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Page 1 Contents
~ What is a computer?
~ Hardware
~ Inside the computer
~ Specifications

 

Page 2 Contents
~ Application software
~ Operating software

 
Page 3 Contents
~ What is Windows?
~ The Mouse
~ The Window
 

Page 4 Contents
~ Files & Filing
~ Saving
~ Printing Documents
~ Creating a Folder
~ Renaming a Folder
~ Deleting Files & Folders
~ Help
~ When it all goes wrong
~ Closing Down
~ Exercises

--- Introduction to Computers ---

This is a 'Taster' type online tutorial for the PRRT 1 Day Introduction to Computers Training course.

'This course is provided as a 1 day tutor led training course at PRRT. Eligible clients may enrol on the course by contacting the PRRT Training Department. Telephone 028 09427788 or email training@prrt.org

Click here for full course details (Hyperlink to Intro to Comp course details page)

Course Aims

The course will introduce participants, who have little or no knowledge of Information Technology (IT) to computers and computing.

The course will enable absolute beginners to start operating the computer, to open and use programs and save documents effectively.

Course Outline

Session 1 What is a computer?

  • The main parts of a computer.
  • Terminology.
  • Turning the computer on.

Session 2 The desktop

  • The start button.
  • Using the keyboard.
  • Using the mouse.
Session 3 Saving your work
  • Opening Files.
  • Editing Files.

Session 4 Creating folders

  • Recycling.
  • Housekeeping.
  • Shutting Down.
No Prior Knowledge Of Computers Or Computing Is Required

Page Contents

What is a computer
Hardware
Inside the computer
Specifications
Application software
Operating software
What is Windows?
The Mouse
The Window

Files & Filing
Saving
Printing Documents
Creating a Folder
Renaming a Folder
Deleting Files & Folders
Help
When it all goes wrong
Closing Down
Exercises

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