After taking this course, the learner will be able to start, shut down, and restart the computer; display system data, desktop information, and online help; work with icons and windows; organize files and folders; as well as edit and print data.
Objectives:
Start, shut down, and restart a personal computer
Display information about the operating system and the desktop
Format a diskette
Identify the parts of an application window
Manage folders, files, and program icons
Edit and print data
Topics:
Starting and shutting down the PC
Displaying system information
Changing the PC's desktop configuration
PC setup operations
Introduction to icons
Working with desktop icons
Working with windows
Using help
Text editing
File management
Working with folders and files
Deleting and restoring folders and files
Searching for folders and files
Compressing files
Viruses
Printer setup
Technical Requirements:
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Adobe Flash Player 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.
