Introduction to Personal Computers,
Third Edition

Topic-Level Outline

Days: 1

Prerequisites: None

Unit 1 : Introduction to computers

Topic A: 0 Overview of computers

A-1: Discussing the evolution of computers

A-2: Discussing the benefits and limitations of computers

A-3: Discussing types of PCs

Topic B: 0 How computers work

B-1: Discussing the Input-Process-Output cycle

B-2: Discussing hardware

B-3: Discussing software

B-4: Discussing types of operating systems

Topic C: 0 Starting the computer

C-1: Identifying the desktop components

Unit 2 : Input devices

Topic A: 0 Mouse and keyboard basics

A-1: Using the mouse

A-2: Using the keyboard

Topic B: 0 Other input devices

B-1: Discussing other input devices

Unit 3 : Processing data

Topic A: 0 The system unit and the CPU

A-1: Identifying the components of a system unit

A-2: Discussing the CPU

Topic B: 0 Memory

B-1: Describing random access memory

B-2: Describing read-only memory

Unit 4 : Data storage

Topic A: 0 Floppy disks

A-1: Write-protecting a floppy disk

A-2: Formatting a floppy disk

Topic B: 0 Hard disks

B-1: Discussing hard disks

B-2: Checking the capacity of a hard disk

Topic C: 0 Other storage devices

C-1: Discussing CD-ROMs and DVDs

C-2: Discussing other removable storage devices

Unit 5 : Output devices

Topic A: 0 Monitor and desktop layout basics

A-1: Changing the monitor resolution

A-2: Using desktop background and screensavers

Topic B: 0 Other output devices

B-1: Discussing types of printers

B-2: Discussing plotters

B-3: Discussing sound card basics

Unit 6 : Managing data

Topic A: 0 Working with Windows Explorer

A-1: Expanding and collapsing a folder

A-2: Navigating with Windows Explorer

Topic B: 0 Working with folders

B-1: Creating a folder

B-2: Renaming a folder

Topic C: 0 Working with files

C-1: Creating and saving a file on the hard disk

C-2: Printing a file

C-3: Moving a file

C-4: Copying a file to a floppy disk

C-5: Deleting a file

C-6: Restoring a file

C-7: Searching for a file

Topic D: 0 Protecting data against viruses

D-1: Discussing viruses

Unit 7 : Working with applications

Topic A: 0 Windows XP Accessories

A-1: Working with WordPad

A-2: Working with Calculator

A-3: Working with Paint

Topic B: 0 Outlook Express

B-1: Examining the components of Outlook Express

B-2: Using the Address Book in Outlook Express

B-3: Creating and sending an e-mail message

Topic C: 0 Internet Explorer 6.0

C-1: Exploring the features of Internet Explorer 6.0

C-2: Using hyperlinks and the Address bar

C-3: Using Favorites

Topic D: 0 Accessing Help and shutting down Windows XP

D-1: Exploring the features of Help and Support

D-2: Using Search in Help and Support

D-3: Shutting down your computer