Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows 7

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Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows 7
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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

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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

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Session 1 Visual Overview
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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

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Starting Windows 7
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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

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Touring the Windows 7 Desktop

• Double-click the Recycle Bin icon to view the
  contents of the Recycle Bin

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Touring the Windows 7 Desktop

• Right-clicking an object opens its shortcut menu

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Exploring the Start Menu
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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.

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Starting a Program
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Running Multiple Programs

• Multitasking allows you to work on more than one
  task at a time.

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Switching Between Programs

• Aero Flip 3D
• Windows Flip

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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

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Using Windows and Dialog Boxes
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Using Windows and Dialog Boxes
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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

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Using the Ribbon
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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.

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Session 2 Visual Overview
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Exploring Your Computer
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Exploring Your Computer

• Click the Start button on the taskbar, and then
  click Computer
• In the Navigation pane, click the Music link

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Exploring Your Computer

• Windows 7 provides at least eight ways to view
  the contents of a folder
• Click the Change your view button arrow

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Navigating with Windows Explorer

• Click the Windows Explorer button on the taskbar

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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.

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Getting Help
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Turning Off Windows 7

• Click the Start button on the taskbar
• Click Shut down
• Shut down options
• Log off
• Sleep
• Shut down