Introduction to PCs

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Introduction to PCs courses are conducted using XP, however these courses are suitable for users of versions 95, 98, and 2000.

 

 

General Course Information

This 1 Day course has been designed to provide a basic understanding of a PC and the Windows operating environment

 

You will learn to

Ø       Understand some basic PC terminology and concepts

Ø       Startup a PC

Ø       Use a Mouse within the Windows environment

Ø       Navigate around the Windows environment

Ø       Change the size of a window

Ø       Perform basic housekeeping functions such as format a diskette, copy, move and delete files

Ø       Organise your files by creating, moving and renaming folders

Ø       Create a simple letter using Microsoft Word

Ø       Create a simple spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel

Ø       Shutdown a PC correctly

 

What skills you need

No prior knowledge or experience using PCs is required.

 

Electus training

Electus is a South Australian company with 20 years of experience in training.  Trainers and facilitators at Electus are chosen for their expertise, practical and broad experience in their field and a relaxed and friendly manner.

 

Training includes

Each participant receives a training reference manual/workbook and supplementary training materials. 

Refreshments and lunch are provided.

 

 

Duration

1 day

9:00am-4:30pm

 

 

Who needs to come

This course is especially beneficial for anyone who needs to use a PC and who has little or no previous experience.

 

 

Regular venue

37 Angas Street

Adelaide SA

(near Victoria Square)

 

 

How to book

Contact Electus by
phone: (08) 8221 5517
fax: (08) 8221 5518
email: mail@electus.com.au

 

 

Course dates

Visit www.electus.com.au for the latest course schedule or ring us on (08) 8221 5517.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electus–training SA’s primary resource…it’s people                                                                            37 Angas Street, Adelaide SA 5000

                                                                                                                                                                                        Telephone: 08 8221 5517

                                                                                                                                                                                          Facsimile: 08 8221 5518

                                                                                                                                                                                 Email: mail@electus.com.au

                                                                                                                                                                                              www.electus.com.au


Introduction to PCs

 

Course Content

Working with Computers

·         Working with Computers

·         Working with Hardware

·         Working with Software

·         Working with Memory

·         Working with the Monitor

·         Working with the Keyboard

·         Working with the Mouse

·         Working with Printers

·         Working with Disk Drives

·         Working with Multimedia Devices

Learning the Basics

·         Starting Windows XP

·         Working with the Windows XP Desktop

·         Using the Mouse

·         Closing a Window

·         Working with the Start Menu

·         Using Menu Commands

·         Using a Dialog Box

·         Viewing Computer Resources

·         Using the Help and Support Center

Exploring Window Features

·         Minimizing and Restoring Windows

·         Restoring Down and Maximizing Windows

·         Moving a Window

·         Changing a Window's Size and Shape

·         Scrolling Open Windows

·         Switching between Open Windows

·         Showing the Desktop

·         Cascading & Tiling Open Windows

·         Using Grouped Taskbar Buttons

Using My Computer

·         Working with Files and Folders

·         Hiding and Displaying a Window Toolbar

·         Using the Back and Forward Buttons

·         Changing Views in a Window

·         Using the Folders List

·         Using Windows Explorer

·         Formatting a Diskette

Organizing Files and Folders

·         Using the Common Tasks Pane

·         Selecting Multiple Items

·         Renaming a Folder or File

·         Creating a New Folder

·         Copying/Moving Files and Folders

·         Working with Shortcuts

·         Deleting Files, Folders, or Shortcuts

·         Using the Undo Feature

·         Restoring Items from the Recycle Bin

Using Microsoft Word 2003

·         Starting Microsoft Word 2003

·         Entering Text into a Document

·         Selecting Text

·         Formatting Characters

·         Aligning Paragraphs

·         Previewing and Printing Document

·         Creating a Document Based on a Template

Using Microsoft Excel 2003

·         Starting Microsoft Excel 2003

·         Navigating to Cells in a Workbook

·         Entering Text into Cells

·         Entering Numbers into Cells

·         Editing Cell Entries

·         Entering Formulas

·         Using the AutoSum Button

·         Formatting Numbers and Text

·         Previewing a Worksheet

·         Printing a Worksheet

Internet Explorer (Overview)

·         Starting Internet Explorer

·         Entering URLs in the Address Bar

·         Using Hyperlinks to Open Other Web Pages

·         Navigating Web Pages

·         Returning to Your Designated Home Page

Using Shutdown Options

·         Restarting Your Computer

·         Shutting Down with the Start Menu

 

 

Electus–training SA’s primary resource…it’s people                                                                            37 Angas Street, Adelaide SA 5000

                                                                                                                                                                                        Telephone: 08 8221 5517

                                                                                                                                                                                          Facsimile: 08 8221 5518

                                                                                                                                                                                 Email: mail@electus.com.au

                                                                                                                                                                                              www.electus.com.au