Basic Computer Skills
Audience: Personal Computer Users
· Computer Hardware
o System Unit, Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse
o Floppy Drive, Hard Disk
o Hardware Connections: Printer, Scanner, etc.
· Computer Software
o Operating System – Win XP, Windows Vista
o Internet Explorer and the World Wide Web
o Applications Software
· Windows Explorer
o My Documents. My Computer. Recycle Bin
o Open, Close, Resize, Minimize, Move and Customize Windows
o The Start Menu, Searching for Files
o Move, Copy, Save, Name, Delete and Backup files and folders
o Windows Help: Search, Index. Help Online
· Internet Explorer and the WWW
o Connecting to the Internet Hardware , Software & ISPs
o Search Engines, Web Portals. Shopping Online
o Email: Compose and send a message. Reply to a message
o Working with email attachments
· Working with Applications
o Understanding Windows Accessories. Games
o Open WordPad, Move, Edit and Delete text
o Save, Retrieve and Print Files
o Playing Movies and Music. Connecting a Digital Camera
· Critical Thinking Skills that help you Learn
o Simple Observation
o Develop habits of exploration
o Have Intellectual courage
o Be an active learner and think independently
· Tips on How to Buy a Computer
o The Central Processor
o Memory and Hard Drive
o Monitor, Printer, CD and DVD
Nick Mafei www.nmaffei.com