Introduction to Personal Computers: Using Windows XP
Course Specifications
Course number: 084124
Software: A Typical installation of Windows XP Professional.
Course length: 0.5 day(s)
Course Description
By using a personal computer, you can accomplish many tasks that might
be more difficult and time-consuming to accomplish on your own. Some of those
tasks might include writing a letter, analyzing numeric information, or maintaining
an updated list of client information; however, before you use a personal
computer, you need to understand what it is and how it works. In this course,
that's what you will do. Once you're comfortable with that, you will begin
using your personal computer.
Course Objective: You will learn the basic skills necessary to operate a personal
computer.
Target Student: This course is designed for a user who has
never used a personal computer and needs to use a personal computer on the
job.
Prerequisites: This course was designed for the student who is completely new to personal
computers and needs to learn the basics about Windows XP. If you are using
the Windows XP operating system and are new to computers, you should take
this course before attempting any other Element K Content courses.
There are no prerequisite courses for this course.
Delivery Method: Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.
Hardware Requirements
- A 233 MHz or higher processor is required. A 300 MHz or higher
processor is recommended.
- A minimum
of 128 MB of RAM is recommended for Windows XP Professional.
- A minimum of 1.5 GB of available hard-disk space.
- Either a local CD-ROM drive, DVD drive, or access to a networked
CD-ROM drive.
- A Microsoft mouse, or compatible pointing device.
- A Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution video adapter
and monitor is recommended.
- An Internet connection with access to the World Wide Web is
necessary to complete a portion of the “Networking” lesson. (Note:
Internet access may require payment of a separate fee to a service provider;
local charges may also apply).
Platform Requirements
Software Requirements
- A Typical installation of Windows XP Professional.
- A default installation of Office 2000 if you plan to complete
the “Using Application Software” lesson.
Performance-Based Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- prepare to use a personal computer.
- start a personal computer.
- use application software.
- begin using a network.
Course Content
- Lesson 1: Getting Started with Personal Computers
- Topic 1A: Identify Uses of Personal Computers
- Topic 1B: Identify Types of Personal Computers
- Topic 1C: Identify the Common Components of a Personal Computer
- Topic 1D: Identify How Personal Computers Work
- Lesson 2: Using a Personal Computer
- Topic 2A: Set Up Your Computer
- Topic 2B: Start Your Computer
- Topic 2C: Log in to Your Computer
- Topic 2D: Display My Computer
- Lesson 3: Using Application Software
- Topic 3A: Navigate in a Word Processing Document
- Topic 3B: Update a Spreadsheet
- Topic 3C: Run a Presentation
- Topic 3D: Find Information in a Database
- Lesson 4: Connecting to a Network
- Topic 4A: Identify Types of Networks
- Topic 4B: Access the Internet