Section 4 The Basics of Windows 7

Windows 7 Versions  Home Premium  Professional  Specialized

Logging In

Windows 7 Desktop

Mouse Actions

Mouse Pointer Shapes

Using Keyboard Function keys Numeric Pad Navigation keys Space Bar Escape

Windows7 Icons

Start Button

Start Menu

Using the Start Menu

Shutting Down

Shutdown Options 1. Log Off allows another user to operate the computer under their own account. 2. Restart is just like shutting down the computer, except that the computer never actually powers off 3. Shut down stop windows7 and Turn off the computer

Using the Taskbar Adjust Date and time Adjust Sound Notification Area 

Starting Windows Help and Support Start -> Help and support

Using Minimize and Maximize and Restore

Scrolling a Window

Exploring the Computer Window

Changing the Window Layout

Menu Buttons on Folder Windows

Moving Window You can move a non-maximized window by clicking and dragging the title bar of the window wherever you like on the desktop

Switching Between Windows If you have two or more window open you can click the window and switch between them, the active window will be looks more brighter

Window Arrangements 1.Right-clicking an empty area of the taskbar 2.Select a command

Cascade windows

Side-by-Side windows

Stacked windows

Change Desktop Background Right click  Personalize

Working with Folders and Files Naming and Renaming Files – Filenames provide important information about the file, including its contents and purpose Main part of the filename Dot File extension – A filename extension identifies file type and indicates program in which file was created 28 New Perspectives on Microsoft Office Excel 2007

Working with Files and Folders Files store program instructions or data A library is a collection of files and folders Like documents, pictures, music

Folders A folder is a named area on a disk Used to store related files Used to organize the information stored on a disk Subfolders are folders with folders

Create New Folder

Renaming a folder Right Click on folder  Rename

Deleting a Folder Select the folder you wish to delete and then press the Del key.

Displaying Folder Details

Copy Folder or file Copy Folder or file Right click on the folder  Copy Or Ctrl + C

Paste Folder or file Paste Folder or file Right click on the folder  Paste Or Ctrl + V

Cut Folder or file Cut Folder or file Right click on the folder  Cut Or Ctrl + X

Viewing File Details

Sorting the File List Within the File Explorer

Selecting Multiple Files

Counting the number of files, files of a particular type in a folder You can copy, cut all the selected files/folders to another location (folder), you can also delete all the selected files

Changing File Attribute Status

Viewing Recently Accessed Files OR

The Basic windows7 Applications Start -> All Programs -> Accessories Paint Calculator WordPad

Adding Gadget 1.Start -> All Programs -> Desktop Gadget Gallery 2.Drag the gadget to desktop

Using Recycle Bin 1. Open Recycle Bin By Double Click 2. Restoring Items

3. Emptying Recycle Bin or

Viewing control Panel Start -> Control Panel

Uninstall Programs Control panel  programs  uninstall program

Viewing Printer Start  Devices and Printers

Changing the Default Printer

Printing From an Application Once the printer is correctly connected and installed, you normally print from within your applications.

What is File Compression? File compression lets you make the size of files smaller.

Compressing Files

Extracting Compressed Files

Disk Formatting The hard disk inside your computer is formatted ready for use when you first purchase your computer. ◦ WARNING: If you format a disk then you will lose any data contained on that disk. Formatting wipes a disk clean!

Internet explorer 8

Right click on any empty space in the command area this will show right click menu

Menu bar Command bar Back & forward buttons Search bar (type word or phrases ) Chose different search provender 59

Opining a new window Opining a new tab (Ctrl+t) Closing internet explorer to view all open tabs 60

viewed all open tabs Address bar (type a URL) Favorites bar 61

Taskbar properties 1-Right click an in empty area of the taskbar 2-Click lock the task bar to uncheck this failed

combine Click never combine

Moving taskbar 1.make sure the taskbar is unlocked. 2.Click and drag an empty part of the Taskbar to the side of screen of Your choice such as left side. Resizing taskbar 1.Move your mouse to the top edge until your courser changed into a double-headed arrow. 2.Click and drag to rise and lower the height of taskbar of the taskbar to your liking 65

Auto hide taskbar 1-Right click an in empty area of the taskbar 2-Click properties the taskbar and start menu properties dialog will appear 3-Check the box marked “auto-hide the task bar” 4-Click ok 66