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

Product Code: CMBC01

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

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

This course is distributed with:

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