class 1. identify & define various operating systems identify, label, and define parts of a...
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Controls the basic operations of the computer Examples: ▪ PCs (Dells, HP, Gateway, etc.) ▪ Windows 10 ▪ Windows 8 ▪ Windows 7 ▪ Windows Vista ▪ Windows XP ▪ Windows 03 ▪ MACs (Apples) ▪ OS X Lion/Leoppard (Operating System x 10)TRANSCRIPT
Windows 7 Operating System
Class 1
Objectives – Class 1 Identify & define various operating systems
Identify, label, and define parts of a Windows 7 screen
Practice multiple ways to delete a file on a computer
Use the recycling bin to restore a created file
Operating System
Controls the basic operations of the computer Examples:▪ PCs (Dells, HP, Gateway, etc.)▪ Windows 10▪ Windows 8▪ Windows 7▪ Windows Vista▪ Windows XP▪ Windows 03
▪ MACs (Apples)▪ OS X Lion/Leoppard (Operating System x 10)
Desktop Main work area in Windows
Desktop
Start Butto
n
Taskbar
Taskbar
Buttons Notificatio
n Area
Recycle Bin
Desktops contain:Desktop
Main work area in Windows
Taskbar Displays open programs or files
Start Button Displays a menu or list of programs
installed on the computer
Desktops contain:
Taskbar Buttons Opens frequently used programs
Notification Area Informs users of basic running operations
or information
Recycle Bin Stores deleted files and restores them if
necessary
Windows 7Class 2
Objectives – Class 2 Identify, label, and define parts of a Windows 7 screen
Customize the computer desktop to fit your needs
Distinguish between specific commands when using the pointing device
Practice using the pointing device commands
Use the point/hover to find specific buttons with descriptions within Microsoft Office programs
Use the click command to set up the computer sound
Use the double-click command to open a program
Create a program shortcut icon utilizing the click and drag
Use the right-click to set the shutdown settings in the start menu
Customized Desktops
Icons
Theme
Gadgets
Additional Desktop Items
CUSTOMIZED DESKTOPS
Icons Visual representations of programs, files, or
folders
Desktop Themes Backgrounds, images, or pictures on the
desktop
Gadgets Mini programs that provide information or tools
Pointing Device Allows you to interact & communicate with
your computer Examples:▪ Mouse, touchpad, etc.
Common commands with a pointer:▪ Point/ Hover▪ highlights options or views short descriptions
▪ Click▪ selects or opens an item
▪ Double-click▪ opens programs, folders, or files
▪ Drag▪ moves objects
▪ Right-Click▪ Displays shortcut menus
Windows 7Class 3
Objectives – Class 3 Identify, define, and apply desktop actions (snap,
flip, peek, shake) to multiple open windows on a desktop
Use the snipping tool to take a picture or screen shot
Classify taskbar actions (pin, unpin, & jump) that allow users to work effectively & efficiently in the Window 7 operating system
Customize the desktop and taskbar to fit your needs
Desktop Actions Peek
See through all open windows directly on taskbar▪ Point to the Show desktop button or point over top of taskbar
buttons▪ Hold Windows logo key and press Spacebar
Shake Eliminates clutter and views a single open window▪ Click & hold a window taskbar—joggle it back & forth
Snap Instantly resizes a window to fill half or whole desktop▪ Drag to the left or right edge of screen (HALF)▪ Drag up or down of screen (WHOLE)
Additional Actions Snip
Takes pictures or screen shots of anything on desktop▪ Search for snipping tool in Start Menu—Select Snip style
Flip & Flip 3D Allows you to move quickly (or flip) between
programs without taking your fingers off the keyboard▪ Flip—ALT & TAB▪ Flip 3D—Windows key & Tab
Taskbar Actions
Pin Attach program icons directly to taskbar or
Start Menu▪ Open program—Right Click on Taskbar Button—Pin
to Taskbar▪ Pin sticky notes, Google chrome, Word, & Excel▪ Unpin Windows Media Player
Jump/Jump Lists A list of the most recently or most often used
files within each program