1. Introduction To Computers
Beverly E. Horner, ITRT
Colonial Beach Public Schools

2. Computer Basics Turn on your computer. Log on Words to know Cursor
Desktop
File
Icon
Monitor
Mouse

3. More Basics Hardware Software Window
CPU, monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer
Software
CD’s and programs you install
Window

4. Logging Onto The Computer
My Computer
Start
All Programs
Most Recent Documents
Right Clicking with the Mouse

5. Control Panel
Display
Printers and Faxes
Sounds
Add or Delete Programs
User Accounts

6. Using Your Desktop
Right click and send to desktop
Putting folders and everyday items on your desktop
Making folders on your desktop for photos or files

7. Maintaining Your Computer
First delete items in your recycle bin
Then, go to start, all programs, accessories, system tools, disk clean up—let your computer work
Then do the same thing, only go to disk defragmenter instead of disk clean up—and again give your computer time to work

8. When Your Computer Locks
Warm Boot
The computer stays on
CAD
Cold Boot
Turns the computer completely off