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Intro to Computers. Steffany Zavaleta Technical Support Aide 718-990-5176 Steffany.Zavaleta@queenslibrary.org. Microsoft Windows 7. Operating Systems (OS). The major program that runs the show: Manage all the other programs Organize the files and stuff you create on the computer.
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Intro to Computers • SteffanyZavaleta • Technical Support Aide • 718-990-5176 • Steffany.Zavaleta@queenslibrary.org
Microsoft Windows 7 Operating Systems(OS) • 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 Taskbar Start button Desktop Show Button
Icon An 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 Icons 2003 2010
Minimize,Maximize,Close Minimize 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 Viewing a list of all windows that are open • 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
Pin & Unpin Attach an icon directly to the taskbar Pin & Unpin Programs Documents to a program Specific websites
Start Button The main gateway to your computer's programs, files, folders, and settings.