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Windows Tutorial 1 Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows 7

Windows Tutorial 1 Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows 7. 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. Objectives.

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Windows Tutorial 1 Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows 7

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  1. Windows Tutorial 1Exploring the Basics of Microsoft 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 New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

  3. Objectives • Navigate your computer using Windows Explorer and the Computerwindow • Change the view of the items in your computer • Get help when you need it • Turn off / Log off / hibernate New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

  4. 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 screen uses a graphical user interface (GUI) • Contains windows New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

  5. Starting Windows 7 Aero New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

  6. Starting Windows 7 • The user interface in Windows 7 is called Aero • Semitransparent glass design • Features to manage windows • Also called the Aero desktop experience New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

  7. Touring the Windows 7 Desktop • In Windows terminology, the background area displayed on your screen when Windows 7 starts represents a desktop • To open the Start menu, click the Start button on the taskbar New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

  8. Exploring the Start Menu • favorites • pinned items New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

  9. 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. New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

  10. Starting a Program New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

  11. Running Multiple Programs • Multitasking allows you to work on more than one task at a time and to switch quickly between projects hyperthreading New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

  12. Running Multiple Programs • Switching between programs • Press and hold the Windows key, and then press the Tab key • Aero Flip 3D • WindowsLogo + Tab Aero Peek Task Switcher Aero Flip New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

  13. Closing Programs from the Taskbar • Right-click the button representing the program you want to close, and then click Close window on the shortcut menu New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

  14. Anatomy of a Window • Window • A Rectangular area of the screen that contains: a program, text, graphics, or data. Windows are opened for applications or folders. • Controls • Located in a window • Graphical or textual objects used for • Manipulating the window • Using the program • Examples • Menu bar, Status bar, Title bar, Toolbar • Sizing buttons • Window title • Workspace Icon

  15. Using Windows and Dialog Boxes New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

  16. Using Windows and Dialog Boxes New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

  17. Using Windows and Dialog Boxes New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

  18. Using the Ribbon • The Ribbon is located at the top of the program window, immediately below the title bar • Organized into tabs • Tabs are organized in groups New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

  19. Using the Ribbon New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

  20. Using Windows and 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 • Printer dialog box New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

  21. Exploring Your Computer New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

  22. Exploring Your ComputerUsing Libraries New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

  23. Exploring Your Computer New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

  24. Exploring Your Computer • Changing the Icon View: • In a folder window, click the Change your view button arrow on the toolbar, and then click a view. or • To cycle through the predefined views, click the Change your view button more than once. or • Click the Change your view button arrow on the toolbar, and then drag the slider. New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

  25. Exploring Your Computer New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

  26. Navigating Windows Explorer • To start Windows Explorer, click the Windows Explorer button on the taskbar New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

  27. Getting Help [ F1 ] • Click the Start button on the taskbar • Click Help and Support New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

  28. Turning Off Windows 7 • When you’re finished working in Windows 7, you should always exit properly • You can log off • You can use the Shut down button at the bottom of the Start menu • If your computer provides a Sleep option, you can choose the Sleep option to save your work and turn down the power to your monitor and computer • Use the Hibernateoption • Switch User New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7

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