1. CGS 1060 Introduction to MicroComputer Usage Chapter 1 Windows 7
Instructor: Jack C Lusby

2. Windows 7 Operating System GUI (Graphical User Interface) Pg. A-3
Software that controls hardware, memory, secondary storage, peripherals and CPU
GUI (Graphical User Interface)
Pg. A-3

3. Exploring the Windows 7 Desktop
Windows Screen Elements (Pg. A-4)
Command Bar
Computer Icon (My Computer)
Desktop
Gadgets
Icon
Mouse Pointer
Notification Area
Recycle Bin
Start Button
Taskbar

4. Exploring the Windows 7 Desktop
Parts of a Window (pg. A-6)
Address bar
Close button
Library Pane (File List)
Navigation Pane
Details pane
Favorites
ScreenTip
Search box
Title bar
Toolbar

5. Personalizing the Desktop
Right-click on Desktop then select Personalize
Current Desktop settings (A-8)
Background Themes (A-8)
Screen saver settings (A-9)
Period of inactivity before screensaver displays
Desktop Icon settings (A-9)
Background settings (A-10)

6. Adding and Removing Gadgets
Right-click on Desktop then select Gadgets (pg. A-11)
Shows gadgets currently installed
Online link to more Windows Gadgets
Gadget Controls (Figure 1.15 pg. A-12)
Close
Larger size
Smaller size
Options
Drag gadget

7. Using the Start Menu Start Menu (A-14) All Programs
Gives you access to all programs on your computer
Includes folders and programs
Pinned Programs Area
Recently Used Programs
Search box
Current User
Shortcuts (Computer, Control Panel, Pictures, etc.)

8. Adding Shortcuts to the Start Menu, Desktop, and Taskbar
Right click on program in start menu list (A-16 to A-19)
Pin to Start Menu
Send to

9. Minimizing, Maximizing and Restoring a Window (A-19 to A-20)
Minimize button
Left most button in upper right corner
Sends active program to the taskbar
Maximize button
Expands the program over the entire screen.
Secret: You can double click the title bar
Restore down button
Window is restored to its original size and location

10. Hiding and Displaying Windows
Show Desktop Button (A-20 to A-21)
Lower right corner of the desktop
Button toggles between desktop and all open programs

11. Customizing and Using the Taskbar (A-22 to A-24)
Thumbnails
Miniature representation of a program from the taskbar
Moving between open programs
Alt-Tab
Taskbar Properties
Right click on the taskbar and select ‘Properties’ to configure
Taskbar Appearance
Taskbar location on screen

12. 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 resized
Scroll Box
Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll line by line
Click within the scroll box to page up and page down through the content
Auto-resize windows
Drag a window past the left or right side of the screen
Closing windows
Use the X in the upper right hand corner to close a program

13. Opening and Navigating Windows Explorer (A-29 to A-31)
Windows File Explorer
Organize button controls what is viewable
Figure 1.35
Libraries 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

14. Creating a New Folder (A-31 to A-32)
New Folder button in command bar of Windows (File) Explorer
Also available in the right click menu within the libraries pane
Column headings (ex. Name) can also be selected to sort
Size of library pane can be reconfigured.

15. 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 it
Ensures that all contents within the column can be seen
Renaming Files
Right click on the file and select ‘Rename’
Click the file name once and it will auto rename

16. Copying Files (A-35 to A-37)
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 Files
Shift Key + Click – select two files and all files in between are selected
Ctrl Key + Click – select several files that are not next to each other

17. 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 Files
Right click on file or folder and select ‘Delete’
Confirmation message will appear
Renaming Files
Right click on the file and select ‘Rename’
Click the file name once and it will auto rename

18. Using the Address Bar to Navigate Drives and Folders (A-42 to A-43)
Windows File Explorer
Address Bar has arrows for each path listed
Similar to the Navigation Pane
Use to view different paths without leaving current view
Back Button
Time Machine
Use to go back to the previous path viewed
Forward Button
Use to go forward to path visited before this one

19. Adding Descriptions and Tags to Files (A-43 to A-45)
Custom file properties that help you organize your files
Tags are viewable via the Details pane
Expand Details pane to show all information
Tags is part of the metadata for a file
Some files do not support tags
Properties of a file also have the metadata information
Right click on file and select ‘properties’

20. 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 names
Additional Options
Use the ‘Search again in’ to specify the ‘File Contents’
Will search metadata as well (including tags)
Save Search Button
Available on the Command Bar after a search is performed
Saves the search folder to Favorites

21. Big Idea for Chapter 1: Using Windows 7 Efficiently
How 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?