Code: CSC 001

 The Computer Skills course aims at developing the

students skills in using and operating computer.

 This course begin with introducing computers and

operating systems (Windows os) and file management.

 IT also aims qualifying the students in using :

 Word processing program ( MS-Word )
 Spreadsheet program ( MS-Excel )
 Database program ( MS-Access )
 Slideshow program (MS-Powerpoint )
 Internet Explorer and (MS-Outlook)
 The course also includes a special unit that is concerned
with e-learning and distance learning systems.
Realizing the basic concepts used in software,
Hardware and Information Technology
 1- Super Computer :
Is huge in size. It has very large storage capacity and high
processing speed.
 2- Mainframe Computer:
Mainframe are used commonly at universities , aviation and
communication companies.
 3-Medium computer:
This type of computer has become obsolete since other mini-
computers have similar capabilities equal to those of the
medium computers.
 4-Micro-Computer:
This type of computer is know as the personal
computer (pc). This type comes in different forms
such as:
Desktops, laptops and palm computers.
 5- Workstations :
 Its capability of dealing with graphics . This feature
makes itanage their applications. preferred by
scientists and engineers to m
 6- Control computer :
Its used in real time application. They are found in
the control rooms of power station, petroleum
refineries and the control rooms of train station.
 The personal computer consists of tow main
components :
 Hardware and Software
 Hardware refers to the Components that tangible
parts of the computer which includes:
1. Central processing unit (cpu)
CPU is the mastermind of the computer. It processes
data and performs the arithmetic and logical
operations.
The speed of the CPU is measured in MHZ and GHZ
2- Memory unit :
Memory is a collection of electronic circuits there are
two kinds of memories :
 Random Access Memory ( RAM )
Its saves the computer data temporarily while the programs are running.
 Read Only Memory ( ROM )
Its saves the computer operation data.
3- Input units :
The input units are the devices which are used to enter data into computer
whether these data are in the form of ( text,signals,pictures or audio ) input
devices have different forms according to kind of data they are used to deal
with such as:
 Mouse
 Keyboard
 Computer Camera
 Scanner
 Touch Screen
 Light pen
 Joystick
4- Output Units :
Output units are the devices which are used to display data in
their various forms (signals, text, pictures or audio) from the
computer. Output devices as follows:

 Visual Display Units (VDU)-Monitors

 Printers

 Plotters

 Speakers and Sound Systems

5-Storage Devices :
Computer contain three of disk devices they are:
 The Hard Disk

 The Floppy disk

(are small and light disks)

 The Compact Disc

( CD-DVD)
Computer are electronic machines that deal with
electronic current in two modes (ON : represented
by 1 and OFF: represented by 0) computer use the
Binary Digit System or BIT in which all characters
and symbols are eight bits called (BYTE) .
Which represents only one character . characters are
represented in the (ASCII Code) and bytes.
Following table shows the different units for
measurement in computers:
Symbol Unit Value

KB Kilo byte 1024 byte

1024×1024 byte
MB Megabyte around one million
byte

1024×1024×1024
byte around one
GB Gigabyte
billion bytes

1024×1024×1024×
TB Terabyte
1024 byte
 The efficiency of computer and their
performance depend of:

 the speed of the cpu .

 The size of RAM .
 The storage capacity of Hard Disk .
 Software :

Software is one of the main components of PCs

which refers to a collection of computer programs.
Software can be divided into three main types:

1. Operating Systems.
2. Application programs.
3. Programming languages
 The Main Function of the Operating Systems:
 The link between the user and the computer.
 Controls all the computer components .
 Runs applications .
 Provides user interface (GUI)
 Operating systems commonly used by individuals
◦ Windows – most widely used
◦ Mac OS – powerful and easy to use
◦ UNIX – network; originally designed for Web
◦ LINUX – non proprietary; free from the Web
 A network is a group of connected computer
for the sake of sharing resources .
 Networks are used to protect data using
usernames and passwords .
 Other users can communicate over networks
using the email .
 Networks can be classified into three types
according to the distance between
terminals. They are:
1. Local Area Network (LAN) is a group of
computers connected using cables and this
network is found on a limited area such as a
company building or a college lab .
2- Wide Area Network (WAN):
Is a group of computers connected together
but since it is spread over a wide area like the
branches of company in to cities, therefore,
connection is achieved using telephone lines
or satellites.
3- Metropolitan Area Network (MAN):
is a group of computers that are distributed
over a city .
Computers can be categorized according to
their functions into two types :
 Clients :
The client computer is a terminal unit that is
connected to the network but it has no
authorities over the network.
 Servers :
The server is the most important device on the
network as it controls it and as it provides the
network with services and resources.
 There are many ways to connect to the
internet :
1. Dial-up internet Connection.
2. Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) .
3. Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) .
4. Satellite internet Access .
5. Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) Internet Connection.
 The Internet :is a huge collection of various
networks that can communicate with each
other.
 Intranet : is an internal and local network that
is based on secured network protocol called
(TCP/IP)
 Extranet : some companies try to offer access
to their local network (intranet) by providing
authorized access to some clients through
secured access points.
 Internet has many services includes:

 The World Wide Web (WWW)

 E-mail service

 File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

 Internet Relay chat Service

 Utilizing IT in Everyday Life
1. Accounting applications .
2. Payroll applications .
3. Warehouses programs .
4. Airlines companies programs .
5. E-Government Application .
6. Hospitals .
7. Education .
 Security refers to all measures taken to protect data,
information and software to prevent their loss in part or in
whole.
• User Name and Password
• Backup

• Weak point and Hacking

• Firewalls

• URL (Http-Https)

• Encryption
 Rules and regulation related to the publishing
and copy rights state that anyone who buys
copyrighted software should not copy or
distribute such software to others .
 User License .
 Product key .
 Freeware .
 Shareware .
 Computer can be protected against hacking
or intrusion by using usernames and
passwords .
 A password usually consists of at least eight
characters. These characters may consist of
capital letters, small letters and/or digits as
can be seen in the recommendation by
Microsoft on password direction .
Operating System & File
Management (Windows 7 )
Microsoft Windows:
It is graphical operating system.
It started as a User Graphical Interface in 1985 and continued to 1990
Microsoft released a modified and more developed versions windows
3.0
in 1992 version 3.1 , version 3.11 .
in 1993 Windows NT was released used as server
in 1995 windows 95 was released
in 1998 windows 98 released
in 2000 windows millennium and windows 2000 server were released
in 1991 windows XP released
in 2003 windows 2003 server released ( Large – Scaled ) Networks
windows Vista released in 2007
windows 7 is recent client version of windows
windows server 2008 designed for Networks
Other examples for Operating Systems
DOS, Linux, Mac OS X, OS/2, Unix and others
Starting Up Windows 7 and shutting it down
Find and press the “ON” switch
A screen will come up
On taskbar click on start button
Start Menu displays

Check out the Icons that represent the active

application programs
Windows 7 O.S can be shut down
by following these steps
1) Click on the
2) Select shutdown to turn off the computer
3) Or chose any other options ( Switch user, Log off, Lock, Restart,
Sleep, Hibernate)
Date and Time
Taskbar clock
Clicking on the time display will display a
calendar, as illustrated.
To change the time click left button of the mouse on
the time icon

Click Adjust date /

time
Screen box will
come
Click on Change date and time
When finished click on
OK
Volume Control Settings
Click on Speaker icon

Adjust the Sound volume

 Change the desktop background
1) Right click in any empty area select “
Personalize “
2) then select any of picture (themes)
Or you can click “Desktop Background”

Chose the Background then click on “Save

change “
Change the Screen Saver:-
Click on screen saver on this
screen
Screen box will come chose you
screen saver
Changing the Windows Color ( Appearance )
From this screen click on “windows
color”
Change your color then click “Save
changes”
Display Settings:-
1) Right click in any empty area select “Screen
Resolution”
Formatting the Disks:-
1) Right click on any drive in your computer then
select “Format”
2) Select your option and click start
Dealing with icons, selecting and moving
desktop icons :-

1) Opening file or folder

2) Sending programs as
“shortcut” to the desktop.
3) Cutting a file or folder.
4) Copying a file or folder.
5) Deleting a file or folder.
6) Renaming a file or folder.
7) Displaying the properties
Creating a shortcut on the desktop:-
Right – click on the program or file for which you want to
create a shortcut
Windows 7
Lecture 2
Knowing how to Close, Maximize and
Minimize windows
Organizing files, folders, and understanding
the essential configuration of folders in the
computer:-
1) Open the icon window to be viewed as a
tree
2) Click on “Organize” button on the window menu bar
“Menu appears” chose “Folder and search options”
2) Tick the options highlighted by the red
square
Creating a new “Folder”
Examining a folder, displaying some
properties of the folder (“name, size and
created date)
1) Right click on any folder click
on “Properties” a pop-up
menu appears
2) A new window appears showing the
information about the folder
 Folder

types of files
Identifying the different
Internet File

System Files

Multimedia

Sounds Files

Power Point
Picture File
Word File

Excel File

Access File
F File Extension File Type
i Word processor File Extension doc, docx
l
Excel File Extension xls, xlsx
e
s Power Point File Extension ppt, pptx

T Image File Extension jpg

y Application File Extension exe
p
MS – Paint File Extension bmp
e
s Help File Extension hlp

System File Extension sys

System Library File Extension dll

Sound File Extension wav, mp3

Video File Extension avi, rm

Windows 7

Lecture 3
Icon view styles and how to arrange them
click on the red square a menu will
appears
Or right click on any empty area
click on “View” several view options
appears
Extra large icons
Large icons
List
Details
And other styles
2) Right – click on any empty area inside
a folder or windows a small menu
appears select “Sort by”
Changing the names of files / folders

1) Right – click on any folder, chose

“Rename” then type a new name for the file
/ folder.

2) Or select the folder

then press F2 to
“Rename” the folder
Selecting files/folders

1) Selecting the files and folders successively

By using “shift” key from the keyboard move the cursor and
select the files
 2) Selecting the files and folders non -
successively

By using “Ctrl” key from the keyboard move the cursor and
select the files
Copying, moving and deleting a file/ folder
or part of a folder successively or
non – successively
1) The copy process:

Select any file or folder and right

click on it, a pop – menu appears
click on “copy”

Copying using
keyboard keys “ Ctrl +
C”
 Then right select “Past” to any other place

Past using keyboard keys

“ Ctrl + V”
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folder

Select any file or folder and right

click on it, a pop – menu appears
click on “Cut”

Moving using
keyboard keys “ Ctrl
+ X”
The process of File / Folder deletion

Select any file or folder and right

click on it,
a pop – menu appears click on
“Delete”

Delete using
keyboard keys “ Delete”

A warning message appears

 Searching for files/ folders by name, date
created, file type … etc
1) Click on start button, Type full name or
part of it on red box “search programs and
files”
Search results will appears
Search can be carried out using additional
options as follows

Open folder that you want to look inside, then type full name or
part of it in box of search “box 1”
List of search criteria appears inside the
search box

Criteria example
“Size”
Printing and management

Click start button, then

click on the
“Device and Printers”
Printers and other device appears
To set default printer select the printer right –
click on it and click on “Set as default printer”
Printing Management
Form printer icon appears on the taskbar
Double – click on that icon to display the
“Printing Management windows”
Print Screen

Press the “Print Screen “key on the

keyboard in order to create display
screen on the computer
This shot can pasted as an image
Open the Paint
Press “Ctrl + V” to paste the image