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
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
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
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.
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
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.