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Windows 7Operating System
Software that controls hardware, memory, secondary storage, peripherals and CPU
GUI (Graphical User Interface)Pg. A-3
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Exploring the Windows 7 DesktopWindows Screen Elements (Pg. A-4)
Command BarComputer Icon (My Computer)DesktopGadgetsIconMouse PointerNotification AreaRecycle BinStart ButtonTaskbar
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Exploring the Windows 7 DesktopParts of a Window (pg. A-6)
Address barClose buttonLibrary Pane (File List)Navigation PaneDetails paneFavoritesScreenTipSearch boxTitle barToolbar
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Personalizing the DesktopRight-click on Desktop then select
PersonalizeCurrent Desktop settings (A-8)Background Themes (A-8)Screen saver settings (A-9)
Period of inactivity before screensaver displaysDesktop Icon settings (A-9)Background settings (A-10)
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Adding and Removing GadgetsRight-click on Desktop then select Gadgets
(pg. A-11)Shows gadgets currently installedOnline link to more Windows GadgetsGadget Controls (Figure 1.15 pg. A-12)
Close Larger size Smaller size Options Drag gadget
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Using the Start MenuStart Menu (A-14)
All Programs Gives you access to all
programs on your computer Includes folders and programs
Pinned Programs AreaRecently Used ProgramsSearch boxCurrent UserShortcuts (Computer,
Control Panel, Pictures, etc.)
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Adding Shortcuts to the Start Menu, Desktop, and TaskbarRight click on program in start menu list (A-16 to
A-19)Pin to Start MenuSend to
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Minimizing, Maximizing and Restoring a Window (A-19 to A-20)Minimize button
Left most button in upper right cornerSends active program to the taskbar
Maximize buttonExpands the program over the entire screen.Secret: You can double click the title bar
Restore down buttonWindow is restored to its original size and
location
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Hiding and Displaying WindowsShow Desktop Button (A-20 to A-21)
Lower right corner of the desktopButton toggles between desktop and all open
programs
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Customizing and Using the Taskbar(A-22 to A-24)Thumbnails
Miniature representation of a program from the taskbar
Moving between open programsAlt-Tab
Taskbar PropertiesRight click on the taskbar and select
‘Properties’ to configureTaskbar Appearance
Taskbar location on screen
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Resizing, Moving, Scrolling and Closing Windows (A-24 to A-27)Resizing Windows
Hover mouse pointer over corner of window until the resize pointer appears
Drag the mouse until the window is resizedScroll Box
Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll line by lineClick within the scroll box to page up and page down
through the contentAuto-resize windows
Drag a window past the left or right side of the screenClosing windows
Use the X in the upper right hand corner to close a program
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Opening and Navigating Windows Explorer (A-29 to A-31)Windows File ExplorerOrganize button controls what is viewable
Figure 1.35Libraries Pane
Detailed view of files and folders within the address bar
Navigation Pane Use of arrows to show expanded folders
Details Pane Information about the current folder listed in the
address bar
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Creating a New Folder(A-31 to A-32)New Folder button in command bar of
Windows (File) ExplorerAlso available in the right click menu within
the libraries paneColumn headings (ex. Name) can also be
selected to sortSize of library pane can be reconfigured.
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Moving and Renaming Folders(A-33 to A-35)Copying Files
Drag and drop files from one drive location to another drive location will automatically copy
Double clicking on the resize pointer within the columns in the library window will auto resize itEnsures that all contents within the column
can be seenRenaming Files
Right click on the file and select ‘Rename’Click the file name once and it will auto
rename
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Copying Files (A-35 to A-37)Copying Files
Drag and drop files from one drive location to another drive location will automatically copy
Drag and drop files from one folder to another folder on the same drive will Move the files
Right click on the file and select ‘Copy’ Open the folder you would like to copy to Right click and select ‘Paste’
Copying Multiple FilesShift Key + Click – select two files and all files in
between are selectedCtrl Key + Click – select several files that are not
next to each other
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Moving, Renaming and Deleting Files (A-37 to A-40)Moving Files
Drag and drop files from one folder to another folder on the same drive will Move the files
Right click on file or folder and select ‘Cut’ Find folder you would like to move files to and select
‘Paste’
Deleting FilesRight click on file or folder and select ‘Delete’Confirmation message will appear
Renaming FilesRight click on the file and select ‘Rename’Click the file name once and it will auto rename
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Using the Address Bar to Navigate Drives and Folders (A-42 to A-43)Windows File ExplorerAddress Bar has arrows for each path listed
Similar to the Navigation PaneUse to view different paths without leaving current
viewBack Button
Time MachineUse to go back to the previous path viewed
Forward ButtonTime MachineUse to go forward to path visited before this one
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Adding Descriptions and Tags to Files (A-43 to A-45)Tags
Custom file properties that help you organize your files
Tags are viewable via the Details paneExpand Details pane to show all informationTags is part of the metadata for a fileSome files do not support tags
Properties of a file also have the metadata informationRight click on file and select ‘properties’
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Finding Files and Folders Creating a Search Folder (A-45 to 47)Search Box
Used to find files and folders with specified data
Defaults to locating file and folder namesAdditional Options
Use the ‘Search again in’ to specify the ‘File Contents’ Will search metadata as well (including tags)
Save Search ButtonAvailable on the Command Bar after a search
is performedSaves the search folder to Favorites