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What is Python?
 Python is high-level programming language.
 Python developed by Guido Van Rossum in 1991
A high-level languageis any programming language that enables development of a
program in a much more user-friendly programming context and is generally independent
of the computer's hardware design.
Python Characteristics:
 Interactive with simple structure or syntax “It allows developers to write robust
programs easily and efficiently”
 It is an interpreter- based scripting language
Scripting language are a specific kind of computer languages that you can use to give
instructions to other software, such as a web browser, server
Interpreter- basedmeans the program turns code you write into the language
understood by your computer's processor.
Uses of Python
 To create web-based applications
 Handle large amount of data
 To perform complex calculations
 Connect to database systems and to read and
modify files.
Features of Python:
 Open source “Freely available “
 Supports GUI“Graphical user interface”
it has toolkits that works with windows, Mac and
Linux.
 Object-oriented programming language
 Easy uses few keywords and simple English like
structure.

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How to write and execute “run” Commands?

We can use the Python IDLE which is a (Simple Integrated Development Learning
Environment) that comes with python
It allows you to edit, run and browse a python program

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Troubleshooting
 Is the identification of a problem in a system caused by a failure of some kind.
 It isa process of determining the causes of problem symptoms.
 Identifying a computer problem so that it can be fixed.
Why is computer maintenance important?
 It will increase the speed and life of your PC
 It prevents errors
 It secures your data and information from unwanted damage.
 It saves time

Areas of troubleshooting “3 areas”

Areas Definition Examples Problems
Hardware The physical part of a computer CD-ROM, motherboard,  Power failure in the
and it is not frequently updated RAM, printer and mouse. computer
of changed.  Device problems like
keyboard, mouse and printer
not being recognized.

Software Any program file or application
running on the computer.
Operating Startup problems where your
system computer fails to boot/start up
properly
Note: The Operating system is the most important type of system software
Viruses cleaners, backup
programs,web browsers, word
processors
Windows, Android and IOS
 Unable to install a program
 Program doesn’t load, it has
error when you try to load it.
 System crashes when you
are working with specific
software
 Windows restarts without
warning
 Windows stops responding
 Windows files don’t boot
 Windows starts in a safe
mode
 Windows slows down

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Steps for troubleshooting

Step 2 Step 3 Step 4

Step 1 Step 5
Categories Check the Back to its
Find out the Call an
problem your service original
expert
problem manual state

Step1 Find out the problem as:

 The system isn’t getting a proper power supply \
 The systems restart on its own after a few minutes
 The system stops responding
 The system is running slow
 An error message displayed
 Windows doesn’t load.
Step 2 Categories your problem
Hardware problem Software problem
 Check the power supply points  Check the operating system files
 Check whether devices like the  Check the software files that are
keyboard, mouse, printer and frequently used
system unit are connected properly  Check the device drivers are
 Ensure the during the startup properly installed.
process, all devices are recognized
properly

Step 3 check the service manual

The service manuals contain instructions for troubleshooting and service information
Step 4 Back to its original state
In solving the problem, make only one change in a time.
Step5 Call anexpert
If your will not be able to solve a problem in your computer, you should contact a
technician.
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Troubleshooting common problems and solutions

1- The computer locks up “Freezes and doesn’t respond to any commands

o Ctrl+Alt+Del(the three keys at the same time

o Click on the start task manager option in the list
o The windows Task manager window displaying the task
o Select the program that is not responding
o Click on End task

2- Error messages displayed on the monitor

You must reboot “restart “your device
3- The computer is completely dead with no power supply

o Check all connections, cable between CPU, monitor and all electrical cables.
o Check wall socket
Take the following into consideration:
 Light on your monitor and not in CPU  problem with you CPU
 Light on you CPU but not on the Monitor  problem with the monitor
 If you have another monitor in working condition, you can test it on the
machine and check if image appears on the screen.
 If both monitors have light on and the CPU , the you need to check of there is
a bent pin the data cable.

4- The mouse and keyboard not working

o Start button
o Control panel
o Device manager

5 -The computer displays a disk error or non-system disk message

o Check if your disk drives for any CD left inside.

o Remove it if fund and reboot your computer
o If not shut down your computer and call a technician
6 -The computer starts up in safe mode.

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o Problems with the OS  the system files get loaded in the safe mode to avoid system
crash “only the minimum necessary programs will load scan you disk drives
reboot your device

Or you may apply Defragmentation:

o Start button
o Type disk defragmentation in the search program and files box
o Click on disk defragmenter in the search results
o Restart your computer after defragmentation process is completed.
Notes :
 Dust on computer particles might be a cause of malfunctioning, so you should keep
you computer clean and covered.
 Defragmentation frees up any files that were overlapping.

7-The printer doesn’t work

Many printer models have a built-in-self test option which allows you to print a test page
by holding down the feed button for a few seconds.
If the self-test prints, then the next step is to instruct windows to print a test page doing the
following steps:
1. Click start control panel Devices and printers  right click on the printer icon.
2. Select printer properties  print test page button.
3. If test page fails to print , make sure the printer cable is firmly fixed in both
computer and printer.
4. If doesn’t work  you need to reinstall drivers for you printer..

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