Introducing Windows 7 2 Session Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited.

2 At the end of this session, students will be able to:  Describe Windows 7 Ultimate  Identify and list the editions of Windows 7  Explain the Personalization of Desktop  Explain the use of Entertainment in Windows 7  Explain the use of Windows Explorer in Windows 7 Objectives Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 3Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2 Introduction  Windows 7, introduced in October 2009, is the latest entrant in the Windows family by Microsoft  Windows 7 provides multi-touch support for touch screen PCs, a new taskbar, and improved performance  It also provides a networking system called a HomeGroup that helps in connecting two computers (having Windows 7) to share printer, media players, libraries  Windows Calendar, Windows Mail, Windows Movie Maker, and Windows Photo Gallery are available separately with Windows 7 Live Essentials suite

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 4Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2 Identifying Windows 7 Editions [1-2]  Windows 7 is available in six different editions that are as follows:  Windows 7 Starter  Is the most basic version of Windows 7  Is mainly used for netbooks  Can be upgraded to other editions for accessing more features  Windows 7 Home Basic  Provides limited features  Is available only in emerging markets because of its lower price  Is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions  Windows 7 Home Premium  Is available in all the countries, in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions  Provides more features than Home Basic  Supports DVD playback, and is compatible with Dolby Digital  Allows the user to use Windows DVD Maker  Provides multi touch and can be installed in tablet PC  Supports TV tuners and Windows Flip 3D

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 5Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2 Identifying Windows 7 Editions [2-2]  Windows 7 Professional  Is mainly used by corporates  Contains features that are compatible for an office environment  Example - AppLocker, creating backup to the network, joining domains, encrypting files, Local Group Policy, language pack installation, and Location Aware Printing  Windows 7 Enterprise  Is used by large corporate houses and businesses  Contains all the features that are present in all other editions of Windows 7  Windows 7 Ultimate  Is mainly for personal use  Contains all the features available in all other editions of Windows 7

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 6Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2 Features of Windows 7 Ultimate [1-3]  The major features of Windows 7 Ultimate are as follows:  32-bit and 64-bit versions  Windows 7 is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions  64-bit version of Windows can process large amounts of data as compared to 32-bit version  Aero Peek  Provides a quick view of the desktop by enabling transparency of windows  Quick Launch is not available in Windows 7 that allows the user to access the desktop directly  Provides a small tab on the right of the taskbar that enables the users to peek on the desktop without having to minimize the windows  Aero Shake  Allows the user to shake the required window left to right to clear the desktop of the other screens  Keeps the window open that was used to perform Aero Shake  Restores other windows by shaking the same window again

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 7Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2 Features of Windows 7 Ultimate [2-3]  Aero Snap  Enables the user to modify the size of the window  Aligns the window to the side it has been dragged  Provides a partial view and when the partially maximized window is dragged to the top of the screen, then the window will maximize fully  Double clicking the Menu bar restores the window to its original size  Aero Theme  Enables the user to activate the Aero Peek, Aero Snap, and Aero Shake features  Does not provide this feature in Windows 7 Home Basic and Windows 7 Starter editions  AppLocker  Defines permission to different applications that can be executed  Assigns permission based on version number or publisher of the application  Enables the user with administrative privileges to restrict access to.dll and.ocx files  BitLocker Drive Encryption  Enables the user to encrypt files stored on the computer  Enables the file to remain encrypted as long as they are on the Windows 7 environment and once the files are transferred to another computer, they get decrypted

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 8Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2 Features of Windows 7 Ultimate [3-3]  Desktop Slideshow  Changes the background images automatically after a specified period like a slideshow  Location Aware Printing  Enable the users’ laptop or notebook to detect the location of the users  Enables user to connect multiple devices on their computers  Presentation Mode  Allows the user to change the desktop background picture, let them adjust the speaker settings, turn off the notifications, and the screensaver  Windows Defender  Protects the computer from potential spyware and malware  Windows XP Mode  Allows the user to run their computers in Windows XP 32 bit virtual environment  Runs all the programs that require XP-mode of environment

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 9Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2 Creating a Folder [1-2]  To create a new folder, using Windows Explorer, perform the following steps:  Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer  Browse to the required location  Right-click the blank area to display the context menu  Select New > Folder from the context menu  Type a new name for the folder  Press Enter Windows Explorer

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 10Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2 Creating a Folder [2-2]  To rename a folder, perform the following steps:  Open Windows Explorer  Right-click the required folder and select Rename  Enter a new name for the folder and press Enter Windows Explorer

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 11Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2 Copying and Moving Files and Folders [1-5]  Cut, Copy, and Paste options using the Organize option in Windows Explorer:  Browse to the location of the file or folder to be copied or moved in Windows Explorer and select it  Click Organize in Menu bar  Select Cut to move or select Copy to make a copy of the file or folder  Browse to the destination directory  Click Organize in Menu bar  Select Paste Organize in Windows Explorer

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 12Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2 Copying and Moving Files and Folders [2-5]  Cut, Copy, and Paste using the right- click option:  Browse to the location of the file or folder to be copied or moved  Right-click the file or folder to display the context menu  Select Cut to move, or Copy to make a copy of the file or folder  Browse to the destination directory  Right-click in the blank area to display the context menu and select Paste Right-click Drop Down List

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 13Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2 Copying and Moving Files and Folders [3-5]  Cut, Copy, and Paste using keyboard shortcuts:  Browse to the location of the file or folder to be copied or moved in Windows Explorer and select it  Select the file or folder and press Ctrl + X to move or Ctrl + C to make a copy of the file or folder  Browse to the destination directory  Press Ctrl + V

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 14Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2 Copying and Moving Files and Folders [4-5]  Cut, Copy, and Paste using the Left-click and Drag option:  Open the source directory in Windows Explorer  Open the destination directory in another Windows Explorer window  Select the file or folder and drag from source to destination folder to move the file and release the mouse OR Select the file or folder and drag it while pressing Ctrl key from source to destination folder to make a copy of the file  The file will be moved or copied, according to the option selected

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 15Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2 Copying and Moving Files and Folders [5-5]  Cut, Copy, and Paste using the Right-click and Drag option:  Open the source folder in Windows Explorer  Open the destination folder in another Windows Explorer  Select the file or folder and drag using right-click from source to destination directory and release the mouse  Select the Move here option to move the file or Copy here option to make a copy of the file Right-click Dragging

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 16Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2 Deleting Files and Folders  To delete a file or folder, perform the following steps:  Open Windows Explorer  Browse to the required directory  Select the required file or folder and press Delete OR Right-click the file or folder to display the context menu and select Delete

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 17Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2 Searching Files [1-2]  To search using the Start menu, perform the following steps:  Click Start menu  Type the keyword of the file or program such as Paint, Word, and so forth in the search box Start Menu

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 18Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2 Searching Files [2-2]  To search using Windows Explorer, perform the following steps:  Double-click the Computer icon on the Desktop  Enter the name of file or folder in the search box Searching Files and Folders

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 19Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2 Using Favorites [1-2]  Open Windows Explorer  Browse to the location where the folder is stored  Drag the folder to the Favorites link  Release the mouse on seeing the message Create link in Favorites Creating a Link in Favorites  To add a link of the folder to Favorites, perform the following steps:

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 20Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2 Using Favorites [2-2]  Open Windows Explorer  Right-click the required folder in the Favorites to be removed and select Remove  To delete a link from Favorites, perform the following steps:

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 21Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2 Personalizing the Windows 7 Interface  To open the Personalization window, perform the following steps: Personalization Window  Click Start > Control Panel > Personalize OR Right-click the desktop to display the context menu and select Personalize

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 22Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2 Customizing the Desktop [1-6]  To change the desktop icons, perform the following steps:  In the Personalization window, click Change desktop icons  Click Change Icon to display the Change Icon dialog box  Select the required icon  Click OK Desktop Icon Settings

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 23Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2 Customizing the Desktop [2-6]  To restore the previous icons, perform the following steps:  In the Personalization window, click Change desktop icons  Select required icon  Click Restore Default  Click Apply  Click OK Desktop Icon Settings

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 24Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2 Customizing the Desktop [3-6]  To change the wallpaper, perform the following steps: Choosing Desktop Background  Open the Personalization window  Click Desktop Background  Select the required image  Select the picture position from the Picture position list  Click Save changes

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 25Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2 Customizing the Desktop [4-6]  To change the color of the window pane, perform the following steps:  Open the Personalization window  Click Window Color  Select the required color  Change the Color intensity levels  Click Save changes Choosing Desktop Background Page

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 26Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2 Customizing the Desktop [5-6]  To set a screensaver, perform the following steps:  Open the Personalization window  Click Screensaver  Select the required screensaver from the Screen saver list  Select the required time  Click Apply  Click OK Screensaver Settings

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 27Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2 Customizing the Desktop [5-6]  To apply a theme, perform the following steps:  Open the Personalization window  Click the required theme

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 28Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2 Customizing the Taskbar  To customize the taskbar, perform the following steps:  Right-click the taskbar to display the context menu and select Properties  Select the required fields in Taskbar, Start Menu, and Toolbars tab  Click Apply  Click OK Taskbar and Start Menu Properties Dialog Box

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 29Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2 Start Menu  To add items to the Start menu, perform the following steps:  Browse to the required location in Windows Explorer  Drag the folder to the Start menu  Leave the folder on seeing the message Pin to Start menu  To remove an item from the Start menu, perform the following steps:  Open Start menu  Right-click the item that has been added to the Start menu and select Remove from this list

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 30Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2 Jump List  To remove a file from the Jump List, perform the following steps:  Open Start menu  Click the required program  Right-click the file to remove and select Remove from this list Sample Jump List

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 31Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2 Using Gadgets  To add a gadget, perform the following steps:  Click Start > All Programs > Desktop Gadget Gallery OR Right-click the Desktop and select Gadgets  Right-click the required gadget and select Add Gadgets Window

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 32Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2 Using Windows Media Player  To open Windows Media Player, perform the following steps:  Click Start > All Programs > Windows Media Player  Windows Media Player enables the user to play songs and view movies on the computer  Users can create a playlist of their favorite songs and videos Windows Media Player

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 33Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2 Notepad [1-2]  To create a new file in Notepad, perform the following steps:  Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Notepad  Type the data in the document window  Select File > Save as and browse to the desired folder location  Enter a filename and click Save Notepad

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 34Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2 Notepad [2-2]  To open a.txt file, perform the following steps:  Open Notepad  Select File > Open OR Press Ctrl + O  Browse to the location of the file and select the required file  Click Open  Edit the file  Select File > Save to preserve changes to the file Notepad

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 35Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2 WordPad [1-2]  To create a new file in WordPad, perform the following steps:  Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > WordPad  Type the data in the document window  Select File > Save as and browse to the desired folder location  Enter a filename and click Save WordPad

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 36Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2 WordPad [2-2]  To open an RTF file, perform the following steps:  Open WordPad  Select File > Open OR Press Ctrl + O  Browse to the location of the file and select the required file  Click Open  Edit the file  Select File > Save to preserve changes to the file WordPad

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 37Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2 Paint [1-2]  To create a file in Paint:  Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Paint  Draw in the document window  Select File > Save as  Enter a filename  Click Save Paint

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 38Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2 Paint [2-2]  To open a file supported by Paint, perform the following steps:  Open Paint  Select File > Open OR Press Ctrl + O  Browse to the location of the file and click on the file  Click Open  Edit the file  Select File > Save Paint

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 39Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2  There are six editions of Windows 7 namely Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise.  Windows Calendar, Windows Mail, Windows Movie Maker, and Windows Photo Gallery are available separately with Windows 7 Live Essentials suite.  Aero Theme, AppLocker, Presentation Mode are some of the new features in Windows 7.  Personalization settings allow the users to customize their computers.  Users can use different gadgets like Weather, Currency, Clock, and so forth, on their desktop.  Windows Explorer is the tool that allows the user to view, create, copy, and transfer their files or folders from one location to another. Summary [1-2]

Version 1.0 © 2011 Aptech Limited. 40Introducing Windows 7/ Session 2  Users can add their own folders to customize the Favorites list.  Notepad is the plain text editor available in Windows 7 that enables the user to edit text files and apply basic formatting.  Paint is a tool that enables the user to create and save graphic files in.BMP,.JPEG,.GIF,.TIFF, and.PNG file formats.  WordPad is another basic word processing tool that allows user to create a rich text format (RTF) files. Summary [2-2]