“PC Basics”&

“Intro to the Internet”

Welcome to...

Training Objectives:Training Objectives:

• Knowledge of PC Basics

• Understanding of Terminology

• Applications of Hardware/Software

• Introduction to the Internet

Where do we Where do we start ?start ? With the With the

BASICSBASICS ! !

• Terminology

• Hardware

• Software

• Programs

• Internet

Terminology-”you@work”

•The CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT contains the logical elements for manipulating and performing multiple operations.

•A MOUSE is a hand-held input device, that is used to control the position of the cursor/pointer.

•A KEYBOARD is a manual device with push buttons that have alpha, numeric and functions “keys”, similar to a typewriter.

•The MONITOR is a visual unit that displays information through text, graphics and video.

Hardware...Hardware...• CPU• Monitor• Keyboard• Mouse

•The PRINTER produces physical reproductions of a screen page or document called “hardcopy”.

• DISKS and CD’s are electromagnetic and optical storage mediums for digital data.

HardwareHardware• Disks• CD’s• Printer

Software Programs-Microsoft

• Access( Databases )

• PowerPoint ( Presentations )

• Excel ( Spreadsheets )

• Word ( Word-processing )

Software Programs-Microsoft

• Outlook (E-mail & Calendar )

• Explorer ( Internet )

Microsoft Outlook helps you organize and share information with other people. Use Outlook to do the following:

·Manage personal and business information, such as your e-mail messages, appointments, contacts, tasks, and files, as well as track activities.

·Share information with a group by using e-mail, group scheduling, and more.

·Share information with other Office programs, and find Office files from within Outlook.

·Connect to the World Wide Web.

Basic Features of Microsoft Outlook

Wait for UWSI “LOGIN BOX” to appear.

“Login & Program” Practice

Make sure your CPU & MONITOR POWER are on.

Type in your USER NAME & PASSWORD.

CLICK on the OK button and wait for the “DESKTOP” screen to appear.

“Program Practice”

LEFT CLICK the mouse on START to view the PATH MENU selection.

Move the mouse and SELECT (highlight) the program you wish to open.

LEFT CLICK the mouse to OPEN.

Wait for the program to open. (See screen examples.)

“Help & Exit” Practice

SELECT HELP on the TOOLBAR.

SELECT “Contents & Index” in HELP.

SELECT “Key Information”, then CLICK on the OPEN tab.

SELECT the PRINT tab to print a hardcopy or

SELECT to EXIT.

Help

Review.Review...the the Basics !Basics !

What’s missing?

•Keyboard

•Mouse•Printer

•Disk•CD

•CPU•Monitor

A hint!

Welcome to...“You’ve Got Mail!”

“Intro to the Internet”

• Understanding of Terminology

• Internet Applications

•Web Site Search

Training Objectives:Training Objectives:

Terminology-”ABC’s.com”

With an Internet connection (Microsoft Internet Explorer) and the following information, you can find almost anything on the Internet:

•)To connect through the local area network at work: The LAN administrator (Helpdesk) configures your browser for your corporate network and provides you with an authorized I.D. & address. (i.e. mlewis@uwsi.com)

• To connect through an Internet service provider: The provider combines an I.D. and password you choose with their network address. (i.e. student@aol.com

•Once you are set up, it’s time to “Explore the Internet”.

• For more information and assistance…

...OPEN the HELP contents.

Getting Started with Internet Explorer

“Log-On & Search”Practice

SELECT Internet Explorer from the MENU PATH.

On the TOOLBAR, LEFT CLICK the SEARCH button.

In the “SEARCH” BAR, TYPE the subject your wish to find.

CLICK on the SEARCH button that appears below the WEB BAR.

“Website Search Practice”

On the TOOLBAR, LEFT CLICK the SEARCH button.

In the “SEARCH” box, type the word or phrase you are looking for. (blue cross wisconsin)

CLICK on the SEARCH button that appears below the WEB SEARCH box.

“Surfing the Web, Logging Off& Shutting Down ”

SELECT the WEBSITE you wish to BROWSE OR type the an address in the ADDRESS box & press ENTER. SELECT to

EXIT/LOG OFF.

CLICK on START, then SELECT SHUT DOWN to properly shut down your computer.

Evaluation and Evaluation and Continuous Continuous

ImprovementImprovementPerformance OutcomesPerformance Outcomes

What worked?What worked? What didn’t?What didn’t? What next?What next?

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