This document provides an overview of topics that will be covered in the first term of a computer lecture course at the University of Dammam, including Windows 7, Microsoft Office Word 2010, PowerPoint 2010, and Excel 2010. Some key points that will be discussed are the desktop, icons, windows, taskbar, dialog boxes, fields, pointing devices, how to start a computer and log on, the Start menu, and basic functions within Word like opening documents, using the title bar, ribbons, scroll bars, menus, and resizing windows. The document aims to introduce students to fundamental computer and Microsoft Office concepts that will be explored further during the term.

1. Welcome to
University Of
Dammam
Mohamed Sámi Pekhit
Computer Lecture

2. IN THE FIRST TERM, WE
WILL LEARN
Windows 7
Microsoft
office word
2010
Microsoft office
PowerPoint 2010
Microsoft
office Excel
2010

3. * Windows is Graphical User Interface (GUI).
Windows 7
* initial windows screen, access you to all your
windows functions ,programs and documents .
The Desktop

4. Windows 7
* are Pictures on desktop that link the user to programs
or document files .
Icons
* a rectangle on screen containing everything to do with that
program. multiple windows can be opened at the same time.
A Window
* is strip at the bottom of desktop and contains the (start)
button , buttons’ used programs ,notification area and (time)
Icon.
The Taskbar

5. * window that opens when you select some commends,
containing fields to select.
Dialog Box
Windows 7
*an area in dialog box, either containing information
about dialog box or for you to enter information.
Field
Is used to select items on Screen. (mouse , light pen
,…etc), to point any thing press one click , to active and
open any program perss two clicks.
The Pointing Device

6. Windows 7
How to start your computer and log on safely.
* Ensure that the computer components and screen
are plugged in and switched on at the wall.
* locate the power switch on your system unit and
turn in.
* wait while the computer powers up and runs
through itself tests.
if you are not connected to network ,to log onto your profile
,you will only select your name from those listed and will be
asked to enter you password .
If your computer is attached to a network , you must enter
your user name and password to access the network and
additional facilities.
After that windows will load landscape view “desktop”.

7. Windows 7
The start menu
Will open when you press on (start) button

8. (documents) store letters, reports, notes, other kides of
documents.
Windows 7
(Pictures) store digital photos, images and graphics files.
(music) store your music and other audio files.
(Games) access to games on your computer.
(Recent Items) A shortcut to recent files that you have viewed.
(Computer) access to disk drivers , camera and any hard-
ware connected to your computer.
(Network) open windows explorer, with your network
location displayed.
(connect to ) connect to the internet and other networks.

9. (control panel) open control panel window.
Windows 7
(Devices and printer ) to view and manager devices , printers.
(default programs) select which program will be used.
(Help and Support ) search for support and advice on any
windows topics.
(Run) one way to open afile, folder, program or web site.
(search programs and files) search programs and files.
(power options) available power options.

10. Windows 7
* (start) button >> (All programs) >> (Microsoft office)>> (Microsoft
office word 2010) >> new>> blank document on screen .
Open a text editing application

11. Windows 7
* identifies the application and the name of the current file.
Title bar
* contains commands to open , save , print and close document.
Office buttons
* provides buttons for the most frequently used commands in an
application.
Quick access toolbar
* 3 buttons sit at the right of the title bar to resize and close a
window..
Navigation buttons

12. Windows 7
* flashing shows where the next typed char will appear .
Insertion point
* horizontal and vertical .
Rules
* displaying information about selected command or operation in
progress .
Status bar
* to adjust page magnification on screen .
Zoom level
* Access to all the application’s commands.
The Ribbon

13. Windows 7
* Bars to the right and bottom of window.to view
different parts of the document.
Scroll Bars
* displayed for the most frequently used commands.
Toolbar
* gives access to all commands available
within the program.
Menu
* move the pointer onto the title bar of window.
* click and drag the window around the destop.
Move

14. Windows 7
Minimize
Maximize
Restore
Close

15. Thank you
Mohamed Sámi Pekhit
Computer Lecture