Windows 7

Windows 7Notes to accompany the class. We will go through this as a group. Make sure to return to this slideshow to review what you have learned.1Windows 7 OverviewView a video which gives an overview of the Windows 7 operating systemhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPZ94SwJoJo&feature=player_embedded#!

2Windows DesktopDesktop backgroundDesktop icons: short cuts to programs or filesTaskbarAdd programs to the taskbar by right clicking on the program and selecting pin to taskbarDelete programs from taskbar by right clicking on the icon and selecting unpin from taskbar.Example of icons on taskbarStart button Start menu (view by clicking start button): Left sidePrograms you have pinned to the start menuPrograms you have opened recentlyAll programsSearch: Very powerful! Can find things on your computer or on the InternetStart menu : right side: Account pictureShort cut to the librariesShort cut to Control PanelShort cut to information about your computerPrograms pinned to taskbarExample of a minimized window of a running programExample of an Internet web browser (Internet Explorer)Windows explorer (for viewing files and folders)Notifications areaIf you have a red flag, it means that you may have a security problem. Click on it.If there is a line through the speaker icon, it means that your sound is offYou can also view the strength of your Internet connectionTo see more notifications, click on left arrow above flag Peek: Peek at multiple windows by hovering over an icon of an open windowPeek at desktop by hovering over lower right hand boxIf you click instead of hovering, will clear desktop (or open program)Gadgets: You can add gadgets by right clicking on the desktop and selecting gadgets. Choose a gadget from the options.

3Understanding the parts of a window & Windows ExplorerAll windows:Minimize, maximize and close windowResize window (left click and drag)Move window (left click on top bar and drag)Tool bar (tools vary depending on program)File bar (options vary depending on program)Windows Explorer: Files and FoldersFavorites: Shortcuts to your favorite placesDownloads (your recent downloads)Recent placesOther favorite placesTo add shortcut to your favorites, left click and drag the folder on top of the word favorites. To remove shortcut, right click and remove. Libraries: One click to documents, music, pictures, videos. Double click on folder on left side to see subfolders in that folder on the rightDouble click on folders on right side to see more subfolders, or files in the folder.Computer: Quick information about your computer. If you have something connected to your computer (digital camera), it will show up here. Windows view: While in Windows Explorer, click organize and then layout. Check and uncheck boxes to see options

4Files and FoldersIntroduction: Everything is in files and folders, organized into documents, music, pictures & videosFile: Contains information (text, images, pictures)Folders: Contain one or more filesCreating files: Lets create a file on a trip using WordpadOpen WordPad (Start menu>type wordpad into search box)Type info on your tripClick Save in the File tabName the file (cruise)Click New Folder from the upper toolbarName the folder (Cruise 2012)Click OpenClick saveRemember to always save a document before closing it!Moving files: Lets combine multiple files in a folderOpen Windows ExplorerOpen documents libraryFind a file which is not in a folderLeft click and drag it into a folderAlso note that when your explorer window is open, you can left click and drag any file or folder onto any other folder on the left. Finding out information on files and foldersFind a file, and instead of opening it, right click on the file. This will give you a menu. Note that this way you can:Rename a fileEdit or print a fileDelete a fileFind more about the file by clicking propertiesUse folders to help you organize filesTo find recent files, use the Jump List (Start>hover over program which created the file>click on the file you want OR Open Windows Explorer, click Recent places, further organize by clicking date modified or nameAnother way to find files is to use the Start search field:Click the start buttonType a search term in the search field at the bottom of the menuClick see more choices to find more options on your computer or online

5Copy and PasteFiles: Right click on what you want to copy , click copy, go to the folder where you want it to go, and then right and click paste. Picture into a file: Open WordPad. Type a few sentences. Then open your picture folder and right click on a picture, then click copy. Go back to the word document and right click on a spot on the document and click pasteSegment of text: Find a long segment of text. You will now want to highlight the portion of text that you want to copy. To do this, affix your cursor at the end of the segment and left click and hold. Drag your mouse to the beginning of the segment that you will copy and release the button. Now, with your cursor inside the highlighting, right click and click copy. Open a new page (or attach to another word file) and right click on where you want this text to go. Now click paste. To copy a screen, click on the key prtscn on the keyboard. Then open a word program, right click and click paste. For a screenshot, you can use the snippet tool. Find tool by clicking: start>all programs>accessories>snipping toolClick once on the snippet tool which should be on your taskbarYou will see the instructions. Click and hold with the left mouse button on the far left of the summary of your days lesson. While holding, slide your cursor to the bottom right, so that you can capture all of the information by that day.You will then see the image in a small window which says Snipping tool at the top.Click File and then Save as , find the folder to put it in and name the file.

6Other cool things in WindowsEnlarging screen content: Click start, type mag in search box and choose Magnifier to start the magnifier. It will kick in right away. You can adjust the intensity and views. To exit, click on red x on window.Gadgets: Your Windows 7 desktop can have gadgets. To see what is available, right click on the desktop, choose gadgets & click on the one you want to see. If you want one on your desktop, double click on the gadget. Personalize your desktop by right clicking a blank spot on the desktop, choose personalize, select a theme you like, click the options and save. Note you can also choose different colors for your windows, enlarge your text, set a different desktop background or other things from this click. Burn a CD by opening your music file (or document file) and then clicking burn on the task menu. Note you can also play your CD this way.

7Additional software: Other examplesHousehold finances: Quicken ($), Mint (F)Office type of tasks: Microsoft office ($) or Open Office (F)Adobe Reader (necessary for many files which are PDF) (F)Anti-virus: Windows Security Essentials (F), Norton ($)Video calling: Skype (F)Drawing tools: Google Sketchup (F), Adobe Illustrator ($)Photo editing: Picasa (F), Photoshop ($)Movie making: Camtasia ($), Windows Live Movie Maker (F)Web design: Coffee Cup (F), Dreamweaver ($)Brain training: Dual n Back (F), PositScience ($)

8Other software: Web based software and AppsA program may contain a number of different applications. Programs can be very complex, and have many different ways that it communicates with your computer. An application, on the other hand, is more specific. Apps will be used for specific tasks, such as graphics, media players and accounting. Apps can be installed on a computer, or on a mobile device.Web based application software is software which primarily lives on the Internet. It may include some files which are downloaded onto your computer (as in the case of web based browsers) or it may be completely online. If it is online, it may require a login name, password and some personal information. Information is stored on the cloud, so it is always accessible.

9Examples of web based softwareWeb browsers: Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, SafariEmail services: Gmail, Yahoo, AOLOnline word processing: Google DocsSocial Networking sites: Facebook, TwitterBlogs: Blogger, WordpressCalendar: Google calendarCollaborative design: Wordle

10AppsMobile devices are unique to computers in several ways. First of all, they do not have as many peripherals (printers, keyboards, mice, etc.), so these type of commands may be missing from their operating systems. Also, they are not designed so much to create as they are to communicate. Instead of loading programs onto a mobile device, you load apps, which will do just one or two tasks. This requires less memory to run tasks and store programs. Tablets and smart phones can do an array of things, because of the abundance of apps for purchase and for free. Apps are always downloaded from the App store. If your device is an Android, you will use the Android market. If your device runs on the Google OS, you will use the Google Play store, and if you have a Mac device like an iPad, you will buy your apps at the iTunes app store. Many of the popular apps are available on each of the sites. You can also install apps on your Google Chrome Browser, using the Chrome web store.

11Examples of AppseReaders: Kindle, Google BooksCommunication tools: Skype, EmailUtilities: Translate, Drug reference appEducation: Typing tutorials, Biodigital Human project, Language learningLifestyle: Personal trainer, Trip plannerProductivity: Google Maps, DropboxUtilities: Alarm clocks, calculators, Games: Spider software, Angry Birds

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