Introduction to Personal Computers using Office 2010 (Win) (Workbook and CD)

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Introduction to Personal Computers using Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010 is designed for users who are keen to extend their understanding and knowledge of the use of computers.

The skills and knowledge acquired in Introduction to Personal Computers using Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010 are sufficient to be able to use and operate the software to perform tasks that include starting applications, creating folders, copying and moving files, and personalise Windows.

• All current Cambridge University members (departments and colleges)
• Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available

Introduction to Personal Computers using Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010 assumes some knowledge of the software. However, it would be beneficial to have a general understanding of personal computers and the Windows operating system environment.

Topics covered in this course include:

• Healthy Computing
• Computers
• Computer Hardware
• Software
• Starting Off With Windows 7
• Data Storage On Your Computer
• Working With Folders
• Working With Files
• Word Processing
• Spreadsheets
• About The Internet
• Internet Explorer Basics
• Searching The Web
• Using Email

At the completion of Introduction to Personal Computers using Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010 you should be able to:

• understand some of the wider implications of working with computers
• understand many of the general concepts of computing such as hardware, software, types of computers and the like
• explain the various hardware components of the computer
• understand the role of software on the computer and the different types of software available for the computer
• gain an overview of Windows 7 including windows and menus
• understand data storage and navigate your computer's drives, folders and files
• navigate the folder hierarchy and work with folders
• manage files on the computer
• use Microsoft Word 2010 to create a basic word processed document
• create and use Microsoft Excel 2010 to process numbers
• understand the history and jargon associated with the Internet
• use a range of basic techniques in Internet Explorer
• effectively search the web for the information that you want
• create, receive and manage email messages

178 page workbook and CD

PC using Windows 7 with Microsoft Office 2010 installed

Many of the topics in Introduction to Personal Computers require you to open an existing file with data in it. These files can be downloaded from our web site, but are also included on a CD at the back of the book.

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