Unit 2 Training Handout

ViPi Project 511792-LLP-1-2010-1-GR-KA3-KA3NW Virtual Portal for Interaction and ICT Training for People with Disabilities Unit 2 Training Handout Outcome No. Deliverable 10 Workpackage No. WP3 Workpackage Title Consolidation of existing materials and development and design of new learning materials Authors All partners Status (F: final; D: draft; RD: revised F draft): File Name: D11 Training Document Unit 2.docx The ViPi KA3 LLL project (511792-LLP-1-2010-1-GR-KA3-KA3NW) has been partially funded under the Lifelong Learning program, subprogramme KA3 ICT. This publication reflects the views only of the author(s), and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. ViPi Project 511792-LLP-1-2010-1-GR-KA3-KA3NW Version History table Version no. Dates and comments C1 17-05-2012 – Draft containing the contributions of EuroCy created and circulated to partners. A1 15-12-2011 – Initial draft started A2 01/05/2012 – compilation of all available resources from project partners NTU, PhoenixKM, Eurocy and Hypertech A3 15/05/2012 - Addressing of all comments by reviewers PhoenixKM by NTU B1 09-11-2011 - Reformatting of previous ViPi Curriculum Detail (Post Cyprus) document to new project standard and editing to include assignments of lead authoring roles as discussed in the Skype meeting on 02/11/2011 along with additional edits recently provided by partners, particularly on the What is there for me? Section. B2 30-01-2012 – Addition of key suggestions from stakeholder meeting with teachers at Oak Field School B3 08/05/2012 – Revision of curriculum to encompass sections for skills which are enhanced directly and indirectly by each section. Also removal of timings for course. B4 28/05/2012 Revisions by Eurocy Hiteco and Steficon Incorporated by NTU 1 29/05/2012 – added hypertech revisions of eurocy content by NTU 2 13/06/2012 – NTU added alt text to images in their sections 3 14/06/2012 – EuroCy added alt text on images under their responsibility 4 21/06/2012 – NTU addition of more resources to what is there for me section. Note Parallel revisions A B and C ViPi Project 511792-LLP-1-2010-1-GR-KA3-KA3NW Table of Content Version History table ............................................................................................................................ 2 Table of Content ................................................................................................................................... 3 2 Unit 2 Basic ICT Skills ....................................................................................................................... 9 2.1 (Higher) About Computers .................................................................................................. 9 2.1.1 Types of Computer ....................................................................................................... 9 2.1.1.1 Desktop .................................................................................................................................... 9 2.1.1.2 Laptop ...................................................................................................................................... 9 2.1.1.3 Netbook ................................................................................................................................. 10 2.1.1.4 All-in-One ............................................................................................................................... 10 2.1.1.5 Tablet ..................................................................................................................................... 11 2.1.2 Parts of a Desktop Computer .................................................................................... 11 2.1.2.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................ 11 2.1.2.2 The Monitor ........................................................................................................................... 12 2.1.2.3 The Computer ........................................................................................................................ 12 2.1.2.4 The Mouse ............................................................................................................................. 13 2.1.2.5 The Keyboard ......................................................................................................................... 14 2.1.2.6 Speakers ................................................................................................................................ 14 2.1.2.7 The Router or Modem ........................................................................................................... 14 2.1.2.8 The Printer ............................................................................................................................. 15 2.1.2.9 The Scanner ........................................................................................................................... 15 2.1.2.10 Webcams ........................................................................................................................... 16 2.1.2.11 Microphones ...................................................................................................................... 16 2.1.2.12 CD, DVD and Blu-ray Drives ............................................................................................... 16 2.1.2.13 Cables and Connections ..................................................................................................... 17 2.1.2.14 Assistive Hardware ............................................................................................................ 20 2.1.3 Parts of a Laptop Computer ...................................................................................... 20 2.1.3.1 The Laptop ............................................................................................................................. 20 2.1.3.2 The Power Supply .................................................................................................................. 21 2.1.3.3 The Mouse ............................................................................................................................. 21 2.1.3.4 The Touchpad ........................................................................................................................ 22 ViPi Project 511792-LLP-1-2010-1-GR-KA3-KA3NW 2.1.3.5 Assistive Hardware ................................................................................................................ 22 2.1.4 Turning the computer on and off and logging in and out safely .......................... 22 2.1.4.1 Starting Up the Computer ..................................................................................................... 22 Logging On ............................................................................................................................................. 23 An example boot ................................................................................................................................... 23 2.1.4.2 Shutting Down the Computer ................................................................................................ 26 2.2 Higher Input Devices .......................................................................................................... 28 2.2.1 The mouse/touchpad.................................................................................................. 28 2.2.1.1 Parts of the mouse ................................................................................................................. 28 2.2.1.2 Using a mouse ....................................................................................................................... 29 2.2.1.3 Touchpads ............................................................................................................................. 29 2.2.1.4 Accessibility assistance for the mouse ................................................................................... 30 2.2.2 The Keyboard .............................................................................................................. 30 2.2.2.1 The keys ................................................................................................................................. 30 2.2.3 Touchscreens .............................................................................................................. 36 2.3 Output Devices .................................................................................................................... 37 2.3.1 Display settings ........................................................................................................... 37 2.3.2 Monitor settings ........................................................................................................... 39 2.3.3 Software display settings ........................................................................................... 39 2.3.4 Sound settings ............................................................................................................. 40 2.3.5 Introduction to assistive output technologies .......................................................... 41 2.4 Using the Computer ..........................................................................................................

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