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Computer Basics - 2007 Introduction
Course aim
Never used a computer before - or trying to and getting frustrated? This course will give those new to computers an overview of the basics of computers in preparation for further Introductory training in packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Course outline
GENERAL CONCEPTS BASIC TERMS • Computer, Hardware & Software • What are Peripheral Devices? • What is Information Technology? TYPES OF COMPUTERS • Personal vs MainframeComputer • Network Computer, Laptop & PDA ANATOMY OF A PC • CPU, RAM, Buses, Input/Output Devices • Disk Drives, Ports & Power Supply • Fans & Peripheral Devices HOW A PC WORKS • CPU Speed & Performance • RAM & Computer Performance • How Applications Affect Performance HARDWARE DEVICES CPU & MEMORY • What is a CPU & What Does It Do? • CPU Performance Measures • RAM & ROM and Measuring Memory INPUT & OUTPUT DEVICES • Keyboard & Mouse • Scanner, Microphones & Other Devices • Monitors & Touch Screens • Printer, Speakers & Plotters SECONDARY STORAGE DEVICES • Common Terms • Hard Disk Drives & Floppy Disks • Zip Drives & USB Flash Drives • CDs, DVDs & Storage Comparisons SOFTWARE THE BASICS • Operating Systems & Applications • Versions, Updates & GUI OPERATING SYSTEMS & APPLICATIONS • What do Operating Systems Do? • What are Common Operating Systems • What Does a Software Application Do? • What Are Some Common Applications? TYPES OF SOFTWARE • Shareware, Freeware & EULA • CheckingSoftware Version & Product ID No.? LEGAL ISSUES • Copyright & DataProtectionLegislation • HowdoesCopyrightapplytoSoftware/Files? • What Should You Download? • What Should You Be Aware Of When Using or Sharing Materials? BASIC INTERNET CONCEPTS • Internet vs the World Wide Web • Understanding Web Addresses • What is a Search Engine?
BASICS OF WEB BROWSERS • CommonBrowsers & Opening Browsers • Changing the Default Home Page • Opening a Page in a New Window • Showing & Hiding Toolbars • Getting Help BROWSING THE WEB • Entering a Web Address • Using Hyperlinks, Stop & Refresh • Using the Back & Forward Buttons • Showing or Hiding Web Page Images WORKING WITH BOOKMARKS • Bookmarking a Page & Using Bookmarks • Deleting Favourites PRINTING WEB PAGES • Using Print Preview & Print Commands • Changing Page Orientation & Paper Size • Changing Margins & Setting Range Options • Setting the Number of Copies INTERNET SECURITY • About Protected Web Sites MICROSOFT OFFICE BASICS EXPLORER • LaunchingExplorer, Navigating Folders & Searching for Files WORD • LaunchingWord, Interface & Menu Overview • Interacting with Word & New Features WORD TOOLBARS • Standard & Formatting Toolbars • Add, Remove & Customise Toolbars EXCEL • What is Excel & Working with Menus • Standard & Formatting Toolbars • Exploring Task Panes & Short-cut Keys EXCEL BASIC FILE MANAGEMENT • New & OpenExisting Workbooks • How to Save & Close Workbooks OUTLOOK OVERVIEW • Launching & Closing Outlook OUTLOOK INTERFACE • Navigation & Reading Pane & Task Panes OUTLOOK MENUS • Using & Customising the Main Menu • Using Shortcut Menus, Keys & Dialog Boxes OUTLOOK TOOLBARS • Standard & Web Toolbars • Advanced Toolbar & Customising Toolbars
