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CGS 1060Introduction to

MicroComputer UsageChapter 1

Windows 7Instructor: Jack C Lusby

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Windows 7Operating System

Software that controls hardware, memory, secondary storage, peripherals and CPU

GUI (Graphical User Interface)Pg. A-3

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Exploring the Windows 7 DesktopWindows Screen Elements (Pg. A-4)

Command BarComputer Icon (My Computer)DesktopGadgetsIconMouse PointerNotification AreaRecycle BinStart ButtonTaskbar

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Exploring the Windows 7 DesktopParts of a Window (pg. A-6)

Address barClose buttonLibrary Pane (File List)Navigation PaneDetails paneFavoritesScreenTipSearch boxTitle barToolbar

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Personalizing the DesktopRight-click on Desktop then select

PersonalizeCurrent Desktop settings (A-8)Background Themes (A-8)Screen saver settings (A-9)

Period of inactivity before screensaver displaysDesktop Icon settings (A-9)Background settings (A-10)

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Adding and Removing GadgetsRight-click on Desktop then select Gadgets

(pg. A-11)Shows gadgets currently installedOnline link to more Windows GadgetsGadget Controls (Figure 1.15 pg. A-12)

Close Larger size Smaller size Options Drag gadget

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Using the Start MenuStart Menu (A-14)

All Programs Gives you access to all

programs on your computer Includes folders and programs

Pinned Programs AreaRecently Used ProgramsSearch boxCurrent UserShortcuts (Computer,

Control Panel, Pictures, etc.)

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Adding Shortcuts to the Start Menu, Desktop, and TaskbarRight click on program in start menu list (A-16 to

A-19)Pin to Start MenuSend to

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Minimizing, Maximizing and Restoring a Window (A-19 to A-20)Minimize button

Left most button in upper right cornerSends active program to the taskbar

Maximize buttonExpands the program over the entire screen.Secret: You can double click the title bar

Restore down buttonWindow is restored to its original size and

location

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Hiding and Displaying WindowsShow Desktop Button (A-20 to A-21)

Lower right corner of the desktopButton toggles between desktop and all open

programs

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Customizing and Using the Taskbar(A-22 to A-24)Thumbnails

Miniature representation of a program from the taskbar

Moving between open programsAlt-Tab

Taskbar PropertiesRight click on the taskbar and select

‘Properties’ to configureTaskbar Appearance

Taskbar location on screen

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Resizing, Moving, Scrolling and Closing Windows (A-24 to A-27)Resizing Windows

Hover mouse pointer over corner of window until the resize pointer appears

Drag the mouse until the window is resizedScroll Box

Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll line by lineClick within the scroll box to page up and page down

through the contentAuto-resize windows

Drag a window past the left or right side of the screenClosing windows

Use the X in the upper right hand corner to close a program

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Opening and Navigating Windows Explorer (A-29 to A-31)Windows File ExplorerOrganize button controls what is viewable

Figure 1.35Libraries Pane

Detailed view of files and folders within the address bar

Navigation Pane Use of arrows to show expanded folders

Details Pane Information about the current folder listed in the

address bar

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Creating a New Folder(A-31 to A-32)New Folder button in command bar of

Windows (File) ExplorerAlso available in the right click menu within

the libraries paneColumn headings (ex. Name) can also be

selected to sortSize of library pane can be reconfigured.

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Moving and Renaming Folders(A-33 to A-35)Copying Files

Drag and drop files from one drive location to another drive location will automatically copy

Double clicking on the resize pointer within the columns in the library window will auto resize itEnsures that all contents within the column

can be seenRenaming Files

Right click on the file and select ‘Rename’Click the file name once and it will auto

rename

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Copying Files (A-35 to A-37)Copying Files

Drag and drop files from one drive location to another drive location will automatically copy

Drag and drop files from one folder to another folder on the same drive will Move the files

Right click on the file and select ‘Copy’ Open the folder you would like to copy to Right click and select ‘Paste’

Copying Multiple FilesShift Key + Click – select two files and all files in

between are selectedCtrl Key + Click – select several files that are not

next to each other

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Moving, Renaming and Deleting Files (A-37 to A-40)Moving Files

Drag and drop files from one folder to another folder on the same drive will Move the files

Right click on file or folder and select ‘Cut’ Find folder you would like to move files to and select

‘Paste’

Deleting FilesRight click on file or folder and select ‘Delete’Confirmation message will appear

Renaming FilesRight click on the file and select ‘Rename’Click the file name once and it will auto rename

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Using the Address Bar to Navigate Drives and Folders (A-42 to A-43)Windows File ExplorerAddress Bar has arrows for each path listed

Similar to the Navigation PaneUse to view different paths without leaving current

viewBack Button

Time MachineUse to go back to the previous path viewed

Forward ButtonTime MachineUse to go forward to path visited before this one

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Adding Descriptions and Tags to Files (A-43 to A-45)Tags

Custom file properties that help you organize your files

Tags are viewable via the Details paneExpand Details pane to show all informationTags is part of the metadata for a fileSome files do not support tags

Properties of a file also have the metadata informationRight click on file and select ‘properties’

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Finding Files and Folders Creating a Search Folder (A-45 to 47)Search Box

Used to find files and folders with specified data

Defaults to locating file and folder namesAdditional Options

Use the ‘Search again in’ to specify the ‘File Contents’ Will search metadata as well (including tags)

Save Search ButtonAvailable on the Command Bar after a search

is performedSaves the search folder to Favorites

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Big Idea for Chapter 1:Using Windows 7 EfficientlyHow can we use the Start Menu?How can we manage the different windows?How can we resize, move and scroll

windows?How can we create, move and rename

folders?How can we copy, move, rename and delete

files?How can we find files and folders?