Windows Basics

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Course

Windows Basics

Length
Three hours
Audience

This course is for anyone new computers and the Windows environment. It is also a good class for those who are self-taught and would like to pick up some shortcuts.

Prerequisites

None

Topics

Module 1: Getting Started

  • The PC hardware
  • What is Windows?
  • The Windows desktop
  • Mouse techniques

Module 2: Working with Windows

  • Parts of a window
  • Window controls
  • Viewing window contents
  • Using menus
  • Using toolbars

Module 3: The Start Menu and Taskbar

  • The Start menu
  • Starting a program
  • The Taskbar
  • Task Switching

Module 4: Help

  • On-line Help

Module 5: Using Windows Applications

  • Windows applications
  • The Accessories
  • Cut copy and paste

Module 6: Shutting Down

  • Computer shut down
  • Restart
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