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IC3 Computing Fundamentals - Microsoft Windows XP (4 day)
Description
The skills and knowledge acquired in IC3 Computing Fundamentals Microsoft Windows XP are sufficient to be able to understand the concepts of hardware, software and various other aspects of your computer.
Audience
IC3 Computing Fundamentals Microsoft Windows XP is designed for users who are keen to extend their understanding and knowledge of the software.
Prerequisites
IC3 Computing Fundamentals Microsoft Windows XP assumes little or no knowledge of the software. However, it would be beneficial to have a general understanding of personal computers and the Windows operating system environment.
Course Disk
Many of the topics in IC3 Computing Fundamentals Microsoft Windows XP require you to open an existing file with data in it. These files can be obtained from www.sideriscourseware.com.
Objectives
At the completion of IC3 Computing Fundamentals Microsoft Windows XP you should be able to:
• enunciate the general concepts of computing such as information technology, hardware, software, types of computers and the like.
• explain the various hardware components of the computer
• appreciate health and safety as well as environmental factors involved in using computers
• identify the areas in computing that need to be secure and protected.
• understand the role of software on the computer and the different types of software available for the computer
• start and exit from Windows XP and use the menu system
• work with screen elements known as windows
• recognise common desktop icons, and know how to arrange and remove them
• understand how data storage works in Windows XP
• work with Windows Explorer and folders
• create and manage file folders
• correctly handle, work with, and format disks
• manage files contained in file folders
• manage deleted files that have been placed in the Recycle Bin
• use application programs in Windows
• change the appearance of the Windows desktop
• adjust Windows settings to reflect currency and date formats for a specific country or region
Course Outline
General Concepts • Information Technology And Computers • Types Of Computer • How Computers Are Used • Main Parts Of A Personal Computer • Computer Performance
Hardware • The Central Processing Unit • Computer Speed • Computer RAM • Computer ROM • Measuring Storage • Keyboards • Other Input Devices • Output Devices • Input And Output Devices • Storage Devices • Storage Device Comparisons • Relative Storage Capacity • Understanding Disk Formatting
Health and Safety and the Environment • A Good Working Environment • Setting Up An Ergonomic Workstation • Breaks And Exercises • Lighting And Ventilation • Common Health Problems • Safety Precautions For The Computer • Environmentally Friendly Computing • Minimising Paper Wastage
Security • Information Security • Privacy And Computers • Data Backup • Storage Medium For Backup • Hardware Theft • Computer Viruses • Fighting Viruses • Good Anti-Virus Practices
Software • Types Of Software • Software Versions • Operating System Software • Application Software • Graphical User Interface • Systems Development
Optimising Windows • Viewing System Properties • Setting Performance Options • Checking Hardware Devices • Cleaning Up The Desktop • Performing A Disk Cleanup • Defragmenting A Hard Disk • Setting A System Restore Point
Windows XP Concepts • Starting Windows XP • The Windows XP Screen • The Windows XP Interface • Pointing Devices • Working With A Pointing Device • Understanding Menus • Accessing Menus Using A Pointing Device • Accessing Menus Using The Keyboard • Using Short-cut Menus • Turning Off Your Computer • Performing A Restart
Working With A Window • The Anatomy Of A Window • Maximising And Minimising • Resizing A Window • Moving A Window • Scrolling In A Window • Working With Multiple Windows • Closing A Window • Understanding Dialog Boxes • Dialog Box Controls
Desktop Icons • Common Desktop Icons • Arranging Desktop Icons • Selecting And Moving Desktop Icons
Data Storage In Windows • Storage Devices In Windows • Using My Computer To Access Data • Using Windows Explorer To Access Data • Using My Network To Access Data • Understanding Directory Trees
Windows Explorer • Starting Windows Explorer • The Windows Explorer Screen • Changing The Folder List View • Navigating The Explorer Bar Hierarchy • Sorting The List • Closing Windows Explorer
Working With Folders • Drives And Folders • Creating A Folder • Creating A Hierarchy Of Folders • Renaming A Folder • Moving Folders • Copying A Folder • Deleting A Folder • Selecting Folders • Copying Folders To Another Drive • Moving Folders To Another Drive • Deleting A Folder Hierarchy
Disks • Disk Handling & Formatting • Formatting A Disk Using Quick Format • Performing A Full Format • Formatting A Zip Disk
Working With Files • Common File Types • Setting Up Windows Explorer For Files • Selecting Files • Selecting Multiple Files • Moving Files • Copying Files • Copying Over Existing Files • Deleting Files • Counting Files • Deleting A Folder With Files • Undoing Actions • Copying To A Floppy Disk • Changing Files To Read Only • Changing Files To Read And Write • Understanding File Associations • Renaming Files • Copying Files To Another Drive • Moving Files To Another Drive • Burning Files To CD • Viewing Recent Documents
The Recycle Bin • Sending Files To The Recycle Bin • Examining The Recycle Bin • Restoring Deleted Items • Restoring Deleted Files • Restoring Deleted Folders • Emptying The Recycle Bin • Changing The Recycle Bin Settings • Accessing The Recycle Bin From The Desktop
Using Applications • Starting An Application From The Start Menu • Starting An Application From A Folder • Opening Multiple Applications • Managing Multiple Applications • Minimising And Restoring Applications • Closing Applications • Accessing Recently Used Applications • Dealing With Non-Responding Applications • Viewing Installed Applications • Installing A New Application • What Happens During Installation • Uninstalling An Application • Capturing A Screen Image
Changing The Desktop • Changing Desktop Themes • Changing The Desktop Background • Cleaning Up The Desktop • Changing The Screen Saver • Changing The Desktop Appearance • Changing Screen Settings
Regional Settings • Setting Your Location • Changing Number Formats • Changing Currency Formats • Changing Date Formats • Changing Time Formats • Changing The Current Date And Time • Synchronising The Date And Time • Setting A Keyboard Language • Changing The Keyboard Language • Changing The Volume Settings
Concluding Remarks
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