1. Appendix A Introduction to Windows 7

2. Objectives Start Windows 7 and tour the desktop Explore the Start menu
Run software programs, switch between them, and close them
Identify and use the controls in windows and dialog boxes

3. Objectives
Navigate your computer using Windows Explorer and the Computer window
Change the view of the items in your computer
Get help with Windows 7 tasks
Turn off Windows

4. Session 1 Visual Overview

5. Starting Windows 7
Turn on your computer. After a moment, Windows 7 starts and the Welcome screen appears
On the Welcome screen, click your user name and enter your password, if necessary
The Windows 7 desktop uses a graphical user interface (GUI)
Aero desktop experience

6. Starting Windows 7

7. Touring the Windows 7 Desktop
ScreenTips
Use the mouse to point to the Start button
Start menu
Point to the Start button and then click the left mouse button

8. Touring the Windows 7 Desktop
Double-click the Recycle Bin icon to view the contents of the Recycle Bin

9. Touring the Windows 7 Desktop
Right-clicking an object opens its shortcut menu

10. Exploring the Start Menu

11. Starting a Program
Click the Start button on the taskbar, and then click the name of the program you want to start. or
Click the Start button on the taskbar, and then point to All Programs.
If necessary, click the folder that contains the program you want to start.
Click the name of the program you want to start.

12. Starting a Program

13. Running Multiple Programs
Multitasking allows you to work on more than one task at a time.

14. Switching Between Programs
Aero Flip 3D
Windows Flip

15. Closing Programs from the Taskbar
Right click the program button on the taskbar to display the shortcut menu
Click Close window on the shortcut menu

16. Using Windows and Dialog Boxes

17. Using Windows and Dialog Boxes

18. Using the Ribbon
The Ribbon is located at the top of the program window
Controls for related actions are organized on a tab in groups

19. Using the Ribbon

20. Working with Dialog Boxes
A dialog box is a special kind of window in which you enter or choose settings for how you want to perform a task.

21. Session 2 Visual Overview

22. Exploring Your Computer

23. Exploring Your Computer
Click the Start button on the taskbar, and then click Computer
In the Navigation pane, click the Music link

24. Exploring Your Computer
Windows 7 provides at least eight ways to view the contents of a folder
Click the Change your view button arrow

25. Navigating with Windows Explorer
Click the Windows Explorer button on the taskbar

26. Getting Help Starting Windows Help and Support
Click the Start button on the taskbar.
Click Help and Support. or
Click the Help button on any folder window.

27. Getting Help

28. Turning Off Windows 7 Click the Start button on the taskbar
Click Shut down
Shut down options
Log off
Sleep
Shut down