Welcome toComputer Basics

Ewing Branch LibraryComputer Training

Laverne Mann, Trainerewingtrain@yahoo.com

Don’t be afraid!

Computer waits for you! Microsoft Windows XP –

Operating system allows us to use the computer

What will we work on together today?Computer Hardware and SoftwareWhat is the desktop?Parts of the Window

Computer Hardware

External:MonitorPrinter

Internal:Memory [RAM temp]

Microprocessor chip

Internal

Hard drive [C drive]

Floppy disk drive [A drive]

CD drive [D drive]

Flash or Jump drive [E, F drive] “Removable disk” or Brand Name

Turn the computer on!

Press power button‘Desktop’ loaded with software, icons

Start button- Programs you haveTASK BAR on bottomStart, click once, All Programs

Software-- Microsoft Word

Minimize, Maximize, Close X

SAVE, SAVE, SAVE!Type Your Name

1.File, Save As

2.Where? Save in

3.File Name?

Files are..{Word, Excel}

Store in Folders

Find and print a file –

CompBasics folderon Desktop

Intro to Word Mon 10 AM Or Practice Word/Internet

Internet Explorer (A browser)

Click Blue E, press enter

IE7 The Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 toolbar, address and tabs.

Back. Lets you return to pages you've viewed, beginning with the most recent.

Once a month classes: Practice Word/Internet- Mon 10 AM

Internet Basics –Tues 6:30 PM

You should know…

Triangle or arrow-- more options

Glossary of Terms- (handout)Clicking, Browser, Link, URL

Practice at home or at the library. www.mcl.org

Weblinks- Computer tutorials

Practice – It can be fun!Fun Websites!:www.aarp.com/fun

Puzzles, games, books

http://local.yahoo.com

www.hallmark.com Free e-cards!

http://maps.google.com/ Maps or driving directions!

Evaluation formHandouts

Thank you for your time!