Introduction to Personal Computers
Fourth Edition
Topic-Level Outline
Days: 1
Prerequisites: None
Unit 1 : Introduction to computers
Topic A: Overview of computers
A-1: Discussing the evolution of computers
A-2: Discussing the benefits and limitations of computers
A-3: Discussing types of PCs
Topic B: How computers work
B-1: Discussing the Input-Process-Output cycle
B-2: Discussing hardware
B-3: Discussing software
B-4: Discussing types of operating systems
Topic C: Starting the computer
C-1: Identifying the desktop components
Unit 2 : Input devices
Topic A: Mouse and keyboard basics
A-1: Using the mouse
A-2: Using the keyboard
Topic B: Other input devices
B-1: Discussing other input devices
Unit 3 : Processing data
Topic A: The system unit and the CPU
A-1: Identifying the components of a system unit
A-2: Discussing the CPU
Topic B: Memory
B-1: Describing random access memory
B-2: Describing read-only memory
Unit 4 : Data storage
Topic A: Floppy disks
A-1: Write-protecting a floppy disk
A-2: Formatting a floppy disk
Topic B: Hard disks
B-1: Discussing hard disks
B-2: Checking the capacity of a hard disk
Topic C: Other storage devices
C-1: Discussing CD-ROMs and DVDs
C-2: Discussing other removable storage devices
Unit 5 : Output devices
Topic A: Monitor and desktop layout basics
A-1: Changing the monitor resolution
A-2: Using desktop background and screensavers
Topic B: Other output devices
B-1: Discussing types of printers
B-2: Discussing plotters
B-3: Discussing sound card basics
Unit 6 : Managing data
Topic A: Working with Windows Explorer
A-1: Expanding and collapsing a folder
A-2: Navigating with Windows Explorer
Topic B: Working with folders
B-1: Creating a folder
B-2: Renaming a folder
Topic C: Working with files
C-1: Creating and saving a file on the hard disk
C-2: Printing a file
C-3: Moving a file
C-4: Copying a file to a floppy disk
C-5: Deleting a file
C-6: Restoring a file
C-7: Searching for a file
Topic D: Protecting data against viruses
D-1: Discussing viruses
Unit 7 : Working with applications
Topic A: Windows XP Accessories
A-1: Working with WordPad
A-2: Working with Calculator
A-3: Working with Paint
Topic B: Outlook Express
B-1: Examining the components of Outlook Express
B-2: Using the Address Book in Outlook Express
B-3: Creating and sending an e-mail message
Topic C: Internet Explorer 6.0
C-1: Exploring the features of Internet Explorer 6.0
C-2: Using hyperlinks and the Address bar
C-3: Using Favorites
Topic D: Accessing Help and shutting down Windows XP
D-1: Exploring the features of Help and Support
D-2: Using Search in Help and Support
D-3: Shutting down your computer