This part of the computer system that visually communicates with the user. You will earn how you can put information in computers and get information out of computers. H 3 course adapted from national institute on aging 2007 helping older adults search for health information online. Usually seen on laptops keyboard a device used to input text. Absolute beginners guide to computer basics, fifth edition, will help you figure out how to use your new computer system. A beginners guide to using computers and the internet. Youll learn about computer hardware and software, about the microsoft windows 7 operating system, and about the. Students who are already accustomed to computer work can skim this section quickly.
The computer basics training session is a two 2 to four hour course. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Software refers to the programs that you use on your computer like a word. My computer this lets you explore the files and folders on the computer. This pdf tutorial aims to give students who have had little or no contact with computers the foundation for all work using a computer. This means and all other anglebracketed notes a particular key on the keyboard in this case, it means the enter key to the right of the alphabetic keys. Computer literacy training manual centre for science access.
You will learn vocabulary about computer hardware, and computer software. If you know this information, enter it in the space provided and push enter on your keyboard. Some computers may require a user name and password in order for you to log on. If your monitor does not come on when you power up your computer, locate the power button on the monitor and turn it on. Youll learn how computers work, how to connect all the pieces and parts, and how to start using them. Think of an operating system os as the interface which lets you communicate with the computer. A computer internet course for older adults module 1 handouts. Pdf basic computer course book free tutorial for beginners.
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