Using Windows Operating Systems

The Introduction to Windows course is ideal for anyone wanting to be proficient in working within a Windows Operating System environment. This course include practical sessions with expert help at hand, and introduces the learner to working with program applications, Windows dialog boxes, hard drives and peripheral devices including the printer(s).
You will also be shown how to manage your computer’s desktop settings, amongst other things.

Table of Contents

Introduction & Unit Description                                      
Course Objectives                                                   

Computer hardware components                                  
Discussion                                                         
Microprocessor unit                                                 
Memory storage devices                                               
Input/Output devices
Finding your Way around the Computer
Starting with My Computer                                             
Software Components                                            
A closer look at Microsoft Office                                   

Exercise – Using a Word Processor                              
Creating a new Word document                                   
Saving your work                                                      
Printing your work                                                    
Closing down a Word processor                                        
Opening and Editing an existing document                        
Closing down Windows
Using your Computer Effectively
Internal Hard Disk drives                                                
The Floppy Diskette                                                       
External Storage Devices                                              
Exercise - Finding Lost Files
Exercises – Making Changes to your Desktop Settings

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