PC & Windows 95 Introduction

Course Length/Prerequisites

This two-day course has no prerequisites.
Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for new users of Windows and those who are planning to use applications such as Excel, Word and PageMaker. This course, Windows Introduction or Windows Orientation, is a prerequisite for all introductory Windows application courses.
Course Objectives

Upon completion of this hands-on workshop, students will be able to:
describe the hardware components of a microcomputer
understand the relationship between hardware and software, and the role of DOS
understand file naming conventions and the concept of disk storage of data
understand the relationship between DOS and Windows
launch and exit Windows and Windows applications
minimize, maximize and restore Windows applications, and switch between them while they're running
create groups and icons; customize the Windows desktop to suit individual tastes
use the File Manager to format disks, manipulate directories and files, and search for files
Course Content

Introduction

What is a Computer System?
Inside a Computer
Types of Computers: Mainframes, Minis, Micros and Laptops
Development of the Micro-Computer Industry
The Microprocessor
Compatibility
PC Types
Networks

Operating Systems

Computer System Components
Input and Ouput Components
Processing, Memory and Storage Components
Connecting the Basic Components
Software
Starting up a Computer System

Booting the System
The System Prompt
Operating System Version
Clearing the Screen

]Using DOS Commands

The Command Line
Structure of DOS Commands
File Names

File Names

Types of Files
Wildcards

What is Windows 95?

The Desktop

Using the Mouse
Customizing the Mouse
Customizing the Desktop

The Taskbar

Starting Applications
Closing Applications
Starting Multiple Applications
Switching Between Applications Using the Taskbar
Switching Between Applications Using <Alt><Tab>
Viewing Multiple Windows
Customizing the Taskbar

Working with Windows

Parts of a Window
Resizing and Moving Windows
Working with Menus
Working with and using Dialog Boxes
Working with Scroll Bars

File Handling

Drives, Folders and Files
Viewing Folders and Files
New, Open, Save and Save As
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PC & Windows 95 Introduction

Copying and Moving Information

Selecting, Copying, and Moving Information

File Management with Explorer

Viewing Drives, Folders and Files
Viewing Folder and File Details
Creating New Folders
Selecting, Deleting, and Renaming Files and Folders
Copying and Moving Files and Folders
Drag-and-Drop File Management
Creating and using Shortcuts
Using Recycle Bin

Printing

Printing from Running Applications
Printing from My Computer or Explorer

Using Help

Contents, Index, Find
Selecting Text in Windows Programs
Starting Windows - Modes

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