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Computer Basics
Course Objectives
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To give you confidence in dealing with the computer and a desire
to tame the beast.
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We will use the classroom computers and Microsoft Windows
or your personal Laptop if you wish
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We will cover the objectives that follow and others requested
by you
How to interface with the computer - mouse operations and
keyboard short cuts.
What and how to use save, save as, export, import, print, print
preview, find, replace, copy, cut, paste, paste special, select all,
drag and drop.
Where did my work window go?
Computer Basics
Course Objectives (continued)
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Explore the makeup of a standard computer
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Hardware components required and optional
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Windows Operating System described
Folders, Files and Windows Explorer
 My Documents as the starting point
 Hardware Management
 Drivers and Firmware
 Application Software
 Shared software know as DLLs
 Windows Updates
Basic application requirements and cost comparison with
Open System Software
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Computer Basics
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Learn how to boot up classroom computers in Windows
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Understand the boot process
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Understand the desktop and menu system
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Learn how to customize the desktop
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Add icons to the desktop and quick launch bar
 Change the background
 Customize the look of the desktop and windows
Browse the file system
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Understand file extensions and how they work
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Learn how to change the file extension/application association
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Understand compressed files
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Computer Basics
Course Objectives (continued)
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Understand the Internet Cloud and access its applications
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Web Browsers
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Cookies
 Java Scripting
 Encryption and secure website
PDF, HTML and DJVU documents
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What happens when a URL is address is requested
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Email – the difference between client and Web based
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Calendars – Web based allows viewing by friends/family
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Shopping on-line and the associated security
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IM & VoIP – How to stay in touch with friends and family
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Downloads and free computer scans – Avoid the scan
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Cloud Storage and sharing
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Computer Basics
Course Objectives (continued)
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Learn how to use the power of:
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Word Processor
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Formal letter
 Form letter with data fields and Templates
 Flyer and Newsletter
Spread Sheet
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Financial calculations
 Result charting/graphing
Presentation
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Simple
Complex with animation
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Course Objectives (continued)
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Explore Word Processing basic formatting For:
Page
Paragraph
Bullets
Tables
Frames
Character
Styles
Columns
Text Boxes
Graphics
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Class Exercise – Format Formal Letter
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Understand form fields and templates
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Course Objectives (continued)
Word Processing
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Class Exercise – Form letter with data fields
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Class Exercise – Create Document with Tables
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Class Exercise – Create Flyer
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Course Objectives (continued)
More Word Processing
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Class Exercise – Create Newsletter
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Class Exercise – Create PDF
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Introduce Spreadsheets
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Understand Spreadsheet concepts
Cells
Columns
Formatting
Formulas
Data Table
Rows
Reference
Charts
Functions
Macros
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Class Exercise – Create Payment Calculator
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Class Exercise – Create Sales Chart
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Understand Presentation Application
Master Slide
Normal Slide
Outline view
Notes
Handout
Layouts
Transition
Text Animation
Slide Animation
Complex Animation
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Class Exercise – ABC Widget Sales Results
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Demonstrate complex animation