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Overview
You will learn the basic skills necessary to operate a personal computer.
Prerequisites
This course was designed for the student who is completely new to personal computers and needs to learn the basics about Windows XP. If you are using the Windows XP operating system and are new to computers, you should take this course before attempting any other
There are no prerequisite courses for this course.
Target Student
This course is designed for a user who has never used a personal computer and needs to use a personal computer on the job.
Performance-Based Objectives
- prepare to use a personal computer.
- start a personal computer.
- use application software.
- begin using a network.
Delivery Method
Instructor-led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities. Figures and illustrations are used liberally throughout the student manual.
Course duration
1 Day(s)
Course outline
Lesson 1: Getting Started with Personal Computers
- Topic 1A: Identify Uses of Personal Computers
- Topic 1B: Identify Types of Personal Computers
- Topic 1C: Identify the Common Components of a Personal Computer
- Topic 1D: Identify How Personal Computers Work
Lesson 2: Using a Personal Computer
- Topic 2A: Set Up Your Computer
- Topic 2B: Start Your Computer
- Topic 2C: Log in to Your Computer
- Topic 2D: Display My Computer
Lesson 3: Using Application Software
- Topic 3A: Navigate in a Word Processing Document
- Topic 3B: Update a Spreadsheet
- Topic 3C: Run a Presentation
- Topic 3D: Find Information in a Database
Lesson 4: Connecting to a Network
- Topic 4A: Identify Types of Networks
- Topic 4B: Access the Internet
Platform Requirements
Hardware Requirements
- A 233 MHz or higher processor is required. A 300 MHz or higher
processor is recommended.
- A minimum
of 128 MB of RAM is recommended for Windows XP Professional.
- A minimum of 1.5 GB of available hard-disk space.
- Either a local CD-ROM drive, DVD drive, or access to a networked
CD-ROM drive.
- A Microsoft mouse, or compatible pointing device.
- A Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution video adapter
and monitor is recommended.
- An Internet connection with access to the World Wide Web is
necessary to complete a portion of the “Networking” lesson. (Note:
Internet access may require payment of a separate fee to a service provider;
local charges may also apply).
Software Requirements
- A Typical installation of Windows XP Professional.
- A default installation of Office 2000 if you plan to complete the “Using Application Software” lesson.
