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BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS

BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS. Components of the Computer. Identify the following components Central Processing Unit (CPU) Keyboard Monitor Removable Media Mouse Printer Audio Output. Central Processing Unit. Brain of the computer Memory Power Supply Speed of the computer. Keyboard.

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BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS

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  1. BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS

  2. Components of the Computer • Identify the following components • Central Processing Unit (CPU) • Keyboard • Monitor • Removable Media • Mouse • Printer • Audio Output

  3. Central Processing Unit • Brain of the computer • Memory • Power Supply • Speed of the computer

  4. Keyboard • Enters information • Speaks to the CPU • Transfers information from CPU to Monitor

  5. Mouse • Pointing Device • Several Types • Functions • Left Mouse Button • Right Mouse Button • Wheel Button • Left-handed vs. Right-handed

  6. Monitor • Displays what you have requested from the CPU • Two Types • Flat LCD or LED • Box Design

  7. Removable Media • Storage that can be moved from computer to computer • Types Include: • CD (Compact Disk [DVD/Blu Ray]) • Memory Card • USB flash drive

  8. Printer • Creates a representation of the text or media on paper • Two basic types • Black and White laser • Color inkjet • Easy installation

  9. Audio Output • Speakers may be plugged into the green plug in order to hear sound from the computer. • Headphones may also be plugged into the green plug.

  10. Questions

  11. How do I turn the thing on! • Turn on the computer • Turn on the monitor • Turn on the CPU • Wait • Log on with the ID and password, if they are needed

  12. How do I turn the thing off! • Shut down the computer

  13. Questions

  14. Basic Operations • Move Stuff Around • Create a Folder • Create a Word Document • Type the Document • Save a Copy • Access the Internet

  15. Move Stuff Around • Employ the mouse • Drag an icon on the desktop

  16. Create a Folder • Right click on the desktop • Go to new and allow the arrow to expand • Select folder • Begin typing the name with the folder words highlighted • Click off the folder once you have completed the name

  17. Create a Word Document • Create the document • Click the Window Icon • Go to all Programs

  18. Create a Word Document • Go to Microsoft Office • Click on Microsoft Office Word

  19. Type the Document

  20. Save a Copy • Move cursor to the “save as” • Select the “Word Document” option

  21. Save a Copy A • Select where you want to save it • Choose a file name • Left Click Save B

  22. Practical Exercise Create a folder on the desk top and name it “Test.” Create a Word document and then save it as “my document” in the test folder.

  23. Question

  24. Access the Internet • Introduction to the Internet • E-Mail (Electronic Mail) • Uniform Resource Locator (URL) • Search Engine

  25. Develop E-mail Accounts Create an E-mail Account • Open the Internet • Open Google by typing it in the address bar • Go to the top right hand side of the Google page and left click on g-mail • Go to the top right hand side of the page and left click create an account • Type in your information • Left click the next step button • Create your profile or add a photo • Congratulations! You just created an e-mail

  26. Professional Email • Apply tips For a Professional E-mail Address • Stay Away From Things That Might Tip Off Your Age • Avoid Political, Gender, Or Religious References • Be Careful About Health References, Too • Keep It Simple, Stupid • Your safest bet? Your Name • Remember this is a professional email

  27. Open the Internet • Double-Click onInternet Explorer • Click on the website address • Press the Delete key on the keyboard • Type Http://jobs.mo.gov • Press the Enter key on the keyboard

  28. Navigate Missouri Jobs Site • Place your mouse on the top tool bar and left click on the find a job tab

  29. Navigate Missouri Jobs Site • Populate the job search box • Select the search button by left clicking it

  30. Navigate Missouri Jobs Site • Select the job that you want to view

  31. Navigate Missouri Jobs site • Select the job you want to apply for

  32. Navigate Missouri Jobs site • Apply for a position • Read the page concerning arrest and convictions • Follow the instruction to apply

  33. Questions

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