Introduction to Personal Computers Using Windows® 7
Course Specifications
Course number: 084705
Course length: 1.0 day(s)
Course Description
Course Objective: You will familiarize yourself with the basic components of personal
computers, log on to Windows 7, explore the Windows 7 interface, manage files
and folders, use the common tools and programs available in Windows 7, customize
the Windows 7 desktop, and browse the Internet.
Target Student: This course is targeted to individuals who do not have any background,
knowledge, or experience in computers and who need to use personal computers
at home or the office.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites required for this course.
Hardware Requirements
This course requires one desktop computer for each student.
- Intel® Pentium® IV 800 MHz or higher
- Minimum 512MB of RAM or higher
- 128 MB graphics processor that supports DirectX® 9.0
- Generic Monitor (1024x768)
- 16 GB hard disk space for 32 bit or 20 GB hard disk space
for 64 bit
- DVD R/RW drive
- High-speed Internet connection
- A few recordable CDs/DVDs
Software Requirements
Each computer requires the following software:
- Microsoft® Windows® 7
- DirectX® 9.0
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- examine the parts that make up a personal computer to familiarize
yourself with the basic components and individual functions of each component.
- explore the Windows 7 operating system after logging on
to it using the personal computer.
- manage files and folders using Windows Explorer to navigate
to folders and manage files.
- understand application software, and use common tools and
applications that are part of the Windows 7 operating system such as the WordPad
word processor, the Paint tool, the Calculator tool, among others.
- customize the Windows 7 desktop using the customizing tools
and shortcuts to personalize the desktop to suit your business requirements.
- examine networking tools and features so that you can browse
for information using the Internet.
Course Content
- Lesson 1: Getting Started with Personal Computers
- Topic 1A: Identify Personal Computer Basics
- Topic 1B: Identify Input Devices
- Topic 1C: Identify Output Devices
- Topic 1D: Identify Storage Devices
- Topic 1E: Set Up the Computer
- Topic 1F: Examine Personal Computer Functionality
- Lesson 2: Exploring Windows 7 Operating System
- Topic 2A: Log On to Windows 7 Operating System
- Topic 2B: Explore the Desktop
- Topic 2C: Work with Windows
- Topic 2D: Use Windows Help and Support
- Topic 2E: Turn Off Personal Computers
- Lesson 3: Managing Folders and Files
- Topic 3A: Navigate to Folders with Windows Explorer
- Topic 3B: Work with Folders and Files
- Topic 3C: Copy Data on Storage Media
- Lesson 4: Using Common Tools and Programs
- Topic 4A: Examine Application Software
- Topic 4B: Create a Document in WordPad
- Topic 4C: Work with the Calculator
- Topic 4D: Customize a Graphic with the Paint Tool
- Lesson 5: Customizing the Windows 7 Desktop
- Topic 5A: Customize the Start Menu
- Topic 5B: Customize the Taskbar
- Topic 5C: Personalize the Desktop
- Topic 5D: Set a Screen Saver
- Topic 5E: Add Gadgets
- Lesson 6: Browsing the Internet
- Topic 6A: An Overview
of Networks
- Topic 6B: Browse
Websites with Internet Explorer 8