This document provides an overview of a basic computer skills workshop covering topics such as using a mouse and keyboard, Windows basics, files and folders, email, and troubleshooting. The workshop includes demonstrations of using a mouse, parts of the mouse, basic mouse clicks and drags, saving and opening files, organizing files into folders, common file types, and sending emails with attachments. It also reviews troubleshooting tips such as saving work frequently, checking passwords and connections, and restarting computers when programs freeze.

1. Basic Computer Skills WorkshopPresented By: Lisa Hartman & Dan Houloose

2. Today’s workshopUsing the Mouse & Keyboard

3. Windows Basics

4. Working with “files”

5. E-mail

6. Troubleshooting

7. PrintingAdditional Workshops

8. Today’s workshopRemember:Ask questions, stop us if you feel lost!

9. We are not computer scientists, either! (But we’ll do our best to answer what we can!

10. The examples are from HACC computers, with Windows XP. Your personal computer screens may look slightly different.

11. This information is from and about Windows computers (not Macs), which are used in HACC libraries, learning centers, and labs.

12. Be willing to play and practice.Today’s workshop“Computerese”Need help learning the computer “jargon”?See www.techterms.comfor a glossary!

13. Using the mouseThe Mouse Pointer

14. Basic moves

15. Clicking (aka left-clicking)

16. Double-clicking

17. Right clicking

18. Additional moves

19. Dragging (for highlighting or moving)Parts of the MouseUsing the mouseRight ButtonLeft ButtonScroll wheel (or just wheel)Image courtesy of Creative Computing (http://www.creativecomputing.net/catalog/index.php?cPath=209_252).

20. Parts of the MouseUsing the mouseNormally, the mouse is used with the RIGHT hand, and the Left Button is used for most tasks.If you prefer using your left hand, your computer settings can be change so that the buttons are reversed!Image courtesy of Creative Computing (http://www.creativecomputing.net/catalog/index.php?cPath=209_252).

21. The Mouse PointerUsing the mouseThe Mouse Pointer – Different Symbols have different meanings:Normal Pointer – this is how the mouse appears normally.

22. Hand – this appears when your mouse is over a clickable link. You see this when you’re on the Internet, but also in other items (documents, emails) that are directing you to the Internet.

23. Select (text) – This pointer appears when you are working with text (working with a word processor, email, filling out forms).The Mouse PointerUsing the mouseThe Mouse Pointer – Different Symbols have different meanings:Busy – these symbols appear when the computer is processing. Wait for the pointer to change back to another type before continuing.

24. Move – When this appears, you can move the window or other item that you’ve selected . You would drag it to another place on the screen or in your document.

25. Resize – when these symbols appear, you can change an item such as a photo or window to a larger or smaller size. Basic Mousing MovesUsing the mouseDouble-clicking– One of the first things you need to do with your mouse is open a program! “Double-clicking” your mouse’s left button will open a program on your computer’s “desktop” (The screen you see after your computer has started up.)Place the mouse over the computer program that you wish to open.Click the left mouse button 2 times in a row. Do this fairly quickly, but relax. Often when people are tense or try to click to quickly, they move the mouse pointer away from the program.

26. Basic Mousing MovesUsing the mouseSingle-clicking – Another common move is the single-click with the left mouse button. Use this when pressing a button or selecting a link, and in many other cases.Place the mouse over the item you wish to select.Gently click the left mouse button one time.

27. Basic Mousing MovesUsing the mouseRight-clicking– This is a function that many people don’t even know about! Right clicking in various places gives you shortcuts to common tasks. Place the mouse over the item you wish to select.Gently click the right mouse button one time.Image courtesy of Dave’s Computer Tips (http://www.davescomputertips.com/newsletters/2007/20071201.php)

28. Basic Mousing MovesUsing the mouseDragging– This move allows you to do a variety of things. You can move items around (pictures, windows), and you can also highlight sections of text.

29. Basic Mousing MovesUsing the mouseDragging – Moving items aroundPut your mouse on the item that you wish to move.Click the left mouse button, and HOLD IT DOWN.Drag the picture to the new location.Let go of the left mouse button.

30. Basic Mousing MovesUsing the mouseDragging – Moving items around – moving a window:Put your mouse on the item that you wish to move.Click the left mouse button, and HOLD IT DOWN.Drag the window to the new location.Let go of the left mouse button.

31. Basic Mousing MovesUsing the mouseDragging – Highlighting textPut your mouse cursor at the beginning of the text (to the left of the first letter in your selection). Hold down your left mouse button, and drag it down to the end of the word at the end of the text.Let go of the mouse button.(At this point, you can copy, cut, change font, etc.)

32. What About Laptops? (Using Track Pads)Using the mouseTo move the mouse, move your finger along the track pad.Use the left and right buttons as you would on the mouse.Track PadScroll area (not on all track pads)Right Mouse ButtonLeft Mouse ButtonBoard by Striatic from http://www.flickr.com/photos/striatic/222741410/ (Creative Commons license).

33. Basic Mousing MovesUsing the mouseKeep Practicing:Palm Beach County Library’s (PBCL) Tutorial: http://www.pbclibrary.org/mousing/

34. PBCL’s “mousercise” practice: http://www.pbclibrary.org/mousing/mousercise.htm

35. PBCL’s games practice site: http://www.pbclibrary.org/mousing/games.htm

36. Central Kansas Library System’s “mouserobics”: http://www.ckls.org/~crippel/computerlab/tutorials/mouse/page1.htmlWindows Basic

38. Windows BasicFollow along on your computer for a basic understanding of Windows and its features.

39. File ManagementDrives, Files and FoldersAs you work on a computer, you will probably be working with files. These can be documents, spreadsheets, pictures, and many other things.You need a place to store and manage these files.

40. Drives, Files & Folders, What are they?File ManagementThis file cabinet (Drive) contains all of your school work.You might have a folder for each of your classes.Each file folder contains all of your work for that class (research papers, homework, notes, etc.)

41. Organizing your filesFile ManagementHow would you organize your files after purchasing a USB drive?The following slides will show you a sample of how you might want to organize your documents.Flash Drive – also known as:USB Drive

42. Jump Drive

43. Thumb Drive

44. Portable Drive…Image courtesyAmbujSaxena via Creative Commons search (www.flickr.com/photos/ambuj/345356294/)

45. Organizing your filesFile ManagementIf you click on “My Computer” on your computer, you will see a list of all of the drives where you might store your information. This includes your USB Drive.“Double-click” the drive that you wish to see…

46. Organizing your filesFile ManagementThis is a list of files and folders on a sample USB Drive.The folder symbols are exactly that, and you can double-click them to see your files.But – you don’t have to save a document into a file. Notice that there are three document files saved directly on the USB Drive.To see the files that are saved in one of the folders, double-click that folder. FoldersFiles

47. Organizing your filesFile ManagementOften, you can double-click on a file to open it up.These are the files and folders that are saved (or stored) in the English101 Folder. You can tell by the pictures (or icons) that these are different types of files (Word documents, a PowerPoint presentation) and another folder. (You can create folders within folders if you like!)

48. Types of FilesFile ManagementYou can tell by a file’s name, or by it’s icon picture, what type of file it is…

49. Types of FilesFile ManagementThere are probably hundreds of types of files – the next slides will show you some common file types that you might work with in school

50. File ManagementTypes of FilesWord Processing Documents

51. Made with:

52. Microsoft Word

53. Microsoft Works

54. OpenOffice Writer

55. LotusWordPro

56. Used for:

57. Writing papers, reports

58. Writing letters,

59. Taking notes

60. Much more

61. Microsoft Word is the Word Processing program available on HACC computers.File ManagementTypes of FilesPresentations (Slide Shows)

62. Made with:

63. Microsoft PowerPoint

64. Microsoft Works

65. OpenOffice Impress

66. Apple Keynote

67. Used for:

68. Creating slide shows to accompany presentations.

69. Shows notes or illustrations while you are presenting

70. Microsoft PowerPoint is the Presentation program available on HACC computers.File ManagementTypes of FilesSpreadsheets

71. Made with:

72. Microsoft Excel

73. Microsoft Works

74. OpenOffice Calc

75. Apple Numbers

76. Used for:

77. Organizing data in the form of a table.

78. Including calculations in that table.

79. Microsoft Excel is the Spreadsheet program available on HACC computers.File ManagementTypes of FilesPDF Files

80. These are electronic documents that end in the suffix “pdf”. Such as smith-article.pdf.

81. These are meant to be read online or printed, but they cannot be edited.

82. Adobe Acrobat Reader is the software used to view and print PDF files.Saving a new fileFile ManagementThe next group of slides will show you how to save a file. A Microsoft Word document is the example, but it will work with other programs as well.Image courtesymolotalk via Creative Commons search (www.flickr.com/photos/molotalk/3483050501/)

83. Saving a new fileFile ManagementWhen you first create your document, save it right away. (Do this at the very beginning – don’t wait until you’ve finished all of your typing!)Click on the “disk” symbol at the top left.

84. Saving a new fileFile ManagementAfter you’ve clicked the disk, a window like this will appear.First you need to say where to save it. If you have a USB drive, you need to find this first.Click on the drop-down list at the top to find your USB drive.

85. Saving a new fileFile ManagementFind your USB Drive (or any other drive or folder you need) here, and click it.Note that all different USB drives will look different on the menu.Click on the drop-down list at the top to find your USB drive.

86. Saving a new fileFile ManagementThe place that you want to save you file should appear at the top of this window (see left picture).You might want to double-click on one of the folders to save your file in a specific folder. (If you want to save your file in the English 101 folder, it should your window should look like the picture on the right.

87. Saving a new fileFile ManagementChoose a good name for your document and type it next to “File Name”Click save after you’ve named your document.

88. Saving a new fileFile ManagementOnce you’ve named and saved your file the first time, it’s easy to save it after that. Just click the disk again at the top left, and it will automatically save it with the same name, and in the same place.

89. Saving a new fileFile ManagementDon’t be confused!Clicking on the disk is just one way that you can save your files!Note that you can also click on the circle at top left and find the “save” option on that list.(Use “save as” to make a new copy of the file with a new name.)

90. Saving a new fileFile ManagementImportant Advice:Click the save button occasionally as you’re working on your paper. This way, you’re backing up your work. If the computer crashes, or electricity goes out, you haven’t lost all of your work!!

91. Opening a fileFile ManagementOpening your FileOnce you have a saved file, you may need to re-open it (to continue working, to read it, print it, etc.)

92. Opening a fileFile Management2 Ways to Open a File1 – Double-clicking on the file name.2 – Opening the program, first, and then the file

93. Opening a fileFile ManagementDouble-clickingFind and double-click you’re My Computer option on your computer. (This depends on the type of Windows that you have.) Usually, there is an icon on the desktop.(Note – if the file is saved on your home computer, you may need to click on “My Documents”)

94. Opening a fileFile ManagementFind your USB Drive & double-click – continue double-clicking the folders until you see your file

95. Opening a fileFile ManagementDouble-clicking a file is usually the fastest way to open it. However, sometimes, the computer doesn’t understand what program to use. In this case, open your program, first!This example is for a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet.Open up Excel, by double-clicking the icon on your desktop, or selecting it from your start menu.

96. Opening a fileFile ManagementClick on the circle at top-left of window.Then, choose “Open” from the menu that appears.

97. Opening a fileFile ManagementFind your drive and folder in the “Open” window.Note that there are many ways to find files here.