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Windows Operating System
Ms. Warner
Do Now (Day 1):
Log-in
Prepare writing utensil
Write name, period, and class days on handout
Printer Set-up (also on white board) Start Button—Control Panel—View Devices and Printers—
Select MS LAB C Printer—Right Click—Set as default
Open Microsoft Word & Answer the following question: What is an operating system and what is your
computer operating on at home?
Objectives (Day 1)
Identify & define various operating systems
Compare & contrast between operating systems
Identify, label, and define parts of a Windows 7 screen
Practice multiple ways to delete a file on a computer
Use the recycling bin to restore a created file
Windows 7 Operating System
What is an operating system?
What operating system do you have at home?
Operating System
Controls the basic operations of computer Examples:▪ PCs (Dells, HP, Gateway, etc.)▪ Windows 8▪ Window 7▪ Windows Vista▪ Windows XP▪ Windows 03
▪ MACs (Apples)▪ OS X Lion/Leoppard (Operating System x 10)
Windows Aero
An “extra” interface feature Translucent windows New themes Useful ways to get around your desktop▪ Shake▪ Peek▪ Taskbar previews▪ Flip & Flip 3D
Desktop
Main work area in Windows
Desktop
Start Butto
n
Taskbar
Taskbar
Buttons Notificatio
n Area
Recycle Bin
Desktops contain:
Taskbar Displays open programs or files
Start Menu Displays a menu or list of programs installed on the
computer
Taskbar Buttons Opens frequently used programs
Notification Area Informs users of basic running operations or information
Recycle Bin Stores deleted files and restores them if necessary
Note Check
Check notes: # 1– Operating System & examples # 2—Defined desktop ONLY # 3—Defined taskbar, start button, taskbar buttons,
& notification area
Labeled screen parts on back:▪ Desktop▪ Taskbar▪ Start Button▪ Taskbar Buttons▪ Notification Area▪ Recycle Bin
Review Questions (Day 1) What controls the basic operations of a
computer? Operating System
What is 1 example of a operating system? Window 8 Windows 7 Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 03 OSX
Review Questions (Day 1) What is the main work area in Windows?
Desktop
What part of the screen contains a menu or list of programs installed on the computer? Start Button
What part of the screen informs you of basic running operations or information? Notification Area
Review Questions (Day 1)
What part of the screen displays open programs or files? Taskbar
What is available on the taskbar that allows users to start frequently used programs? Taskbar Buttons
Do Now (Day 2):
Sit in assigned seat & Log-in
Prepare writing utensil
Get out Windows 7 notes (PURPLE) Check notes—you should have filled:▪ Note #1 & 3, Desktop definition & labeled 6 screen
parts on back
If you were absent or missing notes:▪ Use your classmate’s notes to get caught up
Window 7 Pre-Quiz 1
Go to www.socrative.com
Click on GREEN Student Log-In button
Type in Room #598134
Objectives (Day 2)
Identify, label, and define parts of a Windows 7 screen
Distinguish between specific commands when using the pointing device
Customize the computer desktop to fit your needs
Practice using the pointing device commands
Use the point/hover to find specific buttons with descriptions within Microsoft Office programs
Use the click command to set up the computer sound
Use the double-click command to open a program
Create a program shortcut icon utilizing the click and drag
Use the right-click to set the shutdown settings in the start menu
Customized Desktops
Icons
Theme
Gadgets
Additional Desktop Items
CUSTOMIZED DESKTOPS
Icons Visual representations of programs, files, or folders
Desktop Themes Backgrounds, images, or pictures on the desktop
Gadgets Mini programs that provide information or tools
Pointing Device
Allows you to interact & communicate with your computer Examples:▪ Mouse, touchpad, etc.
Common commands with a pointer:▪ Point/ Hover▪ highlights options or views short descriptions
▪ Click▪ selects or opens an item
▪ Double-click▪ opens programs, folders, or files
▪ Drag▪ moves objects
▪ Right-Click▪ Displays shortcut menus
Participation Points
Socrative Pre-Quiz 5 points
Windows 7 Notes 10 points
Questions?
What is a visual representation of the program, file, or folder? Icon
What are mini programs on the desktop that provide information or tools? Gadgets
What are backgrounds, colors, or pictures displayed on the desktop? Themes
Mouse Questions?
How would you add gadgets or themes? Right Click on Desktop
How would you move or rearrange taskbar buttons on the toolbar? Click to select & Drag program icon
How would you make open windows translucent? Point to the Show Desktop button in the lower-
right hand corner
Mouse Questions?
How would you open a program or file? Double-click
How would you view button names or descriptions? Point/Hover
Do Now (Day 3):
Sit in assigned seat & log-on
Go to www.socrative .com
Enter classroom #598134(also on board)
Wait for teacher to begin the space race on Windows 7 PreQuiz 2
Questions
What controls the basic operations of a computer? Operating System
What is 1 example of a operating system? Windows 7 Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 03 OSX
Questions
What is the main work area in Windows? Desktop
What part of the screen contains menus or lists of programs installed on the computer? Start Button
What part of the screen informs you of basic running operations or information? Notification Area
Questions
What part of the screen displays open programs or files Taskbar
What is available on the taskbar that allows users to start frequently used programs? Taskbar Buttons
Questions?
What is a visual representation of the program, file, or folder? Icon
What are mini programs on the desktop that provide information or tools? Gadgets
What are backgrounds, colors, or pictures displayed on the desktop? Themes
Mouse Questions?
How would you add gadgets or themes? Right Click on Desktop
How would you move or rearrange taskbar buttons on the toolbar? Click to select & Drag program icon
Mouse Questions?
How would you open a program or file? Double-click
How would you view button names or descriptions? Point/Hover
Objectives (Day 3)
Identify, define, and apply desktop actions (snap, flip, peek, shake) to multiple open windows on a desktop
Use the snipping tool to take a picture or screen shot
Classify taskbar actions (pin, unpin, & jump) that allow users to work effectively & efficiently in the Window 7 operating system
Customize the desktop and taskbar to fit your needs
Desktop Actions
Peek See through all open windows directly on taskbar▪ Point to the Show desktop button▪ Hold Windows logo key and press Spacebar
Shake Eliminates clutter and views a single open window▪ Click & hold a window taskbar—joggle it back & forth
Snap Instantly resize a window to fill half or whole desktop▪ Drag to the left or right edge of screen (HALF)▪ Drag up or down of screen (WHOLE)
Additional Actions
Snip Takes pictures or screen shots of anything on
desktop▪ Search for snipping tool in Start Menu—Select Snip
style
Flip & Flip 3D Allows you to move quickly between programs
without taking your fingers off the keyboard▪ Flip—ALT & TAB▪ Flip 3D—Windows key & Tab
Taskbar Actions
Pin Attach program icons directly to taskbar
or Start Menu▪ Open program—Right Click on Taskbar Button
—Pin to Taskbar
Jump/Jump Lists A list of the most recently or most often
used files within each program
Mouse Questions?
What desktop action allow you to instantly resize windows to half or full size? Snap
What desktop action allows you to see through windows or taskbar previews? Peek
Mouse Questions
What desktop action eliminates clutter and allows you to view only 1 single window? Shake
What Windows feature allows you to capture and take pictures or screen shots of anything on the desktop? Snip
What feature allows you to move quickly between programs without taking your fingers off the keyboard? Flip
Mouse Questions?
What keys would you use to Flip or Flip 3D? Alt & Tab Windows key & Tab
What taskbar action allows you to attach programs directly to the taskbar or Start Menu? Pin
How do you Pin a program to the Start Menu? Right Click on program—Select Pin
What is a list of the most recently or most often used files within each program? Jump Lists
Desktop Actions
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Do Now (Test):
Sit in assigned seat & log in
Log into Socrative classroom/ Focus Time
5 minute review Window 7 Operating SystemTest—40
points▪ Multiple Choice, Matching, Labeling, Short
Answer Questions, Name that Command
To Do:
Complete Windows 7 Test Take your time Read each question carefully Double-check answers when finished Submit in Socrative site▪ 40 points
When finished: