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Laptop Basics
An introductory course for those just beginning to use laptops
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Goals for Today
Introduce some of the unique features of laptops
Understand the Windows 7 desktop and its features
Practice using the laptop keyboard and touchpad
Create and save documents Access the library’s wireless network Prepare you to practice using laptops on your
own!
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Laptops vs. Desktops
Portability Battery Risk of theft All the parts of the computer in one piece
(including speakers, USB ports, CD-ROM drives, etc.)
Wireless card Smaller keyboard Touchpad instead of mouse Price
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Parts of a laptop
CPU(under the keyboard)
Monitor
Touchpad
Keyboard
CD/DVD drive, USB ports, etc.
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Windows 7 Desktop
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Start button
Windows Explorer
Windows Media Player
Internet Explorer
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Start button
Your Files
Popular Programs
SearchShut down (log off, restart)
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The Dock!Desktop icons
Place your most popular shortcuts here. You can customize this, and move it to other areas of the desktop
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Taskbar
Volume & Date/Time
Action Center – messages about your PC Wireless Network
More icons – also option to customize taskbar Power – Remaining battery
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“Driving” the Computer
You will need to tell the computer what to do using the keyboard and touchpad
Type with the keyboard Point and click with the touchpad
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Get to Know the Touchpad
Your touchpad is like a mouse and drives the pointer on the screen
• By gliding your finger on the touchpad, move the pointer to
the item you want to click on. This is called pointing.
• Press the left mouse button OR tap on the touchpad This is
called clicking.
• To scroll on the touchpad, glide your finger along the right
side of the pad
You can always plug in a mouse if you don’t like the touchpad
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Get to Know the Keyboard
Start button
Arrow keys
Delete & more
Enter key
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How to Access a Wireless Network
Click on Wireless Network for list of available networks. Click on desired network (hblibrary). Enter password if prompted.
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Create and save documents
Doubleclick on Word icon to open
Click on Office button Click on New Create your document To save: Click on Office button Click on Save or Save As Select location for your file Name your file
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Next Steps
PRACTICE! The best way to get comfortable using computers is to
keep doing it!
Visit the Computer Coaches Most hours that the library is open
Monday 1 – 9 Thursday 9 – 9
Tuesday 9 – 9 Friday 11 – 5
Wednesday 9 – 5, 7 – 9 Saturday 11 – 5 Hours are subject to change. Please call ahead to
confirm: 714-842-4481
Don’t forget that we’re here to help! Good luck!