Beginners Windows Essentials is designed for anyone who wants to come to grips with using a computer and is a must for anyone who needs to use applications, such as Word, an email application or a web browser. The course focuses on how to understand and use a Windows operating system.
The second module in this course is Email and Internet.
An Extended Basic Computing Course is also available for people who need to perform basic office tasks.
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WINDOWS BASICS
- Taskbar Basics
- Manipulating Windows
- Minimising
- Maximising
- Restore Down
- Resizing a Window
- Moving a Window
THE START MENU
- Using the Search Box
- Using the All Programs link
- Right Pane Options
USING A MOUSE
- Clicking modes - single, double, right-click
- Drag and drop
- Moving text and objects
- Using the scroll wheel
USING A KEYBOARD
- Identifying frequently used keys
- Use of SHIFT key
- Function keys
- Typing practice in Word.
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WORKING WITH APPLICATIONS
- Files and documents
- Using dialog boxes
- Creating, Saving, Opening and Closing documents
- Calculator
- Using WordPad and Paint
- Changing date and time settings
- Notification Area
- Using the Task Manager
FILE MANAGEMENT
- Opening Windows Explorer
- Copying files and folders to a USB drive
- Removing a USB drive or other removable device
- Working with Folders
- Cutting, copying and pasting in folders
- Creating and deleting a Desktop shortcut to a folder
- Deleting a folder shortcut .
- Working with files
- Cutting, copying and pasting files / folders
- Renaming files / folders
- Deleting files / folders
- Emptying the Recycle Bin
SHUT DOWN OPTIONS
- Restart
- Sleep / Hibernate
- Shut down.
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WINDOWS ESSENTIALS FOR BEGINNERS