Getting Started
This course is designed for people who can use a computer
mouse and keyboard but require a very basic computer course.
The aim of the course is to give people the skills needed to
access to on-line ECDL learning materials, but is suitable
for anyone who wants to learn the basics of using a PC.
People who have never used a computer before should go on
the Absolute Beginners course.
Key Study Areas are:
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using the basic features of Microsoft Windows
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saving
your work
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understanding basic file management
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navigating the internet
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using basic email
| Number of Places: |
3 |
| Venue: |
Collingwood House |
| Time: |
9.30 am -
12.30 pm |
| Dates: |
2005: 1
February 1 March 8 April |
Syllabus in detail
General
Identify the main components of a PC (keyboard, monitor,
ON/OFF switch, mouse etc.)
Switch on (and log on where appropriate)
Close down Windows and the PC
Use logon password to maintain security
Use help
Understand basics of "My Computer" (in particular accessing
disk drives)
Working with windows
Start and close windows applications
Tile and cascade windows
Switch between applications
Minimise, maximise, restore and close buttons
Reposition and resize windows
Working with menus and commands
Start menu
Task bar
Title bar
Menu bar
Tool bars
Scroll bars
Insertion point
Working with dialogue boxes
Command buttons
Option button
Text boxes
Drop down lists
Check boxes
Internet
Start Internet
Explorer
Navigating the
worldwide web
Using hyperlinks
Bookmarking
Using search
engines
Printing
Understand the
concept of “Home Page”
Enter Web addresses
Email
Send, read,
reply and forward messages
Save and print messages
Using address
books
Deleting
messages
To book a place please call
Collingwood House on 01452 891252.
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