Memorize the layout of your keyboard. Try saying the names of each letter aloud. You should be able to recite each row of keys in order. It is not important that you see the layout of the keys in your head, since, eventually, you will not actually be looking at the keyboard anyway.
Learn the home row. The home row contains the letters A, S, D, F, J, K and L. A small bump or line of plastic should appear on your F and J keys. Consider this the default position where you will rest your index fingers.
Learn the right fingers to use with the other keys. Consult the following guide below:
Left index finger: F, G, R, T, V, B, 4, 5
Right index finger: J, H, Y, U, N, M, 6, 7
Left middle finger: D, E, C, 3
Right middle finger: K, I, comma, 8
Left ring finger: S, W, X, 2
Right ring finger: L, O, period, 9
Left little finger: A, Q, Z, left shift, 1
Right little finger: semi-colon, P, slash, right shift, 0
Right thumb: spacebar
Avoid looking at the keyboard as you type. Since you have the keys memorized and know where to place your hands on the keyboard, you should not need to look down.
Practice typing to increase your speed. Use instant messaging software to communicate with a friend or transcribe a chapter from one of your favorite novels.