Explore Windows 7 features

The below training documents will show you everything you need to know to maximize your experience in the new Windows 7 environment such as:

  • Introduce some basic skills to function efficiently in any Windows environment for those who are new to Windows in general

  • Check system requirements to switch to Windows 7

  • Transfer old files and even old XP programs to Windows 7

  • Take advantage of changes made to the user interface to improve your overall efficiency

    • Explore multitasking with Taskbar

    • Save time by using Jump Lists

  • Introduce several programs, tools, and utilities for working with photos, music, and video

    • Use the Media Center to simplify your experience when working with multimedia files

    • Use the Photo Gallery to share and organize photos

    • Take pictures of the computer screen with the Snipping tool

  • Explore Windows Explorer 8 with additional tools and accessories to enhance Windows 7 experience

  • Use Web Slices and Accelerators to work more efficiently in Internet Explorer

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Navigate Windows Desktop interface

  • Desktop Icons

  • Taskbar

    • Start button – contains the Start menu because it is where users go to Start everything including shutting down the computer

    • Shortcuts on the left-hand side

      • Internet Explorer – web browser

      • Windows Explorer - navigate the contents of computer

      • Media Player – play music, and video files

  • Icons on the right-hand corner

    • Speaker – adjust volume of speakers

    • Action Center

    • Internet or Network access

    • Time and Date