Computer-Basics--BasicComputerSkills.pptx
- 1. Basic Computer Skills Windows & the Internet
- 2. Introduction to Windows Objectives: • Identify and use computer hardware • Open and close a desired program • Switch back and forth between open windows • Create and save a Word document on a floppy disc.
- 3. Introduction to Windows What is a computer? • A tool for accessing information. • A PC is a personal computer – a one person or single user computer. • A computer does not think on its own. You have to tell it what to do. Basic computer parts: • Computer case • Monitor • Keyboard • Mouse
- 4. Introduction to Windows Activity & Review Questions
- 5. Introduction to Windows The Desktop • The desktop is the first thing you see when you log in- it is the “launch pad” • Icons, or pictures, represent programs that are available on the computer. • Notice the gray task bar at the bottom of the screen.
- 6. Introduction to Windows Activity • Locate the following items on your desktop: Taskbar Program icon Mouse pointer Start button
- 7. Introduction to Windows Activity Starting a Program: • You start, or open, a program by double-clicking its icon on the desktop • The program is visible as a window on the computer screen • A button representing the program appears on the taskbar
- 8. Introduction to Windows Activity & Review Questions
- 9. Introduction to Windows Working With Windows • A windows represents an open program or folder. • You can have more than one window open at a time. • The window you are working in is called the active window. • The active window will be on top of any other open windows.
- 10. Introduction to Windows Common Elements • Common elements help make computers easier to use. • Picture icons are used to represent actions. • Most programs have things in common: Save Copy Paste • Common elements look the same from program to program.
- 11. Introduction to Windows Activity Some Common Elements to Locate: • Title bar • Minimize and Close buttons • Scroll bar • Insertion point • Menu bar • Microsoft Word button on the task bar
- 12. Introduction to Windows The MS Office Menu Bar & Tool Bars All menu bars have these options: • File • Edit • View • Insert • Tools • Window • Help
- 13. Introduction to Windows Activity & Review Questions
- 14. Introduction to Windows Working with Files • Create and save a document • Opening files • Create a folder
- 15. If you remember nothing else… You can't harm a computer by experimenting or trying something new, so if you think you remember how to do something, try it. The worst that can happen is that you learn something new.
- 16. Introduction to the Internet Objectives: • Describe the function and components of the Internet. • Use the Internet Explorer browser. • Access Web pages • Use Internet Explorer Help. • Print a Web page.
- 17. Introduction to the Internet What is the Internet? • A worldwide network of computers • Current information on almost any topic • Communicate worldwide
- 18. Introduction to the Internet Activity & Review Questions
- 19. Introduction to the Internet Internet Explorer (IE) • A Web browser used to navigate through pages on the Internet • Web pages are accessed by hyperlinks or typed addresses • A group of Web pages owned by one organization is a Web site • The main page in a Web site is the home page
- 20. Introduction to the Internet Navigating Internet Explorer The six main areas of IE are: • Title bar • Menu bar • Toolbar • Address bar • Information bar • Status bar
- 21. Introduction to the Internet Navigating Internet Explorer The Toolbar buttons help you navigate: • Back • Forward • Home • Refresh • Stop • Search • Favorites
- 22. Introduction to the Internet Activity & Review Questions
- 23. Introduction to the Internet Internet Explorer Favorites • Favorites are shortcuts to pre- selected Web sites. • Access Favorites through the toolbar button • Place a Web site in the Favorites folder
- 24. Introduction to the Internet Internet Explorer Help • Provides information, support, and tips for using IE • Access Help through the menu bar • Helpful topics include: • Getting Started • Taking the Tour • Printing Information • Saving Information
- 25. Introduction to the Internet Activity & Review Questions
- 26. If you remember nothing else… Internet Explorer is a Web browser that is used to access, view, and navigate text and images on the World Wide Web.
- 27. Additional Information Harness E-Mail: E-Mail Etiquette Computer Workstations: Good Working Positions