4.2: Windows Practical Exercise
Desktop
- Open your computer and turn on the power.
- After the computer completes the BOOT UP process, and your START SCREEN is full of the Windows 8 TILES, bring up your desktop using the desktop tile and/or the keyboard windows button.
Folders & Files
- On the DESKTOP, right click and create a NEW FOLDER . Name the folder “ITE 115 E11N” (or your course number).
- Open the new folder and create two NEW FOLDERS inside the ITE 115 E11N folder. Name each folder as follows: ASSIGNMENTS & DUE DATES — COURSE PROJECT.
- Download and save in the ASSIGNMENTS & DUE DATES folder, the assignment due dates FILE from the assignments menu in Blackboard.
- Download and save in the COURSE PROJECT folder, the course project FILE from the assignments section in Blackboard.
Navigation
- Return to the START SCREEN by clicking on your user name in the upper right corner, select the LOCK choice to go to the LOCK SCREEN. Click or press on the screen to go to the SIGN IN SCREEN, enter your sign on password, and to the START SCREEN
- ZOOM in and out using the keyboard and mouse.
- Navigate your returning to the desktop using HOT CORNERS, SCROLLING MOUSE, SCROLL BARS, and BUMPING SIDES.
- Sign out of the Windows 8 environment using the CHARMS BAR, and CONTROL – ALT – DELETE keys on the keyboard.
Customization
- Personalize the start screen using the charms bar and Change PC Settings.
- Customize the tiles on the start screen using the mouse with press & drag.
- Customize the Desktop with right click on an open area of the screen using the Touch and Hold method.
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