This document provides an introduction to PC basics and the internet. It outlines training objectives to build knowledge of hardware, software, terminology and internet applications. The session covers PC components like the CPU, monitor, keyboard and mouse. It reviews Microsoft applications and teaches how to use internet explorer to search the web and log on/off. Trainees are instructed on PC and internet basics and encouraged to provide feedback to improve future sessions.

1. “PC Basics”
&
“Intro to the Internet”
Welcome to...

2. Training Objectives:Training Objectives:
• Knowledge of PC Basics
• Understanding of Terminology
• Applications of Hardware/Software
• Introduction to the Internet

3. Where do we start ?Where do we start ?
With theWith the BASICSBASICS !!
• Terminology
• Hardware
• Software
• Programs
• Internet

4. Terminology-”you@work”

5. •The CENTRAL
PROCESSING UNIT
contains the logical
elements for
manipulating and
performing multiple
operations.
•A MOUSE is a hand-
held input device, that
is used to control the
position of the
cursor/pointer.
•A KEYBOARD is a
manual device with
push buttons that
have alpha, numeric
and functions “keys”,
similar to a typewriter.
•The MONITOR is a
visual unit that
displays information
through text, graphics
and video.
Hardware...Hardware...
• CPU
• Monitor
• Keyboard
• Mouse

6. •The PRINTER produces
physical reproductions
of a screen page or
document called
“hardcopy”.
• DISKS and CD’s are
electromagnetic and
optical storage
mediums for digital
data.
HardwareHardware
• Disks
• CD’s
• Printer

7. Software Programs-Microsoft
• Access( Databases )
• PowerPoint ( Presentations )
• Excel ( Spreadsheets )

8. • Word ( Word-processing )
Software Programs-Microsoft
• Outlook (E-mail & Calendar )
• Explorer ( Internet )

9. Microsoft Outlook helps you organize and share information
with other people. Use Outlook to do the following:
·Manage personal and business information, such as your e-
mail messages, appointments, contacts, tasks, and files, as
well as track activities.
·Share information with a group by using e-mail, group
scheduling, and more.
·Share information with other Office programs, and find Office
files from within Outlook.
·Connect to the World Wide Web.
Basic Features of Microsoft Outlook

10. Wait for UWSI “LOGIN
BOX” to appear.
“Login & Program” Practice
Make sure your CPU &
MONITOR POWER are on.
Type in your USER NAME
& PASSWORD.
CLICK on the OK button and
wait for the “DESKTOP” screen
to appear.

11. “Program Practice”
LEFT CLICK the mouse
on START to view the PATH
MENU selection.
Move the mouse and
SELECT (highlight) the
program you wish to open.
LEFT CLICK the mouse
to OPEN.
Wait for the program to
open. (See screen examples.)

12. “Help & Exit” Practice
SELECT HELP on the
TOOLBAR.
SELECT “Contents &
Index” in HELP.
SELECT “Key
Information”, then CLICK
on the OPEN tab.
SELECT the PRINT tab to
print a hardcopy or
SELECT  to EXIT.
Help

13. Review..Review..
thethe
Basics !Basics !
What’s
missing?
•Keyboard
•Mouse•Printer
•Disk•CD
•CPU
•Monitor
A hint!

14. Welcome to...
“You’ve Got Mail!”
“Intro to the Internet”

15. • Understanding of Terminology
• Internet Applications
•Web Site Search
Training Objectives:Training Objectives:

16. Terminology-”ABC’s.com”

17. With an Internet connection (Microsoft Internet Explorer)
and the following information, you can find almost anything
on the Internet:
•)To connect through the local area network at work: The LAN
administrator (Helpdesk) configures your browser for your
corporate network and provides you with an authorized I.D. &
address. (i.e. mlewis@uwsi.com)
• To connect through an Internet service provider: The provider
combines an I.D. and password you choose with their network
address. (i.e. student@aol.com
•Once you are set up, it’s time to “Explore the Internet”.
• For more information and assistance…
...OPEN the HELP contents.
Getting Started with
Internet Explorer

18. “Log-On & Search”Practice
SELECT Internet
Explorer from the MENU
PATH.
On the TOOLBAR, LEFT
CLICK the SEARCH button.
In the “SEARCH” BAR,
TYPE the subject your wish to
find.
CLICK on the SEARCH
button that appears below the
WEB BAR.

19. “Website Search Practice”
On the TOOLBAR,
LEFT CLICK the SEARCH
button.
In the “SEARCH” box, type
the word or phrase you are
looking for.
(blue cross wisconsin)
CLICK on the SEARCH
button that appears below the
WEB SEARCH box.

20. “Surfing the Web, Logging Off
& Shutting Down ”
SELECT the WEBSITE
you wish to BROWSE OR
type the an address in the
ADDRESS box & press
ENTER.
SELECT  to
EXIT/LOG OFF.
CLICK on START, then
SELECT SHUT DOWN to
properly shut down your
computer.

21. Evaluation andEvaluation and
Continuous ImprovementContinuous Improvement
Performance OutcomesPerformance Outcomes
 What worked?What worked?
 What didn’t?What didn’t?
 What next?What next?

22. Congratulations!
You have
successfully
completed
the session!
Please send your
feedback to:
mlewis@uwsi.com
Thank You!