Learn How To Use Windows To Interface With Users, Folders, And Computers

Submitted By cadet06516
Words: 1841
Pages: 8
Open Document
Objectives
Learn how to use Windows to interface with users, files and folders, applications, and hardware
Learn about some Windows tools that you can use to examine and support the system
Using Windows
Operating system (OS) software
Controls a computer
Four main functions of all OSs
Provide a user interface
Manage files
Manage hardware
Manage applications
Windows 7 is an upgrade to Windows Vista
Every PC support technician needs to be a power user of Windows 7 and be familiar with Vista and XP
The Windows Desktop
Desktop is the initial screen that is displayed
Windows Desktop provides a graphical user interface (GUI)
Windows 7 and Vista desktop provides a 3-D user interface called the Aero user interface
Aero interface is not available for the Windows 7 Starter and Home Basic editions
Windows 7 requires 1 GB of RAM and a video card that supports DirectX 9 graphics standard and has at least 128 MB of graphics memory Start menu
Username shown at the top right
Applications used often are listed in the white left column (can change from time to time)
User libraries, files and OS utilities are listed in the dark right column
How to launch an application
Use the Start menu
Click the Start button and select All Programs
Use the Search box
Click the Start button and enter the name of the program in the Search box provided
Use Windows Explorer or the Computer window
To use the Computer window in Windows 7 or Vista, click Start, Computer
Use a shortcut icon
Right-click the program file in the Computer or Explorer windows and select Create shortcut
Windows 7 Aero Snap and Aero Shake can help:
Aero Snap automatically maximizes a window when you drag it to the top of the desktop
To restore to its original size, drag the window downward
Drag a window to right or left so that it snaps to fill half the screen
Aero Shake minimizes all other windows except the one you shake
To shake, grab the title bar and shake it
The Taskbar and Notification Area (System Tray)
Bottom of Windows desktop
Information about open programs, quick access to others
Quick launch icons
Notification area (system tray or systray)
Right side of taskbar and displays open services
Service: program that runs in the background
Supports or serves Windows or an application
Right-click the taskbar, use the shortcut menu
Click Properties
Personalize the Windows desktop
Right-click anywhere on the desktop
Choose Personalize from the shortcut menu
Most common problem with display is a problem with screen resolution
Screen resolution is number of dots or pixels on the monitor screen expressed as two numbers
Example: 1680x1050
Right-click anywhere on desktop and choose Screen Resolution
Can also be accessed from the Personalization window
Windows Explorer And The Computer Window
Two most useful tools to explore files and folders are Windows Explorer and the Computer window
To Open the Computer Window
In Windows 7 or Vista, click Start, and select Computer
To Open Windows Explorer
Click the yellow Windows Explorer icon in the taskbar
Right-click Start and select Open Windows Explorer from the menu
Files and Directories
Every OS manages a hard drive, optical drive, USB drive, or other type of drive by using directories (also called folders), subdirectories, and files
Drive is organized with a single root directory
At top of the top-down hierarchical structure of subdirectories
Exception: hard drive
Divided into partitions
Each volume has its own root directory and hierarchical structure of subdirectories
Root directory can hold files or other directories
These directories are called subdirectories, child directories, or folders
Any directory can have files and other subdirectories in it
Path: location of a file referenced by a drive and directories

Navigate the Folder Structure
Tips to navigate when working with Windows Explorer or Computer window
Double-click items in the left pane (called navigation
Show More

Related Documents: Learn How To Use Windows To Interface With Users, Folders, And Computers

MIS Chap 3 Essay

Will Technology Save the Publishing Industry? INTRODUCTION The publishing industry consists of thousands of publishers nationwide. Publishing media includes books, magazines, and newspapers and now even another emerging form of print media known as the Internet. Magazines depend heavily on advertising and circulation for their revenue. Newspapers also depend on advertising for revenue and are second only to television in terms of generating advertising revenue. Newspapers and magazines are…

Words 1174 - Pages 5

Tutor and Aug Study Guide Essay

| |3 |16 Feb |Chap 1/2 + VLE | |Day School | |4 |23 Feb |Chap 2/1 + VLE | | | |5 |2 Mar |Chap 2/2 + VLE | |Tutorial 1 | |6 |9 Mar |Chap 3/1 + VLE…

Words 787 - Pages 4

Essay about Jack: Requirements Analysis and Critical Thinking Questions

less on what you memorize and more on the quality of your thinking and work (final project worth 40% of your grade). Course Objectives 1. Be able to “talk the talk” - analyst terminology 2. Clearly understand the role of a business systems analyst 3. Learn how to apply analysis/design tools and concepts in various organizations 4. Gain a broad understanding of designing multiple types of systems utilizing various methodologies / approaches 5. Understand why skilled business/systems analysts are…

Words 1219 - Pages 5

Assignment: Technology Support Contacts

Instructor: Dr. Barbara Grein Office Hours: M, W noon-1pm 945 Gerri LeBow Hall & by appointment (215) 895-1454 bmg33@drexel.edu Technology Support Contacts Technical Support Help Desk 215-895-2113 intech@lebow.drexel.edu Course Objectives The primary objectives of this course are to develop a working knowledge of the course content at a professional level and problem solving aptitude. Specifically, we will examine the accounting principles underlying the measurement, recognition and reporting…

Words 1432 - Pages 6

Essay on Course: Chemistry and Chemical Equilibrium

York Department of Chemistry CHE 168 General Chemistry II Instructor Professor Marc S. Lazarus Office Hours: Mon. 2:00pm -3:00pm Office Location: Davis Hall 336 Telephone: 718-960-8843, e-mail: marc.lazarus@lehman.cuny.edu Course Description CHE 168: General Chemistry II. 3 hours, 3 credits. Continuation of CHE 166 or 106: the presentation of the fundamental laws and theories of chemistry in considerable depth. PREREQ: CHE 166 or 104 and 106 (or…

Words 940 - Pages 4

Questions On Anatomy

| Points Received: | 2 of 2 | | Comments: | | | | 3. | Question : | (TCO 8) Taste receptor cells are stimulated by ______. | | | Student Answer: | | chemicals binding to their microvilli | | | | stretching of their microvilli | | | | chemicals binding to the nerve fibers supplying them | | | | impulses from the sensory nerves supplying them | | Instructor Explanation: | Study Guide, chap 14 | | | | Points Received: | 2 of 2 | | Comments:…

Words 652 - Pages 3

The Purpose Of The Book Of Micah

for bribes. The second purpose of the book was to tell them that their judgment would not last forever but that the Lord would not only restore them but make their status better. They would enjoy peace and prosperity and the presence of the Lord (chap 4). The remnant would become a nation again and the exiled people would be gathered back from captivity. Punishment was coming but rescue…

Words 302 - Pages 2

ACFI 301 Module Handbook 2014 15 Draft 1 Essay

available) Helen Scott Room: Room F13, First floor, Management School; Chatham St Telephone: (0151) 795 3102 (undergraduate office) E-mail helen.scott@liverpool.ac.uk Office hour Thursday 2:30pm to 3:30pm (or send me an e-mail if you would like to meet at a different time) 3. Module Objectives The aims of this module are: To develop an understanding of the critical aspects of managing an assurance engagement (including audit engagements): acceptance, planning, managing, concluding…

Words 1626 - Pages 7

Accelerated MBA: An Overview Of Lord Ashcroft International Business School

Lord Ashcroft International Business School International Business Department: Accelerated MBA Academic Year: February 2014 Semester/Trimester: 2 1 Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Key Information.............................................................................................................................. 2 Introduction to the Module .........................................................................................................…

Words 5035 - Pages 21

2014Sylabus 30651 3 Essay

able to: 1. Assess the biological, cognitive cultural, environmental and social factors that influence development throughout adolescence. 2. Evaluate current and past research in adolescence guided by theories within developmental psychology. 3. Describe methodological approaches used to study development. In-class activities that support outcomes: Activities may include, but are not limited to, class/group discussion, lecture, demonstrations, quizzes, exams, presentations, and viewing and…

Words 2223 - Pages 9