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Duration
One day: 9.30am - 4.30pm
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Description
This course introduces the fundamentals of using a computer from logging on to using the control panel. It also introduces the concepts of Windows.
There are no prerequisites for this course.
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Agenda
Exercise Details Exercise 1 Starting the computer - Usernames and passwords
- Logging on
Exercise 2 Desktop - Desktop – an explanation
- Toolbar – an explanation
- Taskbar – an explanation
- Opening, moving, maximising, minimising and restoring Windows
Exercise 3 The start button - Opening programs from the start button
- Using the help and support facility
- Using basic search and advanced search options
Exercise 4 The control panel - Setting display and system options
- Setting date and time options
- Setting volume control
- Viewing system information
- Explanation of installing software and hardware
Exercise 5 Windows Explorer
- View options - detail, large icons etc
- Viewing files within folders
- File types
Exercise 6 Windows Explorer continued
- Creating sub folders
- Moving files
- Selecting multiple files
- Sorting files
- Renaming files
- Viewing file extensions
Exercise 7 Windows Explorer
- Copying files to a Memory Stick
- File sizes
- File backups
Exercise 8 Deleting files
- Recycle bin
- Restoring files from the recycle bin
Exercise 9 Compressing and extracting files
Changing status of a file to ‘read only’ or locked​Exercise 10 File storage
PC maintenanceExercise 11 Creating a document and printing - Printing
- Print a test page
- Set a default printer
Exercise 12 Dealing with IT errors
Seeking advice on IT errorsExercise 13 Viruses and anti virus software - Running anti virus software
- Scanning a disk for viruses
Exercise 14 Shortcuts - Creating a shortcut on the desktop
- Deleting a shortcut
Exercise 15 Key combinations shortcuts Exercise 16 Health and safety - Ergonomics
- Health issues while using a PC
- Safety issues for the use of IT
Exercise 17 Copyright
Software typesExercise 18 Data protection Exercise 19 Shutting down the PC -
Goals and objectives
Goals
- To show how and where windows can be efficiently availed of as an effective business tool.
- To develop the students understanding of the basic functions of a personal computer.
- To show the students how to manage and organise files and folders.
- To show how to use the search features and print facilities.
ObjectivesBy the end of this course you should be able to:
- start up the computer and log on
- understand the use of usernames and passwords
- understand the need for data security when using PCs
- understand the desktop
- open, maximise, minimise and close windows
- use the help and search facilities within windows
- create, copy and move files and folders
- copy files to a memory card
- compress or zip files
- delete or restore files
- print documents and change the default printer and settings
- run anti virus software and understand what spam is
- create shortcuts
- know health and safety issues regarding PC use
- understand the terms of copyright and data protection
- start up and shut down the PC
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Cost
External attendees: £110 plus VAT per candidate.