BiteSize Foundation Programme - Using a Computer

This programme shows you how your computer actually works and shows you what you need to know about working within the Microsoft Windows environment.

This BiteSize programme will cover:

• Hardware and software
• Microsoft Windows
• Viewing files
• Working with files
• Creating folders
• Open an application
• Open and print a file
• Exit & application, minimise, maximise and restore
• Resizing and moving windows
• Control options
• Scroll bars
• Using the control panel
• Mouse settings
• Changing the desktop – colours
• Changing the desktop – background
• Changing the desktop – screen resolution
• Desktop cleanup wizard
• Format a disk

All these processes are important for you to know if you are using a computer on a regular basis. You may need to perform some of these processes on all of the programmes that you use eg: opening and printing a file. Others will help you to make the most of using your computer such as keeping your desktop tidy and making the screen suitable for your personal needs.

For further information, contact us.