PRINCESS NOURA BINT ABDUL RAHMAN UNIVERSITY

PREPARATORY YEAR

SECOND SEMESTER (2012 – 2013 / 1433 – 1434)

Computer skills (CMP-001)MODULE : 1

Prepared by:

Ms. Ganna Abu Al Hassan

Ms. Saleha Ziauddin

Ms. Abeer Helwa

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Approved by:

Ms. Azra Jabeen(Director of Computer Skills Department)

Windows Vista Syllabus2nd Semester ( 2012 - 2013 / 1433 - 1434 )

Book : Introduction to the Computers & Internet

Chapter : 3

Topics Page number Exceptions

1 Introduction 113 :117

2 Start a Program 118 : 120

2.1 Create a desktop shortcut: To create a desktop shortcut.. 123

2.2 Create a desktop shortcut: If the item is visible in ……

124

2.3 Create a desktop shortcut: And you can create a shortcut…

125 : 126

3 Explorer windows 128 : 135 Cancelled : If the folder you are looking..etc, P:131

4 Changing Date and/or time 137 : 142 Cancelled :Theme changing , P : 1425

5.1Changing the mouse pointer:Change display settings 145 : 146

5.2 Drives – Folders and Files 150

6 Organize files and folders on drives 152

7 Switch between windows 167 : 168

8 Folder Structure Not in the book

In handout

9 Files and Folders Views Not in the book

10 Sort Files Not in the book

11 Arrange icons desktop Not in the book

12 File and Folder Properties Not in the book

13 Computer Properties Not in the book

14 File extension Not in the book

15 Searching files Not in the book

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LIST OF VOCABULARY WORDS

Vocabulary List المصطلحات قائمةAddress bar العنوان شريطAppearance المظهرApply تطبيقArrange ترتيبBack Button الخلف زرBrowse استعراضCascade Windows االطارات تتالىCenter توسيطChange تغييرClick واحدة نقرةClose إغالقCommand Bar األوامر شريطContents محتوياتControl Panel التحكم لوحةCopy نسخCreate إنشاءCustomize تخصيصCut قصDelete حدفDesktop المكتب سطحDisplay Settings العرض إعداداتDouble Click مزدوجة نقرةDrives األقراص محركاتEmpty the recycle Bin المحدوفات سلة إفراغFile ملفFit To Screen الشاشة ملءFolder مجلدForward Button األمام زرHorizontal Scroll Bar األفقي التمرير شريطIcons رموزInstall تثبيتMaximize تكبيرMenu قائمةMenu Bar القوائم شريطMinimize تصغيرNotification Area التجوال منطقةPaste لصقPersonalize تخصيص

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Pin to start menu ابدأ قائمة إلى إضافةPreview معاينةPrint طباعةPrint Job الطابعة وظائفproperties خصائصQuick Launch Toolbar السريع الوصول شريطRecent Items الحديثة العناصرRecycle Bin المحدوفات سلةRename تسمية إعادةResolution الدقةRestart تشغيل إعادةRestore إستعادةRight Click يمين نقرةScan فحصScreen saver التوقف شاشةScroll Bar التمرير شريطSearch بحثSend To إلى إرسالShortcut إختصارShow Desktop المكتب سطح إظهارShow windows Side By Side

إلى جنبا االطارات إظهارعمودي بشكل جنب

Show windows Stacked بشكل االطارات إظهارأفقي

Shut Down التشغيل إيقافSleep السبات وضعSolid Colors مصمتة ألوانSort By حسب على فرزStart Menu ابدأ قائمةStatus Bar الحالة شريطSub Folder فرعي مجلدSub Menu فرعية قائمةSwitch Between Windows االطارات بين التبديلTask Bar المهام شريطTile تجانبTitle Bar العنوان شريطToolbar األدوات شريطUninstall التثبيت إلغاءUpdate تحديثVertical Scroll Bar العمودي التمرير شريطWallpaper المكتب سطح خلفيةSearch بحث

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Window Parts

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Icons Desktop

Quick LaunchStart button Notification AreaTask Bar

SARA

PNU PICS

COMPUTERENGLISH

Folder Structure

The Folder : A virtual container within a digital file system, in which groups of files and other folders can be kept and organized.

Files can be : documents, pictures, audio or video files, etc.

How to create a new folder and sub folders

Right-click on the location where you want to create the folder. (Eg. Desktop) Then choose New and Folder (as shown below). Enter a suitable name for this folder.

After creating a Folder, we can create Sub folders inside it as given in the following structure:

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Folder and File Views

To organize the files or folders you can use view option. Right click on the location and choose:

View - It will change the size of the icons from (Extra large –large – medium – small )

List ( will arrange the files as a list )

Details (will show the details of the files such as name , size, type and date modified)

Sorting files

Sorting means arranging the files and folders in a particular order (Ascending or Descending order of Name, Date modified, Type, Size )

NOTE: To Sort the files it is IMPORTANT to view in Details View before sorting. (as shown

above)

To

sort and organize folders and files, Right click and select Sort By and choose one of the following :

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- Name : will sort the files by name in Ascending or Descending order . - Date Modified : will sort the files by Date Modified in Ascending or Descending

order . - Type : will sort the files by their type (Eg. Word, Excel, Jpeg files, etc.)- Size : will sort the files by their file size in Ascending order or Descending order.

Sort Icons on the desktop

Sort/Arrange icons by : To sort icons on the desktop Right click on the desktop and choose Sort By and then select the required option such as Name , Size , Type or Date Modified.

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Viewing file/folder properties

In order to view the file properties you have to Right click on the file or folder and choose Properties.

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Type of file

Location where file is

saved

Size of the file

Date of file creation

Accessed date

If you check this box, the file will be Read only, which means it cannot be

edited

File name

Modified date

If you check this box the file will be hidden

Computer/System Properties

To view system properties, Right click on the Computer icon and then select Properties. These properties determine the following details of the computer system:

1. Windows Edition2. Processor Type 3. Processor Speed4. RAM Size5. System Type

File Extensions

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Searching files

Use the search box at the top of the open window to find the required file or folder.

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ExplanationExtensionIconNo.

Text Files

Plain text (notepad).txt1

Image Files

High Resolution.jpeg1

Medium Resolution.bmp2

Audio Files

Medium Quality- Size.mp31

Highest Quality- Size.wav2

Video Files

Highest Quality- Size.avi1

Low Quality – Size.wmv2

Executable Files

Like programs & Games.exe1

Compressed Files

Compressed by Windows.zip1

Compressed by WinZip.zip2

Compressed By Winrar.rar3

Microsoft Office Files

Microsoft Excel 2007.xlsx1

Microsoft Power point 2007.pptx2

Microsoft Access 2007.accdb3

Microsoft Word 2007.docx4

The search box filters the current view based on text that you type, the search includes all folders included in the library as well as subfolders within those folders.

To search for a file or folder by using the search box:

Type the file name or part of it in the search box, then press enter.

Example: letter.docx Searches for all word documents with the name “letter” letter Searches for all types of files and folders with the name “letter”

The wild card (*) matches zero or more alphanumeric characters Example: *.docx Searches for all WORD 2007 files *.pptx Searches for all PowerPoint 2007 files

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The search box in a folder or library

Assignment - 1 (Windows Vista)

(Due date : 4/2/1 3 )

Name : ________________________Group : ______________Marks : ________/20

Q1) Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions: (1 mark each)

1) In Windows Vista, ________________ are used to organize the data stored on your

drives.

a. Recycle Bin

b. Folders

c. Word

d. Icons

2) Which view can be used in windows to see the information of the file such as name,

size, type and date modified.

a. List

b. Details

c. Large icons

d. Small icons

3) We can change the Desktop background of our computer from the:

a. Documents

b. Control Panel

c. D:\ drive

d. Paint

4) You can use the _______________ to search for folders and files on your computer.

a. Search box

b. Control Panel

c. Recycle Bin

d. Task Bar

5) .mp3 is the extension of:

a. Video Fileb. Access file c. Image filed. Audio file

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Q2) Fill in the blanks using appropriate words from the given word bank:

(1 mark each)

Sort Search Cut/Paste.exe *.xlsx .xlsx

Alt + Tab Copy/Paste Ctrl + A

1) The extension for the Executable files is ________________

2) To search for all Excel 2007 files, you will type _____________

3) In order to switch between windows we press _______________________keys.

4) ____________ is used to make an extra copy of a file in a different location.

5) __________means arranging the files and folders in a particular order such as

Ascending or Descending.

Q3) State whether True or False: (0.5 mark each)

1) If a file is Read-only, it means it cannot be edited. [ ]

2) To select all the files in a folder press Ctrl + A. [ ]

3) When you delete any file, it will move to the Control panel. [ ]

4) Xyz .accdb is a type of audio file. [ ]

5) By using Control Panel options, you can change the screen resolution. [ ]

6) The Task bar is located at the bottom edge of the desktop. [ ]

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Q4) Fill in the following boxes by using the appropriate word given in the bank: (1 mark each)

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Images Menu bar Icons Office Button Start Button Headings

Taskbar Notification area Command bar Address bar Search box

PNU

English Computer

ReadingGrammar

Theory Practical

Q5) Solve the following questions practically on your computer at home:

1) Create a folder and sub-folders as given in the structure, on the desktop.

2) How much is the RAM capacity of your computer?

3) What is the processor type of your computer?

4) What is the Windows edition of your computer?

5) Go to Documents, and change the view of the folder to Details.

6) Create a folder by the name PYP2013. Make this folder Hidden.

7) Empty your Recycle Bin.

8) Change the Desktop background to any color of your choice.

9) Change The Screen Saver to Mystify.

10) What is the Resolution of the screen in your computer?

11) Sort the files in the “documents” folder by TYPE in descending order

12) Sort the files in the “documents” folder by DATE MODIFIED in ascending

order

13) Search for all files with the extension “.xlsx” in the folder “Documents”, then

write the number of these files.

14) Search for all image files with extension “.jpeg” in your computer.

15) Go to Paint and Add to Quick Launch.

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