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Computer Basics Sean Epple Instruction & Technology Associate Zion-Benton Public Library Agenda Keyboard & Mouse Basics Terminology & Descriptions Navigation Elements Starting Up & Shutting Down Creating,
Sean Epple Instruction & Technology Associate Zion-Benton Public Library
Left button Right button Scroll Wheel
Navigation keys Number keys Typing keys Numeric keypad
Letter keys Enter Shift
Space Bar
Delete Backspace Arrow Keys
Tab CapsLock
Everything you can touch!
A computer with a separate monitor, processor, and keyboard
A portable computer that contains the monitor, keyboard, and processor in one unit
The computer component that allows users to view images
A pocket-sized data storage device used to save electronic files
Programs that work electronically within a computer
The primary display area on the computer screen
A small graphical representation of a computer program
An area of the screen that displays information for a specific program independent of other parts of the screen
A stationary strip of icons used to access frequently-used programs like Internet browsers and Microsoft products
A stationary taskbar that contains icons for system functions like time, date, and audio volume
The central launching point for programs and tasks
Click Start >Microsoft Word 2010
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Click Save As
Click on Desktop Type the File name Click the Save button
Double click on the file icon to open a saved file
1. Right-click on the desktop 2. Move the mouse down to New 3. Move the mouse over to Folder
Type in the new name
Click and drag to move a file into a folder
To rename a file or folder: 1. Right-click on file or folder 2. Move the mouse down to Rename 3. Type the new name 4. Press the Enter key