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Practical-01

Identification of the different parts of the computer.

Equipment

Hardware: Mouse, Keyboard, Joy stick, scanner, Electric Light pen, printer, Ram, Hard disk,USb,Floppy
Disk, ,processor, mother board.
Procedure: write the note on the following device.
Mouse: A mouse is the most widely used pointing device
with a GUI (Graphical User Interface) environment on
personal computers.

Keyboard: The keyboard is one of the primary ways we communicate with


the computer and enter data. There are many different types of computer keyboards,
including wired, wireless, and multimedia.

Joy stick: Joystick is an input device used


to play games on computer. It is used to control
motion of an object quickly in game with the help
of a hand held stick.

Scanner:
Scanner is important input device of a computer system. A scanner converts printed documents in to
images. Some types of scanners scan documents

Electric Light pen

Light Pen let you move the pointer and allow the user to
point to displayed objects or draw on the screen in a similar way
to a touch-screen but with greater positional accuracy.
Printer:

A printer is an output device that prints characters, symbols and graphics, on


paper. The printed output is called hard copy. There are two types of printers Impact
printer and Non-Impact Printer.

RAM - (Random Access Memory)


RAM (figure 1.20) is main memory of computer. It is referred to as random
access memory (RAM) because it is randomly select and use any location of the
memory directly store and
retrieve data.

HARD DISK

The hard disk (figure 1.23) is also called fixed disk. It consists of one or
more metal plates. Metal plates are coated with magnetic material to store data.

USb: A flash drive is a small, ultra-portable


storage device which, unlike an optical drive or a
traditional hard drive, has no moving parts.

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FLOPPY DISK
The floppy disk was introduced by IBM in
1971. It was officially called “diskette”.

Processor:
It performs all types of data processing
operations. It stores data, intermediate
results and instructions (program).It
controls the operation of all parts of
computer.

Mother board:
The motherboard is the backbone that ties
the computer's components together at
one spot and allows them to talk to each
other.
Prectical-02
Loading and shutdown process
Hardware: Mouse,Keyboard,Monitor, cpu.
Software: Windows 10.
Procedure: Follow the following procedure for this purpose.
[Link] the power button from the cpu.
[Link] will load the bootable files.
3To shutdown the system.
[Link] Windows Button
[Link] Power Button
[Link] Shut Down

Safety Precaution
[Link] all the devices with the system unit.
[Link] the power cable in the socket properly.
[Link] the work before the shutdown.
[Link] the work in the proper location in the computer for future use.
[Link] the computer Properly.
Prectical-03
Create the new folder and shortcut
Hardware: Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, cpu.
Software: Windows 10.
Procedure: Follow the following procedure for this purpose.
[Link] click on the screen.
[Link] the new.
[Link] the folder.
[Link] the name to the folder.
[Link] click on the screen.
[Link] the new.
[Link] the shortcut option.
[Link] the short option from the location.

Safety Precaution
[Link] all the devices with the system unit.
[Link] the power cable in the socket properly.
[Link] the work before the shutdown.
[Link] the work in the proper location in the computer for future use.
[Link] the computer Properly.
Prectical-04
Change the properties of the Taskbar
Hardware: Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, cpu.
Software: Windows 10.
Procedure: Follow the following procedure for this purpose.
[Link] click on the window Taskbar.
[Link] the properties option.
[Link] the required property.
Safety Precaution
[Link] all the devices with the system unit.
[Link] the power cable in the socket properly.
[Link] the work before the shutdown.
[Link] the work in the proper location in the computer for future use.
[Link] the computer Properly.
Prectical-05
Change the system date and Time
Hardware: Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, cpu.
Software: Windows 10.
Procedure: Follow the following procedure for this purpose.
[Link] click on the system date in the notification area.
[Link] the Adjust date/time.
[Link] on the change button.
[Link] the date and time option.
[Link] this off the set time automatically
Safety Precaution
[Link] all the devices with the system unit.
[Link] the power cable in the socket properly.
[Link] the work before the shutdown.
[Link] the work in the proper location in the computer for future use.
[Link] the computer Properly.
Prectical-06
Change the Mouse Properties
Hardware: Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, cpu.
Software: Windows 10.
Procedure: Follow the following procedure for this purpose.
[Link] on the setting.
[Link] the Device.
[Link] the Mouse to set the mouse properties.
4. Or Select the Additional mouse option.

Safety Precaution
[Link] all the devices with the system unit.
[Link] the power cable in the socket properly.
[Link] the work before the shutdown.
[Link] the work in the proper location in the computer for future use.
[Link] the computer Properly.
Prectical-07
Create the User Accounts
Hardware: Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, cpu.
Software: Windows 10.
Procedure: Follow the following procedure for this purpose.
[Link] on the start button and choose the setting.
[Link] on the add someone else to this PC.
[Link] the New user by giving the user Name and Password.
Safety Precaution
[Link] all the devices with the system unit.
[Link] the power cable in the socket properly.
[Link] the work before the shutdown.
[Link] the work in the proper location in the computer for future use.
[Link] the computer Properly.
Prectical-07
Identify the different parts of the MS-word
Hardware: Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, cpu.
Software: Windows,MS-word
Procedure: Follow the following procedure for this purpose.
[Link] on the power button the start the computer.
[Link] on the word shortcut to start the MS word.
[Link] starting the computer.
Safety Precaution
[Link] all the devices with the system unit.
[Link] the power cable in the socket properly.
[Link] the work before the shutdown.
[Link] the work in the proper location in the computer for future use.
[Link] the computer Properly.

Prectical-08
Create the new document in the MS-word
Hardware: Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, cpu.
Software: Windows, MS-word
Procedure: Follow the following procedure for this purpose.
[Link] on the power button the start the computer.
[Link] on the word shortcut to start the MS word.
[Link] on the File menu.
[Link] the new option for the new document.
Safety Precaution
[Link] all the devices with the system unit.
[Link] the power cable in the socket properly.
[Link] the work before the shutdown.
[Link] the work in the proper location in the computer for future use.
[Link] the computer Properly.

Prectical-09
Open and saving the document in the MS-word
Hardware: Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, cpu.
Software: Windows, MS-word
Procedure: Follow the following procedure for this purpose.
[Link] on the power button the start the computer.
[Link] on the word shortcut to start the MS word.
[Link] on the File menu.
[Link] the save option .
[Link] the name of the file and click on the save.
[Link] on the File menu.
[Link] the open option.
[Link] the name of file and click on the open button
Safety Precaution
[Link] all the devices with the system unit.
[Link] the power cable in the socket properly.
[Link] the work before the shutdown.
[Link] the work in the proper location in the computer for future use.
[Link] the computer Properly.

Prectical-10
Select the text in the MS-word
Hardware: Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, cpu.
Software: Windows, MS-word
Procedure: Follow the following procedure for this purpose.
[Link] on the power button the start the computer.
[Link] on the word shortcut to start the MS word.
[Link] the text in the working area .Select the text by dragging the mouse
or by the shift arrow keys.
Safety Precaution
[Link] all the devices with the system unit.
[Link] the power cable in the socket properly.
[Link] the work before the shutdown.
[Link] the work in the proper location in the computer for future use.
[Link] the computer Properly.
Prectical-11
Editing of the text in the MS-word
Hardware: Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, cpu.
Software: Windows, MS-word
Procedure: Follow the following procedure for this purpose.
[Link] on the power button the start the computer.
[Link] on the word shortcut to start the MS word.
3. Type the text in the working area .Select the text by dragging the mouse
or by the shift arrow keys.
[Link] the copy ,cut from the ribbon and undo ,redo option choose from
the Quick access toolbar.
Safety Precaution
[Link] all the devices with the system unit.
[Link] the power cable in the socket properly.
[Link] the work before the shutdown.
[Link] the work in the proper location in the computer for future use.
[Link] the computer Properly.
Prectical-12
Formatting of text in the MS-word
Hardware: Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, cpu.
Software: Windows, MS-word
Procedure: Follow the following procedure for this purpose.
[Link] on the power button the start the computer.
[Link] on the word shortcut to start the MS word.
3. Type the text in the working area. Select the text by dragging the mouse
or by the shift arrow keys.
[Link] the bold, italic, underline, size from the Font group of Home Tab.
Safety Precaution
[Link] all the devices with the system unit.
[Link] the power cable in the socket properly.
[Link] the work before the shutdown.
[Link] the work in the proper location in the computer for future use.
[Link] the computer Properly.

Prectical-13
Formatting of text in the MS-word
Hardware: Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, cpu.
Software: Windows, MS-word
Procedure: Follow the following procedure for this purpose.
[Link] on the power button the start the computer.
[Link] on the word shortcut to start the MS word.
3. Type the text in the working area. Select the text by dragging the mouse
or by the shift arrow keys.
[Link] the bold, italic, underline, size from the Font group of Home Tab.
Safety Precaution
[Link] all the devices with the system unit.
[Link] the power cable in the socket properly.
[Link] the work before the shutdown.
[Link] the work in the proper location in the computer for future use.
[Link] the computer Properly.
Prectical-14
Page Setup Margin in MS-word
Hardware: Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, cpu.
Software: Windows, MS-word
Procedure: Follow the following procedure for this purpose.
[Link] on the power button the start the computer.
[Link] on the word shortcut to start the MS word.
3. Click on the layout tab and then choose the page margin ,orientation and
size from the page setup group of layout tab,
Safety Precaution
[Link] all the devices with the system unit.
[Link] the power cable in the socket properly.
[Link] the work before the shutdown.
[Link] the work in the proper location in the computer for future use.
[Link] the computer Properly.
Prectical-14
Insert the Symbol and Picture in MS-word
Hardware: Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, cpu.
Software: Windows, MS-word
Procedure: Follow the following procedure for this purpose.
[Link] on the power button the start the computer.
[Link] on the word shortcut to start the MS word.
3. To insert the symbol from the text group of insert tab and picture from
the illustration group of insert tab.
Safety Precaution
[Link] all the devices with the system unit.
[Link] the power cable in the socket properly.
[Link] the work before the shutdown.
[Link] the work in the proper location in the computer for future use.
[Link] the computer Properly.

Prectical-15
Spelling check option in MS-word
Hardware: Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, cpu.
Software: Windows, MS-word
Procedure: Follow the following procedure for this purpose.
[Link] on the power button the start the computer.
[Link] on the word shortcut to start the MS word.
3. Press F7 for spelling check option or select the spelling & Grammar
check option from the proofing group of Review tab.
Safety Precaution
[Link] all the devices with the system unit.
[Link] the power cable in the socket properly.
[Link] the work before the shutdown.
[Link] the work in the proper location in the computer for future use.
[Link] the computer Properly.

Prectical-16
Insert table in MS-word
Hardware: Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, cpu.
Software: Windows, MS-word
Procedure: Follow the following procedure for this purpose.
[Link] on the power button the start the computer.
[Link] on the word shortcut to start the MS word.
[Link] insert the table in MS-word. Select the insert table command from the
table group of Insert tab.
[Link] the required number of rows and column for table.
Safety Precaution
[Link] all the devices with the system unit.
[Link] the power cable in the socket properly.
[Link] the work before the shutdown.
[Link] the work in the proper location in the computer for future use.
[Link] the computer Properly.
Prectical-17
Printing the Document
Hardware: Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, cpu.
Software: Windows, MS-word
Procedure: Follow the following procedure for this purpose.
[Link] on the power button the start the computer.
[Link] on the word shortcut to start the MS word.
[Link] the work in Ms-word.
[Link] printing the document click on the file .Select the print option from
the drop down menu. Give the required information for printing.
.
Safety Precaution
[Link] all the devices with the system unit.
[Link] the power cable in the socket properly.
[Link] the work before the shutdown.
[Link] the work in the proper location in the computer for future use.
[Link] the computer Properly.
Prectical-18
Identification of Ms-Excel
Hardware: Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, cpu.
Software: Windows, MS-Excel
Procedure: Follow the following procedure for this purpose.
[Link] on the power button the start the computer.
[Link] on the excel shortcut to start the MS -Excel.
[Link] the different bars of Ms-excel.

Safety Precaution
[Link] all the devices with the system unit.
[Link] the power cable in the socket properly.
[Link] the work before the shutdown.
[Link] the work in the proper location in the computer for future use.
[Link] the computer Properly.
Prectical-19
How to Enter the data and Formula in Excel

Hardware: Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, cpu.


Software: Windows, MS-Excel
Procedure: Follow the following procedure for this purpose.
[Link] on the power button the start the computer.
[Link] on the excel shortcut to start the MS -Excel.
[Link] enter the data by clicking on the cell.
[Link] enter the formula. type (=) symbol and type you required formula and
press the enter.

Safety Precaution
[Link] all the devices with the system unit.
[Link] the power cable in the socket properly.
[Link] the work before the shutdown.
[Link] the work in the proper location in the computer for future use.
[Link] the computer Properly.

Prectical-20
How to add the chart in the Excel

Hardware: Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, cpu.


Software: Windows, MS-Excel
Procedure: Follow the following procedure for this purpose.
[Link] on the power button the start the computer.
[Link] on the excel shortcut to start the MS -Excel.
[Link] the data in the excel sheet.
[Link] the chart type from the chart group of insert tab.

Safety Precaution
[Link] all the devices with the system unit.
[Link] the power cable in the socket properly.
[Link] the work before the shutdown.
[Link] the work in the proper location in the computer for future use.
[Link] the computer Properly.

Prectical-21
How to add and subtract formula in excel sheet

Hardware: Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, cpu.


Software: Windows, MS-Excel
Procedure: Follow the following procedure for this purpose.
[Link] on the power button the start the computer.
[Link] on the excel shortcut to start the MS -Excel.
[Link] the data in the excel sheet.
[Link] the “=” and type the cell reference or click on it add the
mathematical operation “+” or “-“.Press the enter after completing the
formula.

Safety Precaution
[Link] all the devices with the system unit.
[Link] the power cable in the socket properly.
[Link] the work before the shutdown.
[Link] the work in the proper location in the computer for future use.
[Link] the computer Properly.

Prectical-22
Identify the different Parts of Power Point

Hardware: Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, cpu.


Software: Windows ,Ms-Power Point.
Procedure: Follow the following procedure for this purpose.
[Link] on the power button the start the computer.
[Link] on the power point shortcut to start the MS -power point .
[Link] the different parts of power point screen.
Safety Precaution
[Link] all the devices with the system unit.
[Link] the power cable in the socket properly.
[Link] the work before the shutdown.
[Link] the work in the proper location in the computer for future use.
[Link] the computer Properly.

Prectical-23
Identify the different Parts of Power Point

Hardware: Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, cpu.


Software: Windows ,Ms-Power Point.
Procedure: Follow the following procedure for this purpose.
[Link] on the power button the start the computer.
[Link] on the power point shortcut to start the MS -power point .
[Link] on the file menu.
[Link] the new option then click on the blank presentation
Safety Precaution
[Link] all the devices with the system unit.
[Link] the power cable in the socket properly.
[Link] the work before the shutdown.
[Link] the work in the proper location in the computer for future use.
[Link] the computer Properly.

Prectical-24
Adding or formatting the text box/Place holder in Power PointPoint

Hardware: Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, cpu.


Software: Windows ,Ms-Power Point.
Procedure: Follow the following procedure for this purpose.
[Link] on the power button the start the computer.
[Link] on the power point shortcut to start the MS -power point .
[Link] add the text box select the text box from the text group of insert tab.
[Link] the formatting of the text click on the text box. Choose the format tab
and make the necessary change.

Safety Precaution
[Link] all the devices with the system unit.
[Link] the power cable in the socket properly.
[Link] the work before the shutdown.
[Link] the work in the proper location in the computer for future use.
[Link] the computer Properly.

Prectical-25
Adding the picture in the slide

Hardware: Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, cpu.


Software: Windows ,Ms-Power Point.
Procedure: Follow the following procedure for this purpose.
[Link] on the power button the start the computer.
[Link] on the power point shortcut to start the MS -power point .
[Link] add the picture click on the insert .add picture from the images group
of insert tab.
Safety Precaution
[Link] all the devices with the system unit.
[Link] the power cable in the socket properly.
[Link] the work before the shutdown.
[Link] the work in the proper location in the computer for future use.
[Link] the computer Properly.
Prectical-26
Slide show in Ms-power point

Hardware: Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, cpu.


Software: Windows ,Ms-Power Point.
Procedure: Follow the following procedure for this purpose.
[Link] on the power button the start the computer.
[Link] on the power point shortcut to start the MS -power point .
[Link] start the slide show select the “slide show from beginning” or “From
the current slide “ command from the start slide show group of slide show
tab.
Safety Precaution
[Link] all the devices with the system unit.
[Link] the power cable in the socket properly.
[Link] the work before the shutdown.
[Link] the work in the proper location in the computer for future use.
[Link] the computer Properly.
Prectical-27
Slide Transition in Ms-power point

Hardware: Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, cpu.


Software: Windows ,Ms-Power Point.
Procedure: Follow the following procedure for this purpose.
[Link] on the power button the start the computer.
[Link] on the power point shortcut to start the MS -power point .
[Link] add the slide transition ,make the [Link] the transition style from
the group of “Transition to this slide”.
Safety Precaution
[Link] all the devices with the system unit.
[Link] the power cable in the socket properly.
[Link] the work before the shutdown.
[Link] the work in the proper location in the computer for future use.
[Link] the computer Properly.
Prectical-28
Identification of different parts of web browser
Hardware: Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, cpu.
Software: Windows ,web browser, Internet connection
Procedure: Follow the following procedure for this purpose.
[Link] on the power button the start the computer.
[Link] with the internet.
[Link] on the web browser ,Edge ,Mozilla or any other.
Safety Precaution
[Link] all the devices with the system unit.
[Link] the power cable in the socket properly.
[Link] the work before the shutdown.
[Link] the work in the proper location in the computer for future use.
[Link] the computer Properly.
Prectical-29
Search through the google
Hardware: Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, cpu.
Software: Windows ,web browser, Internet connection
Procedure: Follow the following procedure for this purpose.
[Link] on the power button the start the computer.
[Link] with the internet.
[Link] on the web browser ,Edge ,Mozilla or any other.
[Link] the URL or web site address in the address bar.
[Link] opening the web site type the topic about which you want search the
information.
Safety Precaution
[Link] all the devices with the system unit.
[Link] the power cable in the socket properly.
[Link] the work before the shutdown.
[Link] the work in the proper location in the computer for future use.
[Link] the computer Properly.
Prectical-30
Creating, sending and reading E-mail
Hardware: Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, cpu.
Software: Windows ,web browser, Internet connection
Procedure: Follow the following procedure for this purpose.
[Link] on the power button the start the computer.
[Link] with the internet.
[Link] on the web browser ,Edge ,Mozilla or any other.
[Link] the URL or web site address in the address bar of the E-mial service
provide like gmail.
[Link] on the signup to create the new e-mail and signing for the already e-
mail address.
Safety Precaution
[Link] all the devices with the system unit.
[Link] the power cable in the socket properly.
[Link] the work before the shutdown.
[Link] the work in the proper location in the computer for future use.
[Link] the computer Properly.

Prectical-31

File attachment through e-mail.


Hardware: Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, cpu.
Software: Windows ,web browser, Internet connection
Procedure: Follow the following procedure for this purpose.
[Link] on the power button the start the computer.
[Link] with the internet.
[Link] on the web browser ,Edge ,Mozilla or any other.
[Link] the URL or web site address in the address bar of the E-mial service
provide like gmail.
[Link] on the signup to create the new e-mail and signing for the already e-
mail address.
[Link] on the compose.
[Link] on the attach file [Link] the files which you want to attached
Safety Precaution
[Link] all the devices with the system unit.
[Link] the power cable in the socket properly.
[Link] the work before the shutdown.
[Link] the work in the proper location in the computer for future use.
[Link] the computer Properly.

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