Total Time: 6 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course provides an introduction to using a computer and creating and managing simple documents. Users will develop familiarity with the particular hardware to be used, and the concepts of data input, output (printing) and basic document management.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Identify and use a personal computer, monitor, keyboard and mouse (or equivalent)
Locate and access data on a computer
Input small amounts of unformatted text, numbers and symbols
Print a document using the default printer settings
Manage documents and data

Topics: 
Introduction to the personal computer
Hardware and software
The Graphical User Interface and desktop
Security and safety
Organising and managing files and data
Editing and printing data

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.