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Computer Basics


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Computer Basics

  • A complete Computer Basics training solution that includes hands-on lessons, student assessments, reports, printable certificates and more!
  • Master what you want at your own pace and at a time and place that suits you.
  • Learn real-world skills you can apply right away with our bite-sized interactive lessons that simulate the experience of using your computer.
  • You have the support of a UK local-rate helpline.

This course for new computer users identifies parts of the computer and how they work, then moves on to using basic programs and the Internet.

The Computer Basics course is divided into 9 chapters containing a total of 115 interactive learning lessons which takes you through the skills and knowledge you need to make effective use of your computer and its applications.

The beauty? It's there all the time, at your fingertips - when you need a little help on how to do something, go to your online learning - look it up and get a refresher, in just a few minutes - no need to trouble anyone else and you don't need to remember.

The content covered:

The Essentials
Hardware, Software, and Information Technology (IT), Computer Overview, The Front of a Computer and Peripheral Devices, The Inside of a Computer, The Back of a Computer (Ports), System Bus and Expansion Cards, Memory Cache, Computer Performance, Buying a Desktop Computer, Buying a Notebook Computer, Upgrading a Computer

Understanding Hardware
Central Processing Unit (CPU), Memory, RAM and ROM, Mouse, Keyboard, Digital Cameras and Web Cams, Other Input Devices, Monitor, Graphics Card, Printer Basics, Types of Printers, Sound and Speakers, Modem, Input/Output Devices, Hard Drive, Hard Drive Maintenance, CD-ROM Drive, DVD Drive, Diskette, Zip and Jaz Drives, Other Storage Devices, Formatting a Disk

Understanding Software
Understanding Graphical User Interfaces, Types of Software, Operating Systems, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases, Presentation Software, Accounting, Web Browsing, Web Authoring, Programming Languages, Systems Development

Information Networks
Introduction to Networks, Internet, Intranets and Extranets, Telephones and Networks

Introduction to Windows XP
Starting and Logging On to Windows, Understanding the Windows XP Screen, Using the Mouse: Pointing, Clicking, and Double-clicking, Using the Mouse: Dragging and Dropping, Using the Mouse: Right-clicking, Using the Keyboard, Exiting Windows and Turning off Your Computer

Working with a Window
Starting a Program, Understanding the Parts of a Window, Minimizing, Maximizing, and Restoring a Window, Closing a Window, Moving a Window, Sizing a Window, Switching Between Windows

Working with Programs
How to Use Menus, How to Use Toolbars, Filling Out a Dialog Box, Entering Text in the WordPad Program, Editing Text, Saving and Opening a File, Selecting, Replacing, and Deleting Text, Using Undo, Printing a File, Cutting, Copying, and Pasting Text, Changing the Font Type and Size, Using Bold, Italics, and Underline, Changing Paragraph Alignment, Getting Help by Contents, Getting Help with the Help Index and Search, Saving and Opening Files in Different Locations

Working with Files and Folders
Understanding Storage Devices, Folders, and Files, Using My Computer to See What’s in Your Computer, Opening a Folder, Creating and Renaming a Folder, Copying, Moving, and Deleting a Folder, Opening, Renaming, and Deleting a File, Copying and Moving a File, Restoring a Deleted File and Emptying the Recycle Bin, A Closer Look at Files and Folders, Changing How Information is Displayed, Selecting Multiple Files and Folders, Finding a File Using the Search Companion, Using Windows Explorer, File Management Using Windows Explorer

Exploring the Internet
Introduction to the Internet, Connecting to the Internet, Displaying a Specific Web Page, Browse the Web, Search the Web, Adding a Web Page to Favorites and Changing your Home Page, Displaying a History of Visited Web Pages, Dowloading Pictures and Files, Introduction to E-mail, Composing and Sending E-mail, Adding a Name to the Address Book, Receiving E-mail, Replying to a Message, Forwarding and Deleting a Message