Computing Fundamentals Unit 7 Essential Windows Skills Objectives

Computing Fundamentals Unit 7 - Essential Windows Skills

Objectives � Log on & off, shut down, and restart the computer � Identify elements of the OS desktop � Identify the icons used to represent drives, disks, files, and folders � Manipulate Windows � Start & run programs � Manage files � Solve file problems

Start Up Process 1. 2. Power On POST ◦ 3. BIOS (ROM) searches for OS to load ◦ 4. Location of OS is usually C: OS loaded in RAM ◦ 5. Checks RAM, keyboard & drives Drivers loaded GUI loaded & displayed

Log On � Select user & enter password

Vista/7 Desktop

Start Menu Comparison Windows Vista Windows 7

Finding Programs & Searching

Programs in Start Menu � Right-clicking ◦ Open an item ◦ Pin an item ◦ Add to Quick Launch

Let’s Try It � What programs are pinned on your computer? � Search for Word, Excel, or Power. Point � Search for Paint ◦ When the list of programs displays, right-click and select Pin to Start Menu ◦ Pin it to the Start Menu ◦ Then, find it in the Pinned Area, right-click on it & unpin it

Review � When you click the Start button, what are the programs in the top area above the separator line? ◦ Pinned items � What is the bar that goes across the bottom of the desktop? ◦ Taskbar � Name the area with the clock & the programs running in the background. ◦ Notification area

Taskbar � Usually at bottom of desktop � Start button, notification area, quick launch, open programs

Taskbar Settings � Right-click on Taskbar, Properties ◦ Can “Lock It” from changes ◦ Auto-hide ◦ Taskbar location ◦ Button settings

Taskbar Moving � You can move, resize, or lock the taskbar

Sidebar & Gadgets � Mini applications ◦ Weather, news, traffic, etc. ◦ Clock, CPU meter, temperature � Start, All Programs, Accessories, Sidebar ◦ Start…Search Sidebar ◦ Link

Help � F 1 in programs � Windows Help

Multitasking � Work � Alt on more than one task at a time + Tab � Windows + Tab � Organize ◦ ◦ Cascade- overlays w/ title bars showing Stacked- horizontal top to bottom Side by Side- vertical Desktop- minimizes all windows � Open 4 programs & try

Review- 4 Questions

Exiting the Computer � Switch User ◦ Switch but programs still running � Log Off ◦ Closes programs & waits for log on � Lock ◦ No one else can log on � Restart � Sleep ◦ Save in RAM & less power ◦ Like pause � Hibernate (laptops) ◦ Save on HD & power down � Shut Down

Restarting the Computer � Warm Boot/Task Manager/Non. Responsive Programs ◦ Ctrl +Alt + Delete � Cold Boot ◦ Powering it off with power button ◦ Wait 30 seconds before turning back on

Review � Which keyboard command will cycle through open programs? ◦ Alt-Tab � Which keyboard command will allow you to end a non-responsive program or shutdown/restart a computer? ◦ Ctrl + Alt + Del � In the sidebar, what are the “programs” like the clock or weather called? ◦ Gadgets

The Window � Minimize, � Window Restore Down/Maximize, Close working in is ACTIVE WINDOW ◦ Switch between programs, Alt + Tab

Computer- The Window

Computer

Views � Tiles � Details � List � Small Icons � Medium Icons � Large Icons � XL Icons

Icons

File & Folder Properties � Right-click, Properties � Displays info ◦ ◦ ◦ Location/folder Created File Size Read Only/Hidden What program it opens with �You can change that � Let’s look at this…

File Types � System Files ◦ In Windows or Program File folders � Application Files ◦ Part of a program like Word � Data Files ◦ One you create, like a Word doc

Managing Files & Folders � Sorting files/folders ◦ In detail view ◦ By name, size, type, date � Create a folder � Move, copy, rename � Delete � Let’s Try This…

Create a Shortcut � Icon that represents a link to an item ◦ Arrow on icon ◦ Can be folder, file, program, web link

Changing Icons � Right-click on desktop ◦ Personalize ◦ Change desktop icons ◦ Select item & icon � Let’s Try This…

Review �T or F. Click the restore down button to minimize the window. � When you hibernate, Windows saves your documents & powers down. � The ____ is the main area you see when you turn on the computer. � The window you are working in is called the __________. � A _______ is an item that represents a link to the item.

Review- 9 Questions

Computing Fundamentals Unit 7 - Windows Essential Skills