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COMPUTER 7 Lesson 4

This document provides an overview of the Windows 7 and Windows 8 operating systems. It discusses the key differences between their interfaces and how to navigate each. The main parts of the Windows welcome screen are also outlined, including the start button, desktop, taskbar, icons, and other common elements. Finally, it describes the various ways a user can open programs, such as through the start menu, desktop shortcuts, or tiles in Windows 8. The goal is to help learners understand how to personalize and use the basic features of Windows.

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COMPUTER 7 Lesson 4

This document provides an overview of the Windows 7 and Windows 8 operating systems. It discusses the key differences between their interfaces and how to navigate each. The main parts of the Windows welcome screen are also outlined, including the start button, desktop, taskbar, icons, and other common elements. Finally, it describes the various ways a user can open programs, such as through the start menu, desktop shortcuts, or tiles in Windows 8. The goal is to help learners understand how to personalize and use the basic features of Windows.

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COMPUTER 7

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1 Quarter Week 4

I. Title
Personalize Windows Environment
II. Objectives
At the end of this module, the learners should be able to,
a. differentiate the Windows 7 and Windows 8;
b. know the use of every parts of Windows welcome screen; and
c. label the parts of Windows welcome screen.
III. Lesson Content
Windows is designed for home computing. It is powerful and can be used in small and big business
organizations. Windows provides exciting experiences on a mouse click. It can manage videos, music, digital
photos, build a home network, sync across devices, and create cloud storage. It makes computing faster and
easier.

Windows 7 screen Windows 8 Screen

Windows 7 looks like the old Windows XP. It has the Start menu and the basic functions similar to the
old Windows. Windows 8 on the other hand is filled with tiles of different apps that are easy to launch in a
touch or click interaction.

The Start menu is removed, commands are invisible, and you need to move your mouse on the edge to
view certain commands.

Once you click the desktop tile in Windows 8, the traditional Windows desktop will appear as the
desktop screen.

BOOTING YOUR SYSTEM

The word booting is the process of opening and restarting the computer There are two ways to boot your
system, the first one is when your computer is completely turned off and you will switch it on. This is called
cold booting

The second one is when your computer is not working well and you need to restart the system. It is
called warm booting

Once you open your computer, the first thing to show up is your Windows welcome screen. The
Windows welcome screen is your working area in operating the computer.

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Parts of Windows Welcome Screen

Each Windows welcome screen has the following functions:


1. Icons- These are small images that are linked to a program icking it twice using the mouse device will
open it.
2. Desktop- This is the screen that you see when you open the computer. It contains the commands
needed for opening the programs.
3. Mouse Pointer- This is also called the cursor. It serves as your guide because the pointer tells where
you are on the screen.
4. Wallpaper- This is the background of your desktop.
5. Start Button- This button is located on the lower left part of your screen. It shows the Start menu that is
used to do the following tasks:
 Start programs;
 open commonly used folders;
 change computer settings;
 search for programs, files, and folders;
 shut down/restart/log off your computer; and
 switch and change user accounts.
6. Taskbar- This is a toolbar used to launch and monitor running programs. Tasks are minimized here to
perform multi-tasking activities.
7. Notification Area- This shows the status of your computer system. It gives a reminder or a notice of
what is going on in some parts of the program installed in your computer
8. Date and Time- It shows the present date and time. It is used to record the time whenever you create or
modify files on your computer. You can change the clock according t0 your location, language, and time
zone. To change the date and time, you can do the following:
 Open Date and Time by clicking the Date and Time tab.
 To change the hour, double-click the hour and click the arrows up and down to increase and
decrease the value. The same procedure is done to change the minute and the seconds.
 Click Ok when you are done.
Customizing your Windows Screen
In windows you can customized the following:
a. Appearance and Personalization- it is used to change the visuals and sounds on your computer. You
can select a theme that will change the desktop background, color, sounds, and screen saver.
b. Desktop Icons- click this and you can change your icons to a different look.
c. Account Pictures- it is used to change your log-on or profile picture. You can take a picture or upload
from a saved image.

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d. Toolbar on the Taskbar- you can pin a program to the taskbar and access them by pointing and
clicking using the mouse device. To unpin, right click on the icon and select unpin.
e. Font Size and Text Display Settings. If you have difficulty seeing text on your desktop, click the
display setting and choose your desired font size then click Apply save your changes.
f. Screen saver. This used to save power on the monitor by a displaying a blank screen or an action that
will prevent your monitor from phosphor burn-in. adding passwords secures your computer from people
who will use your machine without permission.
g. Desktop Gadgets- this is the mini-programs that display information that a real0time update of the
program. It is like a shortcut of the program.

The Start Menu


Windows has a start button that contains the start menu. The left pane of the start menu contains
different links to the program that you frequently use. The right pane on the other hand contains the following:
 Profile- it shows the personal folder and profile of the person who is logged on the windows.
 Documents- this is the “My documents” folder.
 Pictures- opens the pictures library, where you can access saved pictures in .jpg, .png, ,bmp, and other
format.
 Music- opens the music library where you can access mp3 music and different audio files.
 Games- this is the folder where all games are accessed.
 Computer- this is the “the computer” folder. It contains the disk drives, printers, scanner and computer
hardware connected to your computer.
 Control Panel- this is used to install, uninstall, and check the system setting of your computer.
 Devices and Printers- this is used to view information about your devices and printer setting.
 Shut Down Button- this is used to closed your computer. Options are given before shutting down. You
can log-off, switch users, hibernate, sleep and restart your computer using this button.
Windows 8 Start Screen
The interface of Windows 8 is totally different from all Windows Version. They included start screen,
live tiles, and hot corners. It comes with tiles with display all programs or apps installed in the computer. It can
also be customized by changing color schemes, background, and rearranging tiles.
Windows 8 calls its corners as hot corner. Each corner in your Windows 8 screens performs a task.

Lower-left will switch you back to the start screen.

Upper-left will switch you back to the previous app


you are using.

Upper-right or lower-right will show the charm bar.


This bar shows the manage settings, devices, search
tool, share, and start screen.

Opening a Program
There are several ways to open a program:
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1. Click the start button and choose the program to open.
2. Double click the icon (shortcut) on the desktop.
3. Click the program located in the dock (if a dock is installed).
4. Click the tile on the start screen (windows 8).
5. Click the folder, and then choose the program you want to open.

IV. PCHECK # 1
Direction: In a 1 whole sheet of paper explain or illustrate the five different ways of opening a program.

PCHECK #2
Direction: Label the parts of Windows welcome screen.

V. ASSIGNMENT
In a one whole sheet of paper search and write the file management in the cloud computing age.

PREPARED BY:
MONICA P. SOLIS
Subject Teacher

GRADE 7 COMPUTER 4

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