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