Intro to Computers Steffany Zavaleta Technical Support Aide
Operating Systems (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 The major program that runs the show: Manage all the other programs Organize the files and stuff you create on the computer
Pointer Cursor A picture that moves on the screen through the mouse. You must point this cursor over an object
DesktopIcons Taskbar Start button Desktop Show Button
Icon An Icon is a small picture of a program It is found on the DESKTOP Different pictures for different programs, files and folders Always DOUBLE CLICK the ICON Internet Explorer My Computer Mozilla Firefox Recycle Bin
Microsoft Office Icons
Minimize,Maximize,Close Minimize Maximize Close
After turning on a computer, what is the first thing that appears on the screen? What can you find on a desktop? How many times should an icon be clicked?
Taskbar Start Button Time and Date Running Programs Icons Show Desktop Button
Taskbar View When multiple windows are open in a program, the icon will look "stacked" on the Taskbar View all opened programs at the same time Close individual programs without opening a window Viewing a list of all windows that are open
Pin & Unpin Attach an icon directly to the taskbar Pin & Unpin Programs Documents to a program Specific websites
Start Button The main gateway to your computer's programs, files, folders, and settings.