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- 1. Chapter 5 Getting Started with Windows 7
- 2. What’s inside and on the CD? • In this chapter, you will learn: – How to Start Windows 7 – What’s on the desktop – How to use the Windows taskbar – How to arrange icons and windows on your desktop – How to use the Start Menu and Search box – About Windows Controls – How to find your Windows version – About Windows updates – How to access Windows 7 Help – How to shut down Windows 7 2Practical Computer Literacy, 3rd Edition
- 3. How do I start Windows 7? • To start Windows 7, turn your computer on and Windows starts automatically – Might be in power saving mode • Login screen displays icon that provides access to adapt computer to special needs users • You may have to enter a user name and password – Allows you to view, change, and delete files – Allows access to network resources such as shared files and printers • When Windows 7 desktop appears, your computer is ready to use 3Practical Computer Literacy, 3rd Edition
- 4. How do I start Windows 7? 4Practical Computer Literacy, 3rd Edition
- 5. What’s on the Windows 7 desktop? • Windows 7 desktop is gateway to all tasks performed with PC – Screen seen when boot process is complete – Remains in background as you use other software – Use controls on Windows desktop to: • Start a program • Access information about your computer hardware 5Practical Computer Literacy, 3rd Edition
- 6. What’s on the Windows 7 desktop? 6Practical Computer Literacy, 3rd Edition
- 7. What’s on the Windows 7 desktop? • Desktop contains small graphics called icons – Each icon represents a program, hardware device, folder, or document – Double-clicking icon gives access to component it represents • A shortcut icon provides alternative access to programs and documents • Desktop provides work area where programs and files appear in “windows” • The pointer is used to select and manipulate on-screen objects • The taskbar contains controls to help launch programs, switch between windows, and access system settings • Gadgets are customizable mini-applications that perform various tasks (weather, performance, market data) 7Practical Computer Literacy, 3rd Edition
- 8. How do I use the taskbar? • Taskbar is divided into several areas – Start button provides access to: • Programs • Documents • System settings • Help – Program buttons show what’s open on desktop – Notification area: • Displays time • Contains shortcuts to programs, and utilities 8Practical Computer Literacy, 3rd Edition
- 9. How do I use the taskbar? 9Practical Computer Literacy, 3rd Edition
- 10. How do I use the taskbar? • To find out what the taskbar does, point to it and wait. ScreenTip appears with icons title • Program buttons on taskbar represent open, or “running”, programs • Computer keeps track of time and date – Clock used when files are created or modified – Always displayed in taskbar notification area – To see date, point to time and wait a second – Automatically keeps track of daylight savings – Right click to adjust when changing time zones 10Practical Computer Literacy, 3rd Edition
- 11. How do I use the taskbar? • Taskbar’s Volume icon lets you adjust sound level • Show Desktop button will temporarily hide all open windows, click again to reopen • On some computers, taskbar is set to disappear when not in use. To reveal, pass mouse pointer off bottom edge of screen • To customize, right-click and select Properties from the shortcut menu 11Practical Computer Literacy, 3rd Edition
- 12. How do I arrange icons and windows on the desktop? • To create new icon on desktop: – Right-click any empty area on desktop – Select New – Select icon type from list – Assign name • To delete icon, right-click, then click delete • To arrange icons – Right-click anywhere – Select Sort By 12Practical Computer Literacy, 3rd Edition
- 13. How do I arrange icons and windows on the desktop? • Also arrange icons by dragging to the new location – Right-click anywhere on desktop – Choose View – Make sure Auto Arrange and Align to Grid not checked – Drag icon to any desktop location • To move file into folder or storage device, simply drag it to folder or storage device 13Practical Computer Literacy, 3rd Edition
- 14. How do I arrange icons and windows on the desktop? • To rename icon, right-click icon and select Rename • To display icon properties, right-click icon and select Properties 14Practical Computer Literacy, 3rd Edition
- 15. How do I arrange icons and windows on the desktop? 15Practical Computer Literacy, 3rd Edition
- 16. How do I use the Start menu and Search box? • Start Menu appears when Start button clicked – Handy collection of controls for • Starting programs • Searching for files • Getting help • Adjusting system settings • Shutting down your computer – Search Box helps you quickly find files and programs • All programs option lists software on your computer 16Practical Computer Literacy, 3rd Edition
- 17. How do I use the Start menu? – Top-left area is Pinned items list • Use to show favorite programs – Lower-left area contains programs used most recently (added automatically) – Right side provides options for: • Viewing files in your personal folders • Accessing your account settings • Adjusting system settings • Getting help • Shutting down your computer – Hover mouse pointer over any program to see Jump List 17Practical Computer Literacy, 3rd Edition
- 18. How do I use the Start menu? 18Practical Computer Literacy, 3rd Edition
- 19. What do I need to know about basic Windows controls? – User Interface is a combination of hardware and software • Helps people and computers communicate • Hardware – Display device – Mouse – Keyboard • Software – Command buttons and split buttons – Checkboxes and option buttons – Sliders, lists, and menus 19Practical Computer Literacy, 3rd Edition
- 20. What do I need to know about basic Windows controls? 20Practical Computer Literacy, 3rd Edition
- 21. Which version of Windows 7 do I have? • Helpful to know when troubleshooting hardware and software problems. • Windows 7 available in several editions – Starter, Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate • All except Starter available in 32 or 64 bit versions • To discover which version you have: – Enter “System” in Start Menu Search box – Click the System option listed under Control Panel 21Practical Computer Literacy, 3rd Edition
- 22. Which version of Windows 7 do I have? 22Practical Computer Literacy, 3rd Edition
- 23. What Should I Know about Windows updates? • Windows 7 has three categories – Important, Recommended, and Optional – Important offer security, reliability, and privacy benefits • Installed automatically – Recommended pertain to non-essential problems and enhancements • Installed automatically – Optional include updated drivers and Microsoft applications • Manual install – Type “Update” in search box to check status 23Practical Computer Literacy, 3rd Edition
- 24. What should I know about Windows updates? 24Practical Computer Literacy, 3rd Edition
- 25. How do I access Windows 7 Help? • To access information about Windows features, look for Help and Support option on Start menu • Help and Support Center is gateway to Windows manuals, FAQs, and troubleshooting wizards • If Help and Support Center does not help, use search engine to hunt for user groups or articles • Consider asking local experts • Help is a two-way street 25Practical Computer Literacy, 3rd Edition
- 26. How do I access Windows 7 Help? 26Practical Computer Literacy, 3rd Edition
- 27. How do I shut down Windows 7? • Start menu provides several options: – Shut down option ensures work saved – Log Off option or Switch user option where multiple users have access to computer – Sleep option puts computer in low power state – Hibernate option saves record of programs and files, and restores when restarted – Restart option powers computer down and reboots it 27Practical Computer Literacy, 3rd Edition
- 28. How do I shut down Windows 7? 28Practical Computer Literacy, 3rd Edition