Section 4

Section 4The Basics of Windows 7 Windows 7 Versions Home Premium Professional Specialized

Logging In

Windows 7 Desktop

Mouse Actions

Mouse Pointer Shapes

Using KeyboardFunction keysNumeric PadNavigation keysSpace BarEscapeWindows7 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. Restartis just like shutting down the computer, except that the computer never actually powers off 3. Shut downstop windows7 and Turn off the computer

Using the Taskbar

Adjust Date and timeAdjust SoundNotification AreaStarting Windows Help and Support

Start -> Help and supportUsing 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 desktopSwitching 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 brighterWindow ArrangementsRight-clicking an empty area of the taskbarSelect a command

Cascade windows

Side-by-Side windows

Stacked windows

Change Desktop Background

Right click PersonalizeWorking with Folders and FilesNaming and Renaming FilesFilenames provide important information about the file, including its contents and purposeMain part of the filenameDotFile extensionA filename extension identifies file type and indicates program in which file was created28New Perspectives on Microsoft Office Excel 2007Working with Files and Folders Files store program instructions or data A library is a collection of files and folders Like documents, pictures, musicFolders 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 RenameDeleting a FolderSelect the folder you wish to delete and then press the Del key.

Displaying Folder Details

Copy Folder or file

Right click on the folder CopyOr Ctrl + C Paste Folder or fileRight click on the folder PasteOr Ctrl + V

Cut Folder or file

Right click on the folder CutOr Ctrl + XViewing 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 filesChanging File Attribute Status

Viewing Recently Accessed Files

ORrun dialog box by pressing Win + R and type in recent43The Basic windows7 ApplicationsStart -> All Programs -> Accessories

PaintCalculatorWordPadAdding GadgetStart -> All Programs -> Desktop Gadget GalleryDrag the gadget to desktop

Using Recycle Bin1. Open Recycle Bin By Double Click

2. Restoring Items

3. Emptying Recycle Bin

orViewing control PanelStart -> Control Panel

Uninstall Programs

Control panel programs uninstall program

Viewing Printer

Start Devices and PrintersChanging the Default Printer

Printing From an ApplicationOnce 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 FormattingThe 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 barBack & forward buttons Search bar (type word or phrases )Chose different search provender

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Opining a new windowOpining a new tab(Ctrl+t)Closing internet explorerto view all open tabs60

viewed all open tabsAddress 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

combineClick never combine

Moving taskbarmake sure the taskbar is unlocked .

Click and drag an empty part of the Taskbar to the side of screen of Your choice such as left side.

Resizing taskbarMove your mouse to the top edge until your courser changed into a double-headed arrow.Click and drag to rise and lower the height of taskbar of the taskbar to your liking 65

Auto hide taskbar1-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 bar4-Click ok 66