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