Intro to Computers
• Steffany Zavaleta• Technical Support Aide• 718-990-5176• [email protected]
Operating Systems (OS)
Microsoft Windows 7
The major program that runs the show:• Manage all the other programs• Organize the files and stuff you create on the
computer
Pointer Cursor• A picture that moves on the screen
through the mouse. • You must point this cursor over an object
Desktop
Icons
TaskbarStart button
Desktop Show Button
IconAn Icon is a small picture of a program• It is found on the DESKTOP• Different pictures for different programs, files and
folders• Always DOUBLE CLICK the ICON
Internet Explorer My Computer
Mozilla Firefox Recycle Bin
Microsoft Office Icons2003 2010
Minimize,Maximize,CloseMinimize Maximize Close
After turning on a computer, what is the first thing that appears on the screen?
What can you find on a desktop?
How many times should an icon be clicked?
Taskbar
• Start Button• Time and Date• Running Programs• Icons• Show Desktop Button
Taskbar View
• When multiple windows are open in a program, the icon will look "stacked" on the Taskbar
• View all opened programs at the same time• Close individual programs without opening a
window
Viewing a list of all windows that are open
Pin & Unpin
Attach an icon directly to the taskbar
Pin & Unpin
Programs
Documents to a program
Specific websites
Start ButtonThe main gateway to your computer's programs, files, folders, and settings.
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