Total Time: 4 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course introduces general computer use and terminology. It describes the basic hardware components of a PC and introduces basic skills for using software programs in a Windows environment.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Describe the basic components of the computer
Start the computer, run programs, and shut down the computer
Control program windows and menus
Get help in Windows and in programs
Create new text documents
Open and save files

Topics: 
Your Computer
Basic Windows Skills
Getting Help
Creating a Document
Working With Files

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.