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Module 1.1 Introduction to Computers

Module 1.1 Introduction to Computers. Contents. Hardware versus Software How does a computer work? Introduction to Windows What happens when we save our work? Honing your keyboard skills Test and improve knowledge and skill Module Activities. Hardware versus Software. Hardware.

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Module 1.1 Introduction to Computers

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  1. Module 1.1 Introduction to Computers

  2. Contents • Hardware versus Software • How does a computer work? • Introduction to Windows • What happens when we save our work? • Honing your keyboard skills • Test and improve knowledge and skill • Module Activities

  3. Hardware versus Software Hardware Software

  4. How does a computer work?

  5. How does a computer work? Computers process data into information.

  6. Activity 1

  7. How does a computer work? The mighty mouse Right-clicking Clicking Dragging Double-clicking Scrolling

  8. Introduction to Windows Start up time! • Logging on: • Gaining access to the programs and data. • Using of a username and password. The unique username and password is used for security purposes so that only YOU can access your files.

  9. Introduction to Windows The desktop Windows 7 icons Desktop Gadgets Quick Launch toolbar Taskbar Start button Start Menu Notification area

  10. Activity 2

  11. Introduction to Windows Common features of programs Windows

  12. Activity 3

  13. Introduction to Windows Components of a window Title bar Minimise, Maximise and Close buttons Menu bar Toolbar(s) Scrollbars

  14. Introduction to Windows The Ribbon - Fluent User Interface Tab with commands organised in logical groups

  15. Activity 4

  16. Introduction to Windows How to save • File • Save As • Save in : My Documents • File Name: First Painting your name

  17. What happens when we save our work? A file is a collection of data or information that is stored by a computer under a single name.

  18. Activity 4

  19. Honing your keyboard skills The keyboard (input)

  20. Honing your keyboard skills Keyboard skills

  21. Test and improve your knowledge and skills Overview of module

  22. Test and improve your knowledge and skills Important terms and concepts

  23. Activity Written

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