Module H06h: Dr. Larry Krieg
This module is for beginning computer students at Washtenaw Community Collegewho are enrolled in one of the introductory computer classes - CIS 100 orCIS 101 - who want to practice logging in and running Microsoft® Worksfor WindowsTM 3.0.
When you successfully complete this module, you will be able to...
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WCC has a network to connect the instructional microcomputers in the T&Ibuilding. The network makes it possible to share printers and programs(software), and to do a few other useful things. But first, you'll need toknow how to use the network! This series of activities will help you to dothat.
Needed: IBM-compatible computer on one of the WCC networks.
Turn in: There is nothing to turn in (and no credit). This is forexperience!
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You will need a computer equipped with Microsoft Windows and attached toa WCC Novell network can be used. This includes all the computers in TI 108,TI 110, and TI 112, as well as labs in the LA, OE, and JS buildings. (Allthe newer computers are equipped with standard 3½ inch disk drives;if you need the older 5¼ in drives, ask the instructor or a lab aidif one is available.)
Everyone is asked to leave the computers ready for the next user to log in.Look for a prompt (message) on the screen saying,
F:\LOGIN> or H:\LOGIN>
(The first letter can be just about anything, but F is the most common.)
If the computer is ready, go on to the next step.
If not, ask a lab aid to help you get it ready. Then go on to the next step.
Put it into drive B: Usually B: is the lower of the two disk-drive slots.If there is only one drive slot - or if your disk only fits the A: drive,put the disk there.
Type:
login <Enter>
When the computer has attached to the network, you will see a prompt on thescreen:
Enter your login name:
The computer is not asking for your real name: it is asking for your classname. This will determine how the network responds to you, what programsyou can use, and so forth. For the Introduction to Computers class, the nameis
cis100 <Enter>
(Here, capitals or small letters work just as well: use either. End by pressingthe Enter key.)
After about 45-90 seconds, the computer will be set up for you to go on withthe exercise.
Scanning for Viruses
Computer viruses are malicious, damage-producing, self-perpetuating modificationsto normal programs. They have caused incalculable harm on computers aroundthe world, including in our labs at WCC. The only way to stop them is toregularly run programs that will scan for them and remove them whenfound.
For this reason, whenever you log in to CIS100, all the disks in the computerwill automatically be scanned by a program that looks for the tell-tale marksof a virus. If it finds a virus, it will tell you so and try to disinfectthe disk. That's why it is important for you to put your own disk into thecomputer before logging in: otherwise, it won't be automatically scannedfor viruses.
IF a virus was found,
Report this fact to the lab staff and instructor IMMEDIATELY.
The Introduction to Computers class will spend most of its lab time usinga program called Microsoft Works for Windows, often called WinWorks.To run this, you must first load the Microsoft Windows operating environment.
Type
win <Enter>
In 30-60 seconds Microsoft Windows will run. When it runs, you should seethe "Program Manager Window" appear on the screen.
To OPEN (activate) a program in Windows, you may either
Depending on which drive your disk is in, open either "Microsoft Works onA:" or Microsoft Works on B:"
Spend as much time as possible working with this this tutorial. Follow thedirections presented on the screen. This is a good example of how computerscan be used to help you learn about computers!
Reminder: This is a preliminary exercise, intended to help you getfamiliar with our computer network. While you get no immediate credit fordoing it, you'll find that you can complete the other exercises more quicklyand efficiently if you spend some time exploring the menu options!
If you need a refresher on how to do this, see theGeneral Exercise Insructions