Introduction to Personal Computers:
Windows 7 Edition
Topic-Level Outline
Days: 1
Prerequisites: None
Unit 1: Computer basics
Topic A: Computer components
A-1: Identifying basic components
A-2: Defining computer components
Topic B: What makes computers work
B-1: Starting the computer
B-2: Using the mouse
B-3: Opening applications
B-4: Closing applications
Unit 2: Managing computer contents
Topic A: Storing items on your computer
A-1: Checking the capacity of a hard disk
A-2: Examining data storage devices
Topic B: Working with folders
B-1: Identifying window components
B-2: Browsing the folder hierarchy in Windows Explorer
B-3: Creating and naming a folder
Topic C: Working with files
C-1: Opening files in their associated programs
C-2: Creating and saving a text file
C-3: Printing a file
C-4: Moving and copying files
C-5: Deleting and restoring files
Unit 3: Searching for content and using Help
Topic A: Searching for data on your computer
A-1: Searching for file names and contents
Topic B: Windows Help and Support
B-1: Picking a Help topic
B-2: Searching Help and Support
Unit 4: Customizing Windows
Topic A: Shortcuts
A-1: Adding shortcuts to the Start menu and taskbar
A-2: Adding shortcuts to the desktop
A-3: Removing Start menu shortcuts and taskbar icons
A-4: Adding a folder to the Favorites list
Topic B: Gadgets
B-1: Working with gadgets
Topic C: System settings
C-1: Setting mouse properties
C-2: Setting keyboard properties
C-3: Choosing a new desktop background
C-4: Configuring sound settings
Unit 5: Using the Internet
Topic A: Browsing the Web
A-1: Examining the Internet Explorer interface
A-2: Using hyperlinks and the Address bar
A-3: Working with the History list
A-4: Opening and switching between tabs
A-5: Performing a basic Web search
A-6: Using Google
Topic B: Customizing Internet Explorer
B-1: Managing Favorites
B-2: Clearing your browsing history
B-3: Adding an RSS feed
Topic C: Social networking
C-1: Exploring social networking sites
Unit 6: Security and maintenance
Topic A: Basic security
A-1: Checking your malware protection status
A-2: Scanning your computer for malware
A-3: Configuring Windows Defender
A-4: Checking the status of Windows Firewall
A-5: Configuring firewall exceptions
Topic B: Routine maintenance
B-1: Freeing up disk space
B-2: Defragmenting a drive and changing the schedule
B-3: Locking and logging off of your computer
B-4: Shutting down your computer