Learn Windows 7 Step by Step, Level 2

Change the screen resolution

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Change the desktop theme.

Preview and select screen savers, and determine how they display.

Adjust the screen resolution to display more or less information.

This module explains how to modify the Start menu and taskbar, manage the date and time display, change a computer name, and customize power settings.

Modifying the Start Menu

Modifying the Taskbar

Managing the Date and Time Display

Changing the Computer Name

Configuring Power Options

Modify the Start menu

Hide, move, and customize the taskbar

Modify the system time, and add a time zone

Explore power settings, and create a custom power plan

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Determine what and how much information appears on the Start menu.

Change the size, position, and display options of the taskbar.

Manage the computer date and time display.

Change the computer name.

Optimize the computer's power usage.

This module explores Windows 7 programs and Windows Live programs and services. It explains how to use and modify the gadgets available from the Desktop Gadgets Gallery; how to install, remove, and automatically start programs; and how to specify the default program for a specific file type.

Exploring Windows 7 Programs

Using and Modifying Desktop gadgets

Exploring Windows Live Programs and Services

Installing and Removing Programs

Starting Programs Automatically

Specifying Default Programs

Work with the Calculator, Sticky Notes, and the Snipping Tool

Add and customize desktop gadgets

Configure a program to start automatically

Change the default program for a file type

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Work with Windows utilities.

Use and modify the desktop gadgets.

Download and install free Windows 7 and Windows Live programs and services.

Install programs from various sources.

Use the Control Panel to remove programs.

Setup a program to start automatically.

Specify a default program for specific file types.

This module explains how to install peripheral devices, manage printers, connect to a remote printer, set up multiple monitors, and change the way the mouse and keyboard behave, as well as how to rate computer hardware and locate device information.

Installing Peripheral Devices

Sharing a Local Printer

Connecting to a Remote Printer

Displaying Your Desktop on Multiple Screens

Setting Up Sound Devices

Changing the Way Your Mouse Works

Changing the Way Your Keyboard Works

Rating Your Computer's Hardware

Locating Device Information

Install a printer connected to your computer

Share a printer connected to your computer

Connect to a remote printer

Connect speakers and a microphone

Change the keyboard input language

Establish a Windows Experience Index, and view detailed information

View device information

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Customize a computer system by installing peripheral devices.

Use and manage local and remote printers.

Change the way the mouse and keyboard behave.

Determine which programs will run well on a computer.

Use the System Information window to view information about installed hardware devices.