How to Use The Computer and The Internet

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A guide for beginners everywhere
Updated 2018
A publication of
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DIGITAL MARKETING COURSES LONDON
THE COMPUTER
AND THE INTERNET

1. The Computer
1.1. How to Start a Computer
1.2. How to Start a Laptop
1.3. How to turn on speakers and other accessories
1.4. How to use the mouse and the keyboard
1.5. How to copy and paste texts (copy-paste)
1.6. How to print or scan a document
1.7. How to save something on your computer
1.8. How to listen to music and watch movies without
internet
1.9. How to connect to the Internet
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2. The Internet
2.1. How to browse the Internet
2.2. How to find what interests you on the Internet
2.3. How to create an email address
2.4. How to listen to music and watch movies on YouTube
2.5. What is Facebook and how to create an account
2.6. Communication through Facebook Messenger
2.7. What is Skype and how to use it to communicate
2.8. How to protect your computer from viruses
Content

1. THE COMPUTER
Short introduction
A few reasons to use the computer:
To edit documents
To listen to music
To watch movies
For virtual photo albums
Find some reasons to use the internet in the second part of this Guide.

1.1. How to Start a
Computer
Even the most experienced computer users can encounter problems when
they have to start up a computer model they have not seen before.
The key is that all computers have a startup button that looks like this:
Don't know how to start a computer? No problem!
The power button can have different shapes or colours, and even the sign
is a little different, but this is the button that once pressed will start up
your computer, laptop, tablet, or other peripheral accessories such as
speakers. Detailed instructions on the following pages.

For a computer to properly operate, it is first necessary to connect the
monitor to the power and then to the unit by suitable cables.
Depending upon the sockets on the base unit and the monitor, these
could be anything from thick VGA cables to the thinner HDMI cables
that you often find hooked up to your TV at home.
Once the monitor is connected, you need to connect the base unit to
the power outlet as well. Then the unit and the monitor can be started.
How to Start a Desktop PC
A Desktop PC is a
computer consisting
of a base unit and a
monitor.
It's also called a
Personal Computer.
To start the unit look for the
power button, which usually
has a size or colour that
makes it stand out.
A short push is often enough.
If not, then try to push it a
little longer.

The same is true for older types
of monitors.
To start the monitor we look
for the power button, which
is usually located bellow the
screen or on one side.
If you have an All in One
desktop PC you will have to
press a single power button
that starts up both the
monitor and the unit (which is
integrated into the monitor).

If necessary, enter the password to pass this step. If there is no password, click
on the picture or the Enter key (on the keyboard) to access the computer.
If the screen starts to show a picture like the one below or a similar one
it means you have succeeded, the computer is starting up.

How to turn off a
Computer
To turn off the computer press the start button on the screen at the
bottom left. The start button looks different depending on the
operating system and its version, see two examples below.
Then, press the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down button.
In some cases you will have
to confirm that you want to
turn off the computer by
pressing the Turn Off button
again and then the computer
will shut down.

A laptop usually starts without having to connect it to the power socket.
Just follow the steps below. If it does not start then charge the battery
for a few minutes and try again.
Open the flap:
Some laptops have a
button between their
two sides and you
have to press it to
separate the sides.
Start the laptop
by finding and pressing
the power button that
contains the start sign.
1.2. How to Start a
Laptop

The tablet should not be plugged in also in order to start it, unless it
does not have its battery charged.
Find the power button,
usually on one of the sides
of the tablet.
How to Start a Tablet
Start the tablet
by pressing the button.

Along with all the other devices presented so far, the smartphone and
smartwatch can also be powered on by pressing the start button.
Find the power button.
Start the Smartphone or
Smartwatch by pressing
the button longer.
Of course, further one you will
need to either enter the correct
password or go through another
identification method, such as a
fingerprint scan for the iPhone,
or drawing a preset symbol in
order to use the device.
How to Start a Smartphone or Smartwatch

Laptops, tablets, etc., have built-in
audio. But other computers need to use
external audio systems.
Wired speakers are one off several
options, but all involve connecting to
the computer via cables.
Below you see marked the plugs where
the speakers must be connected, each
cable being properly coloured with the
socket in which it is to be inserted.
1.3. How to turn on speakers
and other accessories

The keyboard and mouse connect to the computer as indicated in the
following sections and the headphones by connecting the wires to the
plugs previously shown in the audio speaker section.
How to attach the keyboard, mouse, headphones
A USB stick is used to store
and transfer documents.
Insert it into one of the USB
ports on your computer
and once the computer has
detected it you will be able
to see it and use it in the
My Computer section.
What is a USB stick and how to use it

A way to start a webcam can be, for example, choosing the option to
enable video transmission when you're chatting on Skype or Facebook
Messenger. More about these in the Internet section.
How to use a webcam
A webcam is useful for transmitting live
video images or recording clips.
New mobile devices already have
integrated webcams, but in order to use
one on an older computer, an external
webcam must first be connected to the
unit via a cable or wi-fi, installed as
instructed in the user manual, and then
turned on.
To use a multifunction printer
it must be first be connected
to the computer (usually via a
USB cable or through WiFi). It
can then be started by
pressing the power button.
See more information in
section 1.6. How to print or
scan a document.
How to use a multifunction printer

1.4. How to use the mouse
and the keyboard
The mouse is an accessory
that helps us navigate the
computer screen and perform
various actions.
A mouse can be connected to
a computer via cable or
wireless (wireless / cable).
The mouse cable can be connected via USB (1) (to the laptop in particular)
or via the connector behind the drive (2) (on some Desktop PCs).

Although it can have various shapes and
buttons, the mouse will have at least three
essential parts:
Part 1 or left click is the most used, making it
easier for most actions by clicking or double-
clicking.
Part 2 or right click will also help us in opening a
panel with various options (to copy, save etc.).
Part 3 is a scrolling button especially useful for
navigating down and up on a page or on the
screen.
If your mouse is connected, then this arrow will
appear on the screen, called the cursor, which will
move as we move the mouse.
For example, when you have
to click something on the
screen or place the cursor in
an editable box, like the
password box, you will move
the mouse to take the arrow
to that place and then left
click.

If we want to create a new document, we go to Desktop where we
right click, then carefully move the cursor (mouse arrow) to New
followed by the left click on the type of document we want to create.
It is useful to know that we can also create new documents by clicking on
the appropriate icons on the Desktop.
For example, if we want to create
a Word document we look for an icon
like those in the pictures and left double
click on it.

If you want to open a folder on the monitor, like My Documents, then you
position the cursor (mouse pointer) on it and press twice in quick succession
on the left mouse button. The action, called left double click, will open the
folder.
The same if you want to access another desktop program with an icon.
And because we're talking about Desktop, here it is in the picture below,
with explanations for its important sections.
The Desktop explained

Like the mouse, the keyboard is plugged in with a USB cable or can be
wireless. Below, the keyboard explained.
How to use the keyboard

1.5. How to copy and paste
texts (copy-paste)
To copy a text, move the mouse cursor to the beginning of the text that you
want to copy, click the left mouse button and hold it down as you drag the
cursor to the end of the text then release it. If you followed the instructions
exactly, the entire text will now be selected, and appear in a different
colour).
Next, place the cursor on the selected text, click the right mouse button and
from the options that will be displayed click the Copy button.
Perfect, you are now ready to paste this text elsewhere (to send it to
someone else, for example, or duplicate it).
To paste a text move the cursor to where you want to place the previously
copied text, click the right mouse button and then click the Paste option.
Congratulations, you've just completed the operation known as copy-paste!
By selecting, copying and pasting, you can also move and duplicate all kind
of files and content: documents, photos, clips and more, from one
computer folder to another, or from a photo camera, for example,
connected via a transfer cable to the computer.

1.6. How to print or scan a
document
To print a document, i.e. to print a document from a computer on a paper, you
need a printer or a multifunction machine connected to the computer and
powered on, enough ink in the printer and the sheets on which to be printed.
The sheets are placed in their intended place, which can be different
depending on what kind of printer you have. Refer to the printer user's
manual if you have it.
Then:
1. Press the printer power button
2. Open the document that you want to print on your computer
3. Press, at the same time, the CTRL and P keys
4. Press the Print button that will appear on the screen
If the steps have been followed correctly, and if there is enough ink in the
printer, the printer should now start printing the documents.

To scan a document
you need a scanner or
a multifunctional
connected to your
computer.
Open the flap, place the sheet you want to scan face down on the scanner
glass, close the flap, and press the scan button, which may look like in the
images below. For more specific instructions, refer to the scanner user's
manual if you have it.
The scanned files will be saved in the computer in the folder where the
scanner automatically places the scanned sheets.
(Such as Computer -> Pictures -> Scans).
Scanning a document means
copying a physical document
into a computer file. Most often
you might need to scan your ID
or other sheets that you need
to send over the Internet.

1.7. How to save something
on your computer
To save a Word document that you have edited, you must click the File button
at the top left and then the Save As button.
In the window that appears after pressing Save As, we first choose the place (1),
where we want to save the document in the computer. In the image the location
would be My Documents. It can be changed by clicking on the arrow to the right
of the box and selecting by clicking another place (preferably Desktop).
Then write the file’s name (2), how we want to name the document and
complete saving the document by clicking Save (3).

How to save an image edited in Paint
To save an edited image in Paint, select the Menu button (1) and then click
Save As (2). Optionally we can click on JPEG picture (3). A window will
appear in which we must specify the location, name and confirm that we
want to save the document by clicking the Save button.
You will notice when saving a document that you have the Save or Save
As options.
SAVE is used if the document already has a location and you just edited
the content and you want to save it in this new version.
SAVE AS is used if you created a new document and you are saving it for
the first time.
The difference between Save and Save as

1.8. How to listen to music
and watch movies
without internet
To listen to music or watch a movie on a Desktop PC or on a laptop without
internet we first need the music or movies files (which can be copied with a
USB stick or cable from another computer, or downloaded in advance when
there is an Internet connection).
We’ll also need a sound system that works well, a volume that's loud enough,
and a program that plays music or movies, such as Windows Media Player (a
default player automatically installed with the operating system) or VLC
Media Player. Players can be recognised by the following icons:
Double-click on the song you want to listen to or the movie you want to view,
or right-click on the file, then click on "Open with ..." and then press one of
the options, such as Windows Media Player. To load a subtitle for a clip, right
click on it, tap Subtitle and then select the subtitle.
If you want to listen to music or view movies using your tablet, phone, or
other device, you must first have transferred or downloaded the files you
want to view and use the gadget's specific players, choosing from icons like
the one bellow:

1.9. How to connect to the
Internet
There are several ways you can connect to the internet:
- Through Wi-Fi
- Through cable
- Through an internet stick
Wi-Fi connection
Wi-Fi is a connection for laptops and tablets in particular but also for
computers that have a wireless network card.
To connect to an available Wi-Fi network, for some laptops you first
need to have the Wi-Fi connection turned on.
To turn on Wi-Fi press the key on the keyboard (for some laptops is F12
or the combination Fn and F5).

Then, in the bottom right corner of the
screen, click on the wireless icon to which
the orange arrow points in the image on
the right.
Then tap on your network and click
Connect. You can try to connect to other
networks, especially in public places
where there can be free networks
without password.
Careful though, it is not recommended to
access your accounts on free public Wi-Fi
as your data may be stolen.
The settings for your wired Internet connection are different, depending on your
internet provider, so it is good to get in touch with a consultant to see what
needs to be done. In general, however, you need to connect a modem to the
computer using a cable and then follow some steps.
Wired connection

To connect to the internet with a
stick, you first need to insert the
stick into the USB jack.
Internet stick connection
Once you've inserted the stick, it will automatically start a program you need to
install. Complete the installation by following the prompts on-screen.
After installing the program, you will see a different icon on your desktop
depending on your Internet stick provider.
Open the program by double-clicking it and click Connect or the button that does
just that (usually a button that stands out through size or colour).

2. THE INTERNET
Short introduction
A few reasons to use the internet:
To find almost any information you want
To find work
To listen to music
To watch educational clips
To download and watch movies

2.1. How to browse the
Internet
To be able to browse the Internet, you first need an Internet connection. If
you connected your computer via Wi-Fi, cable or an Internet stick then
follow the next steps.
To access the Internet you need special programs, called browsers.
The most popular browsers are Internet Explorer / Edge (the program
created by Microsoft and included in the Windows operating system),
Google Chrome, Firefox, Opera and Safari (the browser that comes with
the Mac OS).
Generally you will find at least one of the following on your Desktop.
To access the Internet, double-click on any Desktop Browser icon.

Internet Window
Once you double click on a browser icon, wait a few seconds and an Internet
window will open.
The Internet Explorer window for example looks like the image bellow.
On the Internet, information can be found at various site addresses, addresses
that are entered manually in the site address box of the browser window.
2.2. How to find what
interests you on the Internet
How to find the information
You can open multiple addresses (or tabs, some sort of browser subsections)
in the same window at the same time and browse through them.
The most useful address is www.google.com being the address of the most
used search engine on the Internet. Access Google by writing its address in
the address box on the browser window (marked in the image above).

Search for information on Google by entering any words in the Google search
box and clicking the Enter key or the Google Search button.
For example, if you want to find information about a celebrity, a city, or a song,
type their name in the Google search box and then click the Search button.
Google helps you find whatever you want: news, articles on specific topics,
images, videos, programs, Internet browsers, information about people or
events, books, blogs, sites, clothes or other products you might want to buy.
You can look for anything that enters your head and Google will return the
most relevant results related to the words you entered, including sites that
show information about what you are interested in.
Search results are mostly websites (web pages) that you can enter by
clicking on the highlighted blue text, but also images, clips, files etc.

If you visited a site and want to return to search you can either click on the
browser's back button (to the top left or right depending on the browser)
or to re-enter www.google.com in the address box.
If you want to close a page,
click the grey X button at the top right of the tab, and if you want to close the
Internet window altogether left click on the red X at the top right.
If you entered a page and want to see information that is on the bottom of
the page you can either:
1. press and drag the scroll wheel of your mouse,
2. click on the scroll bar of the page and drag the scroll bar down, or
3. press Page Down on the keyboard.

2.3. How to create an
email address
An email address helps you get and receive messages instantly. Your
messages, with or without attachments such as images or documents, can
reach any part of the world if the person you write has an email address.
The message will remain in the virtual mailbox until the recipient logs on to
the internet and reads it.
To create an email address, search in Google "create Yahoo mail" or "create
Gmail account" or go to the address of each site, www.gmail.com or
mail.yahoo.com, click the "create account" button and follow the
instructions. In general, you will be asked to choose the address you want,
for example james.corden@yahoo.com, a password and to fill in the other
personal information needed. An email address can also be created on
other sites, but these are the most used.

2.4. How to listen to music and
watch movies on YouTube
Listening to music or watching movies on a computer or on another device
connected to the Internet is very easy now thanks to a very popular and free
website called YouTube, accessible at www.youtube.com
On this site you can find almost all the national and international songs that you
can think of, clips grouped by themes, recordings from newer or older national or
international TV shows, tutorials created by training companies or by specialists or
beginners in different fields that will teach you how to do things that interest you.
For example, if you want to see an English movie, you can access YouTube and
write in the top box next to the logo the name of the movie you want to watch,
or look for a specific director or general words like "English Movies," and press
Enter, or click on the magnifying glass at the end of the box.
A list of results will be displayed as a result of your query and you just have to click
on the title of the clip you want to view. If you want to see something else, either
make a new query or look for suggestions from YouTube on the right column, or
on the main YouTube page, for other clips that might interest you.

2.5. What is Facebook and
how to create an account
Facebook is a social networking site, in other words a site where you can create an
account to keep in touch with your family and friends or to make new
acquaintances that share your passions and interests. It can also be used to
promote a company, a product, an organisation, whatever you want to promote to
a large number of people. For example, you can find former work or school
colleagues with which you have lost contact or you can join a gardening community,
assuming it’s a hobby of yours.
To create an account, you must go to www.facebook.com or search on Google
“create facebook account”. Follow the necessary steps and provide the required
information. Once you create your account, search for friends' names in the search
box, enter their profiles and add them as friends by clicking the button Add friend.
You can also look for and appreciate pages of celebrities or newspapers that you like
and want to get news from in your feed. If you want to share news, an image or
something you liked on another page, click the "share“ button. You can post pictures
or news about yourself by updating your personal profile.

2.6. Communication through
Facebook Messenger
Facebook Messenger is a free Facebook program that lets you communicate
directly with friends and others, or get in touch with business representatives or
even celebrities. You must first create a Facebook account, then download the
Facebook Messenger program and install, following the prompts during
installation. Once you've started the program, you'll need to sign in using the
Facebook email address and the password you chose to create your account.
Once you have entered the program, look for a friend with whom you want to get
in touch and press the Message button to talk to him. In the window that opens,
write the message and then click "send". You can also send pictures, links, or
initiate audio or video calls by clicking on the corresponding buttons:

2.7. What is Skype and how
to use it to communicate
Skype is a program similar to Facebook Messenger, also free, and you must follow
the same steps as on the previous page: looking for the program on Google,
downloading and installing it. You then need to create a Skype account by
clicking create account in the window that will appear when you open the
program. You will be asked for information such as your account name, password
and a mailing address such as a Yahoo or Gmail one recommended at a previous
section.
Skype is a program more used for audio and video calls than for written
messages because it offers a good sound and video quality. You can see and
talk with anyone who has a Skype account, a webcam and an installed audio
system. You can also initiate conferences with several people at the same time.

2.8. How to protect your
computer from viruses
To protect your computer from viruses, you must install an antivirus program.
There are several options, some free and some paid. A recommendation
would be Microsoft Security Essentials, search for it on Google followed by
the word "download". Download it according to the instructions and after
installation it will ask for your permission to scan the computer. Accept
verification, and if it finds something, you can choose to clean the computer.
From now on, your computer will be protected.
Viruses are not the only danger on the internet. You must be cautious and
suspicious of any mail you receive from strangers, especially if you get
promised fabulous sums of money. You must avoid providing personal data
about bank accounts on the Internet. Another very popular form of scam on
the internet is the very aggressive ads in which you are promised awards,
miraculous solutions to make money, lose weight or anything that requires a
certain effort. These ads want to sell you expensive products that are usually
worthless and may even install malicious programs on your computer. Ignore
them and look at them as an evil that must be avoided. If a window with an
abusive ad does not want to close, restart (turn off and reopen) the
computer.
In this image you can see an
example of aggressive ads
which you must avoid. Often
these commercials flicker to
attract attention and even
emit a variety of noises when
you touch them with the
cursor.

Welcome to the world of
COMPUTERS and INTERNET users
The information presented in this guide is the basic knowledge most of
those who use computers and the Internet have. There are a lot of other
information and solutions that you can find free of charge on the Internet
or at specialised courses depending on what you are most interested in.
If you need any additional information remember you can search on
Google as we discussed on section “2.2. How to find what interests us on
the Internet” and look among the results.
Have fun
surfing the web!
Author SEO Specialist Ela Iliesi
Date of publishing
1 January 2018
A publication of
DIGITAL MARKETING COURSES LONDON

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