Module 2 – Using the Computer and Managing Files

In this module you can learn how to effectively operate within the desktop environment and how to manage and organize files and directories/folders.

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Materials on basic computer e-education published on ITdesk.info

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Video materials:

1. Presentation on Using the Computer and Managing Files > view presentation

In this presentation you can see how to:

• move an icon, open an icon
• use the drag-and-drop method
• move a window
• create a new folder and file
• rename, cut, copy and paste
• delete and select multiple icons (with the Ctrl key)
• restore from the Recycle Bin
• empty the Recycle Bin
• create a shortcut
• unzip / decompress
• open the Control Panel
• change the date and time
• change the background image
• work with Windows Explorer
• turn off the computer
• restart the computer

 

2. Presentation on Using the Computer and Managing Files > view presentation

In this presentation you can see how to:

• create a new folder and file
• select neighboring icons (with the Shift key)
• work in Windows Explorer
• select non-neighboring icons (with the Ctrl key)
• type in: ? ! @ / % ( ) €
• print screen  (PrtSc)
• create and move a shortcut
• hide files
• search
• compress (.zip)
• change the background image
• set the Screen Saver

 

3. presentation on Using the Computer and Managing Files > view presentation

In this presentation you can see how to:

• explore removable disks
• extract, decompress data
• format a disk
• add within a compressed folder
• use the printing wizard
• search (with unknown characters)
• add or remove programs
• safely remove hardware
• set the screen resolution

 

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Notes:

Using the Computer and Managing Files – Windows XP > Link

Handbook:

Using the Computer and Managing Files – Windows 7 > Link

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Sample exercise and exercise solution:

exercise Using the Computer and Managing Files >   Link

Using the Computer and Managing Files – exercise solution  >  view presentation

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Quiz:

Using the Computer and Managing Files – quiz 1 > start the quiz

Using the Computer and Managing Files – quiz 2 > start the quiz

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Proofreading: Kristina Vlaovic

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