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Mouse Basics

A Module of the CYC Course – Computer Basics

7-19-10

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What’s a mouse?

• The mouse is a piece of equipment that helps us do many things on our computer.

• It controls the cursor or pointer on our screen.

• It is sometimes called a “Pointing Device.”

• Put your hand on the mouse.

Definition courtesy of Webopedia: http://www.webopedia.com

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One click or two?

• Use one click to select buttons, like:– New Document– Open– Save– Print

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One click or two?

• Use two clicks to select icons, like:– Internet Explorer– Excel– My Computer

If one click doesn’twork, try two!

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Experiment

• Lift your mouse into the air. Place it back on the desk/table in a different location. Notice the cursor location on your screen did not change.

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Practicing using the Mouse

• Go to Mouserobics.• Practice “Mouserobics” by following the

instructions on the screen.