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Module 1.1 Introduction to Computers. Contents. Hardware versus Software How a computer works Introduction to Windows What happens when we save our work Honing your keyboard skills Test and improve your knowledge Module Activities. Hardware versus Software. Hardware. Software.
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Contents • Hardware versus Software • How a computer works • Introduction to Windows • What happens when we save our work • Honing your keyboard skills • Test and improve your knowledge • Module Activities
Hardware versus Software Hardware Software
How does a computer work? Computers process data into information.
Activity 1
How does a computer work? The ‘mighty mouse’ Right-clicking Clicking Dragging Double-clicking Scrolling
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.
Introduction to Windows The desktop - Windows 7 icons Desktop Gadgets QuickLaunchtoolbar Taskbar Startbutton StartMenu Notificationarea
Activity 2
Introduction to Windows Common features of programs Windows
Activity 3
Introduction to Windows Components of a window Title bar Minimise, Maximise and Close buttons Menu bar Toolbar(s) Scrollbars
Introduction to Windows The Ribbon - Fluent User Interface Tab with commands organised in logical groups
Activity 4
Introduction to Windows How to save • File • Save As • Save in : My Documents • File Name: First Painting your name
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.
Activity 5
Honing your keyboard skills The keyboard (input)
Honing your keyboard skills Keyboard skills
Test and improve your knowledge and skills Overview of module
Test and improve your knowledge Important terms and concepts
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