Foundations Quick Start

Why screenshots matter: In CI2000, most assignments require you to take screenshots of your work as proof of completion. This skill is used in every single week.

Method 1: Windows Snipping Tool (Recommended)

This is the fastest and most flexible method. It works on Windows 10 and Windows 11.

1. Press Win+Shift+S on your keyboard.
2. Your screen dims — click and drag to select the area you want to capture.
3. The screenshot is now on your clipboard (stored temporarily in memory).
4. Open Word and press Ctrl+V to paste it into your document.

Method 2: Print Screen Key

• PrtScn — Captures the entire screen.
• Alt+PrtScn — Captures only the active window (the window you are currently using).
• Then paste with Ctrl+V into Word or any other application.

Method 3: Snipping Tool App

1. Search “Snipping Tool” in the Start menu.
2. Click “New” to start a capture.
3. Select the area, then save the image or copy it.

Opening File Explorer

Press Win+E to open File Explorer (the yellow folder icon on your taskbar). This is where you find, organize, and manage all of your files.

Key Locations on Your Computer

Creating a Folder

1. Open File Explorer and navigate to Documents.
2. Right-click in the empty space.
3. Select “New” > “Folder”.
4. Type a name (for example, “CI2000 Assignments”) and press Enter.

Renaming a File

1. Right-click the file.
2. Select “Rename”.
3. Type the new name and press Enter.

Or: Click the file once to select it, then press F2 to rename it.

Moving a File

• Method 1: Cut and Paste — Select the file, press Ctrl+X, navigate to the destination folder, then press Ctrl+V.
• Method 2: Drag and Drop — Open two File Explorer windows side by side, then click and drag the file from one window to the other.

File Naming for CI2000

All your assignments in this course follow a naming convention: LastName_Week#_Assignment.docx. For example: Smith_Week1_Assignment.docx

Save vs. Save As

Save (Ctrl+S): Updates the current file. Use this constantly — every few minutes while you are working. It takes less than a second and protects all your progress.

Save As (File > Save As): Creates a new copy of your file. Use this when:

• You want to save in a different format (like PDF)
• You want to save a copy with a different name
• You want to save to a different location

Common File Formats

How to Save as PDF

Several CI2000 assignments require you to submit your work as a PDF. Here is how:

1. Click File > Save As.
2. Choose your location (for example, your CI2000 folder).
3. Click the “Save as type” dropdown menu.
4. Select “PDF (*.pdf)”.
5. Click Save.

The Clipboard

When you copy or cut something, Windows stores it on an invisible “clipboard.” It stays there until you copy or cut something else. Think of it as a temporary holding area for whatever you last copied.

Three Core Actions

• Copy (Ctrl+C): Makes a duplicate. The original stays exactly where it is.
• Cut (Ctrl+X): Removes the original and puts it on the clipboard. Use this when you want to move something from one place to another.
• Paste (Ctrl+V): Places whatever is on the clipboard at your current cursor location.

Step-by-Step Example

1. Select the text you want: Click and drag over the text, or press Ctrl+A to select all text in the document.
2. Press Ctrl+C to copy (or Ctrl+X to cut).
3. Click where you want to place it — this could be in the same document, a different document, or even a different program.
4. Press Ctrl+V to paste.

Right-Click Method

You can also right-click on selected text and choose Copy, Cut, or Paste from the menu that appears. This is helpful if you prefer using the mouse.

Opening a Web Browser

Click the Microsoft Edge icon on your taskbar (the blue-green wave icon), or search “Edge” in the Start menu. You can also use Google Chrome or Firefox — they all work the same way for basic browsing.

The Address Bar

The long bar at the top of the browser is the address bar. Click it and type a web address (like google.com) then press Enter. You do not need to type “www” or “https://” — the browser adds those automatically.

Search Tips

Getting good search results is a skill. Here are some strategies that will help you throughout this course:

• Use specific keywords: blood pressure chart works better than I need a chart about blood pressure.
• Use quotation marks for exact phrases: "patient intake form" finds that exact phrase on web pages.
• Add site-specific terms: blood pressure chart site:mayoclinic.org searches only that website.

Downloading a File

1. Click the download link on a web page.
2. The file goes to your Downloads folder by default.
3. Press Ctrl+J to see your recent downloads in most browsers.

Bookmarking a Page

Press Ctrl+D to save a page you visit often. This creates a bookmark so you can return to that page quickly without typing the address again.

Opening Outlook

Search “Outlook” in the Start menu, or go to outlook.office.com in your web browser. Both give you access to your UMA email.

Composing a New Email

1. Click “New Email” (or “New Message” in the web version).
2. In the “To” field, type the recipient’s email address.
3. Add a clear, descriptive subject line.
4. Write your message in the body.
5. Click “Send.”

Professional Email Format

When emailing your instructor or classmates, follow this structure:

• Subject: Be specific and descriptive (for example, “CI2000 Week 1 Assignment Question”).
• Greeting: “Dear Dr. Martinez,” or “Hello Team,”
• Body: Clear, organized, and professional. Get to the point.
• Closing: “Best regards,” or “Thank you,” followed by your name.

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