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Introduction to Computers
  
Fundamentals
     
   ergonomics
   OH&S hazards and standards
   startup and shutdown
   navigating the screen
   exploring/customising desktop
   adding/removing quicklaunch bar
   customising font sizes to suit
   formatting a disk (floppy)
   storage mediums explained
   using a memory stick
   plugging in a digital camera
   plugging in a scanner
   resize/move windows
   arrange/tile windows on screen
   minimise/maximise/restore/close
   what are shortcuts?
   create/rename/delete shortcuts
 
Getting Help
     
   using windows help
   using program specific help
   accessing internet help
   search engines
   help shortcut key
   using wizards
 
Recycle Bin
   
   what is a recycle bin?
   how to empty your recycle bin
   restoring a file / batch of files
   searching for a deleted file
   accessing details of a deleted file
 
Mouse
   
   what is a mouse used for?
   mouse alternatives
   left click
   right click
   double click
   scroll
   drag/move
   adjusting mouse for left hand
   adjusting speed of movement
Files
   
   what is msword used for?
   what is msexcel used for?
   what is mspowerpoint used for?
   what is msaccess used for?
   what is mspublisher used for?
   what is msoutlook express?
   saving a file
   universal shortcut keys for ms
   finding a saved file
   exploring menubars
   exploring/customising toolbars
   overwriting a saved file
   copy/move/rename/delete files
   backups
   managing cells
 
Printers & Printing
   
   setting up a default printer
   adjusting printer settings
   improving printing quality
   cleaning & maintaining a printer
   cancelling a print job
 
Control Panel
   
   adjusting your resolution
   adjusting your mouse
   regional settings
   fonts
   printers scanners faxes
   date and time settings
   network connections
   user accounts (adding/deleting)
Other things you need to know
   
   troubleshooting a sick computer
   scandisk
   checkdisk
   defragmentation
   disk cleanup
   antivirus software
   task scheduler
   spyware
   spam
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