Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Setting Up Your Folders and Getting Started


Today we are going to be setting up a folder, and saving some items to a specific folder. 

First of all, double click on "Computer" on the desktop.  You will see a hard drive called "username” (H:)" -- meaning that the drive named "Username" is on Drive H:.  
Double-click on “Username” (H:)
Double-click on “My Documents”
Click File on the Menu bar and choose New > Folder.  

Give the folder the name Technology 6, Technology 7 or Technology 8 based on grade.  This will be the folder where you will save your work, save your class documents, and download pictures for projects, etc.



Next we will practice saving an item (the Red Devil picture) from the Internet to your folder:
Right-click on the picture of the Red Devil and choose Save Image As.. (or something like Save Picture As, depending on the browser that you're using)

Click the drop down arrow in Save in: Select usename (H:) from the list of drives available. 
Next, choose the My Documets folder. Then select the folder you created earlier (Technology 6, Technology 7 or Technology 8). Finally, click "Save".  The picture should now be saved in your folder.

Now we will set up some basic folders that you can use to help keep your work organized this year: Go back to the "Computer" icon on the desktop and open Username (H:) (if it's not already open).   Double-click My Documents, then Double click Technology 6,7 or 8 folder.  You should see one item in there now (the Red Devil graphic).
Click File on the Menu bar and choose New > Folder.
Name this folder "Pictures".
Right-click in the open area of the window (NOT on the Red Devil or the Pictures folder) and choose New > Folder.
Name this folder "Portfolio".
Drag the Red Devil graphic to the Pictures folder.  You should be able to double-click the Pictures folder and see the graphic in there.

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