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    Using computer and

    internet
    BEGINNERS GUIDE
    CLICK TO
    ENTER
    Introduction Welcome 1

    1. Using a computer 1.1 Switching on your computer 3
    1.2 Using a mouse 5
    1.3 Desktop and icons 10
    1.4 Using a keyboard 16

    2. Using the internet 2.1 What the internet is 21
    2.2 Searching the internet 27
    2.3 Staying safe online 32

    3. Using email 3.1 Sending and receiving email 37

    4. Further help for beginners 4.1 Jargon Buster 45
    4.2 More places to get help 49
    content
    It really is easier than you think ..
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    If you think computers and the internet are
    not for you, youre not alone.
    If you think youre too old or too stupid To
    use it, youre not alone.
    There are millions of people who feel the
    same way.
    Computers and the internet have become
    a part of everyday life from staying in
    Touch with friends and family and sharing
    Photographs to booking holidays and doing
    Your shopping online.
    Its all really useful if you know how!
    This guide created to help those people
    who have never used a computer or the
    internet to understand and enjoy the
    benefits they offer.
    It takes you step-by-step through the very
    Basics like using a mouse and a keyboard,
    through to searching the internet and
    Sending emails.
    It really is easier than you think So get
    ready to take your first click.
    1: Using a computer
    1.1 Switching on your computer
    1.2 Using a mouse
    1.3 Desktop and icons
    1.4 Using a keyboard
    1.1: Switching on your computer
    This is a basic introduction to
    Different types of computer and
    how to switch them on.
    This section covers:
    Switching on a computer
    The difference between a desktop
    computer and a laptop
    To switch your computer on, you
    need to press the power button.
    1.1: Switching on your computer
    The main difference between a desktop
    and a laptop is that a laptop is smaller
    and portable. Laptops also have a
    touchpad which Can be used instead of a
    mouse but you can Connect a mouse to a
    laptop if you prefer.
    Touch pad
    Monitor
    Key board
    Mouse
    1.2: Using a mouse
    This section is all about the mouse and how you
    use it to control your computer.
    This section covers:
    What a mouse is for
    How to hold a mouse
    How to use a mouse to select, open and
    move items on your computer

    What you need to have covered already:
    Switching on your computer
    1.2: Using a mouse
    What a mouse is for
    A mouse is one of
    the main
    ways to control your
    computer.
    Most mouse designs
    have two
    buttons a left
    button and a
    right button.
    A mouse needs to be
    flat von a surface
    with the end with the
    buttons pointing
    towards the
    computer. Most
    people find it easier
    to position the mouse
    to the side of the
    keyboard.
    To hold the mouse
    you rest your hand
    over it and put your
    Index finger on the
    left button and rest
    your thumb on the
    side.
    If you are left-
    handed you may
    Find it easier to put
    the mouse on the
    left-hand side of
    your keyboard and
    use your middle
    Finger for the left
    button.
    1.2: Using a mouse
    What a mouse is for
    You only need to use the left
    button for this section. If you
    click on the right button
    dont worry. Just click on the
    left button again.
    When you move the
    mouse it moves a pointer
    or cursor on the screen
    The cursor will change shape
    depending on what you are
    doing.
    1.2: Using a mouse
    Getting to know your mouse
    An arrow lets you select
    things and move them
    around
    A hand lets you open a link
    on the internet
    An hourglass (if using
    Windows Vista this will
    appear as a revolving circle)
    is asking you
    to wait while the computer
    does a task.
    1.2: Using a mouse
    using the mouse to do tasks
    You can use your mouse to
    do a variety of tasks select
    things, open things and
    move things.
    To select things, move your
    cursor over the item, click
    once with the left button
    and let go.
    To open things click twice
    on the left button think
    knock, knock on a door.
    To move things, you need to
    drag and drop. Hold down the
    left button as you drag the
    mouse along. Let go of the
    button once you have
    positioned the item where you
    want it.

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