CPSC 203 Introduction to Computers

CPSC 203CPSC 203Introduction to Introduction to

Computers Computers

T43, T46 & T68T43, T46 & T68

TA: Jie (Jeff) GaoTA: Jie (Jeff) Gao

18 January 2005 CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao 2

Who Am I?Who Am I?• Name: Jie Gao• Nick: Jeff• E-mail: [email protected]• Tutorials: T43 TR 17:00 ES656

T46 TR 13:00 ES307T68 TR 09:00 ES650


Tutorial SetupTutorial Setup• MS Office and related knowledge• Duration: 50 minutes• I talk for about 30 minutes• You practice and I help you

individually for about 20 minutes


Lecture Website (By F. Lecture Website (By F. Deur)Deur)

• Address: http://www.cpsc.ucalgary.ca/~deur/203/w05/

• Contains information about:– Course outline– Assignments– Related links– …


The Tutorial Website (By The Tutorial Website (By Me)Me)

• Address: http://www.cpsc.ucalgary.ca/~gaoj/203/

• Contains:– Course and tutorial information– More detailed information about

assignments– Slides and materials used in the labs– Query marks online


TextbooksTextbooks• Lecture:

Computer Confluence

• Tutorial:Projects for Microsoft Office 2000


AssignmentsAssignments• Normally due at 4:00 pm on the due

days• Assignment boxes are in the hallway

of the 2nd floor, Math Science building. (Pictures are on my web site)

• You should put your assignment hand-ins into the box labeled with your course number, tutorial number and my name.


Using the LabUsing the Lab

• The lab is equipped with computers and a printer.

• You need an IT account to login to the machines (more details later).

• Black white laser printing is available in the lab. You need to pay for printing (8 cents/page)


Store Your WorkStore Your Work

• The computers do not keep your files– Files on Desktop will be deleted after

logging out

• You need to save your files on:– Floppy disks, or– WebDisk service by IT (more details

later)


E-mailE-mail• You need an e-mail address for

– correspondences with me or Mr. Deur– Hand in some particular assignments

• You can get one along with your IT account ([email protected])

• Please use the @ucalgary.ca e-mail address when contacting me or Mr. Deur


Apply an IT AccountApply an IT Account• Find a computer connected to the

internet (e.g. in library block)• Open a web browser (IE, Netscape)

and go to http://www.ucalgary.ca/it• Find the link to User Registration

System on that page• Follow the steps• You need to wait for several hours

before the new account is activated


Login to the ComputerLogin to the Computer• Press Ctrl-Alt-Del on the keyboard• A login window appears• Input your IT account username and

password• Click login or press Enter key• Remember to log off after using the

machine


Use WebdiskUse Webdisk• On the screen you can find an icon

“Connect to WebDisk”• Double click it and input your IT username

and password• The WebDisk is mounted to the system with

a drive letter (normally “U”)• Remember to disconnect after using it• For information about using WebDisk at

home, see http://www.ucalgary.ca/it/webdisk/


Avoid File LossAvoid File Loss• The WebDisk is sometimes not reliable

when you open (double click) a file directly from the WebDisk (U: drive)

• Recommended way:1. Copy your file from WebDisk to the current

computer (Desktop, My Documents)2. Open the copied file on the local computer and

work with it3. Copy the modified file from your local computer

back to WebDisk to update your file


Software on the ComputersSoftware on the Computers• Microsoft Windows• Microsoft Office 2000 (individual

programs can be found in Start menu)

• Web browser: Internet Explorer and Netscape (on desktop or in Start menu)

• WebDisk: on Desktop• Others: see Start menu


PrintingPrinting• Use the Print command in the software you

are using• Select a printer (normally the default one)• Print• Find your workstation No. near the computer• Go to the printing station, swipe your ID card• On the screen, find the task with your

workstation No.• Use the mouse to click on that task• Get the print out


What to Do What to Do Now?Now?• Get yourself familiar with the lab, the

computer and the printer• Next part:

– Talk about Excel operations– Assignment 1 information


For Those Who Are Not For Those Who Are Not Familiar With WindowsFamiliar With Windows

• Mouse Operation• Files• Folders• Floppy disks• Run a program


Mouse OperationMouse Operation

• Cursor• Icon• Click• Double click• Right click


FilesFiles• A set of data.• A file has a filename (a name and an

extension)• The extension usually indicates the

type of the file• No two files in the same folder can

have the same filename.


FoldersFolders• A set of files and/or folder• Have a name• Two folders in the same folder can

not have the same name.• All folders consist a “tree”


Floppy DisksFloppy Disks• Insert a floppy disk into the floppy

drive with the label up.• Insert and eject a floppy disk only

when the light on the drive is off.• To format it, insert it into the floppy

drive, then right click on the floppy drive icon in My Computer, select “Format”

• Keep away from heat and magnetic.


Run a ProgramRun a Program• Double click the icon

If the icon stands for a program, it runs.If the icon stands for some document, the program which processes the document runs.

• From the Start menu.


Save a FileSave a File• All the work you have done should be

saved in some files• The files can be on the harddrive or

on a floppy disk• Remember to save in time, because

sometimes the program you use crashes.


The EndThe End

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