The Basics of Windows 7
Logging In
Start Button
Start Menu
Shutting Down
Shutdown Options 1. Log Off allows another user to operate the computer under their own account. 2. Restart is just like shutting down the computer, except that the computer never actually powers off 3. Shut down stop windows7 and Turn off the computer
Using the Taskbar Adjust Date and timeAdjust Sound
Exploring the Computer Window
Moving Window You can move a non-maximized window by clicking and dragging the title bar of the window wherever you like on the desktop
Change Desktop Background Right click Personalize
Working with Folders and Files Naming and Renaming Files – Filenames provide important information about the file, including its contents and purpose Main part of the filename Dot File extension – A filename extension identifies file type and indicates program in which file was created
Working with Files and Folders Files store program instructions or data A library is a collection of files and folders Like documents, pictures, music
Folders A folder is a named area on a disk Used to store related files Used to organize the information stored on a disk Subfolders are folders with folders
Create New Folder
Renaming a folder Right Click on folder Rename
Deleting a Folder O Select the folder you wish to delete and then press the Del key.
Displaying Folder Details
Copy Folder or file Right click on the folder Copy Or Ctrl + C
Paste Folder or file Right click on the folder Paste Or Ctrl + V
Cut Folder or file Right click on the folder Cut Or Ctrl + X
Viewing File Details
Sorting the File List Within the File Explorer
Selecting Multiple Files
Counting the number of files, files of a particular type in a folder You can copy, cut all the selected files/folders to another location (folder), you can also delete all the selected files
Changing File Attribute Status
Viewing Recently Accessed Files OR
Using Recycle Bin 1. Open Recycle Bin By Double Click 2. Restoring Items
Emptying Recycle Bin or
Viewing control Panel Start -> Control Panel
Uninstall Programs Control panel programs uninstall program
What is File Compression? O File compression lets you make the size of files smaller.
Compressing Files
Extracting Compressed Files
Creating File using Paint 1. Open Paint Go to : Start \ all Programs\ Accessory \ Paint
2. Draw a picture or paste any picture. 3. Save the file: File save as 4. Choose the extension What is extension means? Extension is define the file’s type.. extension Ex:.doc,.docx,.gif,.jpg,.xlsx,.pptx
Creating File using Notepad Start Menu All Programs Accessories Notepad
Creating File using WordPad Start Menu All Programs Accessories WordPad
Sniping tool Open Paint Go to : Start \ all Programs\ Accessory \ sniping tool
O Take a screen shout. O Save the file O Choose the extension
Accessories application