Key features of Windows 7 as used in CIS 121 Introduction to Computer Information Systems 1

2  Windows 7 Editions  Computer Geek Shorthand  Basic Desktop  Computer Info  Computer Tech  Personalize Your Desktop  Creating Folders  Folder Properties

Starter – simple to use and installed on notebooks ~ primarily browsing web, checking and instant messaging. Home Basic – customized for emerging markets. Home Premium – home users Professional – business users with more advanced features. Ultimate – most complete edition. Enterprise – meets needs of IT professionals, large businesses and organizations. 3

4 Key >> = Dbl Click > = Select or click once D> = De-Select (remove check mark) RC = Right Click ^ = Space between alpha numeric

Icon ~ Notice curved arrow in bottom left corner. Indicates a shortcut to actual item stored somewhere else. “Computer” ~ used to be called “My Computer.” 5

Start Button Taskbar Open Program ~ click once to view. 6

> Computer (highlights icon) RC ~ Computer Icon on desktop. (see Slide 4 above; then Slide 7 below.) > Properties 7 Select Properties Highlight Computer > Computer Once Highlighted RC ~ Computer

8 Operating System Processor Installed Memory (RAM) Computer Name, like BlackKnight Tells you everything you ever wanted to know about your computer: Operating System with any Service Packs (i.e. SP1); Processor operating speed & brand; amount of installed memory (RAM); and the computer name. Ok, close out the window.

9 Right Click (RC) anywhere on the desktop. Now, let’s personalize our PC a little.

10 Select Personalize from dialog window. As shown in Slide 11 below, you can setup the desktop background to fit your personal desires. For example, you can use pictures of your family, vacations, or personal interest.

11 Choose background for desktop (called wallpaper). Set time for rotation, save and close.

12 Now, let’s see how we can approach this from anther angle. Microsoft always has at least two ways of doing a task. > Start Button at bottom left of your desktop, on the task bar. See Slide 6 for a refresher ~ on right side of menu select Control Panel. > Control Panel. > Personalization > Control Panel

13 Select Personalization

14 Choose background for desktop (called wallpaper). Set time for rotation, save and close. See, back here again

15 > > Gadgets RC ~ Again, anywhere on the desktop and this time from the dialog window, select “Gadgets.” >> Clock.

16 > Close or Delete Gadget. First, move cursor here to expose options menu to eliminate or modify Gadget. Now you can position it where you would like on the desktop or in this exercise delete it altogether. Clock now displayed on desktop

17 Creating FOLDERs from the desktop. Please note that the same procedure can be accomplished on your USB drive. Just like before: RC ~ anywhere on the desktop > New > Folder Naming the File ~ “New folder” is highlighted in the label block~ Just type the correct name for the folder and it will automatically erase “New folder” and replace it with the new folder name you type/choose. It is just that easy

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19 Select Folder Options > ~ Start Button > Control Panel > Folder Options

20 Step 3 D> “Hide extensions for know file types.” This will show all file extensions. Step 2 > “Show hidden files, folders and drives.” Step 1 > “VIEW tab.” Step 4 > “Apply”