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This document provides an introduction to basic computer literacy. It defines what a computer is and identifies its main parts like the system unit, monitor, keyboard, and mouse. It explains that computers run operating systems like Windows, MacOS, and Linux and describes the desktop interface and how to start programs. It discusses common elements across programs like save buttons and menus. It also covers how to work with windows, files, and folders. The overall message is that experimenting is encouraged to learn new computer skills.

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Basic Computer Literacylec

This document provides an introduction to basic computer literacy. It defines what a computer is and identifies its main parts like the system unit, monitor, keyboard, and mouse. It explains that computers run operating systems like Windows, MacOS, and Linux and describes the desktop interface and how to start programs. It discusses common elements across programs like save buttons and menus. It also covers how to work with windows, files, and folders. The overall message is that experimenting is encouraged to learn new computer skills.

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Basic Computer Literacy

Introduction to Computers

What is a computer?
• A tool for accessing information.
• A PC is a personal computer – a one
person or single user computer.
• A computer does not think on its own.
You have to tell it what to do.

• Can be a DESKTOP or a LAPTOP


Parts:
• System Unit not CPU
Parts:
• Monitor
Parts:
• Keyboard
Parts:
• Mouse/Touchpad
Parts:
• Left Button, Scroll Wheel, Right
Button
Turning on a Computer
• The Power Button
Operating Systems
• Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome
Introduction to Windows
The Desktop
• The desktop is the first thing you see
when you log in- it is the “launch pad”
Icons-represent programs that are
available on the computer.
Task bar found at the bottom of the
screen.
Introduction to Windows

Starting a Program:

• You start, or open, a program by


double-clicking its icon on the desktop

• The program is visible as a window on


the computer screen

• A button representing the program


appears on the taskbar
Introduction to Windows
Working With Windows

• A windows represents an open


program or folder.

• You can have more than one window


open at a time.

• The window you are working in is


called the active window.

• The active window will be on top of


any other open windows.
Introduction to Windows
Common Elements

• Common elements help make


computers easier to use.

• Picture icons are used to represent


actions.

• Most programs have things in


common:
 Save
 Copy
 Paste

• Common elements look the same from


program to program.
Introduction to Windows

Some Common Elements to Locate:

• Title bar
• Minimize, Restore/Maximize and Close
buttons
• Scroll bar
• Insertion point
• Menu bar
• Microsoft Word/Office/Powerpoint button
on the task bar
Introduction to Windows
The MS Office Menu Bar & Tool Bars

All menu bars have these options:

• File
• Edit
• View
• Insert
• Tools
• Window
• Help
Introduction to Windows
Working with Files

• Create and save a document


• Opening files
• Create a folder
If you remember nothing else…
You can't harm a computer by experimenting or trying
something new, so if you think you remember how to do
something, try it. The worst that can happen is that you learn
something new.

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