More Windows 7 Features Learning Objectives 1 = Use Control Panel to change Windows 7 settings : * Change mouse settings 1 Change taskbar settings ; "Change date and time \ Change Windows 7 appearance ' Create and use user accounts Hi 1 @ CLASS ACTIVITY 4. Canyou name the central controlling unit of the computer? 2. Write names of any three Windows 7 operating system features. Windows 7 has a central place called Control Panel for managing everything related to the operating system, software and hardware of the computer. As the name implies, ‘Control’ means to manage and ‘Panel’ means a window. The Control Panel is where you change how Windows looks and works, i.e. you can use settings in this panel to set up Windows as per your choice Control Panel Operations The common operations that you can do in the Control Panel are: * Change display settings + Change Windows colour theme * Change keyboard, mouse and other hardware settings atlantida 25 Nally sli* Add or remove programs * Change user account settings * Change time and language * Find and fix problems. ‘ to cust The Control Panel has many small applications that can be used and functionality of your computer. pening Control Panel ' To open the Control Panel window, follow the steps given below: omise the appearance Oi @© Click the start button. This will Se display the Start menu. a of peer is © Click Control Panel (appears $ onthe right side of the Start | ie ues menu). oer Apple's Mac OS X has ‘System Preferences’ which is similar to the Control Panel window. ih lll hkl ellThe Control Panel is displayed in Category view by default. Inthe Category view, there are eight categories: System and Security Itis used for setting system and security related options. Itis used for managing computers connected to your € | & Networkand computer over a network and the connection to the scrict Internet. Itis used for adjusting settings of all attached hardware ) | devices such as monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer etc. Hardware and Sound | 88 | i: i, also used to adjust sound-specific settings of the computer = 2 | \tis used for adding or removing programs on the programs ke computer. User Accounts and Itis used for managing different users of the & ® Family Safety | computer — by creating accounts. Appearance and Re Itis used for adjusting the appearance of Windows, i.e. Personalization _ how the desktop and other parts should look. Clock, Language, s Itis used for changing the date, time, language and the and Region region where the computer is being used. Este of Access @ It is used to access some special tools of Windows such as on-screen keyboard, text-to-speech etc. iliac ak 22 Yui i————_— @ 4««C. To opena category, simply click on the category's hyperlink There are two other views of Control Panel —Large Icons and Small Icons view (collectively known 2s the Icons view). In the Icons view, the programs ‘on your system are display in alphabetical order. You can change the view from Category to Icons (large or small) from the top-right corner of the i window. é link is the blue text that , when clicked opens a web page. ‘ga your computers ttngs WH Aion conte a SA coke Wanagenent cu Taskbar Customization The taskbar by default is located at the bottom of the | es ear screen. It displays program icons, the Start button, notification icons and clock (in the Notification area) You can change the position of the taskbar to left, right or Yop of the scr To do so, you need to first unlock the taskbar. The quickest way to unlock the taskbar is by right- clicking on it and choosing the Unlock the taskbar option from the context menu. Now, drag the taskbar to left, right or top of the screen to change its position. This picture shows the taskbar at the top of the screen. Let's now learn to change the taskbar settings.To change the taskbar settings, follow the steps given below: kon Start Control Panel. ick on Taskbar and Start Menu. | oy, —O.. | The Taskbar and Start Menu Properties = : } dialog box opens with the Taskbar tab selected Ss. i by default. ( i You canalso right-click anywhere * on the taskbar and select Properties toopenthe Taskbarand Start Menu Properties dialog box. 1 a Inthe Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box, there | are the different taskbar related settings: | | This option is used to prevent the taskbar from being moved to Lock the taskbar any other position. _ Auto-hide the This option is used to hide the taskbar automatically when it is taskbar not used. Move the pointer to taskbar’s position to show it again. Use small icons This option is used to make the icons on the taskbar smaller. Taskbar location on | This option is used to change the location of the taskbar to left, the screen | right, top or bottom. This option is used to show separate icons for multiple files using the same program or display these icons under one. Taskbar buttons - mi Castomize Click on the Customize button to change which icons and notifications appear in the notification area. alia lad 25 feelChange Mouse Settings Re The default mouse settings can be changed to make it work a9 per your pr nee fautt mouse ce example, you can change the double-click speed of the mouse, a ere ie i shape can be changed and so on. All these settings ¢ anbe changed in open, dialog box. lacie teens Fo change mouse settings, follow the | a eee steps given below: 7 , @eiickon start Control Panel Ops seen © Click on Hardware and Sound. - y | — Oc«iick on Mouse under Devices and Printers. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens = with the Buttons tab selected by default. These are the different mouse settings that can be changed. Ceried vy This option is used to switch between primary and secondary buttons. This is useful depending on whether you use mouse wi’ your right hand or left hand. Primary functions such as selecting, the left button by default. Seconda Content menu by right-clicking, Switch primary and econdary butt ere dragging are performed us" ry functions include access"This option is used to increase or decrease the double-clicking speed speed of the pointer. To test the speed, adjust the slider and double-click the folder icon to test your new setting. This option is used to highlight or drag without holding down the mouse button. To enable Click Lock, briefly press the mouse button. To release, click the mouse button again. changing the Mouse Pointer ‘The arrow shape of the mouse pointer can be changed toa different shape and style. The Pointers tab of the Mouse Properties dialog box allows you to choose a different mouse pointer. To change the shape of the mouse pointer, follow the steps given below: Turn on Click Lock ® Open Mouse Properties dialog box. wee toes — elect a scheme using the Scheme drop- b | down list. en | Schemes allow you to select different styles of Customize «<—GG) mouse pointers. A scheme includes different nis eS mouse pointers for different mouse operations. Pigtenas @© Te change the mouse pointer for an bhi Seer podcess is T operation, select it under Customize. HY | ey O° @iickon the Browse button. } eerie Te Evatt pnt snadon sent | | Browse 14) Choose your desired pointer in the Browse dialog box. Click on Open to change the pointer. i ileal =Yal llOT in the blanks: | Ae 1. Youcan pin or unpin programs on the 2. Lito} panel provide us options to customize the ap functionality of the computer. | 3. Mouse hasa pointer that appears on the screen. pearance and Changing Date and Time Settings OU The current date and time is displayed on the right of the taskbar. If es y' the date and time settings of your computer using the Control Pane! can change To change date and time settings of the computer, follow the steps given below: jl Click on Start Control Panel. gos Time) @© lick on the Clock, Language and Region category. Click on Date and Time. The Date and Time dialog box opens .. with the Date and Time tab selected. ~ @ Click on the Change date and time button. cn fae © Gore ‘ ]) (9 Gomes rms } You can also openthe DateandTime 4 ana * Settings dialog box by clicking on the time-display in the system tray and selecting Change date and time 4 settings from the pop-up menu ail Hn Aelia illOOS’ This opens the Date and Time Settings dialog box where you can specify the new settings. ange the current date and time as follows: To choose a date in the same month, click on the date from the calendar. * To choose different month and year, click RT on 4 or > arrows. Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Se seen x7 1234 * Tochange the time, clickon = or ~ Ty ake a 2 Ws 6 ie Coss ———— wwownna mays 2 27 289) 5) @ Glick on the OK button to save changes and close the dialog box. @ Cick on Apply and then click on OK in the Date and Time dialog box. _ Now, your computer displays the updated date and time. Windows Appearance We can change the look and feel of Windows 7 by adjusting the default appearance settings. Most of the adjustments can be done using the options in the Control Panel. For example, changing the theme, changing the size of text and icons on the screen and changing the screen resolution. Screen resolution can be adjusted to control the sharpness of the images and icons on the screen. Changing Windows 7 Theme Windows 7 has built-in themes that provide a quick way to change the look of your computer. You can apply a theme to change appearance of your windows, wallpaper, screen saver and system sounds together. He Secor changing the verauiv apadoranctor your computer as per your choice is called personalization be You KNOW? al al ul nk 33 Nol ltl ll=—=——_—_—S—S—s—(ehkftetem To change the peso follow the steps given below: © Click on Personalization. © Clcka theme uch a5 Characters to apply it. If you only want to change the wallpaper, click (~~ ae Sa — ‘on Desktop Background and then click any of |Sl— the pictures. The desktop of your computer has a background picture called wallpaper You can also open the Personalization window by right-clicking a blank part of the desktop and selecting Personalize. Changing Display Settings We can adjust the display settings of your computer to make it easier to read text on screen and make the icons appear bigger or smaller. The display settings can be changed through the Control Panel. To change the display settings of the computer, follow the steps given below: © Giick on start — Control Panel. | @Ociick Sat ean paeraceene| Personalization category. (tems © © sick on Display. enti tw 34 VilaltaChoose any of the following options: oe nadnityinyrveoe Ochoesesryerthe following options: | | ‘menormencenrson zm mremeniteyeedtee (pons To tempor eget prof ure. ne tk ‘Smaller — 100%: This is the default option. a eat tees Medium — 125%: This option sets the text eae and other item to 125% of the normal size. Larger — 150%: This option sets the text and other items to 150% of the normal size. A, Serer ayn tn pr ety done tg wie spo depose ths roan Click on Apply after selecting an option. ‘A message box appears asking you to log off your computer. Click on Log off now to apply the change. Yeu mating ir meme 7 A ome (apa) Comet] Changing Screen Resolution Screen resolution determines the clarity of the text and images displayed on the screen. At higher resolutions, the on-screen items appear sharper and clearer, but they also appear smaller; at lower resolutions, items are larger and easier to see, but fewer items fit on the screen. Seay = To change the screen resolution of your computer, follow the steps given below: é . Larger monitor usually support , Oaick on Start — Control Panel. higher resolutions. = ‘on the Appearance and | Personalization category. k on Adjust resolution on the pane. Alternatively, right-click in. Ba | lienA prompted if you want to keep ‘ "the display setting, click on Keep User Accounts A user account is a collection of information that is used by Windows to control user access to different things such as which files and folders the user can access, what changes the user can make and desktop appearance settings. Different persons can use a single computer by creating different user accounts for each user. Windows 7 enables you to set up a user account for everyone using the computer. For example, you, your : parents, your siblings, your grandparents ~ all can pabdalesenDicete have their own account on the same computer. The Welcome screen | User accounts provide users security through passwords and the choice to modify Windows according to their needs. Everyone can modify the appearance of Windows differently. | Windows 7 remembers the settings and displays it when the user logs into his/her account. You can create new accounts, switch between accounts and customize your own account — settings. | | Creating a New Account | Windows 7 lets you create and use three types of accounts: Administrator, Standard and — Guest. Each account type grants a different level of permission to do things. a _27The Administrator account isused by the computer's owner who manages the computer ind decides what other users can and cannot do. | The Standard account is used by the users who regularly access the computer. The Guest account is for the guests or visiting users. They cannot change computer settings. Do-you KNOW? pitt ~Afou can have more than one account in your computer._Kereate a new user account, follow the steps given below: @© ciickon start— Control Panel.| sec Account : © Se up pocental contiots for ay user &, User Accountsgnd Family Safety -—@, Change the therne Change desktop background ‘Adjust screen resolution a | Appearance and Personalization User Accounts Change your account picture Add or mova Change your Windows password & Parental Controls §F Sct up parental controls for any user @now, click on Create a new count. Gea ne @ type aname for the new account. Specify the account type for the new account such as Standard user or Administrator. By default, account type is set to Standard user. ao @ciick on the Create Account button. | a k Anew account gets added to the account list. Let us now learn to protect the account with a password. lala fox Nal eli————————=—— a em Ae ewe ord foryouraccount. The To protect information, Windows 7|ets youto adda ae uae account users must log in with the password to access ae follow the steps given protected elow: To add a password to the newly created account, y Click on the account to change its settings. " mn ee nem yvenaie in eee — ae ‘tee @=--—¢ © Click on Create a password or if you want to | == we change your password, click on Change your — | : password. te | Ca a Ta te Make changes to Test Accounts account qe —O _@)typeinyour password © 1ype in the password for the second — time to eliminate any typing error. ©) 1ype the hint for the password. Hints are clues that help you remember your passwords Clickon Create password. | Always protect your personal information with passwords that are ¢ ean ean pi asy to remember | Changing Account Settings If you wantto change the account settings of an existin of that account. The settings such as account name, be changed. You can also deleté.an account, irl ol Aa KS Spout lle g account, click on the name or photo account picture, account type etc. can ITo change the account picture, follow the steps given below: @Oeick on the account in the ~ Manage Account window. Ociick ‘on the picture you want to use as your | account picture. @ click on the change Picture button to replace the account picture. Similarly, you can change other settings for the account by clicking the setting hyperlinks on the left. The picture you choose for your account will appear on the Welcome screen and on the Start menu. Install and Uninstall Programs Computer has many built-in programs that help you do different things. Moreover, you can install new programs to add new capabilities to your computer. You install new programs so that you can do new things on your computer or do existing things in a better way. For example, computer has WordPad to work with documents, but you can install Microsoft Word to work in a better way. il il vantage Nt lhl lt—————"— he steps give” below: To install from a CD or DVD, follow t i | 0 install a program froma CD o! computer's CD-ROM drive. The | © Insert the CD or DVD containing the program into You AutoPlay dialog box appears. ‘ ee aos rogram that will help new installer © Click the option to run Install or Setup. This will run an installer P! you in the installation process. ——— open the Computer Ifnothing happens when you insert the disc, choose Start So tegble click eioregent window; double-click the icon for your CD or DVD drive; and the named Setup or Install. | Now, follow the on-screen prompts to install the program. While installation process, you may be asked to choose your preferre the license agreement, location, etc. d language, agree to | @ Kick the Finish or lose button nthe leststep ofthe instaler program t0 complete the process. In a few cases, you may be asked to restart the computer 0 DO You complete the installation process. In this case, you won't be able to KNOW? use the new program until you restart, The programs that you no longer use or are not needed in the future can be removed or | uninstalled from the computer to free up memory. To uninstall a program, follow the steps given below: @© Open the Control Panel from the Start menu. Click the Uninstall a program hyperlink under the Programs category. This will open Programs and Features where you will see a list of all the installed programs on your computer. isla dara Splintcatrestwes Unies or change a program 8 prime Uniram Cue bone |@®oliow the on-screen instructions to Oninstallthe program. You can also right-click on the program to find options to uninstall or change it. ares 24/2013 11/2013 Texmark International, Inc. 1/5/2013 The Change option allows you to repair or add new functionalities to the program. Some programs cannot be removed from your computer as they are part of the operating system. Hl ial atl oaks eatin— ————_ Troubleshoot Problems using Control Panel fix most common computer Windows 7 has around 20 preloaded trouble shooters to ey solve various computer problems. They are designed to quickly diagnose and auto ‘Action Centre and use them to problems. You can access these trouble shooters from the resolve your problems. To runa trouble shooter to fix computer problems, follow the ste © click onstart—scontrolPanel. | © cick on the system and Security hyperlink. | ps given below: © under action Centre, click the Troubleshoot | | common computer problems hyperlink. © Click on a task to automatically troubleshoot and fix the problem. You can click on the task that seems to address your problem. Most trouble shooters run automatically. * Control Panel is used to modify how Windows 7 looks and works. + You can change various mouse properties such as the double-clicking speed * You can change the current date and time of your computer through the Clock, Language, and Region category in the Control Panel + The display settings and screen resolution can be changed to see things on the screen in a better way. * Windows 7 lets you create and use three types of accounts: Administrator, Standard and Guest. : * You can install new programs and uninstall the * Trouble shooters help you to dia problems. i iain a Programs you no longer need, gnose and automatically solve computer« Ps te OL ) A. Fillin the blanks: Be 2. 3 4& 5. The _pointen is shaped like an arrow. is the central place to change the appearance and functionality of our computer. . Admini trata account is used by the owner of the computer. The display settings can be changed through the category of the Control Panel. The current date and time is displayed on the_Right+ _ of the taskbar. B, Write T/ F (True/False): 1 2. There are two types of user accounts in Windows 7. 3. You cannot adjust the speed of mouse pointer. 4. Themes let you see images and icons clearly. 5. Taskbar can be moved to the top of the screen. C. Tick(”) the correct answer: 1. Atlower resolutions, items on the screen appear: a. Larger b. smaller 2. When you change the default appearance of your computer, it is called: a. personalization b. modification 3. Which type of account you should create for someone who regularly accesses your computer? a. Guest b. Standard 4. Which is used to modify how Windows 7 looks and works? a. Control Panel b. Libraries 5. Whatis the normal text screen display size? alia hil ak Na ul il Frequently used programs can be pinned on the taskbar for quick access. a. Smaller—100% b. Medium—125%D. Match the columns: The look of the Windows 7 desktop and Control Panel other items. Horizontal bar showing icons and Start Personalization ae A pop-up menu that lists all installed eae programs on a computer. Central place for changing computer Era settings. Start menu Changing the default Windows 7 appearance settings. E. Very short answer questions: 4+ What is the function of the Control Panel? 2. Whatis a Windows theme? <3 Name the three types of user accounts of Windows 7. 4. Whatis the normal size of the text and other items displayed on the screen? 5. Define Windows troubleshooting F. Short answer questions: 2. Write the steps to change Windows appearance using a theme. 2. How do you uninstall a program? 3. How do you change the password of your user account? 4. How do you make the text on your screen bigger? 5. How do you troubleshoot Windows errors? | eal ten hk Sala itll