This document provides an overview and objectives for exploring the basics of Microsoft Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010. It outlines how to start Windows 7 and tour the desktop, explore the Start menu, run and switch between programs, use windows and dialog boxes, navigate using Windows Explorer, change views, get help, and turn off Windows 7. The session includes visual steps and explanations for performing common Windows 7 tasks.

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Microsoft Office 2010
Exploring the Basics of
Microsoft Windows 7

2. XPXPXPObjectives
• 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
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3. XPXPXPObjectives
• 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
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4. XPXPXPSession 1 Visual Overview
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5. XPXPXPStarting 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
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6. XPXPXPStarting Windows 7
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7. XPXPXPTouring 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
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8. XPXPXPTouring the Windows 7 Desktop
• Double-click the Recycle Bin icon to view the
contents of the Recycle Bin
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9. XPXPXPTouring the Windows 7 Desktop
• Right-clicking an object opens its shortcut
menu
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10. XPXPXPExploring the Start Menu
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11. XPXPXPStarting 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.
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12. XPXPXPStarting a Program
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13. XPXPXPRunning Multiple Programs
• Multitasking allows you to work on more than
one task at a time.
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14. XPXPXPSwitching Between Programs
• Aero Flip 3D
• Windows Flip
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15. XPXPXPClosing Programs from the Taskbar
• Right click the program button on the taskbar
to display the shortcut menu
• Click Close window on the shortcut menu
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16. XPXPXPUsing Windows and Dialog Boxes
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17. XPXPXPUsing Windows and Dialog Boxes
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18. XPXPXPUsing the Ribbon
• The Ribbon is located at the top of the
program window
–Controls for related actions are organized
on a tab in groups
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19. XPXPXPUsing the Ribbon
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20. XPXPXPWorking 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.
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21. XPXPXPSession 2 Visual Overview
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22. XPXPXPExploring Your Computer
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23. XPXPXPExploring Your Computer
• Click the Start button on the taskbar, and then
click Computer
• In the Navigation pane, click the Music link
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24. XPXPXPExploring Your Computer
• Windows 7 provides at least eight ways to
view the contents of a folder
–Click the Change your view button arrow
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25. XPXPXPNavigating with Windows Explorer
• Click the Windows Explorer button on the
taskbar
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26. XPXPXPGetting 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.
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27. XPXPXPGetting Help
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28. XPXPXPTurning Off Windows 7
• Click the Start button on the taskbar
• Click Shut down
• Shut down options
–Log off
–Sleep
–Shut down
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