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Computer Literacy Chapter 6: Getting to Know You –Navigating and Managing Windows
Chapter 6:Getting to Know You –
Navigating and Managing Windows
Computer Literacy
Computer Literacy Chapter 6: Getting to Know You –Navigating and Managing Windows
Introduction
• OS Interfaces• The Many Faces of Explorer• Good Housekeeping Seal of
Approval
Computer Literacy Chapter 6: Getting to Know You –Navigating and Managing Windows
OS Interfaces: Desktop
• Desktop– Used for
opening and working with applications
– Can have files, folders, links to Web sites
– Just double-click icons to run
Computer Literacy Chapter 6: Getting to Know You –Navigating and Managing Windows
The Program Interface
• Start Menu– Pinned
applications– All Programs
• Taskbar– Quick launch– Shows running
applications– Enables you to
switch between applications
Computer Literacy Chapter 6: Getting to Know You –Navigating and Managing Windows
The Program Interface
Computer Literacy Chapter 6: Getting to Know You –Navigating and Managing Windows
The Many Faces of Explorer
• Paths to the Explorer:– Start | Documents; Start | Pictures– Right-click the Start button and select
Explore– Start | All Programs | Accessories |
Windows Explorer– Start | Computer
Computer Literacy Chapter 6: Getting to Know You –Navigating and Managing Windows
Documents
• Documents• Pictures• Music• Videos
Computer Literacy Chapter 6: Getting to Know You –Navigating and Managing Windows
Windows Explorer
• Changing Views with the Views button
Computer Literacy Chapter 6: Getting to Know You –Navigating and Managing Windows
Standard Actions
• Create– File | New
• Move– Drag and drop
• Copy– Drag and drop
• Delete– Right-click and select Delete from the
context menu
Computer Literacy Chapter 6: Getting to Know You –Navigating and Managing Windows
Selecting Multiple Targets
• [Shift]-click selects everything between
• [Ctrl]-click selects individual objects
Computer Literacy Chapter 6: Getting to Know You –Navigating and Managing Windows
Computer
• Similar Windows Explorer interface but focuses on drives rather than folders
• Similar standard Explorer actions available
Computer Literacy Chapter 6: Getting to Know You –Navigating and Managing Windows
Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval
• Use caution when moving, copying, or deleting files
• Careless manipulation of files– Lost files because you can’t remember
the file names– Run out of disk space – Accidental deletion, hard drive failure,
or lost or stolen computer
Computer Literacy Chapter 6: Getting to Know You –Navigating and Managing Windows
File Properties
• Each file is unique• Unique file name
within a folder• Attributes
– Read-only– Hidden– System file
• Right-click a file and select Properties
Computer Literacy Chapter 6: Getting to Know You –Navigating and Managing Windows
Help and Support
• Help and Support Center– Built-in troubleshooter
Computer Literacy Chapter 6: Getting to Know You –Navigating and Managing Windows
Searching for Files
• Windows Search– From Windows
Explorer– Start Search box– Advanced Search
• Use wildcards like * to aid your search
Computer Literacy Chapter 6: Getting to Know You –Navigating and Managing Windows
Common Problems Accessing Files
• Files cannot be found• Files cannot be shared or modified• Hard drive too full• Denied file access• Corrupted files• File association unknown
Computer Literacy Chapter 6: Getting to Know You –Navigating and Managing Windows
Good Night, Gracie
• Always shut down gracefully• Click the Start button to select a
shutdown option– Log off– Restart– Shut down– Sleep (Stand By)– Hibernate
Computer Literacy Chapter 6: Getting to Know You –Navigating and Managing Windows
Summary
• OS Interfaces• The Many Faces of Explorer• Good Housekeeping Seal of
Approval