intro to laptops
DESCRIPTION
Adult Education: Computer Coaching HBPLTRANSCRIPT
Laptop Basics
An introductory course for those just beginning to use laptops
Goals for Today
Introduce some of the unique features of laptops
Understand the Windows 7 desktop and its features
Practice using the laptop keyboard and touchpad
Create and save documents Access the library’s wireless network Prepare you to practice using laptops on your
own!
Laptops vs. Desktops
Portability Battery Risk of theft All the parts of the computer in one piece
(including speakers, USB ports, CD-ROM drives, etc.)
Wireless card Smaller keyboard Touchpad instead of mouse Price
Parts of a laptop
CPU(under the keyboard)
Monitor
Touchpad
Keyboard
CD/DVD drive, USB ports, etc.
Windows 7 Desktop
Start button
Windows Explorer
Windows Media Player
Internet Explorer
Start button
Your Files
Popular Programs
SearchShut down (log off, restart)
The Dock!Desktop icons
Place your most popular shortcuts here. You can customize this, and move it to other areas of the desktop
Taskbar
Volume & Date/Time
Action Center – messages about your PC Wireless Network
More icons – also option to customize taskbar Power – Remaining battery
“Driving” the Computer
You will need to tell the computer what to do using the keyboard and touchpad
Type with the keyboard Point and click with the touchpad
Get to Know the Touchpad
Your touchpad is like a mouse and drives the pointer on the screen
• By gliding your finger on the touchpad, move the pointer to
the item you want to click on. This is called pointing.
• Press the left mouse button OR tap on the touchpad This is
called clicking.
• To scroll on the touchpad, glide your finger along the right
side of the pad
You can always plug in a mouse if you don’t like the touchpad
Get to Know the Keyboard
Start button
Arrow keys
Delete & more
Enter key
How to Access a Wireless Network
Click on Wireless Network for list of available networks. Click on desired network (hblibrary). Enter password if prompted.
Create and save documents
Doubleclick on Word icon to open
Click on Office button Click on New Create your document To save: Click on Office button Click on Save or Save As Select location for your file Name your file
Next Steps
PRACTICE! The best way to get comfortable using computers is to
keep doing it!
Visit the Computer Coaches Most hours that the library is open
Monday 1 – 9 Thursday 9 – 9
Tuesday 9 – 9 Friday 11 – 5
Wednesday 9 – 5, 7 – 9 Saturday 11 – 5 Hours are subject to change. Please call ahead to
confirm: 714-842-4481
Don’t forget that we’re here to help! Good luck!