DiscoverPC Fundamentals

• The Personal Computer:Understand Computers, History Of The PC, Advancements, The First PCs, The PC Today.
• Types Of Computers:Desktops, Laptops & Notebooks, Mobile Devices.

• Components You Can See:Hardware, Monitor, System Unit, Keyboard, Pointing Devices.
• The System:What Is A System? System Case, Power Supply, Motherboard, CPU, Video Output, Sound, Connections.
• The CPU:Central Processor, Processor Speed.
• Memory:Memory, RAM, ROM.
• Storage Devices:Storage, Hard Disk Drive, Flash Memory, CDs, DVDs.
• Peripheral Devices:Ports, Bluetooth, Printers, Speakers & Headphones, Fax/Modem, Scanner, Network Interface Cards.

• An Operating System:What Is An Operating System? Windows Vista, Your Operating System.
• The Windows Vista Desktop:Desktop Icons, The Taskbar, The Start Button, The Quick Launch Bar, The Task Area, The Notification Area.
• Log On And Off:Log On To Windows Vista, Log Off Options.
• Device Drivers:Devices, Device Drivers, Plug & Play.

• What Is An Application?:Types Of Applications, What Is A Software Suite? Work With Windows, Work With Words, Work With Numbers, Manage Data, Create Presentations, Communicate Via E-Mail, Manage Your Contacts, Tasks & Schedule.
• Install An Application:AutoPlay, Installing A Downloaded Application.
• Uninstall An Application:Uninstall An Application.
• Run An Application:How To Run An Application.

• Network Basics: What Is A Network? How A LAN Works, Intranets, Extranets, & The Internet.
• Network Security:What Is Network Security? Change Your Network Password, Firewalls.
• Network Files:Access Resources On A Network.

• Files And Folders:Disks & Disk Drives, Files & Folders, File Names & Extensions, Exploring Files & Folders, Shortcuts.
• Organize Files And Folders:Create Folders, Copy & Move Files & Folders, Delete & Restore Files.
• Work With Files:Open & Close Files, Save Files, Rename Files, Find Files, Printing Files.
• Burn Files To A CD:Burning Files To A CD Or DVD.

• What Is The Internet?:What Is The Internet? Types Of Internet Connections.
• Using The Internet: Communicate With Others, Access Information, Transfer Files, Netiquette, Business On The Internet.
• E-Mail:Using E-Mail, Send E-Mail, Receive E-Mail.
• The World Wide Web:What Is The World Wide Web? Web Sites & Web Pages, Web Browsers, URLs, What Is A Home Page?
• Search The Web:Using The Web, Search Engines, Perform A Query Search.
• Zip Files And Plug-Ins:Downloading Files, Zipped Files, Plug-Ins.

• Customize Your PC:Customization Tools, Customize The Mouse, Customize The Desktop.
• Security And Maintenance:Computer Viruses, Anti-Virus Software, Backing Up Files, Back Up Your Files, System Tools, Disk Defragmenter.

• Help In Windows Vista:Help And Support, Remote Assistance.
• Trouble-shooting Your PC:Your PC Won't Start, When Your Program Doesn't Respond.

• Your Work Environment:Computer Ergonomics, Adjust Your Chair, Adjust Your Keyboard & Mouse, Adjust Your Monitor.
• Ergonomic Exercises:Stretch & Relax.