Basic

Computer Literacy

 Classes

 

Using Fun, Self-Paced, Interactive

 Windows XP Multimedia Courseware!

 


 

The course typically takes one month to complete

(meeting twice a week for two hours).

 

Anytime during regularly scheduled hours

 

Topics

PC100-XP  Basic Skills

Operating Systems
Common Elements

Buttons & Icons

Windows

Menus, Text Boxes, Lists
Check Boxes & Radio Buttons
Dialog Boxes
Starting & Exiting Programs

Shut Down

PC101-XP  Computer Basics

Uses of Computers

Computer Characteristics

Types of Computers

Computer Human Analogy

Hardware, Circuit Boards, CPUs

Memory and Storage

Input and Output Devices

What is Software?

System Software

Information Encoding

Processor Speed

Computer Networks

The Internet

 

PC110-XP  Files and Folders

The Computer's Filing System

My Computer

View Types

Folders List

File Types

Creating and Saving Files

Opening and Modifying Files

Opening and File using the Icon

Printing Files

Internet Files

Properties

Organizing the Computer

File Management

Shortcuts

Time Saving Tips

Crashes and Backup

 

PC135-XP  Exploring The Web

Internet Overview

Accessing the Internet

Link Types

Connection Types

Internet Software

What You Need To Get Started

World Wide Web

Internet Addresses

Viewing Web Pages

Revisiting Web Pages

Favorites

Organizing Favorites

Searching the Web

Internet Explorer Window

Customizing Internet Explorer

Internet Security

 
PC136-XP  E-Mail Basics

E-Mail Overview

Getting Started

Outlook Express Window

Receiving and Viewing Messages

Composing and Sending Messages

Address Book

Using Your Contacts List

Sending Attachments

Receiving Attachments

Replying and Forwarding

Organizing Your E-Mail

PC115-Vista  What's New In VISTA

 

17 Lessons which introduce the

NEWEST Windows Operating System!

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