The document provides instructions for learning about new features in Windows 7. It discusses docked and open applications, gadgets, the notification area, the Aero Peek button, the Start menu, maximizing and snapping windows, the Computer Explorer, working with files and folders, libraries, personalizing your computer, and battery maintenance tips.

2. What’s New with 7? 2. Open Applications 1. Docked Applications 3. Gadgets 4. Notification Area 5. Aero Peek Button 1. Docked Applications : To add an application to the Taskbar, find the icon for that application and right-click. From the menu, choose Pin to Taskbar. 2 Open Applications : To open a new window in an open application, right-click on the icon to display its option menu 3. Gadgets : Are simple programs to help make life easier. Calendars, weather reports, and clocks are just some examples. 4. Notification Area : Holds icons for essential Windows operations. The typical operations are still here from older Windows versions. 5. Aero Peek Button : Minimizes all windows to reveal your desktop. Hover over the Aero Peek to get a look at your desktop or click on it to actually minimize all windows.

3. The Start Menu Windows utilities and folders Frequently used applications Recently installed applications Search for a program name if you don’t see it immediately

4. New Windows Features To maximize a window, click and drag its title bar up to the top of your screen. It will automatically fill the screen. To return a window to its original orientation, click and drag its title bar down on the screen. It will automatically resize. To snap a window to the left side of your screen, click and drag the title until your cursor touches the left side of your screen. To snap a window to the right side of your screen, click and drag the title until your cursor touches the right side of your screen. NOTE : Double click on your window’t title bar to alternate between maximizing and it original orientation.

5. The Computer Explorer The Computer Explorer is located in the Taskbar Navigation Pane : Gain quick access to areas of your computer from here. Clicking on an icon provides details about its contents.

6. Working with Files & Folders Navigation Pane Folders Display file preview pane Change the view of files in this folder Navigate back and forward in your folders viewed Tip : Right click anywhere in the window to sort its contents. Depending upon the types of files in this folder, your sorting options will change. Tip : To rename a file or folder, choose rename from the Organize menu or right click on the file and choose rename from the pop-up menu.

7. Working with Libraries Libraries are Windows new way to manage your files. The default Libraries are found in the Navigation Pane of a Windows Explorer window. Click the Library icon to view its contents. The files belonging to this Library might be scattered all over your computer, but they will be displayed in this Library window. Click here to create a new Library Use Libraries to organize projects that contain files from different folders scattered about your hard drive. Libraries are Windows new way to manage your files. The default Libraries are found in the Navigation Pane of a Windows Explorer window. Click the Library icon to view its contents. The files belonging to this Library might be scattered all over your computer, but they will be displayed in this Library window. Tip : To add content to your new Library folder click Include a Folder. Navigate to the folder you would like to include and click Include Folder. Continue this process until you have all the folders you need displayed in this Library.

8. Personalizing Your Computer Right click on your desktop and choose Personalize Here you can choose from a variety of themes and window colors, as well as sounds to make your computer look and sound unique. This is also where you would set your screensaver. NOTE : If you don’t like the new transparency look of Windows, you can turn this option off by clicking on Window Color and deselecting Enable Transparency.