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This course provides participants with step-by-step instruction in basic computer usage. Participants acquire the computer skills necessary to operate in the Windows environment using the mouse and the keyboard. They become familiar with a broad range of computer functions, such as creating and copying files, and learn how to use the Windows programs such as - Word Pad, Paint, and the Calculator. This introductory course is divided into five modules.
 
Using the Desktop
Participants learn the skills necessary to work in the Windows environment. They use the mouse and keyboard to input data into the system. They start and exit Windows, open and close Windows programs, change display properties and mouse settings and use menus and dialog boxes.
 
File Management
In this module, participants learn concepts of file management. They create folders, move, save, and copy folders and files from a network and switch between Windows programs.
 
Windows Programs
Participants acquire the basic skills to use the programs that come with Windows XP. They will complete drawing exercises and learn to combine graphics with text. In this module, participants use drawing tools, create a draw document, add and format text and save and print a new graphics document. They use WordPad program to insert and delete text, save and print a document
 
Keyboarding and Text Entry
Participants develop keyboarding skills and edit simple text documents. They use the Windows WordPad to practice correct keystroking and to edit a document.
 
Organizing files
In this module, participants learn how to organize files to keep the computer up and running by performing regular maintenance. They delete unused files, run the disk clean up utility, check for errors on the hard drive, and set tasks.
 
Prerequisite
This course assumes no prior knowledge of computers.

Software Requirements
Windows XP
Notepad
Paint
Spider Solitaire
WordPad