Lynda.COM Computer Literacy for Windows

Author:
Garrick Chow

Duration:
03h 33m

Released on:
8/6/2010

Exercise files:
Yes

Software works on:
Windows only



In Computer Literacy for Windows, author Garrick Chow walks through the skills necessary to use computers comfortably, while improving learning, productivity, and performance. This course focuses on the Microsoft Windows operating system and offers a thorough introduction to computers, networks, and computer peripherals such as printers, digital cameras, and more. In addition, basic procedures with software applications, the Internet, and email are covered. Exercise files accompany the course.

This course also includes chapter-level assessments for use as instructional aides. To download the assessments, click the following link: Computer Literacy Assessments. The file contains an assessment movie, chapter-level assessments, and answer keys.

Topics include:

    Working with a laptop versus a desktop computer
    Understanding an operating system
    Understanding five traits almost all applications share
    Printing
    Setting up a scanner
    Connecting to a wired or wireless network
    Sending and receiving email
    Searching the Internet
    Importing and editing images from a digital camera
    Sharing documents and images




Introduction
Welcome           01m 09s
Using the assessment files           01m 02s
Using the exercise files           00m 33s

1. Getting to Know Computers
What's a computer?           01m 48s
What's inside a computer?           02m 46s
Laptop vs. desktop computers           01m 52s
Special considerations when using a laptop           03m 27s

2. Operating Systems
Understanding the operating system           03m 03s
Understanding files, folders, and directories           04m 38s
Understanding your Home (User) folder           03m 09s
Using your desktop           02m 46s
Taking out the trash (recycle bin)           01m 45s
The right click           02m 08s

3. Software and Applications
Understanding applications           04m 36s
Opening and saving files           04m 03s
Choosing the right tool           04m 37s
How to learn any application           04m 53s
Five things that work in all applications           07m 29s

4. Computer Peripherals
Understanding computer ports           02m 33s
Setting up a printer           03m 36s
Printing your documents           03m 52s
Setting up a scanner           02m 08s
Scanning a document           05m 59s
Setting up a projector or a second monitor           06m 17s
Using a projector           03m 43s
Portable storage devices           03m 55s
Pairing with Bluetooth devices           03m 23s

5. Networks and Getting Online
Understanding networks and internet access           02m 58s
Connecting to wired networks           02m 47s
Connecting to wireless networks           05m 00s
Working in a networked environment           05m 49s
Staying protected from viruses           04m 12s

6. Email
Understanding email servers and clients           02m 11s
Setting up your email application           04m 15s
Receiving and reading email           03m 50s
Composing new email messages           07m 04s
Reply vs. Reply All           02m 12s
Dealing with spam           03m 52s

7. Internet Searching
Understanding search engines           01m 24s
Conducting basic searches           03m 44s
Conducting advanced searches           03m 14s

8. Word Processing and Spreadsheets
Introduction to word processors           04m 46s
Formatting text           07m 57s
Introduction to spreadsheets           04m 00s
Creating a simple data table           08m 13s
Formatting a data table           02m 19s

9. Photo and Image Management
Importing images from a digital camera           07m 57s
Storing and organizing digital images           04m 28s
Basic image manipulation           09m 17s
Tagging images           04m 56s
Sharing images           02m 14s

10. Sharing Files
Common obstacles in sharing files           01m 37s
Creating PDFs for document sharing           06m 04s
Compressing files           05m 05s

Conclusion
Goodbye           01m 04s