Computer skills for seniors
- 1. Computer Skills for Seniors
- 2. A Computer Can Help You Keep information organized Write letters and store files Connect with family and friends Look for information Submit forms Entertainment
- 3. What is often referred to as a computer is actually several components Computer or “Tower” Monitor Keyboard Mouse
- 4. The computer is the main operational component. It is sometimes referred to as the tower. The other components can not operate without the computer and without the accessories you can not see or manipulate what the computer is doing.
- 5. Monitor The monitor looks like a small TV screen. It allows you to see the information the computer generates.
- 6. Keyboard The keyboard allows you to enter data and to manipulate the computer. The keyboard letters and symbols are laid out like a typewriter.
- 7. Mouse The mouse allows you to easily manipulate or operate the computer.
- 8. Laptop A Laptop computer has all these components on a smaller scale and made together into one unit.
- 9. Turn On To turn on the computer you only have to push a button.
- 10. Turn Off To shut down the computer you must close any open programs and turn off the computer using the mouse. Start Turn off Turn off
- 11. Left Click, Right Click Left mouse button Navigate through information Right mouse button Program operation options
- 12. Control Your Mouse Controlling the mouse is difficult for some, but once that is accomplished, you are ready to start learning how to surf the Internet, operate programs and check your email.
- 13. Thank you for attending the program. Questions and Answers?