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Sean Epple
Instruction & Technology Associate
Zion-Benton Public Library
Computer Basics
• Keyboard & Mouse Basics
• Terminology & Descriptions
• Navigation Elements
• Starting Up & Shutting Down
• Creating, Saving, & Accessing Files
• Creating Folders & Renaming Files
Agenda
Keyboard & Mouse Basics
How to Hold the Mouse
Parts of the Mouse
Left button
Right button Scroll Wheel
Parts of a Keyboard
Navigation keys
Number keys
Typing keys
Numeric
keypad
Letter, Shift & Enter Keys
Letter keys
Enter
Shift
The Space Bar
Space Bar
Backspace, Delete & Arrow Keys
Delete
Backspace
Arrow Keys
Tab & Caps Lock
Tab
CapsLock
Activity #1
Hardware Everything you can touch!
Terminology & Descriptions
Desktop Computer A computer with a separate monitor, processor, and keyboard
Terminology & Descriptions
Laptop Computer A portable computer that contains the monitor, keyboard,
and processor in one unit
Terminology & Descriptions
Monitor The computer component that allows users to view images
Terminology & Descriptions
Flash Drive A pocket-sized data storage device used to save electronic files
Terminology & Descriptions
Software Programs that work electronically within a computer
Terminology and Descriptions
Desktop The primary display area on the computer screen
Terminology & Descriptions
Icon A small graphical representation of a computer program
Terminology & Descriptions
Window An area of the screen
that displays information
for a specific program
independent of other
parts of the screen
Terminology & Descriptions
Taskbar A stationary strip of icons used to access frequently-used
programs like Internet browsers and Microsoft products
Terminology & Descriptions
System Tray A stationary taskbar that contains icons for system functions
like time, date, and audio volume
Terminology & Descriptions
Start Menu The central launching point
for programs and tasks
on a Windows computer
Terminology & Descriptions
Activity #2
Navigation Elements
Desktop = Home Base
Navigation Elements
Open a new window
Navigation Elements
Close or minimize a window
Navigation Elements
Full Screen View
Navigation Elements
Window View
Navigation Elements
System Tray functions
Navigation Elements
Start menu
Navigation Elements
All Programs
Navigation Elements
Computer
Navigation Elements
Help and Support
Activity #3
Starting Up & Shutting Down
Manage Your Computer’s
Activity Level with:
• Log Off
• Lock
• Restart
• Sleep
• Hibernate
• Shut Down
Activity #4
Click Start >Microsoft Word 2010
Creating, Saving, & Accessing Files
Blank Microsoft
Word document
Creating, Saving, & Accessing Files
Creating, Saving, & Accessing Files
I am so excited to learn about computers!
Click the
File Tab
Creating, Saving, & Accessing Files
Click Save As
Creating, Saving, & Accessing Files
Click on Desktop
Type the File name
Click the Save button
Creating, Saving, & Accessing Files
Double click on the file icon
to open a saved file
Activity #5
Creating Folders & Renaming Files
1. Right-click on the desktop
2. Move the mouse down to New
3. Move the mouse over to Folder
Creating Folders & Renaming Files
Type in the new name
Click and drag to move a file into a folder
Creating Folders & Renaming Files
To rename a file or folder:
1. Right-click on file or folder
2. Move the mouse down to Rename
3. Type the new name
4. Press the Enter key
Creating Folders & Renaming Files
Activity #6
Questions?