Contents I. Start Menu 1. Left Pane 2. Right Pane 3. Search Box 4. Local Applications Installed II. Adding New Applications III. vworkspace Web Access IV. Libraries 1. Include a Folder in a Library V. Snap VI. File Compression (Zip Files) VII. Sticky Notes VIII. Snipping Tool 2. Remove a Folder from a Library 3. Change the Default Save Location 4. Change Library File Optimization 1
Start Menu The Start Menu consists of a Left Pane, Right Pane and a Search Box. You can use the Start Menu to: Start programs Search for files, folders, and programs Adjust computer settings Get help with the Windows Operating System Turn off the computer See the example to the right for a breakdown of the sections: Left Pane The large Left Pane shows a short list of programs on your computer. Click All Programs to display a full list of programs Right Pane The Right Pane allows access to commonly used folders, computer settings, and features. This is also where you can locate the Shut Down button to turn off your computer. Search Box (Bottom Left Pane) The Bottom Left Pane is where the Search Box is located. This allows you to search for files, folders, and programs by entering search items. The following pages provide detailed information on the Left and Right Panes, as well as the Search Box. 2
Windows 7 Operating System Start Menu - Left Pane To open a program shown in the Left Pane of the Start Menu, click it. Note: The program will open and the Start menu will close. The Left Pane of the Start Menu is mainly used to search for and load programs. If you do not see the program you want, click All Programs at the bottom of the Left Pane. The Left Pane will display a long list of programs in alphabetical order, followed by a list of folders. Newly installed programs are added to the All Programs list. The Start Menu also detects which programs are used the most, and places them in the Left Pane for quick access. Tooltip If you are ever unsure what a program does, move your mouse pointer over the program icon or name. A box appears that often contains a description of the program. See Calculator example below: This trick works for items in the Right Pane of the Start Menu, too. Pinning Programs If you use a program regularly, you can create a shortcut to it by pinning the program icon to the Start Menu. To pin a program to the Start Menu: 1. 2014 Assurant, Inc. All rights reserved. 3 Right-click the program icon you want to pin to the Start Menu, and then click Pin to Start Menu. LD-JA-1174 v1 (Rev.1 August 28, 2014)
Start Menu - Right Pane The Right Pane of the Start Menu contains links to parts of Windows that you may use frequently. Here is a breakdown explaining each link and its uses from top to bottom: Personal folder - Opens your personal folder, which is named for whoever is currently logged on to Windows. This folder contains user-specific files, including the My Documents, My Music, My Pictures, and My Videos folders. Documents - Opens the Documents library, where you can access text files, spreadsheets, presentations, and other kinds of documents. Note: Your Documents library will automatically be synched with a folder in your U: drive (personal drive). Pictures - Opens the Pictures library, where you can access digital pictures and graphics files. Music - Opens the Music library, where you can access and play music and other audio files. Computer - Opens a window where you can access disk drives, network drives, cameras, printers, scanners, and other hardware connected to your computer, such as external hard drives (flash drives). Control Panel - Opens Control Panel, where you can customize the appearance and functionality of your computer, install or uninstall programs, and set up network connections. Devices and Printers - Opens a window where you can view information about the printer, mouse, and other devices installed on your computer. Default Programs - Opens a window where you can choose which program you want Windows to use for activities, such as web browsing. Help and Support - Opens Windows Help and Support, where you can browse and search Help topics about using Windows and your computer. Log off/shut Down Button - Click the Log off button to log off your computer. Clicking the arrow next to the Log off button displays additional options, such as restart and Shut Down. 4
Start Menu - Search Box The Search Box is one of the most convenient ways to find things on your computer. The Search Box will look through your programs and all of the folders in your personal folder (which includes Documents, Pictures, Music, Desktop, and other common locations), Internet favorites, and history of websites you have visited. To use the Search Box, you can open the Search Box and start typing (the cursor is automatically placed in the Search Box upon opening the Start Menu). As you type, the search results will appear dynamically above the Search Box in the Left Pane. A program, file, or folder will appear as a search result if: any word in its title matches or begins with your search term. any text in the actual contents of the file such as the text in a word-processing document matches or begins with your search term. any word in a property of the file, such as the author, matches or begins with your search term. You can click any search result to open it. Clicking the will clear the search results and return to the main programs list. You can also click entire computer. to search your 5
Start Menu - Local Applications Installed In the Start Menu, under All Programs, you can find locally installed Assurant applications in the Assurant folder; as well as other locally installed programs on your computer. 6
Adding New Applications The Run Advertised Programs tool will be the new way to download newly added programs (as Novell was). To download new programs: 1. Open Run Advertised Programs by choosing the following options: Start > Control Panel > Run Advertised Programs 2. In the list, select the program that you want to download and install, and then click Run. 7
vworkspace Web Access vworkspace is a virtual application launcher that can be accessed as a shortcut from your desktop. This is where you will be able to access hosted applications. Note: vworkspace could contain weblinks and/or hosted applications, depending on site or location. To Access vworkspace 1. Double-click the vworkspace Web Access shortcut on your desktop 2. Login to vworkspace by entering your User ID in the User Name: field, entering your Password in the Password field and then click Login Note: Make sure the domain is prodcead. After successfuly logging in, you should see the application launcher screen 8
SNAP Snap Snap is a quick new way to resize open windows, simply by dragging them to the edges of your screen. Note: For dual monitors in extended desktop mode, windows will only snap to the farthest edge of each monitor. Arrange Windows Side-by-Side Window 2 Before / After Diagram Window 2 Window 2 1. Drag the title bar of a window to the left or right side of the screen until an outline of the expanded window appears, and release the mouse. 2. Drag the title bar of a window to other side of the screen until an outline of the expanded window appears, and release the mouse. Note: To return the window to its original size, drag the title bar away from the top of the desktop and then release. Maximize a Window (Maximized) (Small) 1. Drag the title bar of the window to the top of the screen until window s outline expands to fill the screen 2. Release the mouse for the window to expand on the entire desktop. Note: To return the window to its original size, drag the title bar away from the top of the screen. Expand Windows Vertically (Full Vertical) 1. Point to the top or bottom edge of a window until the pointer changes into a double-headed arrow (Prior) 2. Drag the edge of the window to the top or bottom of the screen until window s outline expands to fill the screen, and release the mouse. Note: This will expand the window for the entire length of the desktop. The width of the window does not change. Dual Monitor Keyboard Shortcuts: (Maximized) (Small) (Full Vertical) (Prior) Top Section: Arrange Windows Side-by Side Middle Section: Maximize a Window Bottom Section: Expand Windows Vertically ÿ + Left/Right arrow = moves the current window between snap points, across your monitors (if using dual monitors). ÿ + Shift + Left/Right arrow = moves the current window between your monitors when you re using dual monitors. 9
Windows 7 Operating System Libraries Libraries are where you can go to manage your documents and other files. You can browse your files as you would in a folder, or you can view your files arranged by properties like date, type, and author. Although libraries are like folders, they also have some differences: libraries gather files that are stored in several locations libraries do not actually store your items, they monitor them (example: if you have image files on your hard disk and an external drive, you can access all of them at once using a Picture library) The four default libraries are: Documents, Music, Pictures and Videos. You also have the ability to create new libraries. Note: Your Documents library will automatically be synched with a folder in your U: drive (personal drive). You can easily access your Libraries menu by clicking the Windows Explorer button located on your Taskbar. Below are some ways you can modify existing libraries: Include or remove a folder - Libraries gather content from included folders, or library locations. One library can include up to 50 folders. Change the default save location - The default save location determines where an item will be stored when it s copied, moved, or saved to the library. Change the type of file a library is optimized for - Each library can be optimized for a certain file type (such as music or pictures). Optimizing a library for a certain file type changes the available options for arranging your files. The following pages provide detailed information on how to modify existing libraries. 2014 Assurant, Inc. All rights reserved. 10 LD-JA-1174 v1 (Rev.1 August 28, 2014)
Windows 7 Operating System Include a Folder in a Library Remove a Folder from a Library To include/add a folder from your computer in a library: 1. In the Taskbar, click the Windows Explorer button 2. In the Navigation Pane, navigate to the folder that you want to include and click it (do not double click) Note: This folder can also be located on a network or external hard drive. Folders from some removable devices such as CDs, DVDs and some USB flash drives cannot be included. If the Include in library option is not available on a network drive, then the network folder is not indexed or is not available offline. 3. In the Toolbar, click 4. Click the library you would like to include the folder in (example: Music) 1. In the Taskbar, click the Windows Explorer button 2. In the Navigation Pane, click the library that you would like to remove folders from 3. In the Library Pane, next to 4. In the Dialog Box, click the folder you want to remove 5. Click Remove 6. Click OK, click Note: Remember when you remove a folder from a library, the folder and its contents are not deleted and are still available in the original location. Pictures Library with three included folders Example 2014 Assurant, Inc. All rights reserved. 11 LD-JA-1174 v1 (Rev.1 August 28, 2014)
Libraries - Change the Default Save Location A library s default save location determines where an item will be stored when it s copied, moved, or saved to the library. To change the default save location: 1. Open the library you would like to make the change in 2. In the Library Pane (above the file list), next to, click 3. In the Library Locations dialog box, right-click the location you would like to set as the default save location, click 4. Click OK Libraries - Change Library File Optimization Libraries can be optimized for a certain file type (example: Music, Pictures, Documents, etc.). Optimizing a library for a certain file type will change the options that are available for arranging the files within that library. To change the type of file a library is optimized for: 1. Right-click the library you want to change 2. Click Properties 3. In the Optimize this library for list, click a file type 4. Click OK 12
Windows 7 Operating System File Compression - Compressed and Uncompressed Files (Zip Files) Compressed files take up less space and can be transferred quicker than uncompressed files. Working with compressed files and folders is the same as working with uncompressed files and folders. You also have the ability to combine several files into a single compressed folder which makes it easier to share a group of files if needed. Windows 7 has a new file compression feature that will take the place of WinZip. You can use this tool to compress (zip) or extract (unzip) files or folders. To Extract (Unzip) Files or Folders To Compress (Zip) a File or Folder 1. Navigate to the file or folder that you want to compress 2. Right-click the file or folder 3. Hover over 4. Click Note: A new compressed folder is created in the same location. 1. To extract a single file or folder 3. 2014 Assurant, Inc. All rights reserved. Navigate to the compressed folder that you want to extract files or folders from 13 1. Double-click the compressed folder 2. Drag the file or folder from the compressed folder to a new location To extract the entire contents of the compressed folder 1. Right-click the folder 2. Click and follow the instructions LD-JA-1174 v1 (Rev.1 August 28, 2014)
Sticky Notes You can use Sticky Notes to write a to-do list, draft up a quick note, or just use it use a digital pad of paper. To Create a New Sticky Note 1. Click the Start Button 2. In the Search Box, type Sticky Notes New Note button Delete Note button 3. Click in the results list Note: Start typing as the cursor will be placed in the body of the note automatically. To Change the Color of a Sticky Note 1. Right-click in the body of the note you want to change 2. Click a color Text Formatting Shortcuts Bold text...ctrl+b Italic text...ctrl+i Underlined text...ctrl+u Strikethrough...Ctrl+T Bulleted list...ctrl+shift+l Note: Press keyboard shortcut twice to switch to a Numbered list. Increase text size...ctrl+shift+> Decrease text size...ctrl+shift+< 14
Snipping Tool Snipping Tool captures a screen shot of anything on your desktop. You can snip a whole window, a rectangular section of the screen, or draw a freehand outline with your mouse. You can also save or email the image from buttons within the tool. To Capture a Snip 1. Click the Start Button 2. In the Search Box, type Snipping Tool To Share a Snip After capturing a snip, click the down arrow next to the email icon Note: This will automatically open up your default mail client and attach the file to a new email. Snippet Editing Tools See image below of the editing tools the Snipping Tool provides: 3. Click in the results list 4. Click the down arrow next to the 5. Select one of the following: 6. Select the area of your screen that you want to capture To Save a Snip 1. After capturing a snip, click Use these tools to mark up your screen capture if needed 2. In the Save As dialog box, name the snip, choose a location to store the image and click Note: The image can be imported later in any application as you would any other image 15