Introduction to PCs
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.
This series is for anyone who wants an introduction to the use of a PC with Windows as the operating system. This online course contains 10 lessons and should take approximately 35 hours to complete.
Introducing the PC
This course introduces users to basic computer concepts and instructs users on how to start the PC and teaches you how to explain what a PC is, identify components of a PC, describe types of PCs, and start and shut down a PC.
Using Your PC
This course teaches users how to navigate within the Windows operating system and use the drives in a PC and teaches you how to navigate the desktop, use the Windows taskbar and Start menu, use windows, menus and dialog boxes, and use a PC's disk drives.
Working with Folders and Files
This course introduces users to the concepts of folders and files and explains how they are used within the Windows operating system and teaches you how to create, use and delete folders, create, open, name and save files, find, move, copy and delete files, and create shortcuts to files.
Inside Your PC
This course explains the components within a PC and how they are used and teaches you how to identify the motherboard, BIOS and microprocessor, explain the use of jacks, ports and other connections, recognize types of disk drives, and define, idenify and add memory.
Basic Peripherals
This course describes the function and uses of typical peripherals that are used with PCs and teaches you how to adjust and operate a monitor, use a mouse, operate a keyboard, and configure and use a printer.
Other Peripherals
This course and 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 and teaches you how to connect and use a modem, utilize sound on a PC, create and edit images, and identify and install peripherals.
Understanding Software
This course introduces users to typical software available for PCs and how to install and update the software and teaches you how to install software, uninstall software, update software, and describe common types of software.
Introducing the Internet
This course introduces users to the Internet and explains how to use a Web browser and e-mail and teaches you how to configure Windows for the Internet, connect to the Internet, disconnect from the Internet, use a Web browser, and send and read e-mail.
Internet and E-mail Tips
This course provides users with detailed information on how to best use the Internet, Web browsers, and e-mail and teaches you how to 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, and send and receive e-mail attachments.
Troubleshooting and Tips
This course 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 and teaches you how to back up files, use System Restore and Safe Mode, handle viruses and other issues, troubleshoot common problems, and identify common mistakes and helpful tips.