Windows 7 interface
Transcript of Windows 7 interface
Windows 7 Desktop
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• Operating system
• Desktop
• Taskbar
• Window
• Icon
Desktop
Taskbar
Icons
Start button
Windows 7 Desktop
The Start menuNew streamlined design
No more “My”
Recently programs now sport Jump Lists
All Programs menu slides in and out of existing space
Search your entire system
Aero Peek
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Program icon with three Word documents shown
Preview
The Start Menu
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Programs
Control Panel
System folders
Help and Support
All Programs
Shut downSearch box
Start button
Libraries are a new file management feature.
The Documents library is still the main file storage location.
You can create new Libraries.
Libraries
The Toolbar
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Address toolbarRight-click on taskbarto see the toolbars
Adding Gadgets
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Online gadgets
Gadgets
The Taskbar
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Program icons
Excel
Word
Pinning an Application
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Jump List (iTunes)
Pinned programs Currently open program (iTunes)
The Notification Area
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Notification area
Pop-up window
Action Center icon
Open Action Center link
Customize the Desktop
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Screen SaverWindow ColorDesktop Background
Themes
Window Components
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Scroll bar
Minimize window Maximize window Close windowTitle bar
Window Components (continued)
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Aero Flip 3D
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Cascade windows
Window Components (continued)
Showing the Desktop
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Show desktopbutton
Three documents (transparent) in Aero Peek
Dialog Boxes
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Check box
Option button
Text boxSpin arrow
List box
Command button
Windows Accessories
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Notepad
WordPad
Windows Accessories (continued)
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Click here to open a picture
Ribbon
Windows Accessories (continued)
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Standard view
Programmer view
Scientific view
Statistics view
Windows Accessories (continued)
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Sticky notes
Windows Accessories (continued)
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Screen clip
Annotationtools
Save Snip button
Security Settings and Software
• Action Center
• Windows Defender
• User Account Control
• Windows Update
• Windows Firewall
• Parental Controls
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Action Center
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Important alert
Suggested tasks
Buttons
Windows Defender
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User Account Control
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Click and dragthis tab to adjust UAC level
Windows Update
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Select level of update
Windows Firewall
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Click here to turnfirewall off or on
Parental Controls
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Windows Search
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Search bar onStart menu
Search box inthe window
Expand or Narrow a Search
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Expand a search here Narrow a search here Search keyword
Save a Search
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Savedsearch
Help and Support
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Browse helpPrintHelp and Support home
Browse topics
Learn about other support options
Options
Remote Access
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Windows Remote Assistance link
Summary
• Windows 7 enables you to access your system resources, work with software, and manage files and folders.
• In addition, security issues and maintenance activities are monitored and reported so you can keep your computer in good working order.
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windows short key
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Win+d Minimize all windows on all Monitors. Press again to restore previous state
Win+m Minimize all windows on current Monitor
Win+e Start Windows Explorer (in My Computer)
Win+r Open the Run window
Win+f Open Windows Search. f3 on empty desktop works, too.
Win+x Open Mobility Center
Win+F1 Display Windows Help
Win+t Go to first item in taskbar, continue with arrow keys
Win+b Go to first item in system tray
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Desktop
Taskbar
Icons
Start button