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Using Windows
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Starting for the rst time
When you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in
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conguring the basic settings of your Windows
7 operating system.
To start for the rst time:
1. Turn your computer on. Wait for a few minutes until the
Set Up Windows screen
appears.
2. From dropdown list, select your language, then click
Next.
3. From the dropdown lists, select your
Country or region, Time and currency, and
Keyboard layout, then click Next.
4. Key in uniques names for the
user name and computer name, then click Next.
5. Key in the necessary information to set up your password, then click
Next. You may
also click Next to skip this step without entering any information.
If you want to set up a password for your account later, refer to the section Setting up a
user account and password in this chapter.
6. Carefully read the license terms. Tick I accept the license terms and click Next.
7. Select
Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to set up the
security settings for your computer. To skip this step, select Ask me later.
8. Review your date and time settings. Click
Next. The system loads the new settings and
restarts. You may now start using your computer.
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Using Windows
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Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more information about Windows
7.
Using the Start menu
The Start menu gives you access to programs, utilities, and other useful items on your
computer. It also provides you with more information about Windows 7 through its Help and
Support feature.
Launching items from the Start menu
To launch items from the Start menu:
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1. From the Windows
taskbar, click the Start icon .
2. From the Start menu, select the item that you want to launch.
You may pin programs that you want constantly displayed on the Start menu. For more
details, refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this
chapter.
Using the Getting Started item
The Getting Started item on the Start menu contains information about some basic tasks
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such as personalizing Windows
, adding new users, and transferring les to help you to
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familiarize yourself with using Windows
7.
To use the Getting Started item:
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1. From the Windows
taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu.
2. Select
Getting Started. The list of available tasks appears.
3. Select the task that you want to do.
Using the taskbar
The taskbar allows you to launch and manage programs or items installed on your computer.
Launching a program from the taskbar
To launch a program from the taskbar:
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• From the Windows
taskbar, click an icon to launch it. Click the icon again to hide the
program.
You may pin programs that you want constantly displayed on the taskbar. For more details,
refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this chapter.
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Pinning items on the jumplists
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When you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches to provide you with quick-
access to the program’s or item’s related links.You may pin items on the jumplist such as
favorite websites, often-visited folders or drives, or recently played media les.
To pin items to the jumplist:
1. From the taskbar, right-click an icon.
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2. From the jumplist, right-click the item that you want to pin, then select
Pin to this list.
Unpinning items from the jumplist
To unpin items from the jumplist:
1. From the taskbar, right-click an icon.
2. From the jumplist, right-click the item that you want to remove from the jumplist, then
select Unpin from this list.
Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar
To pin programs on the Start menu or taskbar:
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1. From the Windows
taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu.
2. Right-click the item that you want to pin on the Start menu or taskbar.
3. Select
Pin to Taskbar or Pin to Start menu.
You may also right-click on the icon of a running program on the taskbar, then select Pin
this program to taskbar.
Unpinning programs from the Start menu
To unpin programs from the Start menu:
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1. From the Windows
taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu.
2. From the Start menu, right-click the program that you want to unpin, then select
Remove from this list.
Unpinning programs from the taskbar
To unpin programs from the taskbar:
1. From the taskbar, right-click the program that you want to remove from the taskbar,
then select Unpin this program from taskbar.
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Using the notication area
By default, the notication area shows these three icons:
Action Center notication
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Click this icon to display all the alert messages/notications and launch the Windows
Action Center.
Network connection
This icon displays the connection status and signal strength of the wired or wireless network
connection.
Volume
Click this icon to adjust the volume.
Displaying an alert notication
To display an alert notication:
• Click the Notication icon
, then click the message to open it.
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For more details, refer to the section Using Windows
Action Center in this chapter.
Customizing icons and notications
You may choose to display or hide the icons and notications on the taskbar or on the
notication area.
To customize icons and notications:
1. From the notication area, click on the arrow icon
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2. Click
Customize.
3. From the dropdown list, select the behaviors for the icons or items that you want to
customize.
Managing your les and folders
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Using Windows
Explorer
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Windows
Explorer allows you to view, manage, and organize your les and folders.
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Launching Windows
Explorer
To launch Windows Explorer:
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1. From the Windows
taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu.
2. Click
Computer to launch Windows Explorer.
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Exploring les and folders
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To explore les and folders:
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1. Launch Windows
Explorer.
2. From the navigation or view pane, browse for the location of your data.
3. From the breadcrumb bar, click the arrow to display the contents of the drive or folder.
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Customizing the le/folder view
To customize the le/folder view:
1. Launch Windows Explorer.
2. From the navigation pane, select the location of your data.
3. From the toolbar, click the View icon
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4. From the View menu, move the slider to select how you want to view the le/folder.
You may also right-click anywhere on the View pane, click View, and select the view type
that you want.
Arranging your les
To arrange your les:
1. Launch Windows Explorer.
2. From the
Arrange by eld, click to display the dropdown list.
3. Select your preferred arrangement type.
Sorting your les
To sort your les:
1. Launch Windows Explorer.
2. Right-click anywhere on the View pane.
3. From the menu that appears, select
Sort by, then select your preferred sorting type.
Grouping your les
To group your les:
1. Launch Windows Explorer.
2. Right-click anywhere on the View pane.
3. From the menu that appears, select
Group by, then select your preferred grouping
type.
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Adding a new folder
To add a new folder:
1. Launch Windows Explorer.
2. From the toolbar, click
New folder.
3. Key in a name for the new folder.
You may also right-click anywhere on the View pane, click New > Folder.
Backing up your les
Setting up a backup
To set up a backup:
1. Click
> All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore.
2. Click
Set up backup. Click Next.
3. Select your backup destination. Click
Next.
4. Select
Let Windows choose (recommended) or Let me choose as your backup
mode.
If you select Let Windows choose, Windows will not back up your programs, FAT-
formatted les, Recycle Bin les, or temporary les that are 1GB or more.
5. Follow the onscreen instructions to nish the process.
Restoring your system settings
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The Windows
System Restore feature creates a restore point where the computer’s system
settings are stored at certain time and date. It allows you to restore or undo changes to your
computer’s system settings without affecting your personal data.
To restore your system:
1. Close all running applications.
2. Click
> All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process.
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Protecting your computer
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Using Windows
7 Action Center
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Windows
7 Action Center provides you with alert notications, security information, system
maintenance information, and the option to automatically troubleshoot and x some common
computer problems.
You may customize the notications. For more details, refer to the previous section
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Customizing icons and notications in this chapter.
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Launching Windows
7 Action Center
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To launch Windows
7 Action Center:
1. To launch Windows 7 Action Center, click the Notication icon
, then click Open
Action Center.
2. From Windows 7 Action Center, click the task that you want to do.
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Using Windows
Update
Windows Update allows you to check and install the latest updates to enhance the security
and performance of your computer.
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Launching Windows
Update
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To launch Windows
Update:
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1. From the Windows
taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu.
2. Select
All Programs > Windows Update.
3. From the Windows Update screen, click the task that you want to do.
Setting up a user account and password
You may create user accounts and passwords for people who will use your computer.
Setting up a user account
To set up a user account:
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1. From the Windows
taskbar, click > Getting Started > Add new users.
2. Select
Manage another account.
3. Select
Create a new account.
4. Key in the name of the new user.
5. Select either
Standard user or Administrator as the user type.
6. When done, click
Create Account.
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To set up a user’s password:
1. Select the user that you would like to set a password.
2. Select
Create a password.
3. Key in a password and conrm it. Key in your password’s hint.
4. When done, click
Create password.
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Activating the anti-virus software
Trend Micro Internet Security is pre-installed on your computer. It is a third-party anti-virus
software protecting your computer from virus. It is purchased separately. You have a 30-day
trial period after activating it.
To activate Trend Micro Internet Security:
1. Run the Trend Micro Internet Security application.
2. Carefully read the license terms. Click
Agree & Activate.
3. Input your e-mail address and select your location. Click
Next.
4. Click Finish to complete the activation.
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Getting Windows
Help and Support
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Windows
Help and Support provides you with guides and answers in using the applications
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in Windows
7 platform.
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To launch Windows
Help and Support, click > Help and Support.
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Ensure that you are connected to the Internet to obtain the latest Windows
online help.
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