Introduction to Personal Computers Using Windows 7

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COURSE LENGTH: 1 Day

COURSE COST: $195

COURSE TIMES: 8:30am - 4:00pm


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COURSE OVERVIEW

You will familiarize yourself with the basic components of personal computers, log on to Windows 7, explore the Windows 7 interface, manage files and folders, use the common tools and programs available in Windows 7, customize the Windows 7 desktop, and browse the Internet.

*Course Cost does not include books. Please contact a VTEC Account Manager for details.

This course is targeted to individuals who do not have any background, knowledge, or experience in computers and who need to use personal computers at home or the office.

There are no prerequisites required for this course.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• examine the parts that make up a personal computer to familiarize yourself with the basic components and individual functions of each component.
• explore the Windows 7 operating system after logging on to it using the personal computer.
• manage files and folders using Windows Explorer to navigate to folders and manage files.
• understand application software, and use common tools and applications that are part of the Windows 7 operating system such as the WordPad word processor, the Paint tool, the Calculator tool, among others.
• customize the Windows 7 desktop using the customizing tools and shortcuts to personalize the desktop to suit your business requirements.
• examine networking tools and features so that you can browse for information using the Internet.

COURSE TOPICS:

Identify Personal Computer Basics

Identify Input Devices

Identify Output Devices

Identify Storage Devices

Set Up the Computer

Examine Personal Computer Functionality

Log On to Windows 7 Operating System

Explore the Desktop

Work with Windows

Use Windows Help and Support

Turn Off Personal Computers

Navigate to Folders with Windows Explorer

Work with Folders and Files

Copy Data on Storage Media

Examine Application Software

Create a Document in WordPad

Work with the Calculator

Customize a Graphic with the Paint Tool

Customize the Start Menu

Customize the Taskbar

Personalize the Desktop

Set a Screen Saver

Add Gadgets

An Overview of Networks

Browse Websites with Internet Explorer 8