectivity
* Commercial online services
* The Internet and access through MSN
* Internet Setup Wizard
* Internet connectivity
* E-mail, discussion groups, newsgroups, and the World Wide
Web
* Educational resources available through online services
* The difference between Windows 95 and Microsoft Plus!
On your own
The concepts and skills you have used in this lesson are the
starting point for many activities you can do on your own with
Windows 95. If you have access to the Web, try visiting these
sites where you and your students can learn about how to get
your classroom connected to the Web, find other educational
sites, express emotions in e-mail, and participate in worldwide
events.
* Go online to find out how to set up your own classroom home
page and find lists of many other K-12 education sites:
http://web66.coled.umn.edu/
* Go online to find out about e-mail emotions, called
Emoticons:
http://art.uwstout.edu/pages/cyber/Zahn/Steve.html
* Go online to find out how to set up your own classroom
newspaper and get articles from newspapers on the Internet:
http://www.eg.bucknell.-edu/~boulter/crayon/
* Go online to find technology information of interest to high
schools and colleges:
http://www.syllabus.com
* Go online to find information at the U.S. Department of
Education:
http://www.ed.gov/
* Go online to find weather forecasts, maps, and satellite
images:
http://wxweb.msu.edu/weather/
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Appendix
Practice Files for In and Out of the Classroom with Windows 95
Description of Practice Files and Installation Locations
Practice Files are used with some of the activities in this
book. You should have your Technology Coordinator or Network
Administrator help you install these Practice Files. The files
and folders can be found in the Practice folder on the Practice
disk accompanying this book.
To Install the Practice Files:
* Insert the disk in drive A:
* Right-click the MY COMPUTER icon. From the menu, click
EXPLORE.
* In the EXPLORING - MY COMPUTER window, in the right pane,
double-click the FLOPPY (A:) icon.
* Double-click the PRACTICE folder icon. Eight named icons
appear.
* Drag the following items to the hard drive (C:) icon in the
left pane:
* EXER1.WPS
* EXER2.WPS
* EXERCISE 4 folder
* EXERCISE 5 folder
* EXERCISE 8 folder
* Drag the following items to these locations:
* EXERCISE 3 folder to the PAINT folder in drive C:
* EXERCISE 6 folder to the PUBLIC folder in your Network
Neighborhood.
* EXERCISE 7 folder to the MSWORKS folder in drive C:
Using the FIND feature to locate a file (Page 15)
There are two files used in this activity.
NAME
Exer1.wps
Exper2.wps
TASK
Locate Exer1.WPS and read. (Type Exercise 1 to Find)
Locate Exer2.wps and read. (Type performance to find)
Install both files on the hard disk (usually C:)
Using my computer to find stored information (Page 16)
There is one file used in this Exercise 3 activity
NAME
Exer3.bmp
TASK
Locate Paint Folder: (Use My Computer to find Exer3.bmp)
Locate/View/Change.
Install the File on the hard disk (usually C:) in the Paint
folder.
Changing an MS-DOS 8.3 file name (Page 16)
There is one file and folder used in this activity
NAME
Exercise 5 folder
Ex4wn95.txt
TASK
Locate Exercise4 folder.
(Use find to locate the folder)
Locate and change ex4wn95.txt name-
rename the file with long file name.
Install the folder with file on the hard disk (usually C:).
Creating a shortcut to a locally stored file (Page 16)
There is one file and folder used in this activity.
NAME
Exercise 5 folder
Exer5.wps
|
TASK
Locate exercise 5 folder.
(Use my Computer to find.)
Locate and read Exer5.wps.
Create a shortcut to the file.
Install the folder with file on the hard disk (usually C:)
Creating a shortcut to an externally stored file (Page 17)
There is one file and folder used in this activity.
NAME
Public Folder
Exer6.wps
TASK
Locate public folder on the Network Neighborhood.
Locate exer6.wps and read.
Create Shortcut to the file.
Install the file in the public folder on the network.
Using Windows Explorer to change local files (Page 18)
There is one file and folder used in this activity.
NAME
msworks folder
exer7.wps
TASK
Locate msworks folder.
(Use Windows Explorer to find.)
Locate exer7.wps and read.
Change the text of the file.
Install the folder with file on the hard disk (usually C:).
To print a document using point and print (Page 23)
There is one file and folder used in this activity.
NAME
Exercise 8 folder
exer8.wps
TASK
Locate exercise 8 folder.
(Use My Computer/Windows Explorer to find).
Locate exer8.wps and print.
Install the folder with file on the hard disk (usually C:).
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