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Windows Management. Computer Literacy 1 Transition Plus Services. Objectives. Identify your operating system Shutdown, restart and log off Open, close and switch between windows Minimize and maximize windows Identify the toolbar Identify the taskbar Start and exit programs
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Windows Management Computer Literacy 1 Transition Plus Services
Objectives • Identify your operating system • Shutdown, restart and log off • Open, close and switchbetween windows • Minimize and maximize windows • Identify the toolbar • Identify the taskbar • Start and exit programs • Identify the driveson a computer
Objectives • Access the helpmenu • Identify the desktop • Understand how filesare organized • Search for a file or document • Identify and understand basic officesoftware • Open files using appropriate programs
Your operating system How do you know which version of Windows your computer is using? Right click the Computericon on your desktop, then choose Properties
Shutdown, Restart and Log Off Log Off: Close your user account and all open programs. The computer continues to run so that other users can log on. Restart: Shut down and automatically restart the computer. Shut Down: Close all open programs and turn off the computer.
Desktop The desktopis the main screen area that you see after you turn on your computer. On the next slide, you will identify what’s on your desktop.
Desktop The middle section contains program and document icons (Right-click an empty space on the desktop to display a shortcutmenu) The Start button opens the Start menu The Quick Launch toolbarstarts a program with one mouse click The Taskbar is at the bottom of the screen
Manipulating windows To start a program, click the Start button and then click the program name. Or, double-click the program iconlocated on the desktop. This is a shortcut. Shortcuts contain arrowson their icons.
Manipulating windows Close Maximize or restore Minimize Minimize: reduce a window on the screen to a button on the taskbar Maximize: enlarge a window on the computer to fill the computer screen
Manipulating windows When you have multiple windows open, the one you are working with is the active window. Its title bar has a more intense color. To switchto a different window, hold down the keys Alt + Tab
Files Afolder(directory) is a container for files. You use foldersto organize files. To createa folder, right-click a blank space, select New and select Folder. In this section, you will learn to managefolders and files!
Files Your computer contains several different drives: CD/DVD Hard Drive (C) USBPort Networkdrives(What you log into at T-Plus) Floppy(if exists)
Files Windows uses an organizational system to display your files and folders. The utility program Computer shows you what drives are running on your computer and what files are stored inside.
Files Within Computer is a special folder called Documents, which stores a user’s music, pictures, downloads and other files. You can find Computer and Documents in the Start menu
Files To renamea file, right-click the filename, select Rename, then type a new name. grouch . jpg Name Separator Extension
Files Looking for a particular file? To find files, type the filename or part of the filename in the Searchtext box.
Files Within a folder, you can sort files by: Name Size Type Date
Files To protect files and folders, they should be backed up to an external device on a regular basis.
Office software • There are three basic Microsoft Office programs you should understand and identify by their file extension. .docx Word:word-processing application for letters, memos and reports Excel: spreadsheet application using text, numbers and formulas to create tables and financial documents .xlsx .pptx PowerPoint: presentation application for creating multimedia slide shows, transparencies, outlines and charts
Help • To access online support with Windows, click the Start button and then click Help and Support. • The Help and Support Center offers 3 options: • Windows Remote Assistance • Someone you know can connect to your computer from another computer. • Windows communities • Post a question or search for an answers online. • Microsoft customer support • Get support online from a technician.