Birchard Public Library of Sandusky County Computer Basics I: Nuts and Bolts using Windows 10 A free computer class offered by Birchard Public Library of Sandusky County Fremont 423 Croghan Street Fremont, Ohio 43420 (419)334-7101 ext 216 (419)334-4788 (fax) Gibsonburg 100 North Webster St Gibsonburg, OH 43431 (419)637-2173 Green Springs 217 North Broadway St Green Springs, OH 44836 (419)639-2014 Woodville 101 East Main St Woodville, OH 43469 (419)849-2744 birchard.lib.oh.us birchard.lib.oh.us/gib.htm birchard.lib.oh.us/grs.htm birchard.lib.oh.us/wdv.htm 10/26/17
Class Topics Welcome... 2 Computer Keyboards... 3 Navigating the Desktop... 4 Opening Applications.5 Searching for Files and Apps... 6 Adjusting Your Settings.6 Action Center... 7 Working With Files and Windows Explorer... 9 CB 1 CB 2 2
Computer Keyboards Computer keyboards function much the same as a typical typewriter. The alphabetic, numeric, and special character keys are in the same location. Differences between a typewriter keyboard and computer keyboard: ESC (escape) key Function keys (F1, F2,... F12) CTRL (control) ALT (alternate) Windows key Repeating action of keys Numeric keypad on right Num and Scroll Lock Navigation keys (named and arrow) Delete key Insert key Keyboards are designed for the input of text (alphabetic), numbers (numeric), and special characters (! @ # $ % ^ & * + = \ ). It is also used to control the operation of a computer. The computer keyboard is made up of several sections of keys. The alphabetic and numeric keys are the most frequently used. Follow this graphic and the instructor s direction to understand the use of these and other special use keys. The Escape key, labeled Esc, allows you to stop a function or action. For example, if your computer suddenly freezes up, you may be able to resume by pressing Esc. The Function keys, along the top of the keyboard, are labeled F1, F2, up to F12. These shortcut keys allow you to quickly complete a specific task within certain programs. For example, F1 opens Help in Microsoft Office. The Print Screen, Scroll Lock and Pause/Break keys are at the far right end of the keyboard. The Print Screen key takes a "picture" of your screen that you can edit or save using a graphics program. The Enter key carries out commands. For example, while on the Internet, you can type in a website address, called a URL, and press Enter to go to the site. The Control (Ctrl), Alternate (Alt), and Shift keys are designed to work with other keys. For example, if you press Ctrl + S at the same time, you can save a file. 3
The Backspace key erases the character to the left of the cursor. To the right of the regular keys is the cursor control pad. At the bottom are four arrow keys. Pressing any one of these keys moves the cursor in the direction of the arrow. There are six keys above the arrows: The Delete key erases the character to the right the cursor. The Insert key switches between the insert mode and overtype mode. The insert mode is the normal mode for word processing. The Home key moves the cursor to the left or beginning of the current line. End moves the cursor to the right end of the current line. Page Up and Page Down take you to the top or bottom of the screen. The Number pad, at the far right end of the keyboard, resembles a calculator keypad. The Num Lock button needs to be ON for the keypad to work correctly. Without Num Lock, the keys are used for navigation and editing. Is your Num Lock light ON? Rollover As the mouse pointer moves about screen, it will cross a variety of icons and areas. The mouse pointer (cursor) is normally an arrow. This table indicates the other shapes that the cursor can become, and the associated meaning. During the following exercises, you will be directed to parts of the screen to illustrate the change in shape. Mouse Shape Meaning Normal Select an arrow Text Select- a vertical line, similar to a capital I Link Select a pointing hand, indicates object is a hyperlink Busy an hour glass Resize Vertical, Horizontal, Diagonal Left, Diagonal Right Move a Plus-sign with 4 arrow heads Navigating the desktop 4
The first thing you'll see is the desktop. You can think of the desktop as the main workspace for your computer. From here, you can view and manage your files, open applications, access the Internet, and much more. Recycle Bin When you delete a file, it is moved to the Recycle Bin. This allows you to recover the file if you change your mind. To permanently delete the file, you will need to empty the Recycle Bin. Folders on the desktop You can keep folders, files, and shortcutson the desktop so they'll be easily accessible. Start Button In most versions of Windows, you'll click the Start button to open the Start menu. The main exception to this is Windows 8. If you're using Windows 8, you'll click the Start button to return to the Start screen. Date and Time Settings On the right side of the taskbar, you will see the date and time. There will also be shortcuts to various settings, like Internet settings and sound volume. Shortcuts on the taskbar Some programs will have shortcuts on the taskbar for easy access. In this example, there are shortcuts to Microsoft Edge, File Explorer, and thewindows Store. Opening applications You'll use the Start menu to open programs on your computer, just like with previous versions of Windows. To do this, click the Start button in the bottom-left corner, then choose the desired application. If you don't see the one you want, select All apps to see a full list of applications. In the example below, we're opening OneNote. 5
Searching for files and apps To search for something on your computer like a specific file or application click the Start button, then start typing. Alternatively, you can press the Windows key on the keyboard to begin a search. In the example below, we're searching for a presentation file. This search box in the taskbar will allow you to search your device or the web. Searching your device will find files and apps. Adjusting your settings You'll use the Settings app to change the most important settings on your computer, like your network and display options. To open the app, click the Start menu, then select Settings. 6
You can also use the Control Panel to adjust your settings, just like in earlier versions of Windows. However, there are some options that can only be accessed from the Settings app, like adding a new user. Because of this, you'll probably use the Settings app more often. Action Center Action Center appears as a vertical panel on the right side of the screen when you swipe in from the right or tap a button in the Notification tray. 7
The icon lights up white when you have a new notification waiting. You can clear notifications, and tell the PC not to include notifications of specific types. In an example of taking action right from the sidebar, for a birthday notification, I could Snooze or Dismiss the reminder. Here is the Settings page (in the System section) where you can choose which apps are allowed to pop in notifications: 8
If you want a break from being pestered by notifications, the Quiet Hours button (the one showing a crescent moon in the first three screenshots here) is your friend. You can also silence Action Center by right-clicking on its toolbar icon and choosing "Turn on quiet hours." In addition to notifications, the Action Center sidebar gives access to frequently used settings called Quick Actions, and there's even an All Settings button that takes you to the new Settings app. Working with files You'll use the File Explorer to manage your files and folders. To open File Explorer, click the File Explorer icon on the taskbar or double-click any folder on your desktop. Working with Windows Explorer and Folders Creating Folders: From the Documents window, select the New Folder button in the Toolbar Enter the name cars then press the Enter key. Note the location of this Folder in the Documents library Creating Files and File Types Double-Click the cars Folder Right-Click in the empty space, Click New, then Click Text Document Enter the name Ford then press the Enter key 9
Double-Click the Ford file name, and the Notepad program will open Type Ford Explorer then Click File > Save, then File > Exit, the Notepad Window will close. It is important to know the difference between files and folders. 1. Navigation in Windows Explorer a. Changing Locations i. Use the Left side to navigate to the major sections ii. Select next level from the Right side iii. Use a Double-Click to open the item b. Use of Address Bar i. Folder view ii. Computer view c. Use of Arrows to cycle through Folders Using Bread Crumb Navigation 1. How to manage Files and Folders a. To Open a file, simply Double-Click (D-C) its name i. Open Windows Explorer; Click on Documents to display 7 files in that folder. ii. D-C the file MyResume iii. What is displayed? b. Click-Drag the Experience section i. Once highlighted, click the Cut button in the Home tab. The text should disappear, but you know it is on the Clipboard. ii. Next, click just in front of the E in Education. iii. Click the Paste button (it looks like a clipboard); the text should reappear. iv. The Experience section now precedes the Education section. Save your work. c. Click the File tab in the Top Left Corner i. From the list of options, click Close to close MyResume with the changes. ii. The Word program is still running. Word can be closed with the corner-x. d. Create a Word Document in the Document library i. Right-Click in the white space under September Events ii. Point to New; Carefully move to, then Click on Microsoft Word Document iii. Type the word Shopping; Press Enter to lock in the name iv. Note the location of the file at the bottom of the list; all files will be listed alphabetically v. This file exists, but it is empty. e. Use of Cut/Paste i. In the Pictures folder, create a new Folder named Vacations 10
ii. Click-Drag the 3 Amusement Park pictures into the Vacations folder iii. Note: they no long appear in the Pictures folder f. Use of Copy/Paste i. This sequence will preserve the file in its original location as well as the destination ii. Click the Music icon; Right-Click on 11 Mony Mony; select Copy from the dropdown list iii. Click on the Documents icon;, Right-Click in the white space on the right i. Select Paste from the drop-down list if necessary click Copy and Paste. ii. OK Double-Click the 11 Mony Mony item; turn up the volume d. Rename Delete Files and Folders i. Right-Click the DeltaFAX document; Rename the file CharlieFAX ii. Click-Drag the file named My Family Newsletter to the Recycle bin iii. Right-Click on Newman Bank Loans; select Delete; Click Yes to move the file to the Recycle Bin e. Double-Click the Recycle Bin on the Desktop i. Deleted files are stored here until it is emptied, or ii. The file is Restored to its original location iii. Right-Click on Newman Bank Loans; select Restore; this file will be restored to its original location in the Documents folder. iv. Click Empty the Recycle Bin in the Toolbar. Now look in the Documents folder; do you see the restored file? 11