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Basic Computer Knowledge
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BASIC CONCEPTS
WORKING IN WINDOWS
USING NCI COMPUTERS
COMPUTER-RELATED EQUIPMENT

Few areas of work or study are untouched by information technology. Do you have the basic skills to find, create and use information using computers and computer-related technology?

 
BASIC CONCEPTS

How do computers work? What does the jargon mean?

Activity

Try part 1 of this tutorial from actden.com.

 


 
WORKING IN WINDOWS

NCI computers have an operating system called Windows XP. 
Windows XP provides the screen you first see when you start the computer (the desktop) and the system of menus and commands which allows you to start up various programs, and look at or create materials.

Activity

If you are new to Windows, it's suggested that you try the Wordprocessing tutorial and then read the Creating and managing files guide. In this way you will learn as you do.

OR

If you prefer to have an overview of the features of Windows, try this tutorial.
Windows XP Questions and Answers (BayCon Group).

 


USING NCI COMPUTERS

Most students use NCI computers to:

create documents (assignments, essays, letters, job applications etc.) and other tasks involving the recording and presenting of information in print or graphic (picture) form, using Microsoft Office software.

access and post information via the Internet


COMPUTER-RELATED EQUIPMENT

Printers are available to print out your work, or print Internet pages. There may be a page charge, and black and white/colour options are usually available. Scanners are available to convert paper-based information (print or graphic) to computer readable form.