Introduction to PC Windows Operating System and E-Mail   2 classes • 4 hours + practice • $65 This course will teach you how to use the mouse and keyboard to access and use three software programs that come with Windows operating systems, i.e. Calculator, Paint, & Wordpad.
You will learn to turn on the computer, open the menu to access the program and how to close the program as well the computer.
Once you have mastered these techniques, you should be able to operate any IBM compatible personal computer.  
Lesson 1 Lesson 2
     When to use the mouse
  • Clicking the mouse
  • Double-clicking the mouse
  • Dragging and dropping
     When to use the keyboard
  • Using the arrow keys
  • Using the enter key
  • Using the backspace key
  • Using the escape key
  • Using the Alt + Ctrl + Delete keys
     When to use the mouse pointer and / or the arrow – key to move the blinking cursor
     
  • The student is given a review of WordPad and then proceeds to open up a free E-Mail account with Hotmail.
  • Create a new query
  • Step by step instructions are given to ensure that the student has a proper user name and password.
  • The student can use this E-Mail account at any library computer or private computer to send or receive letters all over the Internet
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