computer basics--basic computerskills
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Basic Computer Skil lsWindows & the Internet
Author – Iphtkhar Alam
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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.
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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
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Introduction to Windows
Activity &Review Questions
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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.
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Introduction to Windows
Activity• Locate the following items on your
desktop:
Taskbar Program icon Mouse pointer Start button
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Introduction to Windows
ActivityStarting 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
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Introduction to Windows
Activity &Review Questions
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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.
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Introduction to WindowsCommon 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.
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Introduction to Windows
ActivitySome Common Elements to Locate:
• Title bar• Minimize and Close buttons• Scroll bar• Insertion point• Menu bar• Microsoft Word button on the task bar
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Introduction to Windows
The MS Office Menu Bar & Tool Bars
All menu bars have these options:
• File• Edit• View• Insert• Tools• Window• Help
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Introduction to Windows
Activity &Review Questions
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Introduction to Windows
Working with Files
• Create and save a document• Opening files• Create a folder
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I f 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.
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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.
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Introduction to the Internet
What is the Internet?
• A worldwide network of computers
• Current information on almost any topic
• Communicate worldwide
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Introduction to the Internet
Activity &Review Questions
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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
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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
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Introduction to the Internet
Navigating Internet Explorer
The Toolbar buttons help you navigate:
• Back• Forward• Home• Refresh• Stop• Search• Favorites
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Introduction to the Internet
Activity &Review Questions
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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
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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
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Introduction to the Internet
Activity &Review Questions
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I f 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.
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