Sterling Computer Courses

Introduction to PCs Series

Duration: Approx. 35 hours.

This product is an online product and is a Single user, 1 Year licence.

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Overview:

This series is designed to introduce users to personal computers. Users will learn what a PC is and what an operating system is. They will learn basic computer skills such as turning a computer on, logging on to Windows, and working with files. Users will also learn to identify and use the major components of a PC, both externally and internally, including: disk drives, monitors, mice, keyboards, and printers.

Introduction to PCs Series contains the following courses:

Introducing the PC introduces users to basic computer concepts and instructs users on how to start the PC.
Using Your PC teaches users how to navigate within the Windows operating system and use the drives in a PC.
Working with Folders and Files introduces users to the concepts of folders and files and explains how they are used within the Windows operating system.
Inside Your PC explains the components within a PC and how they are used.
Basic Peripherals describes the function and uses of typical peripherals that are used with PCs.
Other Peripherals explains the uses of other peripherals available for a PC including modems, sound cards, scanners, digital cameras, and external disk drives and explains how to install these peripherals.
Understanding Software introduces users to typical software available for PCs and how to install and update the software.
Introducing the Internet introduces users to the Internet and explains how to use a Web browser and e-mail.
Internet and E-mail Tips provides users with detailed information on how to best use the Internet, Web browsers, and e-mail.
Troubleshooting and Tips provides users with information on how to protect data on their computer and overcome potential problems in addition to offering tips on how to maximize the efficiency of their PC.

Objectives:

Introducing the PC

Explain what a PC is

Identify components of a PC

Describe types of PCs

Start and shut down a PC

Using Your PC

Navigate the desktop

Use the Windows taskbar and Start menu

Use windows, menus and dialog boxes

Use a PC's disk drives

Working with Folders and Files

Create, use and delete folders

Create, open, name and save files

Find, move, copy and delete files

Create shortcuts to files

Inside Your PC

Identify the motherboard, BIOS and microprocessor

Explain the use of jacks, ports and other connections

Recognize types of disk drives

Define, idenify and add memory

Basic Peripherals

Adjust and operate a monitor

Use a mouse

Operate a keyboard

Configure and use a printer

Other Peripherals

Connect and use a modem

Utilize sound on a PC

Create and edit images

Identify and install peripherals

Understanding Software

Install software

Uninstall software

Update software

Describe common types of software

Introducing the Internet

Configure Windows for the Internet

Connect to the Internet

Disconnect from the Internet

Use a Web browser

Send and read e-mail

Internet and E-mail Tips

Use Internet search engines

Set bookmarks on Web pages

Personalize e-mail messages

Use the Outlook Express Address Book

Download programs and music from the Internet

Send and receive e-mail attachments

Troubleshooting and Tips

Back up files

Use System Restore and Safe Mode

Handle viruses and other issues

Troubleshoot common problems

Identify common mistakes and helpful tips

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