Computer Basics: Using Your PC

Synopsis

Computer Basics: Using Your PC introduces general computer use and terminology. It describes the basic hardware components of a PC and introduces basic skills for using software programs in a windows environment.

Audience

This course is for anyone who wants an introduction to computer use and terms.

Time

4 hours

Objectives

After completing Computer Basics: Using Your PC the user should be able to:

• Describe the basic components of the computer
• Start the computer run programs and shut down the computer
• Control program windows and menus
• Get help in Windows and in programs
• Create new text documents
• Open and save files

Topics

Your Computer

• Using the mouse
• Understanding the parts of a computer and their purposes
• Starting the computer

Basic Windows Skills

• Starting a program
• Managing program windows
• Using dialog boxes
• Turning off the computer

Getting Help

• Viewing Windows help
• Viewing help in programs

Creating a Document

• Creating a new text file
• Copying cutting and pasting text

Working with Files

• Saving files
• Understanding file names and paths
• Opening files

Features

This course has the following features:

• Exercises that allow users to practice using Windows
• Simulations that allow users to practice course skills even if they don't have access to Windows
• A Windows glossary

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