PRINCESS NOURA BINT ABDUL RAHMAN UNIVERSITYPREPARATORY YEAR
SECOND SEMESTER (2012 – 2013 / 1433 – 1434)
Computer skills (CMP-001)MODULE : 1
Prepared by:
Ms. Ganna Abu Al Hassan
Ms. Saleha Ziauddin
Ms. Abeer Helwa
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Approved by:
Ms. Azra Jabeen(Director of Computer Skills Department)
Windows Vista Syllabus2nd Semester ( 2012 - 2013 / 1433 - 1434 )
Book : Introduction to the Computers & InternetChapter : 3
TopicsPage
number
Exceptions
1 Introduction113 :11
7
2 Start a Program 118 : 120
2.1
Create a desktop shortcut: To create a desktop shortcut..
123
2.2
Create a desktop shortcut: If the item is visible in ……
124
2.3
Create a desktop shortcut: And you can create a shortcut…
125 : 126
3 Explorer windows 128 : 135
Cancelled : If the folder you are looking..etc, P:131
4 Changing Date and/or time
137 : 142
Cancelled :Theme changing , P : 142
55.1
Changing the mouse pointer:Change display settings
145 : 146
5.2 Drives – Folders and Files 150
6 Organize files and folders on drives 152
7 Switch between windows 167 : 168
8 Folder Structure Not in
the book
In handout9 Files and Folders ViewsNot in
the book
10 Sort Files Not in
the book
11 Arrange icons desktop Not in
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the book
12 File and Folder Properties
Not in the
book
13 Computer PropertiesNot in
the book
14 File extensionNot in
the book
15 Searching filesNot in
the book
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LIST OF VOCABULARY WORDS
Vocabulary List قائمة المصطلحاتAddress bar شريط العنوانAppearance المظهرApply تطبيقArrange ترتيبBack Button زر الخلفBrowse استعراضCascade Windows تتالى الاطاراتCenter توسيطChange تغييرClick نقرة واحدةClose إغلاقCommand Bar شريط الأوامرContents محتوياتControl Panel لوحة التحكمCopy نسخCreate إنشاءCustomize تخصيصCut قصDelete حدفDesktop سطح المكتبDisplay Settings إعدادات العرضDouble Click نقرة مزدوجةDrives محركات الأقراصEmpty the recycle Bin إفراغ سلة المحدوفاتFile ملفFit To Screen ملء الشاشةFolder مجلدForward Button زر الأمامHorizontal Scroll Bar شريط التمرير الأفقيIcons رموزInstall تثبيتMaximize تكبيرMenu قائمةMenu Bar شريط القوائمMinimize تصغيرNotification Area منطقة التجوالPaste لصقPersonalize تخصيص
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Pin to start menu إضافة إلى قائمة ابدأPreview معاينةPrint طباعةPrint Job وظائف الطابعةproperties خصائصQuick Launch Toolbar شريط الوصول السريعRecent Items العناصر الحديثةRecycle Bin سلة المحدوفاتRename إعادة تسميةResolution الدقةRestart إعادة تشغيلRestore إستعادةRight Click نقرة يمينScan فحصScreen saver شاشة التوقفScroll Bar شريط التمريرSearch بحثSend To إرسال إلىShortcut إختصارShow Desktop إظهار سطح المكتبShow windows Side By Side
إظهار الاطارات جنباإلى جنب بشكل عمودي
Show windows Stacked إظهار الاطارات بشكلأفقي
Shut Down إيقاف التشغيلSleep وضع السباتSolid Colors ألوان مصمتةSort By فرز على حسبStart Menu قائمة ابدأStatus Bar شريط الحالةSub Folder مجلد فرعيSub Menu قائمة فرعيةSwitch Between Windows التبديل بين الاطاراتTask Bar شريط المهامTile تجانبTitle Bar شريط العنوانToolbar شريط الأدواتUninstall إلغاء التثبيتUpdate تحديثVertical Scroll Bar شريط التمرير العموديWallpaper خلفية سطح المكتبSearch بحث
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Window Parts
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Icons Desktop
Quick LaunchStart button Notification AreaTask Bar
SARA
PNU PICS
COMPUTERENGLISH
Folder Structure
The Folder : A virtual container within a digital file system, in which groups of files and other folders can be kept and organized.
Files can be : documents, pictures, audio or video files, etc.
How to create a new folder and sub folders
Right-click on the location where you want to create the folder. (Eg. Desktop) Then choose New and Folder (as shown below). Enter a suitable name for this folder.
After creating a Folder, we can create Sub folders inside it as given in the following structure:
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Folder and File Views
To organize the files or folders you can use view option. Right click on the location and choose:
View - It will change the size of the icons from (Extra large –large – medium – small )
List ( will arrange the files as a list )
Details (will show the details of the files such as name , size, type and date modified)
Sorting files
Sorting means arranging the files and folders in a particular order (Ascending or Descending order of Name, Date modified, Type, Size )
NOTE: To Sort the files it is IMPORTANT to view in Details View before sorting. (as shown
above)
To
sort and organize folders and files, Right click and select Sort By and choose one of the following :
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- Name : will sort the files by name in Ascending or Descending order . - Date Modified : will sort the files by Date Modified in Ascending or Descending
order . - Type : will sort the files by their type (Eg. Word, Excel, Jpeg files, etc.)- Size : will sort the files by their file size in Ascending order or Descending order.
Sort Icons on the desktop
Sort/Arrange icons by : To sort icons on the desktop Right click on the desktop and choose Sort By and then select the required option such as Name , Size , Type or Date Modified.
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Viewing file/folder properties
In order to view the file properties you have to Right click on the file or folder and choose Properties.
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Type of file
Location where file is
saved
Size of the file
Date of file creation
Accessed date
If you check this box, the file will be Read only, which means it cannot be
edited
File name
Modified date
If you check this box the file will be hidden
Computer/System Properties
To view system properties, Right click on the Computer icon and then select Properties. These properties determine the following details of the computer system:
1. Windows Edition2. Processor Type 3. Processor Speed4. RAM Size5. System Type
File Extensions
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Searching files
Use the search box at the top of the open window to find the required file or folder.
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ExplanationExtensionIconNo.
Text Files
Plain text (notepad).txt1
Image Files
High Resolution.jpeg1
Medium Resolution.bmp2
Audio Files
Medium Quality- Size.mp31
Highest Quality- Size.wav2
Video Files
Highest Quality- Size.avi1
Low Quality – Size.wmv2
Executable Files
Like programs & Games.exe1
Compressed Files
Compressed by Windows.zip1
Compressed by WinZip.zip2
Compressed By Winrar.rar3
Microsoft Office Files
Microsoft Excel 2007.xlsx1
Microsoft Power point 2007.pptx2
Microsoft Access 2007.accdb3
Microsoft Word 2007.docx4
The search box filters the current view based on text that you type, the search includes all folders included in the library as well as subfolders within those folders.
To search for a file or folder by using the search box:
Type the file name or part of it in the search box, then press enter.
Example: letter.docx Searches for all word documents with the name “letter” letter Searches for all types of files and folders with the name “letter”
The wild card (*) matches zero or more alphanumeric characters Example: *.docx Searches for all WORD 2007 files *.pptx Searches for all PowerPoint 2007 files
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The search box in a folder or library
Assignment - 1 (Windows Vista)
(Due date : 4/2/1 3 ) Name : ________________________Group : ______________Marks : ________/20 Q1) Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions: (1 mark each)
1) In Windows Vista, ________________ are used to organize the data stored on your drives.
a. Recycle Bin
b. Folders
c. Word
d. Icons
2) Which view can be used in windows to see the information of the file such as name, size, type and date modified.
a. List
b. Details
c. Large icons
d. Small icons
3) We can change the Desktop background of our computer from the:
a. Documents
b. Control Panel
c. D:\ drive
d. Paint
4) You can use the _______________ to search for folders and files on your computer.
a. Search box
b. Control Panel
c. Recycle Bin
d. Task Bar
5) .mp3 is the extension of:
a. Video File
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b. Access file c. Image filed. Audio file
Q2) Fill in the blanks using appropriate words from the given word bank:
(1 mark each)
Sort Search Cut/Paste.exe *.xlsx .xlsx
Alt + Tab Copy/Paste Ctrl + A
1) The extension for the Executable files is ________________
2) To search for all Excel 2007 files, you will type _____________
3) In order to switch between windows we press _______________________keys.
4) ____________ is used to make an extra copy of a file in a different location.
5) __________means arranging the files and folders in a particular order such as
Ascending or Descending.
Q3) State whether True or False: (0.5 mark each)
1) If a file is Read-only, it means it cannot be edited. [ ]
2) To select all the files in a folder press Ctrl + A. [ ]
3) When you delete any file, it will move to the Control panel. [ ]
4) Xyz .accdb is a type of audio file. [ ]
5) By using Control Panel options, you can change the screen resolution. [ ]
6) The Task bar is located at the bottom edge of the desktop. [ ]
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Q4) Fill in the following boxes by using the appropriate word given in the bank: (1 mark each)
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Images Menu bar Icons Office Button Start Button Headings
Taskbar Notification area Command bar Address bar Search box
PNU
English Computer
ReadingGrammar
Theory Practical
Q5) Solve the following questions practically on your computer at home:
1) Create a folder and sub-folders as given in the structure, on the desktop.
2) How much is the RAM capacity of your computer?
3) What is the processor type of your computer?
4) What is the Windows edition of your computer?
5) Go to Documents, and change the view of the folder to Details.
6) Create a folder by the name PYP2013. Make this folder Hidden.
7) Empty your Recycle Bin.
8) Change the Desktop background to any color of your choice.
9) Change The Screen Saver to Mystify.
10) What is the Resolution of the screen in your computer?
11) Sort the files in the “documents” folder by TYPE in descending order
12) Sort the files in the “documents” folder by DATE MODIFIED in ascending
order
13) Search for all files with the extension “.xlsx” in the folder “Documents”, then
write the number of these files.
14) Search for all image files with extension “.jpeg” in your computer.
15) Go to Paint and Add to Quick Launch.
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