CMPF124 Personal Productivity with Information Technology Chapter 2 Part 4 Introduction To Windows Operating Systems Basic Windows Admin CMPF 112 : COMPUTING SKILLS Objectives At the end of the lesson, you should be able to : identify the functions of items in Control Panel provided with Windows OS Perform basic windows administration task Task Manager identify and manipulate the keyboard shortcuts available for Windows OS Control Panel Control Panel is full of specialized tools that are used to change/configure the setting on how Windows looks and works. There are two ways to find Control Panel tools that you need for a particular task: Use search. To find a setting you're interested in or a task you want to perform, type a word or phrase in the search box. For example, type "sound" to find specific settings for your sound card, system sounds, and the volume icon on the taskbar. Browse. You can explore Control Panel by clicking different categories (for example, System and Security, Programs, or Ease of Access), and viewing common tasks listed under each category. Or, under View by, click either Large icons or Small icons to view a list of all Control Panel items. Windows 7 Control Panel Category View Windows 7 Control Panel Icon View Category View... To Display These Groups of Links 1.System and SecurityAction Center, Windows Firewall, System, Windows Update, Power Options, Backup and Restore, BitLocker Drive Encryption, and Administrative Tools 2.User AccountsUser Accounts, Windows Cardspace, Credential Manager, and Mail (32-bit) 3.Network and InternetNetwork and Sharing Center, Homegroup, and Internet Options 4.Appearance and Personalization Personalization, Display, Desktop Gadgets, Taskbar and Start Menu, Ease of Access Center, Folder Options, and Fonts 5.Hardware and SoundDevices and Printers, AutoPlay, Sound, Power Options, Display, and WindowsMobility Center 6.Clock, Language, and RegionDate and Time, and Region and Language 7.ProgramsPrograms and Features, Default Programs, and Desktop Gadgets 8.Ease of AccessEase of Access Center and Speech Recognition 1. System & Security FeaturesDescriptions Action Centerhelps you make sure that firewall is on, antivirus software is up to date, and your computer is set to install updates automatically BitLocker Drive Encryption encrypts Windows hard disk to help keep documents, passwords, and other important data safe. Once you turn on BitLocker, any file that you save on that drive is encrypted automatically. Backup and Restore creates copies of your most important files, so you're always prepared for the worst Microsoft Security Essentials a free download that helps protect your computer from viruses, spyware, worms, Trojans, and other malware. Windows Defender software that helps protect your computer from pop-up ads, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. 2. User Account is a collection of information that tells Windows which files and folders you can access, what changes you can make to your computer, and your personal preferences, such as your desktop background or screen saver. let you share a computer with several people while having your own files and settings. Each person accesses his or her user account with a user name and password. 3 types of accounts. Each type gives users a different level of control over the computer: Standard accounts are for everyday computing. Administrator accounts provide the most control over a computer and should only be used when necessary. Guest accounts are intended primarily for people who need temporary use of a computer. 2. User Account - UAC User Access Control is a feature in Windows that can help you stay in control of your computer by informing you when a program makes a change that requires administrator-level permission. 2. User Account - UAC UAC works by adjusting the permission level of your user account. 3. Network & Internet to configure your Internet access, and for sharing and streaming files across the local network, which is made easier with the new tools in Windows 7. 3. Network & Internet Network and Sharing Centre online and configuring your network access, change how you connect to the Web, which files and folders youre sharing with others & etc. HomeGroup to make it easier to share photos, music and video across a home network Internet Options to change your homepage, control how much information your browser can store about you, disable add-ons & etc. 4. Appearance & Personalization 5. Hardware and Sound the settings and tools pertinent to your systems hardware setup. 5. Hardware and Sound Devices and Printers to add and re-configure hardware devices. E.g.: View the printers, input devices, displays and other peripherals connected to your machine, and troubleshoot or change the settings. AutoPlay control the way in which Windows deals with new media (such as DVDs) or devices (such as USB sticks) as they are plugged into the machine. 5. Hardware and Sound Sound configure your speaker or headphone setup, change the playback and recording devices that are in use, update the relevant drivers, Power Options Change the length of time the computer waits before it goes into sleep or hibernation mode, change the delay before the screen shuts off, and more Display change the screen resolution and text size, calibrate the colour options, and configure extra features. 7. Programs You can use Programs and Features to uninstall programs or to change the program's configuration by adding or removing certain options. Select a program, and then click Uninstall. Some programs include the option to change or repair the program in addition to uninstalling it. To change a program, click Change or Repair. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. Task Manager (TM) Def. : displays the programs, processes, and services that are currently running on your computer. Task Manager (TM) Functions: 1.to monitor your computers performance 2.to close a program that's not responding (but any unsaved changes will be lost.) 3.If you're connected to a network, you can view network status and see how your network is functioning. 4.If more than one person is connected to your computer, you can see who's connected and what they're working on, and you can send them a message. TM Applications tab The Task column displays a list of open applications The Status column shows whether the application is Running or Not Responding At the bottom are three buttons: End Task: Closes an application or process. Switch To: Switches between applications or processes. New Task: Starts an application from the dialog box that opens when you click this button. Task Manager Running processesRunning Application TM Processes tab view of all your processes, including a button to Show Processes from all Users and the End Process button. By viewing the Image Name, CPU, Memory, and Description columns, you can focus on the precise area causing trouble. TM Services tab Services status TM Services tab shows services running, some descriptive information regarding them (Description and Group information), and if they are running or not. can use this tab to stop or start services. TM Performance tab System Performance TM Performance tab Able to see graphs and data on CPU and memory usage. Provide information about; Total: The amount of RAM installed on the system in MB. Cached: The amount of physical RAM used for system resources. Available: The total of standby and free memory for programs. Free: The amount of memory that is currently unused or doesn't contain useful information. TM- Networking tab shows a graph of your active network connection, where you can view the network utilization of your connections. this tab also includes columns showing the Link Speed and the Connection State. TM- User TM- User tab shows you the users who are logged on now. By right-clicking a user, you can Disconnect a user who is remotely connected to your computer or Log Off a local user. Task Manager (TM) How to open/start Task Manager: 1.Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE, and then click Task Manager. 2.Right-click an empty area of the taskbar, and then click Task Manager. 3.Press CTRL+SHIFT+ESC. Basic Windows Admin (Keyboard Shortcut) Use shortcut keys as an alternative to the mouse when working in Windows. You can open, close, and navigate the Start menu, desktop, menus, dialog boxes, and Web pages using keyboard shortcuts. Keyboard shortcuts may also make it easier for you to interact with your computer and applications. General keyboard shortcuts Press this keyTo do this F1Display Help F3Search for a file or folder F5 (or Ctrl+R)Refresh the active window CTRL+ESCOpen the Start menu Windows logo key +UOpen the Ease of Access Center ALT+TABSwitch between open items Windows logo key keyboard shortcuts Press this keyTo do this Windows logo key Open or close the Start menu Windows logo key +PAUSEDisplay the System Properties dialog box Windows logo key +DDisplay the desktop Windows logo key +MMinimize all windows Windows logo key +EOpen Computer Windows logo key +FSearch for a file or folder Windows logo key +LLock your computer or switch users Windows logo key +ROpen the Run dialog box