Introduction to Personal Computers

by Martin, Geraldine

• ISBN13: 9780619285692
• ISBN10: 0619285699
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-03-19
• Publisher: Instructor Led Training

Summary

In this day and age it is essential for individuals to have a basic understanding of thier computers. Students will get most out of this course if their goal is to learn the basics of personal computers.

Table of Contents

Introduction	iii
Topic A: About the manual	iv
Topic B: Setting your expectations	vii
Topic C: Re-keying the course	ix
Introduction to computers	1	(1)
Topic A: Overview of computers	2	(6)
Topic B: How computers work	8	(7)
Topic C: Starting a computer	15	(3)
Unit summary: Introduction to computers	18
Input devices	1	(1)
Topic A: Mouse and keyboard basics	2	(5)
Topic B: Other input devices	7	(3)
Unit summary: Input devices	10
Processing data	1	(1)
Topic A: The system unit and the CPU	2	(4)
Topic B: Memory	6	(2)
Unit summary: Processing data	8
Data storage	1	(1)
Topic A: Floppy disks	2	(4)
Topic B: Hard disks	6	(4)
Topic C: Other storage devices	10	(4)
Unit summary: Data storage	14
Output devices	1	(1)
Topic A: Monitor and desktop layout basics	2	(5)
Topic B: Other output devices	7	(3)
Unit summary: Output devices	10
Managing data	1	(1)
Topic A: Working with Windows Explorer	2	(4)
Topic B: Working with folders	6	(2)
Topic C: Working with files	8	(12)
Topic D: Protecting data against viruses	20	(1)
Unit summary: Managing data	21
Working with applications	1	(1)
Topic A: Windows XP Accessories	2	(9)
Topic B: Outlook Express	11	(7)
Topic C: Internet Explorer 6.0	18	(5)
Topic D: Accessing Help and shutting down Windows XP	23	(5)
Unit summary: Working with applications	28
Course summary	1	(1)
Topic A: Course summary	2	(2)
Topic B: Continued learning after class	4
Quick reference	1	(1)
Index	1