Computer Basics

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The Welcome Screen

Logging in will allow the user to start a computer session. A user name and password may need to be entered.

Windows 7 Interface

TaskbarTaskbar

Start ButtonStart Button

Taskbar IconsTaskbar Icons

GadgetsGadgets

Notification AreaNotification Area

Desktop IconsDesktop Icons

Date/TimeDate/Time

Shortcut to DesktopShortcut to Desktop

Clicking the MouseThere are many different ways to click and use a mouse. There are single clicks, double clicks, right clicks, click and drag options and scroll wheel options.

Click and Drag to SelectThis is another useful way to select one or more items on the desktop or in a window.

Mouse Properties

Understanding Windows

Close Button

Maximize Button

Minimize ButtonTitle Bar

Menu Bar

Scroll Bar

Start Menu

The Start Menu is a great place to begin most Window sessions. This is a quick easy way to find programs, games, pictures, music and computer controls.

TaskbarThis area holds the Start Button, all open programs as icons, the Notification area, Volume Controls, Date and Time and a shortcut to the Desktop at the far right.The taskbar is an easy way to switch between different running programs as well as accessing current tasks.

Switching Between Programs

Press and Hold the ALT and Tab buttons. This will display a thumbnail display of each open program in the middle of the screen for quick switching.

Gadgets

These are mini-programs that usually only cover a single task or purpose. They are very useful for quick information such as a clock, calendar, weather or stock quotes.

What is a Document? Sometimes it can be confusing as to what is a program and what is a document. Computers have many files but which ones are documents?

Saving a DocumentAll documents need to go somewhere. It is very important to know where the file is going to be saved before clicking the Save Button. Saving to a specific folder helps keep things organized.

Windows Explorer

Opening DocumentsThere are many ways to open a document. A quick and easy way is to Double Click on a document in a Explorer Window. This will open the document in the native program.

Moving FilesFiles need to be organized and there is a few different ways to move files from one location to another. Drag and Drop is a quick way to move documents.

Another way to Move Files Copy and Paste is another way to move documents. Select the file, right click and choose Copy. Navigate to the location to move the file. Right Click and choose Paste. This pastes a copy in the new location.

Deleting FilesThere are two quick ways to delete a file.To Remove a file from a location, right click and choose Delete. This will move it to the Recycle Bin. If the Recycle Bin is visible, the file can also be dragged and dropped into the Recycle Bin.

RenamingRight Click on a File or Folder and choose Rename. The current name will be highlighted and just start typing . Press Enter when finished to accept the changes.

Viewing Disk SpaceKeeping track of hard drive space can be very important.

Using the Control PanelWindows keeps all the computer’s setting in one location, the Control Panel. Personalization is the place to go to customize the look and feel of your Computer and Desktop. The Desktop photo can be changed, window colors can be adjusted and themes can be applied.

Help and SupportWindows 7® has plenty of information to help out the stumped user.

Online HelpThere are many resources online that can help the user to find information and support on a specific subject.http://windowshelp.microsoft.comhttp://support.microsoft.com

Logging OffStart Button> Shut Down

The drop down menu beside the Shut Down is will give the options to Lock the computer, Switch Users, Log off, Restart, Sleep or Hibernate and Start Task Manager.

Click Shut Down and you are done.