Computer 2ndQ Lesson 1 and 2 - The Windows 10 Operating System and Exploring the Desktop.pptx

Computer 2nd Quarter Lesson 1 and 2

1. LESSON 1 and 2: The Windows Operating System and Exploring the Desktop pp. 110 – 126

2. Operating System and Windows 10 Operating System is one of the most important software. It is a program with a set of instructions that a computer will follow to do a specific task easily. Windows 10 is the latest version of the Windows Operating System released last July 29, 2015, by the Microsoft Company . It has a lot of new and interesting features that the user will really enjoy. Windows 10 is an Operating System software that will help you open and use many programs at the same time. You can open a program by simply double-clicking the icons. Icons are small pictures that represent programs.

3. How To Start Windows 10 OS Turn on your computer by pressing the power button. Windows 10 will automatically start. The first thing you will see on the screen is the LOCK SCREEN . It has a background image that fills the entire screen. It shows the date and time, the network status, and the battery life icon. The network status icon shows if you are connected to the Internet. The battery life icon will only be visible if you are using a laptop or tablet.

4. How To Start Windows 10 OS After pressing the space bar, you will see the LOG-IN SCREEN . The log-in screen will ask you to sign-in by choosing an account. It may require you to enter a password.

5. Parts of the Desktop DESKTOP ICONS WALLPAPER TASKBAR DESKTOP

6. PARTS OF THE DESKTOP DESKTOP - It is the overall working area in Windows. DESKTOP ICONS – These are small graphical pictures or folders which allow you to open files, folders, or programs. WALLPAPER – It is the background image on the desktop. TASKBAR – It is a long rectangular bar found at the bottom of the desktop. It contains the Start button , the Search Windows icon , the Task View icon , and other program icons.

7. Parts of the Desktop Task View Icon – Clicking this icon will show you thumbnails (small pictures) of all the application programs that are currently open. Search Windows Icon – It is used to type and search for apps, files, and settings. The Notification Area – It is located at the bottom right side of the taskbar. It contains the following:

8. Parts of the Desktop Current date and time Notifications Sound status Network status Other hidden icons

9. Start Menu Clicking the Start button in the taskbar will show you the Start Menu. The Start menu makes it easy for you to access apps.

10. Changing the Lock Screen Background

11. Click on the START button. Changing the Lock Screen Background 1

12. 2. Click on the SETTINGS option. 2

13. 3. Click on the PERSONALIZATION option. 3

14. 4. On the LOCK SCREEN option, click on the picture thumbnail you want. 4

15. Changing the Desktop Wallpaper

16. Click on the START button. Changing the Desktop Wallpaper 1

17. 2. Click on the SETTINGS option. 2

18. 3. Click on the PERSONALIZATION option. 3

19. 4. On the BACKGROUND option, select the background picture you want to set. 4

20. Label the different parts of the desktop.

21. Notification Icon Start Button Task View Icon File Explorer Icon Identify the following icons. Draw a line to their corresponding names.