Module 3: Configuring Post-Installation System Settings

Overview

Configuring the Windows Aero Experience

Configuring Accessibility Features

Configuring Parental Controls

Lesson 1: Configuring the Windows Aero Experience

What Is the Windows Aero Environment?

Requirements for the Windows Aero Environment

Demonstration: Configuring the Windows Aero Environment

What Is the Windows Aero Environment?

Requirements for the Windows Aero Environment

Direct3D 11 class graphics adapter that supports:

Pixel Shader 2.032 bits per pixel color depthA WDDM 1.1 driver (Windows Display Driver Model)

Adequate graphics memory:Graphics memory Supported single monitor resolution

64MB less than 1,310,720 pixels (1280x1024)

128MB 1,310,720 to 2,304,000 pixels (1920x1200 maximum)

256MB greater than 2,304,000 pixels (1920x1200 and above)

Requirements for the Windows Aero Environment

One of the limitations of WDDM driver model version 1.0 is that it does not support multiple drivers in a multi-adapter, multi-monitor setup. If a multi-monitor system has more than one graphics adapter powering the monitors, both the adaptors must use the same WDDM driver. If more than one driver is used, Windows will disable one of them.WDDM 1.1 does not have this limitation

Demonstration: Configuring the Windows Aero Environment

Your instructor will demonstrate how to:

Use Flip (alt + tab) and Flip3D ( window + tab)

Use Live Taskbar Thumbnails

Use Themes and Appearance

Configure Windows Aero Colors

Configure Transparency

Lesson 2: Configuring Accessibility Features

What Is Accessibility?

Accessibility Features of Windows 7

Demonstration: Configuring the Accessibility Features of Windows 7

Ease of Access Center includesEase of Access Center includes

Quick Access to• Magnifier• Narrator• On-Screen Keyboard• High Contrast Setup

Quick Access to• Magnifier• Narrator• On-Screen Keyboard• High Contrast Setup

What Is Accessibility?

Recommended SettingsRecommended Settings

Explore All Settings by CategoryExplore All Settings by Category

Accessibility Features of Windows 7

Optimize for blindnessOptimize for blindness

Optimize visual displayOptimize visual display

Set up alternate input devicesSet up alternate input devices

Adjust settings for reading or typingAdjust settings for reading or typing

Adjust settings for the mouseAdjust settings for the mouse

Adjust settings for the keyboardAdjust settings for the keyboard

Set up alternatives for soundSet up alternatives for sound

Demonstration: Configuring the Accessibility Features of Windows 7

Your instructor will demonstrate how to:

Use Accessibility Features To Optimize the Experience for Each User

Lesson 3: Configuring Parental Controls

What Are Parental Controls?

Options for Configuring Parental Controls

Parental Controls enables you to control how users with standard user accounts can:Parental Controls enables you to control how users with standard user accounts can:

Use the Internet with Web restrictionsStay connected with time limitsAccess gamesAccess specific programs

Use the Internet with Web restrictionsStay connected with time limitsAccess gamesAccess specific programs

What Are Parental Controls?

Options for Configuring Parental Controls

Enable Parental ControlsEnable Parental Controls

Enable Activity ReportingEnable Activity Reporting

View activity reportsView activity reports

Allow and block any programsAllow and block any programs

Control allowed Web sitesControl allowed Web sites

Control time limitsControl time limits

Control games by rating, content, or titleControl games by rating, content, or title

Lab: Configuring Postinstallation Options

Exercise 1: Configuring Aero

Exercise 2: Configuring Accessibility Features