A slide that teaches about the basics of computer hardware.

1. Welcome to
Computer Basics
Ewing Branch Library
Computer Training
Laverne Mann, Trainer
ewingtrain@yahoo.com
2006

2. Don’t be afraid!
Computer waits for you!
Microsoft Windows XP –
Operating system allows us to use the
computer

3. What will we work on together today?
Computer Hardware and Software
What is the desktop?
Parts of the Window

4. Computer Hardware
External:
Monitor
Printer
Internal:
Memory [RAM temp]
Microprocessor chip

5. Internal
 Hard drive [C drive]
 Floppy disk drive [A drive]
 CD drive [D drive]
 Flash or Jump drive [E, F drive]

6. Turn the computer on!
Press power button
‘Desktop’ loaded with software, icons
Start button- Programs you have
TASK BAR on bottom
Start, click once, All Programs

7. Software-- Microsoft Word
Minimize, Maximize, Close X

8. SAVE, SAVE, SAVE!
Type Your Name
1.File,
Save As
2.Where?
Save in
3.File Name?

9. •Files are..
{Word, Excel}
Store in Folders
Find and print a file –
CompBasics folder
on Desktop
Intro to Word Mon 10 AM

10. Internet Explorer (A browser)
Click Blue E, press enter

11. Toolbar
The Microsoft Internet Explorer toolbar consists of buttons that are shortcuts for
menu commands. They make browsing faster and easier. Click any button on the
toolbar below to find out its function.
 Back. Lets you return to pages you've viewed, beginning with the most
recent. With Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, right-click the Back button and
select from a list of recently visited sites.
Internet Basics Mon 7 PM

12. You should know…
Triangle or arrow-- more options
Glossary of Terms- (handout)
Clicking, Browser, Link, URL
Practice at home or at the library.
www.mcl.org
Weblinks- Computer tutorials

13. Practice – It can be fun!
Fun Websites!:
www.aarp.com/fun
Puzzles, games, books
http://local.yahoo.com
www.hallmark.com
Free e-cards!
http://maps.google.com/
Maps or driving directions!

14. Evaluation form
Handouts
Thank you for your time!