This course is designed to familiarize the beginning microcomputer user with insides of the personal computer and its capabilities. Participants learn how to use keyboard functions and commands. Diskette care is demonstrated. The function and use of MS-DOS is explained in terms of command types: internal, external, hard disk, and input/output. An review of MS-DOS and computer related terms is presented as well. More than 70% of the course is hands-on use of microcomputers.

• Understand the principles of microcomputer functioning
• Understand the guidelines for data file management and diskette care;
• Use basic maintenance commands
  CHKDSK
  SCANDISK
  DEFRAG
• Make back-up copies of their data for safety.
• How to upgrade memory
  Install SIMMS Chips
• Walk through the construction of a Pentium:
• Chassis and Power Supply
• Mother board
• Hard Disk
• Floppy drives
• Pentium Chip
• Connect wiring properly

Target Audience: This course is useful for professional, managerial and administrative personnel at all levels who will be using personal computer application software.