introduction to computers
DESCRIPTION
Can’t tell your mother board from your floppy drive? This class is for you! Learn the basic terms and use of computers. We will be learning the parts of the computer and what they do, how to use the mouse and keyboard, and how to use and manipulate the "windows" in your computer.TRANSCRIPT
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Christian County Library
Phone: 581-2432
Email: [email protected]
Please have a seat, fill out and fold your name card, and complete the pre-evaluation form.We will be starting shortly.
Instructor: Taneesa Hall
This project has been made possible by a grant from the U. S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Introduction to Computers
Objectives
Increase familiarity with computers Cover basic vocabulary Identify hardware and software Learn basic operations Manipulating windows Do’s & Don’ts
Hardware
Monitor Keyboard Mouse Motherboard CPU Drives Storage devices
Parts
Mouse
Left Button Right Button Scroll wheel Navigating Orientation Mouse pads
Right Button
Left Button
Scroll wheel
Pointer
“Hand” pointer
I-Beam
What’s my mouse doing?
Mouse Actions
Point Click
Left click Right click
Double Click Click and drag Highlight Scroll
The Keyboard
Letters and Numbers Enter Arrow keys Page up and down Home End Ctrl, Shift Tab Function Keys
Software
A set of instructions the computer uses to tell the hardware what to do - - enables particular tasks
Operating System
a Graphical User Interface that can run many programs simultaneously and allows its user to manipulate and interact more freely
Windows is the most common
The Desktop
Icons
Start Button
Task Bar
Windows
Title Bar
Minimize, Maximize, Close
Start Menu
Active window
Inactive window
Scroll Bar
Storage Devices
Floppy Disc
CD Rom
Flash Drive
Safety & Cautions
Safe shut down Viruses, spyware Scams, hoaxes Security, privacy
Thank you for coming
Feel free to repeat this class or sign up for other classes at the circulation desk
Questions?