This document provides an overview of basic computer skills, including: - Computer hardware components like the monitor, keyboard, mouse, hard drive, and disk drives. - The difference between hardware and software. - Types of computers like laptops, desktops, and handheld devices. - Units of digital information like bits and bytes. - Common software programs in Microsoft Office. - How the internet works, including browsers, web pages, email addresses, and internet service providers. - How to power on and shut down a computer. - Useful educational links and resources.

1. Basic ComputerSkillsAustin Public LibraryLittle Walnut Creek Branch LibraryComputer Learning CenterSchedule of Free Computer Classes835 W Rundberg LanePhone: 512 974-9860www.cityofaustin.org/libraryRaquel Merlo

2. Basic ComputerSkillsAgenda- ComputerComponent - Hardware and Software- Typesof Computers- My Computer- Bit/Byte– Definition- Microsoft Office – Overview- TheWeb- ISP – Internet ServiceProvider- Browser- Webpages- SettingUp an E-Mail account- Usefullinks Hardware X SoftwareComputerComponent

3. 2/15/20104Monitor and KeyboardThis device allows visual interaction with the system, and user can see how the command are being processed. This is where the user enters text commands into the computer.

4. CabinetOn/off switch for power

5. Device where: hard drive, CD-ROM, diskette drive

6. Contains connection ports

7. For the monitorcable

8. For the mouse and keyboard

9. For the internet cable

10. For the printer cable 2/15/20105

11. That is the place where information (files) and software programs are stored.One of the most important parts of the computer.2/15/20106TheHard Disk

12. 2/15/20107MouseA point and click interface for entering commands.

13. Hard Disk DrivesLocal Disk “C”Devices with Removable Storage3 ½ Floppy “A”CD Drive “E”Network Devices2/15/20108My ComputerC:\D:\

14. 2/15/20109Types of ComputersPortable and DesktopLaptop

15. handheld

16. PC2/15/201010Bit01OnOffA bit is the smallest piece of data that a computer can manipulate.

17. A byte is a grouping of 8 bits. The storage capacity of the computer is specified in bytes. One Kilobyte (1 K) equals 1024 bytes.One Megabyte (1 Mb) is the same as a thousand "K" bytes, or athousand x 1024bytes.One Gigabyte is the same as a thousand Megabytes.2/15/201011Byte

18. FoldersFile NamesView options2/15/201012My DocumentsC:\Documents and Settings\smithje\My Documents

19. WordText ProcessorExcelSpreadsheetOutlook E-mail, calender, contacts and personal information 2/15/201013Microsoft Office

20. 2/15/201014The Web

21. Security – Does the ISP use encryption?Privacy – Read the ISP’s published privacy policy.Services – Does the ISP provide the services you want with adequate support?CostReliability2/15/201015ISP – Internet Service Provider

22. User Support Are there published methods for contacting customer support?Prompt friendly service?Hours of availabilityDo consultants have the appropriate knowledge base?SpeedRecommendations2/15/201016Others aspects to be considered:

23. ISP (Internet Service Provider)Some examples:AT&T DSL ServiceSprintVerizon DSLComcastEarthlinkTime Warner Road Runner2/15/201017

24. To access the internet you need a browserInternet Explorer and Firefox are two popular browsers2/15/201018Browser

25. Each web page has a unique address, called a URL, that identifies its location on the serverURL: Uniform Resource LocatorFor example: www.google.comAccess web pages using your browser2/15/201019Web Pages