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Computer Basics for Seniors

Computer Basics for Seniors. An introduction to the personal computer, the Windows operating system and word processing: Using Windows Explorer. April 2002. Agenda. Handling files Using Windows Explorer Saving files Opening files Deleting files Further study. Handling files.

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Computer Basics for Seniors

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  1. Computer Basics for Seniors An introduction to the personal computer, the Windows operating system and word processing: Using Windows Explorer Instructor: Shayna Keces 236-0302, ext. 233 April 2002

  2. Agenda • Handling files • Using Windows Explorer • Saving files • Opening files • Deleting files • Further study

  3. Handling files • Organized hierarchy • My Documents (equivalent of filing cabinet) • Folders (drawers) (eg. House related items) • Subfolders (folders within drawer, eg. Letters) • Documents (eg. letter to landlord)

  4. Windows Explorer • Open from “Programs” menu or right click on “Start” button or “My Computer” • Left-hand pane is hierarchical organization of your computer • + means subfolders are available under heading • - means all folders have been displayed • Right-hand pane lists all folder or files of the highlighted folder

  5. Saving files • Saving files for first time is “Save as” • “Save” will save previously saved item in same place as before wiping out original • When saving a file always remember to check that “Save in” box is correct, (i.e. my documents) • Failure to change to correct folder can make it difficult to find file when needed

  6. Hands on practice • Open Internet Explorer and try to save the page on your “C” drive. • Press on down arrow beside the “Save in” box to reveal the menu • Click on “C”drive • Click on My documents • Double click on My documents Folder so it appears in “Save in” box

  7. Hands on practice cont. • Click on icon for Create New folder • Type “Internet pages” • Double click on folder labeled “Internet pages” so that “Internet pages” appears in “Save in” box • Click on Box entitled “File Name” • Erase what’s there and type “Sample page” • Click on “Save” button

  8. Opening files • Put cursor on word “File” in file menu and click. Move down the drop-down menu to “Open” and click • If you do not get the Dialog box with the “Look in” box in it, click on the box labeled “Browse” • Make sure you have the correct folder in the “Look in” box and file should appear in the big white box below the “Look in” box • You can also open a file by finding it in Windows Explorer and double clicking on it

  9. Hands on practice • Open the web page you saved, using Windows Explorer • Open Windows Explorer by right clicking on “Start” button and select “Explore” • On the left pane, select “C” drive by clicking it • The content of the C drive will be displayed on the right pane • Double click on the folder “My documents” • Double click on the folder Internet pages • Double click on the file with the “Internet Explorer” icon to open the web page

  10. Deleting files • Deleting files must be done from a place where a file can be highlighted (eg. Windows Explorer or the big white box when you are opening or saving files) • Highlight the file you want to delete and press the delete key. • You can also, if your screen is not taking up the whole screen left click on the file and drag it to the recycle bin.

  11. Hands on practice • Delete the web page you saved from the “C” drive • Close Internet Explorer • In Windows Explorer, highlight the file you wish to delete if it’s not already highlighted • Press delete on the keyboard and click yes to delete the file

  12. Further study - Books • Russ, Walter. The secret guide to computers : the world's top-rated computer tutorial 004.16 W233 2001 • Gookin, Dan. PCs for dummies 004.16 G659pc 1998 • Microsoft Windows 98 step by step 005.4469 W5cat2 • Maran, Ruth. Windows 98 simplified 005.4469 W5mar6 • Ericksen, Linda. Quick simple Microsoft Windows 98 005.4469 W5er

  13. Further study - Videos • Microsoft Windows 98 video tutorial [videorecording] V005.4469 W5n • Learning Microsoft Windows 98 [videorecording] V005.4469 W5Lp • Teach yourself Windows 95/98 [videorecording] V005.4469 W5vi • Working with Windows 95. Volume 1. Getting to know the new Windows environment [videorecording] V005.4469 W5v; Volume 3. Managing your documents [videorecording] V005.4469 W5v3

  14. Further study – Internet sites • Using Windows 98 http://www.microsoft.com/windows98/usingwindows/default.asp • Using computers http://www.elmlane.com/computers/index.html • Windows help http://www.plugandwork.com/winhelp.htm • How to use Windows Explorer http://www.learnthat.com/courses/computer/windows/explorer.shtml

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