CPSC 203 Introduction to Computers

1. CPSC 203Introduction to Computers Lab 21, 22 by Jie (Jeff) Gao Location: ES650

2. Who Am I? • Name:Jie Gao • Nick:Jeff • E-mail: gaoj@cpsc.ucalgary.ca • Labs: B21 MW 2:00pm ES650 B22 MW 4:00pm ES650 CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao

3. Lab Setup • MS Office and related knowledge • Duration: 110 minutes • Split into two parts • In each part • I talk for about 30 minutes • You practice and I help you individually for about 20 minutes CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao

4. Lecture Website (By F. Deur) • Address: http://www.cpsc.ucalgary.ca/~deur/203/s04/ • Contains information about: • Course outline • Assignments • Related links • … CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao

5. The Lab Website (By Me) • Address: http://www.cpsc.ucalgary.ca/~gaoj/teaching/current/ • Contains: • Course and lab information • More detailed information about assignments • Slides and materials used in the labs • Query marks online CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao

6. Lecture:Computer Confluence Lab:Projects for Microsoft Office 2000 Textbooks CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao

7. Assignments • Normally due at 4:00 pm on the due days • Assignment boxes arein the hallway of the 2nd floor, Math Science building. (Pictures are on my web site) • You should put your assignment hand-ins into the box labeled with your course number, lab number and my name. CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao

8. Using the Lab • The lab is equipped with computers and a printer. • You need an IT account to login to the machines (more details later). • Black white laser printing is available in the lab. You need to pay for printing (5 cents/page) CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao

9. Store Your Work • You are required to save your assignment files • You may be asked by Mr. Deur to show your assignment files • Two options: • Floppy disks • Webdisk service by IT (more details later) CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao

10. E-mail • You need an e-mail address for • correspondences with me or Mr. Deur • Hand in some particular assignments • You can get one along with your IT account (someone@ucalgary.ca) • Please use the @ucalgary.ca e-mail address when contacting me or Mr. Deur CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao

11. Apply an IT Account • Find a computer connected to the internet (e.g. in library block) • Open a web browser (IE, Netscape) and go to http://www.ucalgary.ca/it • Find the link to User Registration System on that page • Follow the steps • You need to wait for several hours before the new account is activated CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao

12. Login to the Computer • Press Ctrl-Alt-Del on the keyboard • A login window appears • Input your IT account username and password • Click login or press Enter key • Remember to log off after using the machine CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao

13. Personal Storage • The computers do not have personal storage on them • Files on Desktop or in My Documents can be accessed by any user • You should keep your own files on • The Webdisk • Floppies CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao

14. Use Webdisk • On the screen you can find an icon “Connect to Webdisk” • Double click it and input your IT username and password • The Webdisk is mounted to the system with a drive letter (normally “U”) • Remember to disconnect after using it • For information about using Webdisk at home, see http://www.ucalgary.ca/it/webdisk/ CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao

15. Avoid File Loss • The Webdisk is sometimes not stable when you open a file directly from the Webdisk (U: drive) • Recommended way: • Copy your file from Webdisk to the current computer (Desktop, My Documents) • Open the copied file on the local computer and work with it • Copy the modified file from your local computer back to Webdisk to update your file CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao

16. Software on the Computers • Windows 2000 • Microsoft Office 2000 (individual programs can be found in Start menu) • Web browser: Internet Explorer and Netscape (on desktop or in Start menu) • Webdisk: on desktop • Others: see Start menu CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao

17. Printing • Use the Print command in the software you are using • Select the printer \\ICNW1\ICQ1 • Print • Find your workstation No. on the computer • Go to the printing station, swipe your ID card • On the screen, find the task with your workstation No. • Use the mouse to click on that task • Get the print out CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao

18. What to Do Now? • Get yourself familiar with the lab, the computer and the printer • Next part: • Talk about Excel operations • Assignment 1 information CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao

19. For Those Who Are Not Familiar With Windows • Mouse Operation • Files • Folders • Floppy disks • Run a program CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao

20. Mouse Operation • Cursor • Icon • Click • Double click • Right click CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao

21. Files • A set of data. • A file has a filename (a name and an extension) • The extension usually indicates the type of the file • No two files in the same folder can have the same filename. CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao

22. Folders • A set of files and/or folder • Have a name • Two folders in the same folder can not have the same name. • All folders consist a “tree” CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao

23. Floppy Disks • Insert a floppy disk into the floppy drive with the label up. • Insert and eject a floppy disk only when the light on the drive is off. • To format it, insert it into the floppy drive, then right click on the floppy drive icon in My Computer, select “Format” • Keep away from heat and magnetic. CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao

24. Run a Program • Double click the iconIf the icon stands for a program, it runs.If the icon stands for some document, the program which processes the document runs. • From the Start menu. CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao

25. Save a File • All the work you have done should be saved in some files • The files can be on the harddrive or on a floppy disk • Remember to save in time, because sometimes the program you use crashes. CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao

26. The End CPSC 203 Labs by Jie Gao