1. Section 4 The Basics of Windows 7

2. Windows 7 Versions  Home Premium  Professional  Specialized

3. Logging In

4. Windows 7 Desktop

5. Mouse Actions

6. Mouse Pointer Shapes

7. Using Keyboard Function keys Numeric Pad Navigation keys Space Bar Escape

8. Windows7 Icons

9. Start Button

10. Start Menu

11. Using the Start Menu

12. Shutting Down

13. 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

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

15. Starting Windows Help and Support Start -> Help and support

16. Using Minimize and Maximize and Restore

17. Scrolling a Window

18. Exploring the Computer Window

19. Changing the Window Layout

20. Menu Buttons on Folder Windows

21. 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

22. 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

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

24. Cascade windows

25. Side-by-Side windows

26. Stacked windows

27. Change Desktop Background Right click  Personalize

28. 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

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

30. 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

31. Create New Folder

32. Renaming a folder Right Click on folder  Rename

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

34. Displaying Folder Details

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

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

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

38. Viewing File Details

39. Sorting the File List Within the File Explorer

40. Selecting Multiple Files

41. 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

42. Changing File Attribute Status

43. Viewing Recently Accessed Files OR

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

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

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

47. 3. Emptying Recycle Bin or

48. Viewing control Panel Start -> Control Panel

49. Uninstall Programs Control panel  programs  uninstall program

50. Viewing Printer Start  Devices and Printers

51. Changing the Default Printer

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

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

54. Compressing Files

55. Extracting Compressed Files

56. 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!

57. Internet explorer 8

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

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

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

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

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

64. combine Click never combine

65. 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

66. 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