Personal Computers:Introduction (Using Windows 7)

Getting Started with Personal Computers
Identify Personal Computer Basics
Identify Input Devices
Identify Output Devices
Identify Storage Devices
Set Up the Computer
Examine Personal Computer Functionality

Exploring Windows 7 Operating System
Log On to Windows 7 Operating System
Explore the Desktop
Work with Windows
Use Windows Help and Support
Turn Off Personal Computers

Managing Folders and Files
Navigate to Folders with Windows Explorer
Work with Folders and Files
Copy Data on Storage Media

Using Common Tools and Programs
Examine Application Software
Create a Document in WordPad
Work with the Calculator
Customize a Graphic with the Paint Tool

Customizing the Windows 7 Desktop
Customize the Start Menu
Customize the Taskbar
Personalize the Desktop
Set a Screen Saver
Add Gadgets

Browsing the Internet
An Overview of Networks
Browse Websites with Internet Explorer 8

After completing this course, students will know how to:

Examine the parts that make up a personal computer to familiarize yourself with the basic components and individual functions of each component.
Explore the Windows 7 operating system after logging on to it using the personal computer.
Manage files and folders using Windows Explorer to navigate to folders and manage files.
Understand application software, and use common tools and applications that are part of the Windows 7 operating system such as the WordPad word processor, the Paint tool, the Calculator tool, among others.
Customize the Windows 7 desktop using the customizing tools and shortcuts to personalize the desktop to suit your business requirements.
Examine networking tools and features so that you can browse for information using the Internet.

Prerequisites

None