An Introduction to PC's
Course Aims
This one day training course aims to provide those new to personal computers with the confidence to engage with current technology. Delegates will examine the hardware and learn how the different components of Screen, Keyboard, Printer and System Box work together. They will be introduced to both systems software - MS DOS and Windows environments and typical business software WordProcessing, Spreadsheets and Databases.
Course Outline
PC Hardware Components
The System Box; The Motherboard
What is a “BUS”?
Expansion BUS Slots
Memory (RAM) & ROM & CMOS
Battery, Ports and Storage on Disks
Floppy and Hard Disks; CD-ROM
Other Mass Storage Devices; Peripherals
The Screen (alias Monitor or VDU)
The Keyboard and The Mouse
Terms used with the Mouse
Printers; Networking
Working with Your PC
Software
Operating Systems v Applications Software
The MS-DOS Operating System
The MS-DOS Operating System
Drive Naming and Defaults
Filenames and Extensions
Wild Card Characters
Structuring a Hard Disk
Directories (or Folders);
Directory Commands |
MS Windows Basics
What is Windows
The Windows Screen
Overview; Window Elements
Windows Control using the Keyboard
Loading an Application
Opening, Closing & Moving a Window
Business Applications - Word Processing
Word Processing; MS Word for Windows
Starting Word for Windows
Toolbar Buttons
Creating a Document
Word Wrap
Spreadsheets
MS Excel; Why use a Spreadsheet?
Starting MS Excel; The Spreadsheet Screen
Spreadsheet Information Types
Selecting Commands
Introduction to Databases
What are Databases?
An Overview of Manual Databases
A Comparison with Computerised Databases
What is a Relational Database
Designing Tables
Components of a Typical Database
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Target Audience
Intending, new or recent users of PC’s who wish to gain a basic understanding of the equipment and have an introduction to the use of software applications. This course is a prerequisite to full training on the areas covered and is designed to “get you going” with your PC.
Assumed Knowledge
No previous knowledge of PC’s MS-DOS or Windows is assumed. Familiarity with the layout of a standard keyboard would be an advantage.
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