BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS Instructional Support Services Isaac and Kaitlin.
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BASIC COMPUTER SKILLSInstructional Support Services
Isaac and Kaitlin
Basic Parts
Hardware
Computer Tower
Monitor
Keyboard
Mouse
Software Windows vs. Mac
Operating System Computer Programs
Installed Example:
Microsoft Programs iTunes Games
On Your Screen
Ribbon
Tabs
Quick Access Toolbar
Zoom Control
View Buttons
Project Area
Using Windows
Starting Programs Double click to
open. The program
opens in a new window.
The program will be represented by a button on the taskbar.
Searching within the Computer
Managing Your Files
Saving Files Places
Flash/USB Drive
FTP to (K:) Drive
Desktop
Managing Your Files Continued…
How to Save Save vs. Save
As Save As –
Can rename file so that previous work is not overwritten
Save – Saves under current document name
File Tab Save Button CTRL + S
Managing Your Files Continued…
Transferring Files Copy and
Paste Hot Keys:
CTRL C and V
Right Click with Mouse
Drag and Drop
FTP Deleting Files
Right Click with Mouse
Delete Key
USB Dos and Don’ts
Do Log in to the
computer before inserting flash drive.
Push flash drive all the way in.
Allow the computer a few moments to recognize the device.
Don’t Remove before
properly ejecting. FORGET your flash
drive.
FTP and Your (K:) Drive
Access K: drive on UMSL computers Saving Directly Programs Internet &
Web Publishing Secure FTP
Access From Your Home Follow above link at:
http://www.umsl.edu/technology/tsc/filestoragespace/index.html
Download on Home Computer
FTP and Your (K:) Drive Continued…
Transferring1. Open Secure FTP
Program2. Click Quick
Connect3. Enter Username
(Your SSO ID)
FTP and Your (K:) Drive Continued…
4. When prompted with this alert CLICK NO
5. Enter your SSO password
FTP and Your (K:) Drive Continued…
There are now two screens: Left - contains
the files of the computer that you are currently logged on to
Right - contains the files within your (K:) drive
FTP and Your (K:) Drive Continued…
7. Open the folder that contains the file you wish to transfer.
8. Right click on the file and select: UPLOAD – if transferring files to (K:)
drive from current computer on the LEFT
DOWNLOAD – if transferring from (K:) drive on the RIGHT to your current computer
9. Remember to disconnect. File Disconnect
Personalizing Your Computer
Adjust your settings in the Personalization Tab of the Control Panel.
Personalizing Your Computer
You can select a theme or create your own.
Adjust your: Background Task Bar Sounds Screen Saver
Adjusting Your Background
You can browse optional photos through the drop down menu or the browse button.
Adjusting Your Background
Adjust the fit of the photo on the screen here.
You may select multiple photos. Adjust the time
between photo changes here.
Adjust the random shuffle of the photos here.
Adjusting Your Screen Saver
There are a variety of screen saver options for you to choose from the drop down.
Check this box to have your computer direct to your log in screen once you resume working on the computer.
Change the amount of idle time required to induce your screen saver here.
Preview the screen saver by clicking this button.
Adjusting Your Screen Saver
You can select your own photos as your background.
Click the ‘Settings…’ button to make adjustments.
Select photos by clicking the browse button.
Change the speed at which the photos change here.
Changing Your Visibility
Start > Control panel > Ease of Access Center >
Magnifier Tool for Display
Keyboard will open as a window on your display
Change Size of Text and Icons
Adjust Your Volume
Click once on the speaker at the bottom right portion of your screen
Slide this bar up and down to adjust
Task Manager
CTRL + ALT + DELETE
Programs Utilities Task Manager
Lists all programs CURRENTLY running on the computer.
Programs can be closed here.
Good solution to minor computer issues.
Useful Tools
Accessories Snipping Tool Calculator
Useful Tools: Snipping
Snip parts of your screen
UMSL Software
Microsoft Programs: WordQuick Access ToolbarTabs
Ribbon
View Buttons Zoom
Control
Project Area
Font Type
Font Size
Other Font Controls
Other Programs
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint also offered Blackboard Instant Messenger
Registering Via MyGateway
Access and Use Programs Internet Blackboard IM Can instantly message classmates.
Programs for Class
Entertainment Software
iTunes Windows Media Player QuickTime Moviemaker Adobe Photoshop