Windows Management Computer Literacy 1 Transition Plus Services

1.Identify your Shutdown, restart and log off 3.Open, close and between windows 4.Minimize and maximize windows 5.Identify the Identify the Start and exit programs 8.Identify the on a computer Objectives

9.Access the ---- menu 10.Identify the Understand how are organized 12.Search for a file or document 13.Identify and understand basic software 14.Open files using appropriate programs Objectives

How do you know which version of Windows your computer is using? the Computer icon on your desktop, then choose Your operating system

What version of Windows is your computer using? Follow these steps to find out.

: Close your user account and all open programs. The computer continues to run so that other users can log on. Shutdown, Restart and Log Off : Shut down and automatically restart the computer : Close all open programs and turn off the computer.

The is the main screen area that you see after you turn on your computer. On the next slide, you will identify what’s on your desktop. Desktop

The middle section contains program and document The is at the bottom of the screen The Quick Launch starts a program with one mouse click The opens the Start menu (Right-click an empty space on the desktop to display a menu) Desktop

To start a program, click the button and then click the program name. Manipulating windows Or, double-click the program ---- located on the desktop. This is a Shortcuts contain arrows on their icons.

----- Maximize or restore Minimize Manipulating windows : reduce a window on the screen to a button on the taskbar : enlarge a window on the computer to fill the computer screen

----- Maximize or restore Minimize Manipulating windows Practice using the maximize/restore and minimize buttons on your browser.

When you have multiple windows open, the one you are working with is the Its title bar has a more intense color. To to a different window, hold down the keys Alt + Tab Manipulating windows

A (directory) is a container for You use folders to organize files. 13 In this section, you will learn to manage folders and files! To a folder, right-click a blank space, select New and select Folder. Files

Your computer contains several different drives: --/ (C) --- Port (What you log into at T-Plus) (if exists) Files

Windows uses an organizational system to display your files and folders. The utility program shows you what drives are running on your computer and what files are stored inside. Files

Within Computer is a special folder called , which stores a user’s music, pictures, downloads and other files. You can find Computer and Documents in the Files

jpggrouch. ----Separator To a file, right-click the filename, select Rename, then type a new name. Files

Looking for a particular file? To find files, type the filename or part of the filename in the text box. Files Search for the words “basic computer use”. Did your computer find the PowerPoint presentation of our first lesson on basic computer use?

Files Within a folder, you can sort files by: ----

To protect files and folders, they should be backed up to an external device on a regular basis. Files

21 There are three basic Microsoft Office programs you should understand and identify by their file Office software -----: word-processing application for letters, memos and reports : spreadsheet application using text, numbers and formulas to create tables and financial documents : presentation application for creating multimedia slide shows, transparencies, outlines and charts.docx.xlsx.pptx

To access online support with Windows, click the Start button and then click The Help and Support Center offers 3 options: Windows Remote Assistance Someone you know can connect to your computer from another computer. Windows communities Post a question or search for an answers online. Microsoft customer support Get support online from a technician. Help