Computer Operation
(i) Turn on and off a PC.
(ii) Login and logoff using assigned access accounts.
(iii) Use key Operating system tools and utilities to operate a PC (Managing files and folders).
(iv) Use typing tutor program to practice and develop typing skills.
Using a Personal Computer (PC)
To use a computer you must make sure that the computer power cable is securely plugged into both the power outlet and the computer's power supply.
TO TURN YOUR COMPUTER ON
1.Press the Power button on the base or on the front of the tower (computer) or side of the laptop.
2. Press the Power button on the LCD or CRT monitor, if this is a desktop computer.
3. Wait for the Operating System to finish loading. Most PCs use the Windows Operating System.
4. If a login dialog box appears; type an username and a password in the username and password box, then press the Enter key on the keyboard.
Note: If you do not have any login accounts then ask the teacher.
Wait a few moments until the desktop appears on the screen. The desktop is your starting point. From your Windows desktop, you can open and switch between applications, search for specific folders, print documents, and perform other tasks.
TO TURN YOUR COMPUTER OFF
1. Click on the round Start button in the lower left-hand corner of the screen.
2. Click on the Right Arrow button at the lower right of the Start menu.
3. Click on Shut Down.
4. Press the Power button on the LCD or CRT monitor to turn OFF the monitor.
Using Windows Operating System (OS)
Note: Different versions of windows may use different procedures – please check with your teacher for assistances.
Understanding the Desktop
The desktop is your starting place, what you see when you first start your computer and Windows. This opening screen provides access to all the programs and files on your computer
Understanding the Start Menu
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To open the Start menu, click the Start button.
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At the top of the menu, you see the programs you use for the Internet.
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The Start menu lists the programs you last used here. To display additional programs, click the All Programs button.
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Press Esc or click outside the Start menu to close it.
The Start menu is where you can access common programs and folders.
Opening and Closing a Window
1.Double-click the My Documents icon.
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The contents of this icon are displayed and a button for the window appears on the task bar.
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To close the window, click its Close button.
Windows displays all its information in boxes called windows. Most windows are represented by small pictures called icons. You can double-click an icon to display the content of the window the icon represents. When you are done working in a window, you can close it.
Working with Folders
One part of working with Windows is learning how to work with the documents you save and store on your system. Each time you save a document (a letter, worksheet, database, or other document), that information is saved as a file on your hard disk. You assign both a specific place for the file and a name.
To keep your files organized, you can set up folders. Your hard drive is like a big filing cabinet and folders are like drawers. Each folder can hold files or other folders. You can open and close folders, view a folder's contents, copy and move folders, and create or delete folders.
New with Windows XP is the Folders Tasks list, which helps you understand and access the common folder commands, as covered in this part.
Opening My Computer
1.Click Start.
2 Click My Computer.
3 You see icons for each of the drives on your computer as well as system folders. Double-click the icon representing your hard drive (usually C:). Each folder icon represents a folder on your hard drive. Each page icon represents a document (file).
4 Click the Close button to close the window.
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