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PC Fundamentals




Course Aims
This practical "hands-on" course will teach readers the essential skills of personal computer operation, providing a valuable introduction for both users and support newcomers. On course completion, readers will be able to - understand the components of a PC; take care of the computer, through cleaning and simple preventative maintenance; copy and move files using the DOS directory structure; run Windows and start applications; customize the Windows environment for personal preferences.
Assumed Knowledge
Readers are not expected to have gained any prior knowledge of PCs before they attend this course. However, it is strongly recommended that they have some keyboard and mouse experience. We suggest the following as a minimum - ability to use a PC keyboard; familiarity with Enter and Return keys, Caps Lock, Shift keys and backspace; ability to use a mouse to drag items and to start Windows applications through "double clicking" on Shortcuts or the Start menu.
Course Audience
This course provides essential foundation training for any person wishing to learn about PCs and operating systems. Topics are of relevance to readers from end-user and other computing backgrounds, wishing to progress further with PC training.

This course can be found in the following categories:
Courses > Desktop
Courses > A+ Certification > PC Fundamentals

Table of Contents
Module 1 - Introduction to Hardware
  		• Introduction to Hardware
  		• The System Unit
  		• The Motherboard
  		• The Microprocessor
  		• Measurements of Performance
  		• Memory
  		• ROM
  		• Expansion Slots
  		• Power Supply
  		• Disk Drives
  		• The Display System
  		• Display Adapters
  		• Monitors
  		• Bits and Bytes
     
    Module 2 - Keyboards, Mice, Printers and Peripherals
  		• Introduction to the Keyboard
  		• Esc and Function Keys
  		• Navigation, Insert and Delete Keys
  		• Main Keyboard
  		• Cursor Movement Keys (Arrows)
  		• Numeric Keypad
  		• Introduction to the Mouse
  		• The Secondary/Alternate Mouse Button
  		• The Middle Mouse Button
  		• Scroll Mice
  		• Introduction to Printers
  		• Dot Matrix
  		• Ink Jet or Bubble Jet
  		• Laser
  		• Other PC Peripherals
  		• Tape Drives
  		• CD-ROM
  		• Digital Versatile Disk (DVD)
  		• Other Removable Storage
     
    Module 3 - Disk Operating System (DOS)
  		• Introduction to Software
  		• Application Software
  		• Operating System Software
  		• DOS
  		• The Start-up Process (Boot Process)
  		• Loading the Operating System
  		• Resetting the System
  		• Working with DOS
  		• Typical Error Messages
  		• Internal and External DOS Commands
  		• Help
     
    Module 4 - DOS File Structure
  		• The Directory Structure
  		• The Default Drive
  		• Directories and the DOS Prompt
  		• MS-DOS Files
  		• Filenames
  		• Path to a File
  		• Saving and Opening Files
  		• Global Filename Characters (Wildcards)
  		• List Files and Directories (DIR)
  		• Copy and Move Files
  		• Rename a File (REN)
  		• Delete a File (DEL)
     
    Module 5 - Useful DOS Commands
  		• Prepare a Disk for Use with DOS (FORMAT)
  		• Make a Copy of a Floppy Disk (DISKCOPY)
  		• Recover a Deleted File (UNDELETE)
  		• Change the DOS Command Prompt
  		• Change the DOS Path
     
    Module 6 - Windows Operating System
  		• Introduction to Windows
  		• Windows Versions
  		• Windows 3.x
  		• Windows for Workgroups
  		• Windows NT Workstation
  		• Windows NT Server
  		• Windows 95
  		• Windows 98
  		• Windows Me
  		• Windows 2000
  		• Features of Windows 98
  		• Graphical User Interface
  		• The Desktop
  		• The Start Menu
  		• Changes to the Desktop from Windows 95
  		• Plug and Play
  		• The Common User Interface
  		• Customizable User Interface
  		• Memory Management
  		• Multi-tasking
  		• Windows 98 Profiles
  		• Windows 98 Start-up
  		• Windows Terminology
  		• Using Windows
  		• Sizing Windows
  		• Mouse Pointers
  		• Left and Right Mouse Buttons
  		• Obtaining Help
    Module 7 - Managing Programs
  		• The Start Menu
  		• Programs Menu Item
  		• Documents Menu Item
  		• Settings Menu Item
  		• Find Menu Item
  		• Run Menu Item
  		• Log Off [User Name] Menu Item
  		• Shutdown Menu Item
  		• Creating Desktop Shortcuts
  		• The Taskbar
  		• Customizing the Start Menu
     
    Module 8 - Working with Files and Folders
  		• Folders
  		• My Computer
  		• Windows Explorer
  		• Working with Folders
  		• Creating a New Folder
  		• Duplicate Folder Names
  		• Renaming a Folder
  		• Deleting a Folder
  		• Changing the Appearance of Items in a Folder
  		• Working with Files
  		• Filenames
  		• Renaming, Moving, Copying and Deleting Files
  		• Undoing File Operations
  		• Drag and Drop
  		• Locating Files
  		• The Recycle Bin
  		• Formatting a Floppy Disk
  		• Accessing Files from the Desktop
     
    Module 9 - Other Windows Features
  		• The Control Panel
  		• Mouse Properties
  		• Display Properties
  		• Setting the Date and Time
  		• Printing
  		• Changing Printer Settings
  		• Managing the Print Queue
     
    Appendix - Glossary
  		• Appendix - Glossary
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