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WHAT IS A COMPUTER?
The term 'Computer' is derived from
the Latin word 'Compute' this means to
calculate. It is an electronic device that
accepts data, processes it and then gives
us the desired output. It can perform any
type of Mathematical, Logical and
Graphical manipulations, as well as can
store a large amount of data in it.
FULL FORM OF COMPUTER:  C – Commonly
 O – Operated
 M – Machine
 P – Particularly
 U – Used in
 T – Trade
 E – Engineering/Education
 R – Research/Reader
ARCHITECTURE OF COMPUTER: -
COMPUTER
HARDWARE
INPUT
SOFTWARE
SYSTEM
SOFTWARE
APPLICATION
SOFTWARE
PROCESSING
ALU
CU
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MAIN PARTS OF A COMPUTER: There are four main parts of a
Computer: (1) Central Processing Unit, (2) Monitor, (3)
Keyboard, (4) Mouse.
HOW WILL YOU START A COMPUTER?
To start a computer we should follow
these steps: Switch on the electric (AC) power
supply
 Switch on the UPS,
 Turn on the power switch of the CPU,
 Turn on the power switch of the
Monitor,
Just wait few minutes when computer
display windows environment.
HOW WILL YOU SHUT DOWN A
COMPUTER?
At first save and close all the programs,
 Click on Start menu,
 Click on Turn Off computer,
 Then you will see: ♦Stand by
♦Turn off
♦Restart
 Click on Turn Off
Just wait few minutes, your computer will
automatically shut down.
 Finally switch off the Monitor,
 Switch off the UPS,
 Switch off the electric (AC) power
supply.
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WHAT IS FOLDER?
The folder is an empty place; you can
use it to store things on the computer. You
create your own folders for your
documents. There are two types of folder:(1)System Folder,
(2) User Folder
HOW TO CREATE A NEW FOLDER?
To create a new folder we should
follows these steps:  Right click on free space
 Go to New
 Click Folder
 Type a name of the folder
 Press Enter key from keyboard.
HOW TO OPEN A FOLDER?
There are three processes to open a
Folder.
1. Right click on the folder → Click Open.
2. Double click on the folder.
3. Select the folder→ Press Enter key.
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HOW
TO
DELETE
A
FOLDER
PERMANENTLY?
To delete a Folder permanently
without moving it to the Recycle bin we
should follow these steps:  Select the Folder,
 Then press Shift+ Del from keyboard,
a warning appears prompting you to
confirm the file deletion.
 If you want to delete, click yes
otherwise No.
HOW TO RESTORE A DELETED FOLDER?
To Restore a deleted Folder we should
follow these steps:  Open the Recycle Bin.
 Select the Folder.
 Right click on Folder.
 Click Restore.
HOW TO RENAME A FOLDER?
There are three processes to rename
a Folder. They are: 1. Right click on the folder→ Click
Rename→ Type a new name → Press
Enter key.
2. Select the folder → Press F2 key from
keyboard→ Type a new name→ Press
Enter Key.
3. Select the folder→ Click on Caption
area→ Type a new name→ Press
Enter Key.
HOW TO DELETE A FOLDER?
There are two processes to delete a
Folder. They are: 1. Right click on the folder→ Click delete
option → a warning appears prompting
you to confirm the file deletion→ if you
want to delete, click yes otherwise No.
2. Select the folder → Press Delete key
from keyboard→ if you want to delete,
click yes otherwise No.
NOTE: - All the files & folders which are
deleted are moved to the recycle bin.
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HOW TO COPY A FOLDER?
There are two processes to Copy a folder:1. Right click on the folder→ Click on
Copy option.
2. Select the folder→ Press Ctrl + C key
from the keyboard.
HOW TO CUT OR MOVE A FOLDER?
There are two processes to Cut a folder:1. Right click on the folder→ Click on Cut
option.
2. Select the folder→ Press Ctrl + X key
from the keyboard.
HOW TO PASTE A FOLDER?
There are two processes to Paste a folder:1. Right click on free space, where you
paste the folder→ Click on Paste
option.
2. Press Ctrl + V key from the keyboard
on free space, where you paste the
folder.
HOW TO CHANGE AN ICON OF A
FOLDER?
To change an icon of a Folder we should
follows these steps:  Right click on the Folder.
 Go to properties, this will open Font
Properties window.
 Select Customize Tabs.
 Click on ―Change Icon‖ option, this will
again open ―Change Icon for Folder‖
window.
 Choose any one icon.
 Click OK.
 Click Apply.
 Click OK.
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HOW TO HIDE A FOLDER?
To hide a folder we should follows these
steps:  Right click on folder.
 Go to Properties.
 Select General tab.
 Active the ‗Hidden‘ option.
 Click Apply.
 Click OK.
Now open any window.
 Click View tab
 Go to Options Button.
 Click on Change folder and search
options.
 Select View tab.
 Active ‗Don‘t show the hidden files,
folders or drives‘ option.
 Click Apply.
 Click OK.
“Success is getting what you want..
Happiness is wanting what you get.”
― Dale Carnegie
In Named, type all or part of the file
name.
Click Find now option.
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PARTS OF A WINDOW SCREEN:
DESKTOP: - The 'Desktop' is the first image
you see on your screen when the computer is
switched on. The objects on the desktop
represent different computer functions. The
Desktop can have several components. The
main components of the Desktop are: 1) Icons
2) Taskbar
(1) ICONS: Icon is a small image that
represents a file, folder or program. The
text below each icon is the name of the
Icon. When we rest the mouse pointer on
an icon, a rectangular box appears. This is
referred to as Tooltip. It gives a brief
description of the Icon.
By default, there will be 5 icons on the
desktop. They are:
 My Computer
 My documents
 Internet Explorer
 Recycle bin
 Network
MY COMPUTER: - This is the icon which
represents all the files & folders which can
be used in the system. It is used to access
the drives, folders & files on the computer,
i.e. Floppy drive(A), Local Disk (C), Local
Disk (D), Local Disk (E), Local Disk (F),
CD/DVD Drive, Printer, Control panel etc.
MY DOCUMENTS: - This is the default
storage location for the files created in the
windows.
INTERNET EXPLORER: - This is an
application used to browse the internet.
RECYCLE BIN: - This is a folder that
stores all the files & folders deleted from
windows temporarily, which can be
restored again if needed.
NETWORK: - This is an application which
display all the computers connected in
network with our computer.
(2) TASKBAR: - The rectangular bar that
runs horizontally across the bottom of the
screen is called Taskbar. The Taskbar has
the START menu on the left & the
Notification area on the right. We can start
an application using the start menu.
Notification area holds system icons that
allow for functions such as changing the
time & Volume of the Computer. All the
open applications are available on the
Taskbar.
START MENU: - In the lower left-hand
corner of the Windows screen is the Start
button. When you click on the button a
menu will appear, which we will call the
Start menu. This menu gives you access
to all the different parts and functions of
the computer.
DISCUSS ABOUT CONTROL BUTTON?
The sizes of the windows on your
screen can be changed so that more
windows are visible. Following is a list of
common
features
that
can
be
implemented on all windows.
MAXIMIZE: - Left-click this button to make
the window as large as it can be—it
should take up your entire screen.
MINIMIZE: - Left-click this button to shrink
the window down to a small button that
will appear in the task bar
RESTORE: - Left-click this button to make
the window smaller without minimizing it.
CLOSE: - Left-click this button to close
the window. The program will close and
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stop running. Make sure you save your
work first.
WHAT IS DESKTOP BACKGROUND?
Desktop background is also called
wallpaper. It can be a digital picture from
personal collection or one that comes with
Windows.
HOW WILL YOU CHANGE YOUR DESKTOP
BACKGROUND?
To change desktop background we should
follow these steps:  Right click on desktop.
 Click on Personalize.
 Choose any Background.
HOW WILL YOU CHANGE DATE AND TIME
OF YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM?
To change date and time we should
follow these steps:  Click on a clock located on the right
side of the taskbar.
 Then click date & time setting.
 Click Change button.
 Adjust date and time.
 Click Change button.
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HOW TO SELECT ONE OR MORE ICONS?
To select one icon:  Move your mouse pointer to the
middle of the folder
 Click the left mouse button.
To select more icons:  Select the first icon (see above)
 Press the Ctrl-key or Shift-key on your
keyboard and hold it down.
 Move the mouse pointer to next icon
and click the left mouse button.
HOW TO CREATE A SHORTCUT OF A
FOLDER?
To create a shortcut of a folder we should
follows these steps:  At first copy the folder.
 Then right click on free space, where
you create shortcut of the folder.
 Click on Paste Shortcut option.
HOW WILL YOU CHANGE YOUR MOUSE
POINTER?
To change Start Menu we should follow these
steps: -.
 Go to Control panel.
 Open Mouse icon.
 Choose the Pointer tab.
 Click on browse button.
 Choose any pointer.
 Click Open button.
 Click on Apply button.
 Click OK button.
HOW TO OPEN AND USE ON SCREEN
KEYBOARD?
To open and use on screen keyboard we
should follow these steps:  Click on a keyboard sign located on
the right side of the taskbar.
 Now click and write.
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WHAT IS NOTEPAD?
Notepad is a simple text editor of Microsoft
Windows. It is one of the products in
Accessories group. It can be used for writing
notes. The default extension name of
Notepad is .txt .
Run → type Notepad → press enter.
HOW TO GET A NEW DOCUMENT?
To get a new document follows these steps:  Go to file menu.
 Click on New.
OR
 Direct press Ctrl + N key.
Then, new dialog box will appear.
 Choose required document type.
 Click on OK.
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HOW WILL YOU CLOSE OR EXIT YOUR
DOCUMENT?
After finishing your work,
 Go to file menu.
 Click on Exit.
OR
 Direct click on close button of the
program.
OR
 Direct press Alt + F4 key.
 Then, click on yes, if you want to save
and click on No, if you don't want to
save.
HOW WILL YOU SAVE YOUR DOCUMENT?
To save a file follows these steps:  Go to file menu.
 Click on Save.
OR
 Direct press Ctrl+ S key.
Then, save as dialog box will appear.
 Give required file name.
 Click on save.
HOW TO OPEN YOUR DOCUMENT?
To open a file follows these steps:  Go to file menu.
 Click on Open.
OR
 Direct press Ctrl + O key.
Then, Open dialog box will appear.
 Type the required file name at file
name box or, direct choose the
required file, which you want to open,
 Click on Open.
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BASIC ORGANIZATION OF A COMPUTER: Secondary
Storage
Input
Unit
Primary
Storage
Output
Unit
Control
Unit
ALU
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WHAT IS CPU?
CPU stands for Central processing
unit. The main function of a CPU is to
execute instruction or program. It also
controls the operations of all other
component, such as memory, input and
output devices. The main parts of a CPU
are: 1) ALU, 2) CU, 3) Memory.
WHAT IS OUTPUT DEVICE?
Output devices are used to transfer
information stored in the computer or the
result of any processing done to the
outside world.
Ex: - Monitor, Printer, Speaker, Plotter etc.
WHAT IS HARDWARE?
All the physical component of a
computer system is called Hardware. It
refers to the objects that we can actually
touch.
Ex: - Monitor, CPU, Mouse, UPS,
Keyboard etc.
WHAT IS CU?
CU stands for Control Unit. Everything the
computer does is directed by the control
unit. Although it does not perform any
processing on the data, the control unit
acts as central nervous system for all
other component of the computer.
WHAT IS SOFTWARE?
Software is a program or set of
instructions that tell the hardware what to
do. It is the combination of Data &
Instructions that forms the building blocks
of applications.
Ex: - Notepad, Paint, MS Office, Windows
XP etc.
WHAT IS ALU?
ALU stands for Arithmetic Logic Unit.
All calculations are performing in the ALU.
ALUs are designed to perform the four
basic operations – add, subtract, multiply,
divide. It‘s also performing logical
operations, such as less than, greater
than, equal to etc.
WHAT IS INPUT DEVICE?
Data and instructions are entered into
a computer through input devices. An
input device first converts desired input
data into a suitable form (0, 1) and then
feed into the CPU.
Ex: - Mouse, Keyboard, Joystick, Light
Pen, Trackball, Graphic Tablet, Touch
Screen, Microphone etc.
WHAT IS MEMORY?
The
memory
is
an
essential
component of a computer system. This
unit used for store program, information
and data. There are two types of memory
(a) Primary Memory,
(b) Secondary Memory.
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WHAT IS THE MAIN DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN SAVE AND SAVE AS?
The main difference between Save and Save
as is:Save: - It is used for save a file first time
only.
Save As: - It is used for save a file many
times in different name, different place.
HOW WILL YOU SAVE AS YOUR
DOCUMENT?
To save as a file follows these steps:  Go to file menu.
 Click on Save As button.
Then, save as dialog box will appear.
 Choose location.
 Give required file name.
 Click on save.
HOW TO DELETE A TEXT?
To delete a text follows these steps:  First select required text,
 Click on Edit menu,
 Click on Delete option,
OR,
 Direct press either Delete
Backspace key.
or,
WHAT IS THE MAIN DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN DELETE AND BACKSPACE
KEY?
Both keys are used for deleted, but
Delete keys erase character in forward
direction.
Backspace keys erase character in
backward direction.
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WHAT IS UNDO?
To remove changes.
 Click on Edit menu,
 Undo.
OR,
 Direct press Ctrl + Z key.
HOW TO COPY & PASTE A TEXT?
To copy & paste a text follows these steps:  Select the item to be copy.
 Click on Edit menu.
 Click on Copy option for the selected
item.
OR
 Direct press Ctrl+ C key.
 Now remove the selection & place the
cursor, where you want to paste.
 Again click on Edit menu.
 Click on Paste option.
OR,
 Direct press Ctrl+ V key.
HOW TO CUT & PASTE A TEXT?
To cut & paste a text follows these steps:  Select the item to be cut.
 Click on Edit menu.
 Click on Cut option for the selected
item.
OR,
 Direct press Ctrl+ X key.
 Now place the cursor, where you want
to paste.
 Again click on Edit menu.
 Click on Paste option.
OR,
 Direct press Ctrl+ V key.
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HOW TO REPLACING A TEXT?
To replacing a text follows these steps:
 Go to Edit menu.
 Click on Replace option.
OR
 Direct press Ctrl + H key.
 Then type the required word, which
you want you want to replace at find
what box.
 After that type the new word at the
Replace with box.
 Click on Replace all button.
HOW TO FIND A TEXT?
To find a text follows these steps:  Go to Edit menu.
 Click on Find option.
OR
 Direct press Ctrl + F key.
 Then type the required word, which
you want you want to find at find what
box.
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HOW TO CHANGE FONT STYLE?
To change font style follows these steps:  Go to Format menu.
 Click on Font option, Then Font dialog
box appear.
 Choose required font style.
 Click on OK.
HOW TO CHANGE FONT SIZE?
To change font size follows these steps:  Go to Format menu.
 Click on Font option, Then Font dialog
box appear.
 Choose required font size.
 Click on OK.
TYPING PRACTICE
HOW TO INSERTING CURRENT DATE &
TIME?
To inserting current date & time follows these
steps:  Place the cursor at right position.
 Click on Edit menu.
 Click on date & time option.
OR
 Direct press F5 key.
HOW TO CHANGE FONT?
To change font follows these steps:  Go to Format menu.
 Click on Font option, Then Font dialog
box appear.
 Choose required font.
 Click on OK.
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WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF
COMPUTER?
 Speed: - A computer takes only few
seconds for calculations that we take
hours to complete. It can perform
millions (1,000,000) of instructions and
even more per second.
 Accuracy: - The degree of accuracy
of computer is very high and every
calculation is performed with the same
accuracy. The errors in computer are
due to human and inaccurate data.
 Diligence: - A computer is free from
tiredness, lack of concentration,
fatigue, etc. It can work for hours
without creating any error.
 Versatility: -It means the capacity to
perform completely different type of
work.
 Power of Remembering: - Computer
has the power of storing any amount
of information or data. Any information
can be stored and recalled as long as
you require it, for any numbers of
years.
 No IQ: - A computer cannot take its
own decision as you can. It is you to
decide what you want to do.
 No Feeling: - It does not have feelings
or emotion, taste, knowledge and
experience.
 Storage: - The Computer has an inbuilt memory where it can store a large
amount of data. You can also store
data in secondary storage devices
such as hard disk, floppies, CD, DVD
etc.
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WHAT CAN I DO WITH A COMPUTER?
Now a days, it is difficult to find the
field or the criteria in which there is no use
of computer. Directly or indirectly there is
vast use of computer. However some of
the major fields of Computers are given
below:
 Personal use,
 School & College,
 Graphic designing,
 Audio/ Video mixing,
 Entertainment,
 Design & Modeling,
 Satellites & Networking System,
 Research Center,
 Hospitals,
 Banks & other offices,
 National & Multinational organizations,
 Robotics etc.
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