Computer Basics

Computer Basics

CB00 - The Essentials                                                                                    $140

• Learn the difference between hardware and software
• Discover the various types of computers and their roles
• See what’s on the front, back and inside of a computer
• Learn about the various parts on a computer
• Understand what determines a computer’s performance
• See what you should look for when buying a computer

Understanding Hardware

• Understand what a CPU does
• Learn how memory is measured
• Learn about input devices: mouse, keyboard, and digital cameras
• Learn about output devices: monitor, graphics, and printers
• Learn about storage devices: hard drives, CD-ROMs, and DVDs

Understanding Software

• Learn about operating systems
• Learn about application software
• Learn about word processors, spreadsheets, databases, and more
• Learn about programming

Introduction to Windows XP

• Start, log on to Windows and understand the Windows XP screen
• Use the mouse to: point, click, double-click, right-click, drag, and drop
• Use the keyboard

Working with a Window

• Starting a program and understanding the parts of a window
• Minimising, maximising, and restoring a window
• Moving and closing and changing the size of a window
• Switching between several programs

Working with Programs

• Use menus and toolbars
• Fill out a dialog box; enter and edit text; select, delete and replace text
• Cut, copy and paste text, format fonts and paragraphs
• Save and open a file
• Understand the undo function
• Print a file, Get help
• Save and open files in different locations

Working with Files and Folders

Understanding storage devices, folders, and files

• Using My Computer to navigate through folders and files
• Opening, creating, and renaming files and folders
• Copying, moving, and deleting files and folders
• Restoring a deleted file, and emptying the Recycle Bin
• Changing how information is displayed
• Selecting multiple files and folders
• Finding a file using the Search Companion
• Using Windows Explorer

Exploring the Internet

• Understand and connect to the internet
• Find a specific web page
• Browse and search the web
• Add web pages to Favourites
• Change your Home Page
• Display a history of visited web pages
• Download pictures and software
• Use e-mail