2. Objectives
Start Windows 7 and tour the
desktop
Explore the Start menu
Run software programs, switch
between them, and close them
Identify and use the controls in
windows and dialog boxes

3. Objectives
Navigate your computer using
Windows Explorer and the
Computer window
Change the view of the items in
your computer
Get help with Windows 7 tasks
Turn off Windows

4. Session 1 Visual Overview

5. Starting Windows 7
Turn on your computer. After a
moment, Windows 7 starts and
the Welcome screen appears
On the Welcome screen, click your
user name and enter your
password, if necessary
The Windows 7 desktop uses a
graphical user interface (GUI)
• Aero desktop experience

6. Starting Windows 7

7. Touring the Windows 7 Desktop
• ScreenTips
– Use the mouse to point to the Start button
• Start menu
– Point to the Start button
and then click the left
mouse button

8. Touring the Windows 7 Desktop
 Double-click the
Recycle Bin icon to
view the contents of
the Recycle Bin

9. Touring the Windows 7 Desktop
 Right-clicking an object opens its shortcut menu

10. Exploring the Start Menu

11. Starting a Program
 Click the Start button on the taskbar,
and then click the name of the program
you want to start.
or
 Click the Start button on the taskbar,
and then point to All Programs.
 If necessary, click the folder that
contains the program you want to
start.
 Click the name of the program you
want to start.

12. Starting a Program

13. Running Multiple Programs
• Multitasking allows you to work on more
than one task at a time.

14. Switching Between Programs
• Aero Flip 3D
• Windows Flip

15. Closing Programs from the Taskbar
Right click the program button on
Click Close window on the
the taskbar to display the shortcut
shortcut menu
menu

16. Using Windows and Dialog Boxes

17. Using Windows and Dialog Boxes

18. Using the Ribbon
• The Ribbon is located at the top of the
program window
– Controls for related actions are organized
on a tab in groups

19. Using the Ribbon

20. Working with Dialog Boxes
 A dialog box is a
special kind of
window in which you
enter or choose
settings for how you
want to perform a
task.

21. Session 2 Visual Overview

22. Exploring Your Computer

23. Exploring Your Computer
Click the Start button on the
taskbar, and then click
Computer
In the Navigation pane, click
the Music link

24. Exploring Your Computer
Windows 7 provides at least eight ways to view
the contents of a folder
• Click the Change your view button arrow

25. Navigating with Windows Explorer
 Click the Windows Explorer button on the taskbar

26. Getting Help
Starting Windows Help
and Support
•Click the Start button
on the taskbar.
•Click Help and
Support.
or
•Click the Help button
on any folder
window.

27. Getting Help

28. Turning Off Windows 7
Click the Start
button on the
taskbar
Click Shut down
Shut down options
• Log off
• Sleep
• Shut down