IT1 - IT Fundamentals
Provides a solid understanding of basic computer hardware, software and operating system concepts and skills. Covers overview and setup of computer hardware components and peripherals; installation, setup and use of DOS and Windows operating systems; starting and running applications, etc.
Understanding How the Computer Evolved
Introduction
Introducing the PC and Computer Networking
Examining the Mainframe Computer
Integrating the PC with the Mainframe
Introducing the Local Area Network (LAN) configuration
Understanding Safety Issues
Introduction
Working with General Safety Guidelines
Understanding PC Electrical Variations
Electrical Protection
Understanding Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Understanding Grounding and Safety Concerns
Understanding Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
Understanding Special Safety Concerns
Saving Documentation
Introduction
Saving Your PC's Documentation
Recording BIOS Settings
Saving Configuration Files
Saving Manufacturer Documentation & Software
PC Concepts & Hardware
Introduction
Understanding PC Concepts
Understanding Bits, Bytes, and the ASCII Character Set
Recognizing Input Devices
Understanding Keyboards
Understanding Pointing Devices
Understanding Modems
Recognizing Output Devices
Understanding Monitors
Understanding Printers
Laser Printers
Dot Matrix Printers
InkJet Printers
Printer Cables
Understanding Storage Devices
Drive Letter Designations
5 1/4" Floppy Diskettes
3 1/2" Floppy Diskettes
ZIP Drives
CD-ROM
Tape Drives
Hard Drives
Storage Device Capacities
Understanding the Function of Processing
CPU Chip
Memory
Motherboard
Getting Connected
Using DOS
Introduction
Starting the PC
Introducing DOS
Recognizing the Command Prompt
Changing the Default Drive
Comparing Storage Devices
Understanding DOS Syntax
Accessing DOS Help
Organizing Files
Recognizing Directories and Sub-Directories
Understanding File Management
Making and Naming Directories
Changing Directories
Removing Directories
Introducing DOS Files
Understanding DOS File Naming Conventions
Understanding DOS Pathnames
Using DOS EDIT
Saving Changes to DOS Files
Creating a DOS File
Renaming DOS Files
Deleting DOS Files
Recovering Deleted DOS Files
Copying DOS Files
Using DOS Wildcards
Recognizing DOS Command Switches
Starting programs with DOS Files
Creating Batch Files
Examining Configuration Files
Implementing a Disaster Recovery Program
Copying Critical Files
Copying Configuration Files
Copying Utility Files
Edit Configuration Files
Maintaining Storage Devices
Using SCANDISK
Using DEFRAG
Installing Windows 98
Introduction
Comparing Operating Systems
Installing Windows 98
Using Windows 98
Introduction
Using Help
Using My Computer
Managing Folders
Managing Files
Using Notepad
Searching for Files
Creating a Shortcut from the Desktop
Using the Recycle Bin
Maintaining the PC
Using Scandisk
Using Disk Defragmenter
Creating an Emergency Startup Disk
Using Shut Down
Upgrading a PC
Introduction
Installing Applications
Installing Memory
Installing a Printer
Installing a Modem
Appendix A - DOS Commands
Appendix B - Exercise Answers
Glossary of Terms