CTS120 Chapter 7

File List

A list in a folder window that displays the contents of the item selected in teh navigation pane

Menu

A list of related items, including folders, programs, and commands.

Command

A menu perform a specific action, such as saving a file or obtain help.

Navigation Pane

A pane used to access favorites, libraries, hard drives, and other computers connected to your network.

Screen Capture

A picture of your computer screen, A window, or a selected region saved as a file tat can be printed or shared electronically.

Screen Capture

A picture of your computer screen, a window, or a selected region saved as a file that can be printed or shared electronically.

Removable Storage Device

A portable drive that can be moved from computer to computer such as a CD or USB flash drive.

Character Map

A program used to find letters and characters not available on the keyboard.

Window

A rectangular area that displays on the desktop.

Thumbnail

A sample of a document formatting choice or graphic that has been reduced in size.

Thumbnail

A sample of a document, formatting choice, or graphic that has been reduced in size.

Snipping Tool

A screen capture program used to document what is displayed on the computer screen.

Gallery

A set of choices, often graphical, arranged in a grid or in a list.

Icon

A small button used to represent a file, folder, or command.

Dialog Box

A small window with options for completing a task.

Drive

A storage area used by your operating system to store files so that they can be opened at a later time.

Application

A stored set of instructions that the computer uses to accomplish tasks. AKA program or software

Program

A stored set of instructions that the computer uses to accomplish tasks. aka software or an application

Control Panel

A system of windows and dialog boxes used to modify Win7 settings.

Parental Controls

Helps you control the types of content that your children can access.

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

Software that provides buttons, icons, and other graphics that you activate by clicking the mouse.

Ribbon

The Ribbon, located near the top of the window below the title bar, is the control center in Word and other Office programs.

Status Bar

The Status Bar is located at the bottom of the document win dow above the Windows 7 taskbar, present information about the document.

Windows 7 - Professional

This version of Windows 7 may appeal to small to medium business owners as it has extras like Windows XP mode and networking back up features.

Restore

To move a file from the recycle bin to its original location

Windows 7

is an operating system that Microsoft has produced for use on personal computers. It is the follow-up to the Windows Vista Operating System which was released in 2006.

Windows 7 - Home Premium

is the most popular version of Windows 7 and will likely suit the needs of most users.

Aero Peek

makes your open windows transparent so you may see your desktop. It also allows you to peek at items in your taskbar for a thumbnail preview.

Aero Shake

allows you to take your mouse and shake only the open window you want to focus on and the rest will disappear.

Library (Windows 7)

are collections of your stored content that can be easily accessed through the Desktop Search function. They do not replace your folders, they simply house them in a single collection.

Aero Snap

is a quick way to resize your windows to make them easier to read, organize and compare.

Aero

is an interface that makes your visual interactions with the desktop fun and easy.

Right-Click

Point to the desired object and then click he right mouse button one time.

Drag

Press and hold the left mouse button while moving the mouse, and then release the button at the appropriate time.

Toolbar

Provides buttons or icons that give you access to frequently used commands.

Address Bar

Provides quick navigation options.

Icon

Small buttons used to represent files and folders.

Network

A group of computers or other devices that communicate with each other using wires or wireless signals.

Network

A group of computers or other devices that communicate with eachother using wires or wireless signals.

Taskbar

A bar that contains buttons and icons.

Taskbar

A bar typically along the bottom of the screen that contains buttons and icons

Scroll Box

A box inside a scroll bar that provides a visual indication of where you are within a window or pane

Toggle Button

A button that alternates between activating and deactivating items.

Suite

A collection of individual programs avaiable together as a unit.

User Account

A collection of info that determines the folders and files you can access, controls the types of changes you can mkake to the computer and stores your Win 7 settings

User Account

A collection of information that determines the folders and files you can access, controls the types of changes you can make to the computer, and stores your settings.

Documents Library

A commonly used location to save your files when working on your computer

Live Preview

A feature that displays the result of applying a change when you point to a command on the ribbon.

Personal Folder

A folder assigned to each account in win7 that contains each user's libraries, desktop files and other files.

Public Folder

A folder that can be accessed by other computers on your network.

Computer Folder

A folder used to access the drives available for your computer.

Recycle Bin

A folder used to store files and folders you intend to delete.

Application

A way for your computer to run programs, also known as SOFTWARE.

Snipping Tool

A windows program that creates screen captures

Start Menu

Allows you to access programs,folders, and files on the computer and contains command that allows you to start programs, store and search for documents, customize the computer, and obtain help about thousands of topics.

Operating System

Allows your computer to manage software and perform essential tasks. It is also a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that allows you to visually interact with your computer's functions in a logical, fun and easy way.

Program

Also known as software or applications are a stored set of instructions that the computer uses to accomplish tasks.

Toolbar

An area with buttons or icons that gives you access to frequently used commands

Scroll Bar

An item added to a window or pane that has more items that it has room for. Used to view the items that do not currently display in the window or pane.

Minimized Window

An open window hidden from view but that can be displayed quickly by clicking window's prgram button on the taskbar.

Mini Toolbar

Appears automatically based on tasks you perform , contains command related to changing the appearance of text in a document.

Search

As soon as you start typing in the __________ bar of the Start Menu you will instantly see a list of relevant options grouped by categories with highlighted keywords and text. This allows you to easily scan for the documents, music, pictures and email you are looking for.

Restart command

Closes open programs, shut down Windows 7, and then restarts Windows 7 and displays the Welcome screen.

Operating System

Computer software that manages the programs, hardware and files on your computer

Path

Consists of a drive letter (preceded by a drive name when necessary) and colon, to identifiy the storage device, and one or more folder names.

Command bar

Contains five buttons used to accomplish various task on the computer related to organizing and managing the contents of the open window.

Screen Resolution

Indicates the number of pixels(dots) that the computer uses to display the letters,numbers,graphics,and background you see on the screen.

Folder

Is a container in which you store your files.

Folder Window

Is a window that displays the contents of folders and files on your drives and network.

Copy and Paste

Is to store a temporary copy in the computer's memory and then insert it into a document later.

Computer Folder

Is used to access the drives available for your computer.

Scroll Box

It provides a visual indication of where you are within a window pane.

Shortcut Key

Keyboard instead of the mouse to accomplish a task. To perform tasks using the keyboard, you press one or more keyboard keys.

Refresh Button

On the right side of the address bar refreshes the contents of the right pane of the folder window.

File

Named unit of storage.

Print Layout View

The default (preset) view is Print Layout View, which shows the document on mock sheet of paper in the document window.

Recycle Bin

The location of files that have been deleted, appears on desktop by default.

Desktop

The main screen you use to organize and complete your work.

Windows 7 - Ultimate

The most powerful Windows 7 version with added security features, such as Bitlocker and the flexibility of use in 35 languages.

Interface

The portion of a program with which you interact

Interface

The portion of a program you interact with.

Log On

The process of connecting to a computer by entering the logon for your user account.

Navigating

The process of finding a location on a storage device.

Software

The programs and other operating information used by a computer.

Volume Letter

The unique letter assigned to each computer drive.

Active Window

The window in which typing or clicking occurs

Active Window

The window in which typing or clicking occurs.

Windows Touch

You can use ___________with a touch-screen PC to browse and flick through the screen using your fingers with multi-touch technology.

Scroll Bar

When a window or pane has more items than it has room for, scroll bars are added.

Device Stage

When you plug a device into your computer such as a camera, mobile phone or flash drive, a window will open up with a menu of popular tasks, status information and options for your device.

Live Preview

When you point to a command on the ribbon, the result of applying the change - A Live Preview - often displays.

Remote Media Streaming

With _______________ you can access your music, pictures and videos stored on your home PC remotely using the Internet.

Document Window

You review a document on the screen through a Document Window.

System Restore

___________ allows you to "rewind" your system settings to an earlier point in time, called a restore point. Keep in mind, this will not erase your recent documents, and it cannot be used to recover lost documents or other files. However, it may uninstall recent programs and drivers.

Gadgets

___________ are programs that run on your desktop so that you can see information at a glance. They can give you information about the weather, date & time, news, traffic and more.

Windows Live Essentials

_______________ is free software that enhances the Windows 7 experience. It replaces Windows Mail and allows you to email, instant message, edit photos, blog, etc.

Jump Lists

allow you to right click on an icon in the taskbar and immediately access items like music, videos or web pages that you use on a regular basis.

HomeGroup

allows you to connect two or more PCs on a home network in order to easily share and access files and printers.

Action Center

allows you to control the alerts and pop-ups you receive regarding maintenance and security.

Pin

allows you to place programs on the taskbar and rearrange the order of the icons as you wish.

Aero Flip (3D)

allows you to preview all your open windows from a central window or 3D view that you can flip through