Switching between programs or windows ( Win. Vista & 7 )

Welcome Center

• The Welcome Center normally runs automatically each time you start the computer.  If you have closed the Welcome Center window you can always restart the program by clicking on the Start button and then clicking on the All Programs button. Click on the Accessories group. You should see the Welcome Center program icon listed under the Accessories group.  Click on the Welcome Center command to run the program.     

• Leave the program window open.

 
Switching between programs 

• You should see a number of programs displayed on the screen, as illustrated.   

• To switch from one program to another press down the Alt key (and keep it pressed).  Press the Tab key once and you will see a bar displayed across the middle of the screen.

• Press the Tab key a few more times and you will sequence around the programs displayed within the bar.  When you release the Alt key the program that was highlighted within the bar is displayed on your screen and the other programs are minimized to the Windows Taskbar.  Practice this technique a few time to switch from one program to another, 

The ‘Switch between windows’ icon

• Click on the Switch between windows icon (displayed at the bottom-left of your screen).   

• The program windows will be displayed as illustrated.   

• Click on the program window you wish to bring to the forefront.

• Click on the Show Desktop icon before continuing.  

 
Using Windows Flip 3D

• Press the Windows Logo key (and keep it held down).  Repeatedly press the Tab key and you will cycle through the windows displayed on your screen.  Release the Windows Logo key when you see the window you require.