Computer Hardware and Software Basics
Computer Hardware and Software Basics
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.
Scanner:
Scanner is important input device of a computer system. A scanner converts printed documents in to
images. Some types of scanners scan documents
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:
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How to Enter the data and Formula in 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.
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How to add the chart in the 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.
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How to add and subtract formula in excel sheet
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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Identify the different Parts of Power Point
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Identify the different Parts of Power Point
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Adding or formatting the text box/Place holder in Power PointPoint
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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Adding the picture in the slide
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