Windows is an operating system designed by Microsoft.
The operating system allows you to use a computer. Windows comes preloaded on most new personal
computers (PCs), which helps to make it the most popular operating system in
the world.
Windows makes it possible to complete all types of everyday tasks on your computer.
Windows comes with many productivity tools such as calendars, word processors, and Paint.
File Explorer /
Windows Explorer
The appearance of
window screen depends on how the computer is being set-up. A window screen
always contains various items or ICON depending on the window version. Hence, a
reliable window screen consists of the following: major icons and other
additional icons.
(i) My computer Icon:
This is a container for disk drives. My computer icon displays window with
Icons representing object in the computer system. Such as folder, files,
disk-drive.
(ii) Internet Explorer:
This is a shortcut for launching the internet explorer program, which is web
browser. A web browser is a software program for navigating, WWW (World Wide
Web).
(iii) Network
Neighbourhood: Network neighbourhood icon serves as container for network
resources of other, computer it might include items such as; disk drive,
printer and CD-ROMS.
(iv) Network: A network
is a collection of several computer connected together with the aim of sharing
the same resources and component e.g. printer.
(v) Recycle Bin: This
is a computer object for files that are no longer needed the computer or, this
is a temporary storage location where all files are kept. One can retrieve such
file if deleted by error.
Window Screens
(Desktop)
The windows’ screen
consists of several icons arranged according’ to the computer set up the user.
Icons: An icon is an
image or picture representing a particular function on the window’s screen.
It is like a command or
instruction to perform a particular task. Some of the icons noticed on the
window screen a computer, network neighborhoods, Recycle Bin, Internet
Explorer, Start and Tune button.
To access an icon,
double click on such, and window responds by displaying the operation under the
icon.
Accessing Windows
When a computer system
is switch on, the memory tent is performed until the window screen appears
automatically.
Window screen is
divided into two parts; the upper layer which contains several icons and the
lower layer called the status /bar which contain the: start button, task bar
and time.
Status Bar: This is the
lower part of the windows. It consists’ of the start button, task bar and time.
Start Button: it contain everything needed to work with windows, start icon of
the windows
consists of several
options in form of sub-menu. Hence, when you click on start button, a sup-menu
appears as follows:
(i) Program: it
displays the list of software available in the windows environment for the user
to utilize.
(ii) Document: it
displays the list of documents that have been opened previously.
(iii) Setting: it list
out all the computer components which their setting can be changed e.g. setting
date and time, changing window screen etc.
(iv) Find: it is used
to find and locate a particular file, folder and e-mail messages.
(v) Help: it shows the
steps involve in performing a particular task. It equally serves as a tutor.
(vi) Run: it is mainly
used to run or execute Ms-command and other application packages.
(vii) Shut Down: it is
used to shut down or re-start the computer. It should be noted that the system
must be properly shut down before switching off the system.
Task Bar
Each time an operation
is performed, a button representing that window appears on the task bar. To
switch from the window to another click on the button for the window you want
in the task bar.
Notification Area
It shows at the extreme
end of the status bar. It displays the current time.
Folder
A folder is a
directory, which stores files and other folders. Or a folder is a directory
through which users can access files and other folders. Windows Operating
Devices These are electronic devices used in manipulating windows. It could be
input device or output device.
At some point, you may want to adjust your computer's settings. For example, you might want
to change your desktop background or
modify your Internet settings.
Control panel is the place from
where we can change settings and more of our computer.
However, in Windows 10, the
Control Panel has mostly been replaced by the Settings app.
The Control Panel is still available, but most of the tasks and settings are
now also located in the Settings app.
Click the Start button, then
select the gear icon.
Right-click the Start button,
then select Control Panel.
In Windows 8, you can open the Control Panel directly from the Start
screen. Using your keyboard, type Control
Panel and press the Enter key.
Click Start Button à Type Control
panel in search boxà
Press Enter
Press Window logo button + C fro
Keyboardà type
control panel in search box à press enter
Right Click on start buttonà control panel option
Click the Start button, then select Control
Panel.
Control Panel can be viewed in 3 views:
i.
By Category
view
ii.
Small Icon view
iii.
Large icon view
The Control Panel will appear. Simply
click a setting to adjust it. In this example, we'll click Change desktop background to choose a new wallpaper for our
desktop.
We can also be able to change the settings for different applications on your computer. You will usually find application settings under File > Options, Tools > Options, or within a separate Settings menu. Keep in mind that the location will vary, and some applications may not have any settings you can change.
Select application shortcut Icon
Right on the icon
Select option “Pin the Taskbar”.
OR
OR
Select the icon and drag it to the task bar.
User Account
Is used to control user account’s permissions
For this first create a new user
o
To
create a new user: open control panel
o
Select
user account option
o
Manage
another account
o
Click
Add a new user option
o
Click Add an account option in
PC Settings
o
Type
Email address
o
Click
Finish
o
For
Child account :-
§ Click on “ Add a child’s account option”
§ Click “ Add a child account without email” option
§ Type User name
§ Type password if you want
§ Click finish
Open family safety option in control panel
Select user
Set family safety option
Allow features for using computer for new
user.
Language
è Open control panel
è Select language option
è Click Add language button
è
Select
language
è
Click Add
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Open control panel à region and language optionà
keyboard input à Addà
select language
· Open control panel
· Select devices and printer option. Devices and printer
· Click Add new device button.
· Connect new device with the system.
·
System will search automatically the new device and install it.
Programs and feature
Open control panel
Select Programs and Features option
Select the program you want to uninstall
Click on uninstall button.
Windows Defender
Help to protect computer from Malware and
potentially harmful software.
Windows Firewall
Help protect computer from malicious sites and
hackers.
Open Control panel
Select Windows Firewall
“Turn window firewall On or Off” Option
Task Bar Properties
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Language
Mouse
Ease of Access Center
Calculator
Language
Language setting is used to customize
language preferences in your computer.
Open
Controlà
select Language option à Click “ Add a language” option -> Select language à Click “ADD” Button.
Customize
your mouse setting like button control, speed, pointer etc,
Ease of access
center provides the options used to configure the system according to user
need.
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Magnifier: Enlarge the screen
Narrator: Speak aloud text
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All necessary applications and tool used to perform some important task
are available in Accessories.
Start à All Programs à Accessories
You can use the Calculator in the desktop for a variety
of tasks, from simple math to advanced statistics.
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