PC Essesntials is designed for the complete computer beginner and includes starting the PC, logging in, using and understanding desktop icons and their links to underlying programs, navigating a directory structure, saving work, printing and closing down the PC. Jargon free language is used and the pace of presentation is not rushed. A useful course before proceeding with Windows based software packages.

•understand basic computer concepts
•identify the basic features of the Windows Vista operating system
•work with the screen elements known as windows
•recognise common desktop icons and know how to arrange and remove them
•identify how Windows Vista uses the storage devices available to your computer
•understand and work with the ready made folders in Windows Vista
•create and work with document folders on your computer
•manage files on the computer
•work with deleted files and folders in the Recycle Bin
•search for data in files and folders
•work with the printing features of Vista and use application programs within Windows Vista

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