Intro to Computers• Steffany Zavaleta• Technical Support Aide• 718-990-5176• Steffany.Zavaleta@queenslibrary.org

Operating Systems (OS)

Microsoft Windows 7The major program that runs the show:• Manage all the other programs• Organize the files and stuff you create on the

computer

Pointer Cursor• A picture that moves on the screen

through the mouse. • You must point this cursor over an object

Desktop

IconsTaskbar

Start buttonDesktop Show

Button

IconAn Icon is a small picture of a program• It is found on the DESKTOP• Different pictures for different programs, files and

folders• Always DOUBLE CLICK the ICON Internet Explorer My Computer

Mozilla Firefox Recycle Bin

Microsoft Office Icons2003 2010

Minimize,Maximize,CloseMinimize Maximize Close

After turning on a computer, what is the first thing that appears on the screen?

What can you find on a desktop?

How many times should an icon be clicked?

Taskbar

• Start Button• Time and Date• Running Programs• Icons• Show Desktop Button

Taskbar View

• When multiple windows are open in a program, the icon will look "stacked" on the Taskbar

• View all opened programs at the same time• Close individual programs without opening a

window

Viewing a list of all windows that are open

Pin & Unpin

Attach an icon directly to the taskbar

Pin & Unpin Programs

Documents to a program Specific websites

Start ButtonThe main gateway to your computer's programs, files, folders, and settings.