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Getting Comfortable with the Windows 7 DesktopMicrosoft Windows 7 is a special type of program or software — tools for getting things done with a comp

➟18Part I: Getting to Know Windows 7 IconMouse pointerFigure 1-5 4. Try out the mouse or touchpad buttons in the following ways: • Move the mouse po

➟19 Chapter 1: Getting Comfortable with the Windows 7 Desktop Sometimes you don’t know for sure whether you need to click or double-click. One way

➟20Part I: Getting to Know Windows 7 you moved it. Click and drag the Recycle Bin or any other icons you see on the desktop to some other places on th

➟21 Chapter 1: Getting Comfortable with the Windows 7 DesktopClick an item to start that program.Start buttonStart typing to find the program you want

➟22Part I: Getting to Know Windows 7 type the letter s. By the time you type sol, Solitaire is at the top of the list. Click the Solitaire item to sta

➟23 Chapter 1: Getting Comfortable with the Windows 7 DesktopMedia Player); the fourth icon is for Solitaire, which you started in the preceding task.

➟24Part I: Getting to Know Windows 7 other programs that run automatically when your computer starts. Messages called notifications pop up here from t

➟25 Chapter 1: Getting Comfortable with the Windows 7 DesktopClick Help.Figure 1-8 In most programs, choose Help➪About (this program) to find out t

➟26Part I: Getting to Know Windows 7 Type a term you want to find more about and press Enter.Figure 1-9Close Windows 7 1. Although you can let Windows

➟27 Chapter 1: Getting Comfortable with the Windows 7 Desktopa triangle at its right end. This button usually displays Shut Down, although the button

➟10Part I: Getting to Know Windows 7 In the process of exploring the major features of Windows 7 for the first time, come to grips with the mouse, you

➟28Part I: Getting to Know Windows 7 • Sleep: This option reduces the computer’s power consumption without exiting Windows 7 or closing programs. As

➟11 Chapter 1: Getting Comfortable with the Windows 7 Desktopa few different parts during setup. A laptop computer is ready to go when you get it. ➟ A

➟12Part I: Getting to Know Windows 7 objects onscreen and rich colors, are part of the fun of using Windows 7. ➟ Ultimate Edition: This version has ev

➟13 Chapter 1: Getting Comfortable with the Windows 7 Desktopthe power switch from left to right; then release the switch to turn on the computer. You

➟14Part I: Getting to Know Windows 7 Enter a user name and computer name...And then click Next.Figure 1-3 • Password: A password is an optional sec

➟15 Chapter 1: Getting Comfortable with the Windows 7 Desktop • Use Recommended Settings: After the password screen, you select settings for updating

➟16Part I: Getting to Know Windows 7 IconIcons DesktopFigure 1-4 2. Examine your desktop for icons — small pictures that represent programs, which per

➟17 Chapter 1: Getting Comfortable with the Windows 7 DesktopTry Out the Mouse 1. If your computer came with a mouse pad, which is a thin, flexible re