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PREFACE
M.R. Hiremath K.A.S
Executive DirectorKREIS, Bengaluru-20
Computers have become a way of life in the present day world. Everyone need to be
educated about the implications of this technology. Now the Karnataka Residential
Educational Institutions Society (KREIS) has proposed a course/textbook in this regards. The
course outlined for this textbook is an attempt to design a generally friendly course that
would not only be contemporary but also leaves sufficient scope for expansion into unknown
realms of computer activity that may emerge in future.
The National Curriculum Framework 2005 recommends that theoretical component of
Higher Secondary stage should emphasise on problem-solving methods and that the
awareness of the historical development of key concepts be judiciously integrated into the
content of a subject. It also recommends that given the pervasive impact of information and
communication technology (ICT), a course related to this, should address this infrastructure
challenge seriously and explore viable and innovative alternatives with regard to hardware,
software and connectivity technologies appropriate for rural schools.
NCF 2005 speaks about the tremendous effectiveness of the information and
communication technology in shaping modern society which has created the need for an
educated public that can utilise such technology most effectively for the betterment of society
and humankind. This book is aligned with these broad guidelines of NCF.
The book has been conscientiously designed and is the result of the renewed efforts of
the textbook team comprising of computer teachers and subject experts. Some of the
members worked at the advisory level while others worked towards the actual developmental
activity. It is hoped that the students will appreciate the beauty and logic of information and
communication technology. It has truly been a team work.
A conceptual coherence is derived with the pedagogy, the use of easily
understandable language, simple mathematical formulations in a logical fashion. This book
has some features which, we earnestly hope will enhance its usefulness to the students. Each
chapter is provided with learning outcomes in the beginning and the worksheets at the end of
each chapter.
I thank Dr. Shalini Rajanish, I.A.S, Principal Secretary, Former Department of
Backward Classes and the then Vice Chairman, KREIS, Bengaluru, a National awardee on
Sakala and Panchayat Raj whose spontaneous and continuous support for initiating this work
with distinct guidelines and made it happen. We express our gratitude to Sri E.Venkataiah Retd
I.A.S, Former Principal Secretary, Department of Social Welfare and the east while Vice
Chairman of KREIS, Bengaluru who was the path maker for KREIS. Sri Gangaram Baderiya
I.A.S, Principal Secretary, Department of Social Welfare and Vice Chairman, KREIS,
Bengaluru. Sri Naveen Raj Singh, I.A.S, Principal Secretary, Department of Backward Classes
and Dr. S.C Sharma, Former Vice Chancellor, Tumkur University, Karnataka, Prof. Rajaram
Sharma, Joint Director, CIET, NCERT, New Delhi, Prof. A.N Ramachandra, Former Joint
Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, New Delhi and also to the Director, DSERT, for
supporting us with the task of preparing these textbooks. I thank our core team of computer
teachers who worked restlessly for formulation of these text books in the leadership of Sri.
A.T Chamaraja, Retd. Joint Director, Department of Public Education, Mr. Santosh Elemmi,
Mr. Sunil C.S and Mr. Keerthi Kumar H.M.
We welcome suggestions and comments from our valued users, especially students
and teachers. We wish our young readers a happy journey to the exciting realm of ICT-
Support Material.
(M.R. Hiremath K.A.S)
FOREWORD
A N RamachandraFormerly- Joint Commissioner Acad
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti,Min of HRD, Govt of India
It is well said by Sir Winston Churchill that “Men occasionally stumble over truth,but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing ever happened”. Computershave entered into classrooms so naturally than expected. While a decade ago teaching theschool children about the use of computers was a challenge. Now children in even remoteareas also know that a lot of fun can be understood by the touch of mobile screen. The 21st
century digital children are at par with the pace of the Technology and its multipledimensions affecting all spheres of their life.
What is planned to teach the children through this support material is to engross thechildren towards understanding the computer and its functional competency. This effortsurely enhances the learning pattern and desired outcomes. Parting computer in the schoolcurriculum brings paradigm shift from teaching to learning and also:
a. Use of computer by teacher increases their efficiency and quality of teaching.b. Integration of ICT in curricular activities makes children learning a joyful eventc. Inter-disciplinary approach in learning brings higher order conceptsd. Computer aided learning gives impetus to Multiple Intelligence such as; Creative
thinking and problem solving skills.
Let me also caution that this support material does not contain material to learnspecific software. Further, learning computers is not designed as a substitute for learning coresubjects. However, by association with the computer and with the help of this set of supportmaterial students will be able to explore the possibilities of using computer as a tool inenhancing knowledge, understanding of subjects and skills and concepts dealt in coresubjects. I am happy to be associated with the team in developing this material to assist theteachers and children in Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS).The team involved in this work has also taken into account the constraint like availability oftime of the children in the Residential school pattern. Hence, lot of activities could beplanned to be conducted after the class hours through a formal interaction with the computerteacher and the subject teachers, using the techniques explained in this support material. Withthis material it is expected to enhance collaborative activities and interdisciplinaryapproaches. The support material in this series has links from level to level. Over a period of5 years students are expected to integrate ICT tools in their core subjects at ease. Althoughteachers can use their own methods to evaluate themselves the efficacy of use of this materialfrom time to time , learning concepts explained in this set of support material is not expectedto be evaluated through a formal set of examinations. The fun of learning the skills isincorporated in various exercises and activities recommended.
Special features maintained in series of support material are:
Minimum skills required at the age group for operation have been attempted to beincorporated
Time share of 100-120 periods (80 hrs per year) is planned Exercises and materials are designed in such a way that children Learn through
independent operation and collaborative work Play-way/Conversation /interactive approaches are adopted Brand neutrality is maintained to avoid specific alignment to any particular brand
Kannada compliant inputs are exhaustively attempted
I wish that teachers will make use of this material more informally to have fullparticipation of the students in productive manner. I thank the Karnataka ResidentialEducational Institutions Society (KREIS) for reposing confidence in our entire team indeveloping the material. Thanks are also due to the team members who have investedvaluable time and expertise.
(A N Ramachandra)
I
ICT – Support Material Level I
CHAIRMAN:
Dr. S.C Sharma, Former Vice Chancellor, Tumkur University, Karnataka
Co - CHAIRMAN:
Dr. N.C Naveen, HOD, Department of Information Science & Engineering, Dayananda SagarCollege of Engineering, Bengaluru.
MEMBERS:
Smt. Sunitha Thaavala M.Sc(CS), MDRS Kutinhopadavu, Mangaluru Taluk, Dakshina Kannada.
Sri. Shankar D M.Tech, MDRS,Goormaranahalli, Channarayapatna taluk, Hassan.
Sri. Shivaraj Kenganal M.Sc(CS), MDRS, Vakkunda, Bailahongal taluk, Belagavi.
Sri. Veeresh K B MCA, KRCRS, Varalahalli, Hagaribommanahalli Taluk, Bellary.
Sri. Gururaj.K MCA, MDRS, Keladi, Sagar Taluk, Shivamogga.
COORDINATORS:
Sri. A.T Chamaraja, Retd. Joint Director, Department of Public Education and Consultant,
KREIS, Bengaluru.
Sri. Santosh Elemmi S.C M.Sc(CS), M.Phil, KREIS, Bengaluru.
Sri. Sunil C.S MCA, M.Tech, M.Phil, KREIS, Bengaluru.
Sri. Keerthi Kumar H M B.E, MDRS, Belur Town, Belur Taluk, Hassan.
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HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
This book is prepared for teaching about the computer to children. The teachers’ role is
primary that of a facilitator encouraging active learning. Specific guidelines can be found in the
Teachers’ Corner at the end of the book. The teachers’ should read all the books in a series before
starting any class and understand the flow of content to ensure that the contents are comfortably
communicated inside the classroom. Ensure that the conceptual understanding is mastered before
proceeding to the skills. Use the group activities and projects to stimulate creativity and knowledge
sharing. This book can easily be covered in one year, with four classes (40 minutes) per week. See the
table below for an overview of the concepts, objectives covered in each lesson along with periods.
Sl No Topic Name Concepts Objectives Periods
01Introduction to
computer
1. Introduction2. Parts of computer3. Characteristics of computer4. Applications of computer
Define computer. Identify the main parts of computer. Explain the characteristics of computer. List the various uses of computer. Identify places where computers can be used.
15(13+2)
02Components of
computer
1. Input Device2. Output Device3. Types of computer
Define input, output and processing. Identify some input and output devices of a
computer. Recognize the types of computer.
12(9+3)
03Do’s and Don’tswith computer
1. Correct way to use a computer.2. Computer Startup3. Shut down computer
Follow guidelines for maintenance of thecomputer.
Follow safety rules while using computers. Be sensitive to the needs of other users. Start the computer and shut down the computer.
12(8+4)
04Using Mouse
and Keyboard1. Mouse2. Keyboard
Identify the parts of a mouse and their functions. Use the mouse buttons for activities. Use a keyboard for entering words and numbers. Use special keys to enter text.
12(6+6)
05Paint using a
Computer
1. About Paint2. How to start Paint3. Structure of Paint window4. Tool Box5. Drawing Shapes6. Steps to Save and Exit
To open a paint application. Draw different shapes. Use different colors. Save and Exit.
24(2+22)
06 Fun With Paint
1. How to open Tux Paint2. Tux Paint Interface3. Use of Tools4. Drawing Diagrams
Draw and color painting in Tux Paint. Use different options in Tool Box. Identify icons associated with Tux paint.
24(2+22)
07Fun with Tux
Typing
1. Introduction2. Fish Cascade3. Comet zap4. Lessons
Open & work with Tux Typing. Practice typing skills with games. Type letters & words with speed and accuracy.
20(2+18)
08 Number System
1. Introduction to Number System2. Decimal Numbers3. Binary Numbers4. Octal Numbers5. Hexadecimal Numbers6. Conversions
Convert number from one number system toanother.
Identify different coding systems.
21(18+3)
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CONTENTS
SL.NO NAME OF THE LESSON PAGE NO
01 Introduction to computer 01
02 Components of computer 10
03 Do’s and Don’ts with computer 18
04 Using mouse and keyboard 25
05 Paint using a computer 30
06 Fun with Paint 43
07 Fun with tux typing 48
08 Number System 52
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6th StandardLevel I
Familiarity with Computer
Software
Usage Skills
Safety and Security
Hardware
CPU
Input Device
Output Device
KeyboardMouseScannerMonitorPrinterSpeaker
SpeedStorageAccuracyDiligenceVersatilityFlexibilityReliability
Enhanced LearningWriting LettersPlaying GamesUtilities
SchoolsOfficesHospitalRailwayBanks
BinaryDecimalOctalHexadecimal
Characteristics
Places
Uses
Purpose
Number System Helpline
Paint – Drawing Shapes & Coloring
Tux Paint – Painting Pictures
Tux Type – Typing Letters & Words
Mouse: Left Click Right Click
Double ClickKeyboard: Using Alphabets Keys
Using Special keysStart Up:
Switch On Power Button of CPUShut Down: Shut down the system
Switch Off Monitor
Keep Clean:
Keep Computer area Clean Do not eat and drink near computers
Cover when not in useBe Safe: Do not pull wires connected.
Do not put your fingers Do not touch part with wet hands
Keep a Correct Posture:
Keep chair at proper height Keep proper distance from monitor
Be Gentle: Do not hit hard on the keyboard Do not remove any cable
Do not take any item awayShare Equally: Give Space to others while using.
Take turns while using mouse and keyboard
Getting Help
Chapter 1: Introduction to Computer
Introduction
Parts of computer
Characteristics of Computer
Applications of Computer
Learning Outcomes:
After you have studied this lesson you will be able to:
Define computer.
Identify the main parts of the computer.
List the characteristics of the computer.
List the various uses of the computer.
Identify places where computers can be used.
Inside
Chapter 1: Introduction to Computer
Introduction
Parts of computer
Characteristics of Computer
Applications of Computer
Learning Outcomes:
After you have studied this lesson you will be able to:
Define computer.
Identify the main parts of the computer.
List the characteristics of the computer.
List the various uses of the computer.
Identify places where computers can be used.
Inside
Chapter 1: Introduction to Computer
Introduction
Parts of computer
Characteristics of Computer
Applications of Computer
Learning Outcomes:
After you have studied this lesson you will be able to:
Define computer.
Identify the main parts of the computer.
List the characteristics of the computer.
List the various uses of the computer.
Identify places where computers can be used.
Inside
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(One Day…………..Gunda and Reeta talking casually at home)
Gunda: Hi, what are you doing?
Reeta: I am watching T.V.
Gunda: What is T.V?
Reeta: It means television. It is an electronic machine.
Gunda: Do you know what an electronic machine is?
Reeta: Electronic machines are those machines, which perform a task or a job.
Gunda: Can you tell me some more electronic devices other than T.V?
Reeta: Washing machine, Mixer, Refrigerator, DVD player, Computer etc.
Gunda: Ok….. I know all these machines except Computer. Tell me what is a
Computer?
Reeta: A Computer is a general purpose device that can be used to carry out a
set of operations automatically.
Gunda: Ok, What are the benefits of Computer?
Reeta: It makes our work easy and save our time and energy as well.
Gunda: Come, Reeta Let us ask our teacher to tell more about Computer.
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(One Day…………..Gunda and Reeta talking casually at home)
Gunda: Hi, what are you doing?
Reeta: I am watching T.V.
Gunda: What is T.V?
Reeta: It means television. It is an electronic machine.
Gunda: Do you know what an electronic machine is?
Reeta: Electronic machines are those machines, which perform a task or a job.
Gunda: Can you tell me some more electronic devices other than T.V?
Reeta: Washing machine, Mixer, Refrigerator, DVD player, Computer etc.
Gunda: Ok….. I know all these machines except Computer. Tell me what is a
Computer?
Reeta: A Computer is a general purpose device that can be used to carry out a
set of operations automatically.
Gunda: Ok, What are the benefits of Computer?
Reeta: It makes our work easy and save our time and energy as well.
Gunda: Come, Reeta Let us ask our teacher to tell more about Computer.
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(One Day…………..Gunda and Reeta talking casually at home)
Gunda: Hi, what are you doing?
Reeta: I am watching T.V.
Gunda: What is T.V?
Reeta: It means television. It is an electronic machine.
Gunda: Do you know what an electronic machine is?
Reeta: Electronic machines are those machines, which perform a task or a job.
Gunda: Can you tell me some more electronic devices other than T.V?
Reeta: Washing machine, Mixer, Refrigerator, DVD player, Computer etc.
Gunda: Ok….. I know all these machines except Computer. Tell me what is a
Computer?
Reeta: A Computer is a general purpose device that can be used to carry out a
set of operations automatically.
Gunda: Ok, What are the benefits of Computer?
Reeta: It makes our work easy and save our time and energy as well.
Gunda: Come, Reeta Let us ask our teacher to tell more about Computer.
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(Reeta and Gunda go to School)
Gunda and Reeta: Good morning Teacher.
Teacher: Very good morning.
Gunda: Teacher, please explain us about the
computer.
Teacher: Well students, come with me.
Students: Ok Teacher.
(Teacher and Students go to computer laboratory)
Students were in the computer room, looking at one of the computer. They were
trying to see how the wires were connected together.
Teacher: So, have you already noticed that a computer has many parts?
Gunda: Yes, just like we have hands, legs, eyes, and ears! What are the names
of the parts of a computer?
Teacher: The names of the four most important parts are - CPU, Monitor,
Keyboard, and Mouse.
Reeta: Why does a computer need so many parts? What do they do? How are
they connected?
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(Reeta and Gunda go to School)
Gunda and Reeta: Good morning Teacher.
Teacher: Very good morning.
Gunda: Teacher, please explain us about the
computer.
Teacher: Well students, come with me.
Students: Ok Teacher.
(Teacher and Students go to computer laboratory)
Students were in the computer room, looking at one of the computer. They were
trying to see how the wires were connected together.
Teacher: So, have you already noticed that a computer has many parts?
Gunda: Yes, just like we have hands, legs, eyes, and ears! What are the names
of the parts of a computer?
Teacher: The names of the four most important parts are - CPU, Monitor,
Keyboard, and Mouse.
Reeta: Why does a computer need so many parts? What do they do? How are
they connected?
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(Reeta and Gunda go to School)
Gunda and Reeta: Good morning Teacher.
Teacher: Very good morning.
Gunda: Teacher, please explain us about the
computer.
Teacher: Well students, come with me.
Students: Ok Teacher.
(Teacher and Students go to computer laboratory)
Students were in the computer room, looking at one of the computer. They were
trying to see how the wires were connected together.
Teacher: So, have you already noticed that a computer has many parts?
Gunda: Yes, just like we have hands, legs, eyes, and ears! What are the names
of the parts of a computer?
Teacher: The names of the four most important parts are - CPU, Monitor,
Keyboard, and Mouse.
Reeta: Why does a computer need so many parts? What do they do? How are
they connected?
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Teacher: Good question Students! Let us learn about each of these parts.
CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)
CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the most
important part of a Computer. It is like the brain of a
computer. It does all Arithmetic and logical operations. It
also controls all other parts - Monitor, Keyboard, and
Mouse. These parts have to be connected to the CPU to
work.
MONITOR
A monitor looks like a TV screen. The CPU
uses the monitor to show us a text, photos, movies,
and games. The front portion of the monitor is called
the screen or display. The monitor is a standard
output device. The monitor shows whatever we type
or draw.
KEYBOARD
The Keyboard is made of several small buttons called keys. Each key has
a number, letter or word written on it. Just as you use a pencil to write on a
paper, you can use a keyboard to type. The keyboard is a standard input device.
Charles Babbage (1791-1871) designed an automatic calculating
machine which led to the evolution of computers. He designed two
machines namely difference engine and analytical engine. Because of
his great contribution to the evolution of Computer, he is known as
“Father of Computer”.
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Teacher: Good question Students! Let us learn about each of these parts.
CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)
CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the most
important part of a Computer. It is like the brain of a
computer. It does all Arithmetic and logical operations. It
also controls all other parts - Monitor, Keyboard, and
Mouse. These parts have to be connected to the CPU to
work.
MONITOR
A monitor looks like a TV screen. The CPU
uses the monitor to show us a text, photos, movies,
and games. The front portion of the monitor is called
the screen or display. The monitor is a standard
output device. The monitor shows whatever we type
or draw.
KEYBOARD
The Keyboard is made of several small buttons called keys. Each key has
a number, letter or word written on it. Just as you use a pencil to write on a
paper, you can use a keyboard to type. The keyboard is a standard input device.
Charles Babbage (1791-1871) designed an automatic calculating
machine which led to the evolution of computers. He designed two
machines namely difference engine and analytical engine. Because of
his great contribution to the evolution of Computer, he is known as
“Father of Computer”.
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Teacher: Good question Students! Let us learn about each of these parts.
CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)
CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the most
important part of a Computer. It is like the brain of a
computer. It does all Arithmetic and logical operations. It
also controls all other parts - Monitor, Keyboard, and
Mouse. These parts have to be connected to the CPU to
work.
MONITOR
A monitor looks like a TV screen. The CPU
uses the monitor to show us a text, photos, movies,
and games. The front portion of the monitor is called
the screen or display. The monitor is a standard
output device. The monitor shows whatever we type
or draw.
KEYBOARD
The Keyboard is made of several small buttons called keys. Each key has
a number, letter or word written on it. Just as you use a pencil to write on a
paper, you can use a keyboard to type. The keyboard is a standard input device.
Charles Babbage (1791-1871) designed an automatic calculating
machine which led to the evolution of computers. He designed two
machines namely difference engine and analytical engine. Because of
his great contribution to the evolution of Computer, he is known as
“Father of Computer”.
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MOUSE
A mouse is used to point at the items shown
on the monitor. The mouse usually has two or three
buttons and a small wheel between the buttons.
Mouse consists of two buttons- left button and right
button and a scroll wheel.
Gunda picks up the computer mouse and starts playing with it.
Teacher: Be careful! We must take proper care of the different computer parts.
QWERTY Version keyboard was invented by “August Dvork”.
Normal keyboard consists 104 – 108 keys
MOUSE – “Manually Operated User Sensible Equipment”
MOUSE was invented by “Douglas Englbart”.
Definition
“Computer is an electronic device that accepts storesand processes the data to generate meaningful results oroutput”.
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MOUSE
A mouse is used to point at the items shown
on the monitor. The mouse usually has two or three
buttons and a small wheel between the buttons.
Mouse consists of two buttons- left button and right
button and a scroll wheel.
Gunda picks up the computer mouse and starts playing with it.
Teacher: Be careful! We must take proper care of the different computer parts.
QWERTY Version keyboard was invented by “August Dvork”.
Normal keyboard consists 104 – 108 keys
MOUSE – “Manually Operated User Sensible Equipment”
MOUSE was invented by “Douglas Englbart”.
Definition
“Computer is an electronic device that accepts storesand processes the data to generate meaningful results oroutput”.
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MOUSE
A mouse is used to point at the items shown
on the monitor. The mouse usually has two or three
buttons and a small wheel between the buttons.
Mouse consists of two buttons- left button and right
button and a scroll wheel.
Gunda picks up the computer mouse and starts playing with it.
Teacher: Be careful! We must take proper care of the different computer parts.
QWERTY Version keyboard was invented by “August Dvork”.
Normal keyboard consists 104 – 108 keys
MOUSE – “Manually Operated User Sensible Equipment”
MOUSE was invented by “Douglas Englbart”.
Definition
“Computer is an electronic device that accepts storesand processes the data to generate meaningful results oroutput”.
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Teacher: Reeta, Do you know the characteristics of the computer?
Reeta: Yes, I know Teacher. The computer works very fast.
Teacher: Very Good. There are some more characteristics as below.
Speed
Storage
Accuracy
Diligence
Versatility
Flexibility
Reliability
Speed:
The computer works very fast. The speed of
Computer is measured in terms of MIPS (Million
Instructions Per Second).
For Example A money counting machine counts
money faster than man.
Storage:
The computer can store a large volume of data and information. The storage
capacity of the computer is measured in terms of Bytes. A group of 8 Bits is
called a Byte.
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Teacher: Reeta, Do you know the characteristics of the computer?
Reeta: Yes, I know Teacher. The computer works very fast.
Teacher: Very Good. There are some more characteristics as below.
Speed
Storage
Accuracy
Diligence
Versatility
Flexibility
Reliability
Speed:
The computer works very fast. The speed of
Computer is measured in terms of MIPS (Million
Instructions Per Second).
For Example A money counting machine counts
money faster than man.
Storage:
The computer can store a large volume of data and information. The storage
capacity of the computer is measured in terms of Bytes. A group of 8 Bits is
called a Byte.
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Teacher: Reeta, Do you know the characteristics of the computer?
Reeta: Yes, I know Teacher. The computer works very fast.
Teacher: Very Good. There are some more characteristics as below.
Speed
Storage
Accuracy
Diligence
Versatility
Flexibility
Reliability
Speed:
The computer works very fast. The speed of
Computer is measured in terms of MIPS (Million
Instructions Per Second).
For Example A money counting machine counts
money faster than man.
Storage:
The computer can store a large volume of data and information. The storage
capacity of the computer is measured in terms of Bytes. A group of 8 Bits is
called a Byte.
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Accuracy
The computer always gives correct
result unless the user gives the wrong inputs.
This property of Computer is called Accuracy.
Diligence
Unlike human beings, a computer does not
suffer from limitations like tiredness and lack of
concentration. It can work for hours without
making any errors.
Versatility
Computers are capable of performing any task.
Multi-processing features of computer make it quite
versatile in nature. The computer can be adapted to any
field easily. It is used for scientific calculations,
business processing, for playing games, teaching,
training etc.
Flexibility
Flexibility would involve the number of things
you can do with a computer. While some are best used
for simple business tasks, and filing of tasks, others are
good for multimedia, gaming, and so on.
Reliability
The term reliability refers to the ability of a
computer-related hardware or software component to
consistently perform according to its specifications.
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Accuracy
The computer always gives correct
result unless the user gives the wrong inputs.
This property of Computer is called Accuracy.
Diligence
Unlike human beings, a computer does not
suffer from limitations like tiredness and lack of
concentration. It can work for hours without
making any errors.
Versatility
Computers are capable of performing any task.
Multi-processing features of computer make it quite
versatile in nature. The computer can be adapted to any
field easily. It is used for scientific calculations,
business processing, for playing games, teaching,
training etc.
Flexibility
Flexibility would involve the number of things
you can do with a computer. While some are best used
for simple business tasks, and filing of tasks, others are
good for multimedia, gaming, and so on.
Reliability
The term reliability refers to the ability of a
computer-related hardware or software component to
consistently perform according to its specifications.
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Accuracy
The computer always gives correct
result unless the user gives the wrong inputs.
This property of Computer is called Accuracy.
Diligence
Unlike human beings, a computer does not
suffer from limitations like tiredness and lack of
concentration. It can work for hours without
making any errors.
Versatility
Computers are capable of performing any task.
Multi-processing features of computer make it quite
versatile in nature. The computer can be adapted to any
field easily. It is used for scientific calculations,
business processing, for playing games, teaching,
training etc.
Flexibility
Flexibility would involve the number of things
you can do with a computer. While some are best used
for simple business tasks, and filing of tasks, others are
good for multimedia, gaming, and so on.
Reliability
The term reliability refers to the ability of a
computer-related hardware or software component to
consistently perform according to its specifications.
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Reeta: OK Teacher, please tells us some uses of the computer.
Teacher: Good question, OK students listen here.
Applications of computer – Some Examples
In Schools
Used in schools for learning different
subjects.
Used for enhanced learning program like
EDUSAT.
For recording student details.
In Offices
Computers are used for writing letters and preparing reports.
Used for office letter correspondence
through email.
Attendance records of the employee and
their personal details like employee id,
name, address and mobile number.
Used for the preparation of balance
sheets.
In Bank
For maintaining customers bank accounts.
For online banking services.
For counting Notes.
The computers also help in managing
ATM.
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Reeta: OK Teacher, please tells us some uses of the computer.
Teacher: Good question, OK students listen here.
Applications of computer – Some Examples
In Schools
Used in schools for learning different
subjects.
Used for enhanced learning program like
EDUSAT.
For recording student details.
In Offices
Computers are used for writing letters and preparing reports.
Used for office letter correspondence
through email.
Attendance records of the employee and
their personal details like employee id,
name, address and mobile number.
Used for the preparation of balance
sheets.
In Bank
For maintaining customers bank accounts.
For online banking services.
For counting Notes.
The computers also help in managing
ATM.
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Reeta: OK Teacher, please tells us some uses of the computer.
Teacher: Good question, OK students listen here.
Applications of computer – Some Examples
In Schools
Used in schools for learning different
subjects.
Used for enhanced learning program like
EDUSAT.
For recording student details.
In Offices
Computers are used for writing letters and preparing reports.
Used for office letter correspondence
through email.
Attendance records of the employee and
their personal details like employee id,
name, address and mobile number.
Used for the preparation of balance
sheets.
In Bank
For maintaining customers bank accounts.
For online banking services.
For counting Notes.
The computers also help in managing
ATM.
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Utilities
Online booking of Railway, Bus, Air
tickets.
To recharge your mobile currency.
Online payment like electricity, water
bills etc.
In Hospital
Used to maintain records of patients.
Used in CT scanning
Used in X-Ray and ECG Machines.
In Scientific field.
Used to launch, control and communicate
with the satellites.
Used in weather forecasting.
Used in research fields.
Reeta: OK Teacher, but how can children use a computer?
Teacher: Some simple works that you can do using a computer.
You can write letter to your family
You can watch movies and listen to music.
You can draw pictures and cartoons.
You can create a greeting card for your
friend.
Reeta: Thank you, Teacher. Today we have learned a lot.
Teacher: Students, tomorrow we will learn more about the computer.
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Utilities
Online booking of Railway, Bus, Air
tickets.
To recharge your mobile currency.
Online payment like electricity, water
bills etc.
In Hospital
Used to maintain records of patients.
Used in CT scanning
Used in X-Ray and ECG Machines.
In Scientific field.
Used to launch, control and communicate
with the satellites.
Used in weather forecasting.
Used in research fields.
Reeta: OK Teacher, but how can children use a computer?
Teacher: Some simple works that you can do using a computer.
You can write letter to your family
You can watch movies and listen to music.
You can draw pictures and cartoons.
You can create a greeting card for your
friend.
Reeta: Thank you, Teacher. Today we have learned a lot.
Teacher: Students, tomorrow we will learn more about the computer.
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Utilities
Online booking of Railway, Bus, Air
tickets.
To recharge your mobile currency.
Online payment like electricity, water
bills etc.
In Hospital
Used to maintain records of patients.
Used in CT scanning
Used in X-Ray and ECG Machines.
In Scientific field.
Used to launch, control and communicate
with the satellites.
Used in weather forecasting.
Used in research fields.
Reeta: OK Teacher, but how can children use a computer?
Teacher: Some simple works that you can do using a computer.
You can write letter to your family
You can watch movies and listen to music.
You can draw pictures and cartoons.
You can create a greeting card for your
friend.
Reeta: Thank you, Teacher. Today we have learned a lot.
Teacher: Students, tomorrow we will learn more about the computer.
Chapter 2: Components of Computer
Input Device
Output Device
Types of Computer
Learning Outcomes:
After you have studied this lesson you will be able to:
Define input, output and processing.
Identify some input and output devices of a computer.
Recognize the types of computer.
Inside
Chapter 2: Components of Computer
Input Device
Output Device
Types of Computer
Learning Outcomes:
After you have studied this lesson you will be able to:
Define input, output and processing.
Identify some input and output devices of a computer.
Recognize the types of computer.
Inside
Chapter 2: Components of Computer
Input Device
Output Device
Types of Computer
Learning Outcomes:
After you have studied this lesson you will be able to:
Define input, output and processing.
Identify some input and output devices of a computer.
Recognize the types of computer.
Inside
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Reeta: Teacher, yesterday we learnt about parts of the computer, but how does a
computer work?
Teacher: OK, I will give a good example to explain how a computer works. It
is as simple as making tea.
To prepare tea, we add water, tea powder, milk, and sugar. These are all
considered as input. After adding all, we have to boil. That boiling is called
processing. After boiling, we get tea. That is called output.
Similarly, the computer works based on the input, processing and output.
Input-Process-Output cycle (IPO Cycle)
Gunda: Teacher, what are input devices?
Teacher: Input devices allow us to send information to the computer. The input
to the computer is usually given by clicking the mouse or typing on
the keyboard. Example: keyboard, mouse etc.
Reeta: Teacher, tell me some other input devices other than keyboard and
mouse.
Teacher: Ok Students look here…
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Reeta: Teacher, yesterday we learnt about parts of the computer, but how does a
computer work?
Teacher: OK, I will give a good example to explain how a computer works. It
is as simple as making tea.
To prepare tea, we add water, tea powder, milk, and sugar. These are all
considered as input. After adding all, we have to boil. That boiling is called
processing. After boiling, we get tea. That is called output.
Similarly, the computer works based on the input, processing and output.
Input-Process-Output cycle (IPO Cycle)
Gunda: Teacher, what are input devices?
Teacher: Input devices allow us to send information to the computer. The input
to the computer is usually given by clicking the mouse or typing on
the keyboard. Example: keyboard, mouse etc.
Reeta: Teacher, tell me some other input devices other than keyboard and
mouse.
Teacher: Ok Students look here…
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Reeta: Teacher, yesterday we learnt about parts of the computer, but how does a
computer work?
Teacher: OK, I will give a good example to explain how a computer works. It
is as simple as making tea.
To prepare tea, we add water, tea powder, milk, and sugar. These are all
considered as input. After adding all, we have to boil. That boiling is called
processing. After boiling, we get tea. That is called output.
Similarly, the computer works based on the input, processing and output.
Input-Process-Output cycle (IPO Cycle)
Gunda: Teacher, what are input devices?
Teacher: Input devices allow us to send information to the computer. The input
to the computer is usually given by clicking the mouse or typing on
the keyboard. Example: keyboard, mouse etc.
Reeta: Teacher, tell me some other input devices other than keyboard and
mouse.
Teacher: Ok Students look here…
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TRACKBALL
A trackball is an input device used to enter
motion data into computers or other electronic devices.
It serves the same purpose as a mouse but is designed
with a moveable ball on the top, which can be rolled in
any direction.
JOYSTICK
The joystick is also a pointing device which is used
to move cursor position on a monitor screen. The joystick
can be moved in all four directions. The function of the
joystick is similar to that of a mouse. It is mainly used in
playing computer games.
SCANNER
The scanner is an input device which works
more like a photocopy machine. It is used when
some information is available on a paper and it is
to be transferred to the computer for further
manipulation. The scanner captures images from
the source which are then converted into the digital
form.
Definition
Input device: The device used to accept the data and instructions from
the user is called input device.
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TRACKBALL
A trackball is an input device used to enter
motion data into computers or other electronic devices.
It serves the same purpose as a mouse but is designed
with a moveable ball on the top, which can be rolled in
any direction.
JOYSTICK
The joystick is also a pointing device which is used
to move cursor position on a monitor screen. The joystick
can be moved in all four directions. The function of the
joystick is similar to that of a mouse. It is mainly used in
playing computer games.
SCANNER
The scanner is an input device which works
more like a photocopy machine. It is used when
some information is available on a paper and it is
to be transferred to the computer for further
manipulation. The scanner captures images from
the source which are then converted into the digital
form.
Definition
Input device: The device used to accept the data and instructions from
the user is called input device.
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TRACKBALL
A trackball is an input device used to enter
motion data into computers or other electronic devices.
It serves the same purpose as a mouse but is designed
with a moveable ball on the top, which can be rolled in
any direction.
JOYSTICK
The joystick is also a pointing device which is used
to move cursor position on a monitor screen. The joystick
can be moved in all four directions. The function of the
joystick is similar to that of a mouse. It is mainly used in
playing computer games.
SCANNER
The scanner is an input device which works
more like a photocopy machine. It is used when
some information is available on a paper and it is
to be transferred to the computer for further
manipulation. The scanner captures images from
the source which are then converted into the digital
form.
Definition
Input device: The device used to accept the data and instructions from
the user is called input device.
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LIGHT PEN
A light pen is a pointing device which is similar to a
pen. It is used to select a displayed menu item or draw
pictures on the monitor screen.
WEB CAMERA
A web camera is an input device that can
record videos and take pictures. It can also transmit video over
the Internet in real-time, allowing you to do video chat or video
conferencing with someone in a different part of the world.
TOUCH SCREEN
It allows the user to operate/make selections by simply
touching the display screen. A display screen that is sensitive
to the touch of a finger and widely used in ATM machines, car
navigation systems, and medical monitors.
BAR CODE READER
Bar-code readers are photoelectric scanners that
read the bar codes or vertical zebra stripes marks,
printed on product containers. These devices are
generally used in supermarkets, bookshops etc.
Optical Mark Recognition (OMR)
Optical mark recognition, also called mark sense
reader is a technology where an OMR device senses the
presence or absence of a mark, such as pencil mark.
OMR is widely used in tests such as aptitude test.
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LIGHT PEN
A light pen is a pointing device which is similar to a
pen. It is used to select a displayed menu item or draw
pictures on the monitor screen.
WEB CAMERA
A web camera is an input device that can
record videos and take pictures. It can also transmit video over
the Internet in real-time, allowing you to do video chat or video
conferencing with someone in a different part of the world.
TOUCH SCREEN
It allows the user to operate/make selections by simply
touching the display screen. A display screen that is sensitive
to the touch of a finger and widely used in ATM machines, car
navigation systems, and medical monitors.
BAR CODE READER
Bar-code readers are photoelectric scanners that
read the bar codes or vertical zebra stripes marks,
printed on product containers. These devices are
generally used in supermarkets, bookshops etc.
Optical Mark Recognition (OMR)
Optical mark recognition, also called mark sense
reader is a technology where an OMR device senses the
presence or absence of a mark, such as pencil mark.
OMR is widely used in tests such as aptitude test.
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LIGHT PEN
A light pen is a pointing device which is similar to a
pen. It is used to select a displayed menu item or draw
pictures on the monitor screen.
WEB CAMERA
A web camera is an input device that can
record videos and take pictures. It can also transmit video over
the Internet in real-time, allowing you to do video chat or video
conferencing with someone in a different part of the world.
TOUCH SCREEN
It allows the user to operate/make selections by simply
touching the display screen. A display screen that is sensitive
to the touch of a finger and widely used in ATM machines, car
navigation systems, and medical monitors.
BAR CODE READER
Bar-code readers are photoelectric scanners that
read the bar codes or vertical zebra stripes marks,
printed on product containers. These devices are
generally used in supermarkets, bookshops etc.
Optical Mark Recognition (OMR)
Optical mark recognition, also called mark sense
reader is a technology where an OMR device senses the
presence or absence of a mark, such as pencil mark.
OMR is widely used in tests such as aptitude test.
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Gunda: Teacher, what are output devices?
Teacher: Output devices allow us to receive information from the computer.
The output from the computer may be printouts from the printer,
sounds on the speaker, or images on the monitor.
PRINTER
A Printer is an output device that helps you to print information on paper.
We can print letters, pictures on paper using a printer. The printer comes in
various models and types. They can be classified as impact or non-impact
printers.
Impact printers use the typewriting printing
mechanism wherein a hammer strikes the paper
through a ribbon in order to produce output. A dot-
matrix and character printer comes under this category.
Non-impact printers do not touch the paper while
printing. They use chemical, heat or electrical signals
to etch the symbols on paper. Inkjet, DeskJet, laser
printers comes under this category of printers.
PLOTTER
A plotter is an output device much like a
printer that is used for printing. Instead of toner,
plotters use a pen, pencil, marker, or another
writing tool. Plotters can work on very large sheets
of paper and flat materials including plywood,
Definition
Output device: The device that displays output to the user is called
output device.
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Gunda: Teacher, what are output devices?
Teacher: Output devices allow us to receive information from the computer.
The output from the computer may be printouts from the printer,
sounds on the speaker, or images on the monitor.
PRINTER
A Printer is an output device that helps you to print information on paper.
We can print letters, pictures on paper using a printer. The printer comes in
various models and types. They can be classified as impact or non-impact
printers.
Impact printers use the typewriting printing
mechanism wherein a hammer strikes the paper
through a ribbon in order to produce output. A dot-
matrix and character printer comes under this category.
Non-impact printers do not touch the paper while
printing. They use chemical, heat or electrical signals
to etch the symbols on paper. Inkjet, DeskJet, laser
printers comes under this category of printers.
PLOTTER
A plotter is an output device much like a
printer that is used for printing. Instead of toner,
plotters use a pen, pencil, marker, or another
writing tool. Plotters can work on very large sheets
of paper and flat materials including plywood,
Definition
Output device: The device that displays output to the user is called
output device.
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Gunda: Teacher, what are output devices?
Teacher: Output devices allow us to receive information from the computer.
The output from the computer may be printouts from the printer,
sounds on the speaker, or images on the monitor.
PRINTER
A Printer is an output device that helps you to print information on paper.
We can print letters, pictures on paper using a printer. The printer comes in
various models and types. They can be classified as impact or non-impact
printers.
Impact printers use the typewriting printing
mechanism wherein a hammer strikes the paper
through a ribbon in order to produce output. A dot-
matrix and character printer comes under this category.
Non-impact printers do not touch the paper while
printing. They use chemical, heat or electrical signals
to etch the symbols on paper. Inkjet, DeskJet, laser
printers comes under this category of printers.
PLOTTER
A plotter is an output device much like a
printer that is used for printing. Instead of toner,
plotters use a pen, pencil, marker, or another
writing tool. Plotters can work on very large sheets
of paper and flat materials including plywood,
Definition
Output device: The device that displays output to the user is called
output device.
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aluminum sheet and flex banners.
SPEAKERS
Speakers are another type of output
device, which allows you listen to sounds like
music and conversation with people.
PROJECTOR
Projectors are used in situations when
a very large viewing area is required, for example
during presentations, for advertising, or in the
home for watching movies.
Teacher: Good. So now you know that:
Keyboard and mouse are input devices.
Monitor and printer are output devices.
Any device has to be connected to the CPU in order to receive or send
information. CPU controls all the connected input and output devices.
Reeta: Teacher, are these computers classified as different types?
Teacher: Yes, Computers range in size and capability.
Hint
The CPU is neither an input nor an output device. It takes the
information given by the input devices, does the work and
sends the result to the output devices. This is called
Processing.
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aluminum sheet and flex banners.
SPEAKERS
Speakers are another type of output
device, which allows you listen to sounds like
music and conversation with people.
PROJECTOR
Projectors are used in situations when
a very large viewing area is required, for example
during presentations, for advertising, or in the
home for watching movies.
Teacher: Good. So now you know that:
Keyboard and mouse are input devices.
Monitor and printer are output devices.
Any device has to be connected to the CPU in order to receive or send
information. CPU controls all the connected input and output devices.
Reeta: Teacher, are these computers classified as different types?
Teacher: Yes, Computers range in size and capability.
Hint
The CPU is neither an input nor an output device. It takes the
information given by the input devices, does the work and
sends the result to the output devices. This is called
Processing.
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aluminum sheet and flex banners.
SPEAKERS
Speakers are another type of output
device, which allows you listen to sounds like
music and conversation with people.
PROJECTOR
Projectors are used in situations when
a very large viewing area is required, for example
during presentations, for advertising, or in the
home for watching movies.
Teacher: Good. So now you know that:
Keyboard and mouse are input devices.
Monitor and printer are output devices.
Any device has to be connected to the CPU in order to receive or send
information. CPU controls all the connected input and output devices.
Reeta: Teacher, are these computers classified as different types?
Teacher: Yes, Computers range in size and capability.
Hint
The CPU is neither an input nor an output device. It takes the
information given by the input devices, does the work and
sends the result to the output devices. This is called
Processing.
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Types of computers
Desktop computers
Desktop computers are designed for use
at a desk or table. They are larger and more
powerful than other types of personal
computers. Desktop computers are made up of
separate components. The main component
called the system unit is a rectangular case that
sits on or underneath a desk. Other
components, such as the monitor, mouse, and keyboard, connect to the system
unit.
Laptops and Netbooks
Laptops are lightweight mobile PCs
with a thin screen. Laptops can operate on
batteries, so you can take them anywhere.
Unlike desktops, laptops combine the CPU,
screen, and keyboard in a single case.
Netbooks (also called mini notebooks) are small laptops that are less
powerful than laptops, they're used mainly to browse the web and check email.
Smartphones
Smartphones are mobile phones that have some of the
same capabilities as a computer. You can use a Smartphone to
make telephone calls, access the Internet, organize contact
information, send an email and text messages, play games,
and take pictures.
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Types of computers
Desktop computers
Desktop computers are designed for use
at a desk or table. They are larger and more
powerful than other types of personal
computers. Desktop computers are made up of
separate components. The main component
called the system unit is a rectangular case that
sits on or underneath a desk. Other
components, such as the monitor, mouse, and keyboard, connect to the system
unit.
Laptops and Netbooks
Laptops are lightweight mobile PCs
with a thin screen. Laptops can operate on
batteries, so you can take them anywhere.
Unlike desktops, laptops combine the CPU,
screen, and keyboard in a single case.
Netbooks (also called mini notebooks) are small laptops that are less
powerful than laptops, they're used mainly to browse the web and check email.
Smartphones
Smartphones are mobile phones that have some of the
same capabilities as a computer. You can use a Smartphone to
make telephone calls, access the Internet, organize contact
information, send an email and text messages, play games,
and take pictures.
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Types of computers
Desktop computers
Desktop computers are designed for use
at a desk or table. They are larger and more
powerful than other types of personal
computers. Desktop computers are made up of
separate components. The main component
called the system unit is a rectangular case that
sits on or underneath a desk. Other
components, such as the monitor, mouse, and keyboard, connect to the system
unit.
Laptops and Netbooks
Laptops are lightweight mobile PCs
with a thin screen. Laptops can operate on
batteries, so you can take them anywhere.
Unlike desktops, laptops combine the CPU,
screen, and keyboard in a single case.
Netbooks (also called mini notebooks) are small laptops that are less
powerful than laptops, they're used mainly to browse the web and check email.
Smartphones
Smartphones are mobile phones that have some of the
same capabilities as a computer. You can use a Smartphone to
make telephone calls, access the Internet, organize contact
information, send an email and text messages, play games,
and take pictures.
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Handheld computers
Handheld computers, also called personal digital
assistants (PDAs), are small enough to carry almost anywhere.
Handheld computers are useful for scheduling appointments,
storing addresses and phone numbers, and playing games.
That has more advanced capabilities, such as making
telephone calls or accessing the Internet. Instead of keyboards,
handheld computers have touch screens that you use with finger or a stylus (a
pen-shaped pointing tool).
Tablet PCs
Tablet PCs combine features of laptops
and handheld computers. Like laptops, they're
powerful and have a built-in screen. Like
handheld computers, they allow you to write
notes or draw pictures on the screen, usually
with a tablet pen instead of a stylus. They can also convert handwritten text into
typed text.
Chapter 3: Do’s and Don’ts with Computer
Correct Way to Use computer
Keep it Clean
Be Safe
Keep a correct posture
Be Gentle
Share equally
Computer Start Up
Shutdown Computer
Learning Outcomes:
After you have studied this lesson you will be able to:
Follow guidelines for maintenance of the computer.
Follow safety rules while using computers.
Be sensitive to the needs of other users.
Start the computer and shut down the computer.
Inside
Chapter 3: Do’s and Don’ts with Computer
Correct Way to Use computer
Keep it Clean
Be Safe
Keep a correct posture
Be Gentle
Share equally
Computer Start Up
Shutdown Computer
Learning Outcomes:
After you have studied this lesson you will be able to:
Follow guidelines for maintenance of the computer.
Follow safety rules while using computers.
Be sensitive to the needs of other users.
Start the computer and shut down the computer.
Inside
Chapter 3: Do’s and Don’ts with Computer
Correct Way to Use computer
Keep it Clean
Be Safe
Keep a correct posture
Be Gentle
Share equally
Computer Start Up
Shutdown Computer
Learning Outcomes:
After you have studied this lesson you will be able to:
Follow guidelines for maintenance of the computer.
Follow safety rules while using computers.
Be sensitive to the needs of other users.
Start the computer and shut down the computer.
Inside
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We must always take care of computers. While using computers, we
should follow the following instructions.
1. Keep it clean: It is sensitive to dust.
2. Be safe: Handle it safely as it works on electricity.
3. Keep a correct posture: To avoid injury.
4. Be gentle: It is delicate.
5. Share equally: It is for everyone.
Keep it Clean
Gunda: I am very hungry. Can we eat now?
Teacher: What if some food falls on the computer?
Reeta: It will stop working!!
Teacher: It’s correct Reeta.
A. We should always keep the
computer and its nearby area clean.
B. After the use of computer cover it
safely.
C. Do not take food or drinks into the
computer lab.
Be Safe
Gunda: CPU is connected by so many wires.
Reeta: We should be careful as one wire is connected to the electrical socket.
Teacher: Very good. A computer works on electricity just like your Television,
Washing machine. So, it is important to be careful.
A. You should always ask your teacher every time when you want to turn the
computer on or off. If a wire has come out, ask your Teacher to put it
back.
B. Avoid pulling any wires connected to the CPU.
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We must always take care of computers. While using computers, we
should follow the following instructions.
1. Keep it clean: It is sensitive to dust.
2. Be safe: Handle it safely as it works on electricity.
3. Keep a correct posture: To avoid injury.
4. Be gentle: It is delicate.
5. Share equally: It is for everyone.
Keep it Clean
Gunda: I am very hungry. Can we eat now?
Teacher: What if some food falls on the computer?
Reeta: It will stop working!!
Teacher: It’s correct Reeta.
A. We should always keep the
computer and its nearby area clean.
B. After the use of computer cover it
safely.
C. Do not take food or drinks into the
computer lab.
Be Safe
Gunda: CPU is connected by so many wires.
Reeta: We should be careful as one wire is connected to the electrical socket.
Teacher: Very good. A computer works on electricity just like your Television,
Washing machine. So, it is important to be careful.
A. You should always ask your teacher every time when you want to turn the
computer on or off. If a wire has come out, ask your Teacher to put it
back.
B. Avoid pulling any wires connected to the CPU.
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We must always take care of computers. While using computers, we
should follow the following instructions.
1. Keep it clean: It is sensitive to dust.
2. Be safe: Handle it safely as it works on electricity.
3. Keep a correct posture: To avoid injury.
4. Be gentle: It is delicate.
5. Share equally: It is for everyone.
Keep it Clean
Gunda: I am very hungry. Can we eat now?
Teacher: What if some food falls on the computer?
Reeta: It will stop working!!
Teacher: It’s correct Reeta.
A. We should always keep the
computer and its nearby area clean.
B. After the use of computer cover it
safely.
C. Do not take food or drinks into the
computer lab.
Be Safe
Gunda: CPU is connected by so many wires.
Reeta: We should be careful as one wire is connected to the electrical socket.
Teacher: Very good. A computer works on electricity just like your Television,
Washing machine. So, it is important to be careful.
A. You should always ask your teacher every time when you want to turn the
computer on or off. If a wire has come out, ask your Teacher to put it
back.
B. Avoid pulling any wires connected to the CPU.
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C. Do not put your fingers or any object into the computer.
D. Do not touch any part of the computer with wet hands.
Keep a Correct Posture
Teacher: What will happen if you sit very close to the monitor?
Gunda: We are unable to see the screen clearly. Our eyes will start hurting.
Teacher: It is important to sit properly while using the computer.
A. Adjust your chair to the proper height.
B. Keep a proper distance from the monitor.
C. Avoid keeping your hand on the mouse continuously.
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C. Do not put your fingers or any object into the computer.
D. Do not touch any part of the computer with wet hands.
Keep a Correct Posture
Teacher: What will happen if you sit very close to the monitor?
Gunda: We are unable to see the screen clearly. Our eyes will start hurting.
Teacher: It is important to sit properly while using the computer.
A. Adjust your chair to the proper height.
B. Keep a proper distance from the monitor.
C. Avoid keeping your hand on the mouse continuously.
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C. Do not put your fingers or any object into the computer.
D. Do not touch any part of the computer with wet hands.
Keep a Correct Posture
Teacher: What will happen if you sit very close to the monitor?
Gunda: We are unable to see the screen clearly. Our eyes will start hurting.
Teacher: It is important to sit properly while using the computer.
A. Adjust your chair to the proper height.
B. Keep a proper distance from the monitor.
C. Avoid keeping your hand on the mouse continuously.
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Be Gentle
Gunda: Pressing some keys on the keyboard. These keys are so easy to press.
Teacher: Yes, gentle pressing of each key is enough. A computer is a delicate
machine.
A. Do not hit the keys on the
keyboard too hard.
B. Do not remove or disconnect any
cable.
C. Do not remove or take any
item away from the computer.
Share Equally
Reeta: Gunda, I have finished playing
this game. It is your turn now.
Teacher: It is good that you are taking
turns in using the computer. In
Computer laboratory, you have to share computers with your friends.
Everybody should get an equal chance to learn and play.
A. Do not fight for your turn on the computer.
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Be Gentle
Gunda: Pressing some keys on the keyboard. These keys are so easy to press.
Teacher: Yes, gentle pressing of each key is enough. A computer is a delicate
machine.
A. Do not hit the keys on the
keyboard too hard.
B. Do not remove or disconnect any
cable.
C. Do not remove or take any
item away from the computer.
Share Equally
Reeta: Gunda, I have finished playing
this game. It is your turn now.
Teacher: It is good that you are taking
turns in using the computer. In
Computer laboratory, you have to share computers with your friends.
Everybody should get an equal chance to learn and play.
A. Do not fight for your turn on the computer.
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Be Gentle
Gunda: Pressing some keys on the keyboard. These keys are so easy to press.
Teacher: Yes, gentle pressing of each key is enough. A computer is a delicate
machine.
A. Do not hit the keys on the
keyboard too hard.
B. Do not remove or disconnect any
cable.
C. Do not remove or take any
item away from the computer.
Share Equally
Reeta: Gunda, I have finished playing
this game. It is your turn now.
Teacher: It is good that you are taking
turns in using the computer. In
Computer laboratory, you have to share computers with your friends.
Everybody should get an equal chance to learn and play.
A. Do not fight for your turn on the computer.
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B. Give space to your classmates while they are using computers.
C. Take turns for using the keyboard and the mouse.
D. Do not disturb others by making noise.
Computer Start Up:
Reeta: Teacher, the computers are switched off. Can you please start the
computer for us?
Teacher: Ok. First, let us check if the power supply switch is on. Locate the
power button on the CPU and press it lightly.
Teacher: The light indicates that the computer is switched on.
Reeta: There is nothing on the screen as the monitor is off.
Know This!
Switching on a computer: Computer is a machine that works on
electricity. Parts of the computer like the CPU, monitor, mouse and
keyboard require electricity. The 'Power' button on the CPU is used to
switch on the computer.
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B. Give space to your classmates while they are using computers.
C. Take turns for using the keyboard and the mouse.
D. Do not disturb others by making noise.
Computer Start Up:
Reeta: Teacher, the computers are switched off. Can you please start the
computer for us?
Teacher: Ok. First, let us check if the power supply switch is on. Locate the
power button on the CPU and press it lightly.
Teacher: The light indicates that the computer is switched on.
Reeta: There is nothing on the screen as the monitor is off.
Know This!
Switching on a computer: Computer is a machine that works on
electricity. Parts of the computer like the CPU, monitor, mouse and
keyboard require electricity. The 'Power' button on the CPU is used to
switch on the computer.
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B. Give space to your classmates while they are using computers.
C. Take turns for using the keyboard and the mouse.
D. Do not disturb others by making noise.
Computer Start Up:
Reeta: Teacher, the computers are switched off. Can you please start the
computer for us?
Teacher: Ok. First, let us check if the power supply switch is on. Locate the
power button on the CPU and press it lightly.
Teacher: The light indicates that the computer is switched on.
Reeta: There is nothing on the screen as the monitor is off.
Know This!
Switching on a computer: Computer is a machine that works on
electricity. Parts of the computer like the CPU, monitor, mouse and
keyboard require electricity. The 'Power' button on the CPU is used to
switch on the computer.
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Teacher: Yes. Press the button on the monitor to switch it on. This button is
called a toggle switch. To switch off the monitor, you press it again.
Reeta: The monitor also has a small light indicating that it is on.
Teacher: Correct. Most of the monitors have an on/off indicator light.
Gunda: Why is it taking so long to show?
Teacher: It is getting everything ready for your use. This is called Start Up or
Booting.
Gunda: What do I do when I finish using the computer?
Teacher: You have to Shut Down the computer using the shutdown option to
turn off the computer. Please note that it takes some time to shut down.
This is because the computer is closing the activities that it started at
the time of booting. We should not switch off the power till this is
complete.
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Teacher: Yes. Press the button on the monitor to switch it on. This button is
called a toggle switch. To switch off the monitor, you press it again.
Reeta: The monitor also has a small light indicating that it is on.
Teacher: Correct. Most of the monitors have an on/off indicator light.
Gunda: Why is it taking so long to show?
Teacher: It is getting everything ready for your use. This is called Start Up or
Booting.
Gunda: What do I do when I finish using the computer?
Teacher: You have to Shut Down the computer using the shutdown option to
turn off the computer. Please note that it takes some time to shut down.
This is because the computer is closing the activities that it started at
the time of booting. We should not switch off the power till this is
complete.
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Teacher: Yes. Press the button on the monitor to switch it on. This button is
called a toggle switch. To switch off the monitor, you press it again.
Reeta: The monitor also has a small light indicating that it is on.
Teacher: Correct. Most of the monitors have an on/off indicator light.
Gunda: Why is it taking so long to show?
Teacher: It is getting everything ready for your use. This is called Start Up or
Booting.
Gunda: What do I do when I finish using the computer?
Teacher: You have to Shut Down the computer using the shutdown option to
turn off the computer. Please note that it takes some time to shut down.
This is because the computer is closing the activities that it started at
the time of booting. We should not switch off the power till this is
complete.
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Reeta: The light on the CPU is off now. Let us switch off the monitor too.
Teacher switches off the power supply after the shutdown procedure is
completed.
Know This!
Shut down a computer: To shut down a computer, Click the
Start Button , select the Shut Down option. The electric
supply to the computer should be switched off only after the
lights on the computer go off.
Note
Shut Down: Shut down is the action of closing all the
activities and turning the computer off.
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Reeta: The light on the CPU is off now. Let us switch off the monitor too.
Teacher switches off the power supply after the shutdown procedure is
completed.
Know This!
Shut down a computer: To shut down a computer, Click the
Start Button , select the Shut Down option. The electric
supply to the computer should be switched off only after the
lights on the computer go off.
Note
Shut Down: Shut down is the action of closing all the
activities and turning the computer off.
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Reeta: The light on the CPU is off now. Let us switch off the monitor too.
Teacher switches off the power supply after the shutdown procedure is
completed.
Know This!
Shut down a computer: To shut down a computer, Click the
Start Button , select the Shut Down option. The electric
supply to the computer should be switched off only after the
lights on the computer go off.
Note
Shut Down: Shut down is the action of closing all the
activities and turning the computer off.
Chapter 4: Using Mouse and Keyboard
Mouse
Left Click
Right Click
Double Click
Keyboard
Alphabet Keys
Number Keys
Special keys
Learning Outcomes:
After you have studied this lesson you will be able to:
List the parts of a mouse and their functions.
Use the mouse buttons for activities.
Use a keyboard for entering words and numbers.
List special keys to enter text.
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Reeta: Teacher, you said that we could play games using the computer. Can we
do that today?
Teacher: Sure, Can you tell me how to select the game?
Reeta: To point items on the monitor we use a mouse. When we move
the mouse around, the arrow on the screen also moves around.
Teacher: Good. The arrow is called the mouse
pointer. The mouse is usually kept on
a flat surface called the mouse pad.
Now, how do you play the game?
Gunda: I think we should press the buttons on
the mouse, but which one?
Teacher: Pressing the button is called a click. There mouse consisting of two
buttons. The button on the left-hand side is called the left button. The
button on the right-hand side is called the right button. Clicking
these buttons tells the computer what to do.
There are three types of mouse clicks:
Left click: Click the left button once. This is used to
select an activity after you point to it.
Right click: Click the right button once. This is used
to control the activity after you have started it.
Double click: Click the left button twice, quickly.
This is used to start the
activity after you have
pointed at it.
Gunda: To start a game, I have to first point to the game and select it by left
click. Then I have to double click for it to play. Am I correct?
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Reeta: Teacher, you said that we could play games using the computer. Can we
do that today?
Teacher: Sure, Can you tell me how to select the game?
Reeta: To point items on the monitor we use a mouse. When we move
the mouse around, the arrow on the screen also moves around.
Teacher: Good. The arrow is called the mouse
pointer. The mouse is usually kept on
a flat surface called the mouse pad.
Now, how do you play the game?
Gunda: I think we should press the buttons on
the mouse, but which one?
Teacher: Pressing the button is called a click. There mouse consisting of two
buttons. The button on the left-hand side is called the left button. The
button on the right-hand side is called the right button. Clicking
these buttons tells the computer what to do.
There are three types of mouse clicks:
Left click: Click the left button once. This is used to
select an activity after you point to it.
Right click: Click the right button once. This is used
to control the activity after you have started it.
Double click: Click the left button twice, quickly.
This is used to start the
activity after you have
pointed at it.
Gunda: To start a game, I have to first point to the game and select it by left
click. Then I have to double click for it to play. Am I correct?
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Reeta: Teacher, you said that we could play games using the computer. Can we
do that today?
Teacher: Sure, Can you tell me how to select the game?
Reeta: To point items on the monitor we use a mouse. When we move
the mouse around, the arrow on the screen also moves around.
Teacher: Good. The arrow is called the mouse
pointer. The mouse is usually kept on
a flat surface called the mouse pad.
Now, how do you play the game?
Gunda: I think we should press the buttons on
the mouse, but which one?
Teacher: Pressing the button is called a click. There mouse consisting of two
buttons. The button on the left-hand side is called the left button. The
button on the right-hand side is called the right button. Clicking
these buttons tells the computer what to do.
There are three types of mouse clicks:
Left click: Click the left button once. This is used to
select an activity after you point to it.
Right click: Click the right button once. This is used
to control the activity after you have started it.
Double click: Click the left button twice, quickly.
This is used to start the
activity after you have
pointed at it.
Gunda: To start a game, I have to first point to the game and select it by left
click. Then I have to double click for it to play. Am I correct?
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Teacher: Very good. You are correct.
Gunda: Now move the mouse to select the game. While moving, the mouse
reaches the end of the mouse pad.
Gunda: The mouse pointer is gone. Where is the arrow?
Teacher: When you reach the end of the pad, lift the mouse and place it back in
the center.
Gunda: Yes. The pointer is back on the screen. Wow! This is fun.What is this
wheel like button on the mouse?
Teacher: The wheel between the left and right
mouse button is called the scroll button.
You can move up and down a page using
the scroll button.
Teacher: Now, we will play some games. First, tell me what do you use to write
in your book?
Reeta: We use a pencil or a pen.
Gunda: I have seen my brother use a keyboard to write on the computer.
Teacher: One of the important parts of the computer is Keyboard. What do you
see on it?
Gunda: There are many small buttons. Some of them have alphabets and
numbers written on them.
Reeta: The keyboard is connected by a wire to the CPU of the computer.
Teacher: Right. We can use a keyboard to give instructions to the computer.
The buttons on the keyboard are called keys.
Alphabet Keys
The keys on which you see alphabets: A – Z are called alphabet keys.
These are used to write words.
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Number Keys
The keys on which you see numbers: 0 - 9 are called number keys. These
are used to write numbers.
Special Keys
The keys on which you see words are called special keys. These are used
for specific tasks such as moving to the next line on a page.
Teacher: Try to type your name using the keyboard. Can you find the alphabets
in your name on the keyboard?
Gunda: Yes. My name now appears on the monitor! Whatever I typed on the
keyboard is now shown on the monitor.
Teacher: Remember, your posture while using a keyboard is important. Sit
straight while typing. Press softly on the keys.
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Number Keys
The keys on which you see numbers: 0 - 9 are called number keys. These
are used to write numbers.
Special Keys
The keys on which you see words are called special keys. These are used
for specific tasks such as moving to the next line on a page.
Teacher: Try to type your name using the keyboard. Can you find the alphabets
in your name on the keyboard?
Gunda: Yes. My name now appears on the monitor! Whatever I typed on the
keyboard is now shown on the monitor.
Teacher: Remember, your posture while using a keyboard is important. Sit
straight while typing. Press softly on the keys.
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Number Keys
The keys on which you see numbers: 0 - 9 are called number keys. These
are used to write numbers.
Special Keys
The keys on which you see words are called special keys. These are used
for specific tasks such as moving to the next line on a page.
Teacher: Try to type your name using the keyboard. Can you find the alphabets
in your name on the keyboard?
Gunda: Yes. My name now appears on the monitor! Whatever I typed on the
keyboard is now shown on the monitor.
Teacher: Remember, your posture while using a keyboard is important. Sit
straight while typing. Press softly on the keys.
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Gunda: How do I leave a space between the names?
Teacher: Use the Spacebar.
Spacebar
While you are typing, you can press the Spacebar to create spaces. This is
usually the longest key on the last row of the keyboard. It may not have anything
written on it.
Gunda: I made a mistake while typing. How do I erase it?
Teacher: Use the Backspace key.
Backspace
While you are typing, you can press the Backspace key to erase letters. It is
usually the last key in the row of numbers. This may look different on different
keyboards.
Gunda: How do I go to the next line?
Teacher: Use the Enter key.
Enter Key
While you are typing, the Enter key is used to move to the next line. It is
usually found at the end of the middle row of alphabets.
Teacher: Now you can play the ‘Tux Type‛ game.
The children play the game for some time and soon it was time for them to go
home.
Gunda: This was fun. Tomorrow, can you show us how to paint using a
computer?
Teacher: Yes. Tomorrow we can explore how to draw paint and shapes.
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Gunda: How do I leave a space between the names?
Teacher: Use the Spacebar.
Spacebar
While you are typing, you can press the Spacebar to create spaces. This is
usually the longest key on the last row of the keyboard. It may not have anything
written on it.
Gunda: I made a mistake while typing. How do I erase it?
Teacher: Use the Backspace key.
Backspace
While you are typing, you can press the Backspace key to erase letters. It is
usually the last key in the row of numbers. This may look different on different
keyboards.
Gunda: How do I go to the next line?
Teacher: Use the Enter key.
Enter Key
While you are typing, the Enter key is used to move to the next line. It is
usually found at the end of the middle row of alphabets.
Teacher: Now you can play the ‘Tux Type‛ game.
The children play the game for some time and soon it was time for them to go
home.
Gunda: This was fun. Tomorrow, can you show us how to paint using a
computer?
Teacher: Yes. Tomorrow we can explore how to draw paint and shapes.
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Gunda: How do I leave a space between the names?
Teacher: Use the Spacebar.
Spacebar
While you are typing, you can press the Spacebar to create spaces. This is
usually the longest key on the last row of the keyboard. It may not have anything
written on it.
Gunda: I made a mistake while typing. How do I erase it?
Teacher: Use the Backspace key.
Backspace
While you are typing, you can press the Backspace key to erase letters. It is
usually the last key in the row of numbers. This may look different on different
keyboards.
Gunda: How do I go to the next line?
Teacher: Use the Enter key.
Enter Key
While you are typing, the Enter key is used to move to the next line. It is
usually found at the end of the middle row of alphabets.
Teacher: Now you can play the ‘Tux Type‛ game.
The children play the game for some time and soon it was time for them to go
home.
Gunda: This was fun. Tomorrow, can you show us how to paint using a
computer?
Teacher: Yes. Tomorrow we can explore how to draw paint and shapes.
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Explore!
BIOMETRICSBiometrics is the identification of a person by the measurement of their biological
features. For example, a user identifying themselves to a computer or building by their
fingerprint or voice is considered a biometrics identification. When compared to a password,
this type of system is much more difficult to fake since it is unique to the person. Other
common methods of a biometrics scan are a person's face, hand, iris, and retina.
India’s National ID program called Aadhaar is the largest biometric database in the
world. It is a biometrics-based digital identity assigned for a person’s lifetime, verifiable
online at anytime, anywhere.
Types of biometric devices
Face scanner - Biometric face scanners identify a person by
taking measurements of a person's face. For example, the
distance between the person's chins, eyes, nose, and mouth.
These types of scanners can be very secure assuming they are
smart enough to distinguish between a picture of a person and a real person.
Hand scanner - Like your fingerprint, the palm of your hand is
also unique to you. A biometric hand scanner will identify
the person by the palm of their hand.
Finger scanner – It identifies the person by their
fingerprint. These can be a secure method of identifying a person,
however, cheap and less expensive.
Retina or iris scanner - A biometric retina or iris scanner
identifies a person by scanning the iris or retina of their eyes.
These scanners are more secure biometric authentication schemes
when compared to the other devices because there is no known
way to duplicate the retina or iris.
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Explore!
BIOMETRICSBiometrics is the identification of a person by the measurement of their biological
features. For example, a user identifying themselves to a computer or building by their
fingerprint or voice is considered a biometrics identification. When compared to a password,
this type of system is much more difficult to fake since it is unique to the person. Other
common methods of a biometrics scan are a person's face, hand, iris, and retina.
India’s National ID program called Aadhaar is the largest biometric database in the
world. It is a biometrics-based digital identity assigned for a person’s lifetime, verifiable
online at anytime, anywhere.
Types of biometric devices
Face scanner - Biometric face scanners identify a person by
taking measurements of a person's face. For example, the
distance between the person's chins, eyes, nose, and mouth.
These types of scanners can be very secure assuming they are
smart enough to distinguish between a picture of a person and a real person.
Hand scanner - Like your fingerprint, the palm of your hand is
also unique to you. A biometric hand scanner will identify
the person by the palm of their hand.
Finger scanner – It identifies the person by their
fingerprint. These can be a secure method of identifying a person,
however, cheap and less expensive.
Retina or iris scanner - A biometric retina or iris scanner
identifies a person by scanning the iris or retina of their eyes.
These scanners are more secure biometric authentication schemes
when compared to the other devices because there is no known
way to duplicate the retina or iris.
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Explore!
BIOMETRICSBiometrics is the identification of a person by the measurement of their biological
features. For example, a user identifying themselves to a computer or building by their
fingerprint or voice is considered a biometrics identification. When compared to a password,
this type of system is much more difficult to fake since it is unique to the person. Other
common methods of a biometrics scan are a person's face, hand, iris, and retina.
India’s National ID program called Aadhaar is the largest biometric database in the
world. It is a biometrics-based digital identity assigned for a person’s lifetime, verifiable
online at anytime, anywhere.
Types of biometric devices
Face scanner - Biometric face scanners identify a person by
taking measurements of a person's face. For example, the
distance between the person's chins, eyes, nose, and mouth.
These types of scanners can be very secure assuming they are
smart enough to distinguish between a picture of a person and a real person.
Hand scanner - Like your fingerprint, the palm of your hand is
also unique to you. A biometric hand scanner will identify
the person by the palm of their hand.
Finger scanner – It identifies the person by their
fingerprint. These can be a secure method of identifying a person,
however, cheap and less expensive.
Retina or iris scanner - A biometric retina or iris scanner
identifies a person by scanning the iris or retina of their eyes.
These scanners are more secure biometric authentication schemes
when compared to the other devices because there is no known
way to duplicate the retina or iris.
Chapter 5: Paint Using a Computer
About Paint
How to start Paint
Structure of Paint window
Tool Box
Drawing Shapes
Steps to Save and Exit
Learning Outcomes:
After you have studied this lesson you will be able to:
Open a paint application.
Draw different shapes.
Use different colors.
Save and Exit.
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Chapter 5: Paint Using a Computer
About Paint
How to start Paint
Structure of Paint window
Tool Box
Drawing Shapes
Steps to Save and Exit
Learning Outcomes:
After you have studied this lesson you will be able to:
Open a paint application.
Draw different shapes.
Use different colors.
Save and Exit.
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Chapter 5: Paint Using a Computer
About Paint
How to start Paint
Structure of Paint window
Tool Box
Drawing Shapes
Steps to Save and Exit
Learning Outcomes:
After you have studied this lesson you will be able to:
Open a paint application.
Draw different shapes.
Use different colors.
Save and Exit.
Inside
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About Paint
Paint is a simple graphics tool that is included in all versions of windows. Using Paint,
you can draw and color pictures. It has a pencil, eraser, and colors to draw different shapes
and pictures. You can do a lot with this paint – draw a line, draw varieties of shapes and fill
colors to them. You can insert an image, edit and print them.
How to start Paint?
Steps to open Paint
Click start button
Click all programs
Select accessories
Click on paint
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About Paint
Paint is a simple graphics tool that is included in all versions of windows. Using Paint,
you can draw and color pictures. It has a pencil, eraser, and colors to draw different shapes
and pictures. You can do a lot with this paint – draw a line, draw varieties of shapes and fill
colors to them. You can insert an image, edit and print them.
How to start Paint?
Steps to open Paint
Click start button
Click all programs
Select accessories
Click on paint
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About Paint
Paint is a simple graphics tool that is included in all versions of windows. Using Paint,
you can draw and color pictures. It has a pencil, eraser, and colors to draw different shapes
and pictures. You can do a lot with this paint – draw a line, draw varieties of shapes and fill
colors to them. You can insert an image, edit and print them.
How to start Paint?
Steps to open Paint
Click start button
Click all programs
Select accessories
Click on paint
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Structure of paint window
Parts of a paint window
1. Paint button.
2. Title bar
3. Quick access toolbar.
4. Ribbon
5. Drawing area.
Paint button:
Clicking this button gives you a drop down menu containing options such as New,
Open, Save, Print and many more. These are useful for creating, opening, saving, printing and
sending an image.
Title bar:
Title bar shows Name of the paint window. At the right-hand end of the Title Bar are
the three usual window buttons-Minimize, Restore/Maximize, Close.
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Structure of paint window
Parts of a paint window
1. Paint button.
2. Title bar
3. Quick access toolbar.
4. Ribbon
5. Drawing area.
Paint button:
Clicking this button gives you a drop down menu containing options such as New,
Open, Save, Print and many more. These are useful for creating, opening, saving, printing and
sending an image.
Title bar:
Title bar shows Name of the paint window. At the right-hand end of the Title Bar are
the three usual window buttons-Minimize, Restore/Maximize, Close.
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Structure of paint window
Parts of a paint window
1. Paint button.
2. Title bar
3. Quick access toolbar.
4. Ribbon
5. Drawing area.
Paint button:
Clicking this button gives you a drop down menu containing options such as New,
Open, Save, Print and many more. These are useful for creating, opening, saving, printing and
sending an image.
Title bar:
Title bar shows Name of the paint window. At the right-hand end of the Title Bar are
the three usual window buttons-Minimize, Restore/Maximize, Close.
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Quick access toolbar:
It is located at the top left of the paint window. It has some common options such as
save, undo, redo etc. You can add options to the quick access toolbar by just clicking the
arrow placed at the right of the toolbar. A drop down menu appears, the buttons that already
appear on the toolbar appear as checked. You can add rest of the buttons to quick access
toolbar.
Ribbon :
It is a strip of buttons and icons located above the drawing area. It contains two tabs
Home tab and View tab as shown in the figure below. Each tab consists of several groups of
tools. You can use these tools just by clicking on the icons.
Drawing Area:
The drawing area is the white area in the paint window. This is the place where we can
draw and color pictures
Toolbox
The toolbox contains two tabs. They are
1. Home Tab
2. View Tab
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Quick access toolbar:
It is located at the top left of the paint window. It has some common options such as
save, undo, redo etc. You can add options to the quick access toolbar by just clicking the
arrow placed at the right of the toolbar. A drop down menu appears, the buttons that already
appear on the toolbar appear as checked. You can add rest of the buttons to quick access
toolbar.
Ribbon :
It is a strip of buttons and icons located above the drawing area. It contains two tabs
Home tab and View tab as shown in the figure below. Each tab consists of several groups of
tools. You can use these tools just by clicking on the icons.
Drawing Area:
The drawing area is the white area in the paint window. This is the place where we can
draw and color pictures
Toolbox
The toolbox contains two tabs. They are
1. Home Tab
2. View Tab
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Quick access toolbar:
It is located at the top left of the paint window. It has some common options such as
save, undo, redo etc. You can add options to the quick access toolbar by just clicking the
arrow placed at the right of the toolbar. A drop down menu appears, the buttons that already
appear on the toolbar appear as checked. You can add rest of the buttons to quick access
toolbar.
Ribbon :
It is a strip of buttons and icons located above the drawing area. It contains two tabs
Home tab and View tab as shown in the figure below. Each tab consists of several groups of
tools. You can use these tools just by clicking on the icons.
Drawing Area:
The drawing area is the white area in the paint window. This is the place where we can
draw and color pictures
Toolbox
The toolbox contains two tabs. They are
1. Home Tab
2. View Tab
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Home tab
Home tab contains the groups of tools for writing and editing the text. It also contains
tools such as brushes, shapes, colors to create images and color them.
Text tools
Text tools are used for writing and editing the text. These tools are listed below
Name of theTool
IconPurpose of using this
toolExample
Pencil
Used to draw freehand
drawing of required
thickness
Eraser
Used to erase your
drawing by using erase
tool
TextUsed to insert text into
the picture
Fill with color
Used to fill color to the
entire picture or an
enclosed shape you
want.
The Magnifier
The Magnifier Tool can be clicked over an area of which you want a closer view.
Left clicks give a closer view. Right clicks zoom out. So much less clunky than in previous
versions of Paint!
Drawing Shapes
You can use Paint to draw different types of shapes. Various tools to draw different
shapes are listed below:
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Home tab
Home tab contains the groups of tools for writing and editing the text. It also contains
tools such as brushes, shapes, colors to create images and color them.
Text tools
Text tools are used for writing and editing the text. These tools are listed below
Name of theTool
IconPurpose of using this
toolExample
Pencil
Used to draw freehand
drawing of required
thickness
Eraser
Used to erase your
drawing by using erase
tool
TextUsed to insert text into
the picture
Fill with color
Used to fill color to the
entire picture or an
enclosed shape you
want.
The Magnifier
The Magnifier Tool can be clicked over an area of which you want a closer view.
Left clicks give a closer view. Right clicks zoom out. So much less clunky than in previous
versions of Paint!
Drawing Shapes
You can use Paint to draw different types of shapes. Various tools to draw different
shapes are listed below:
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Home tab
Home tab contains the groups of tools for writing and editing the text. It also contains
tools such as brushes, shapes, colors to create images and color them.
Text tools
Text tools are used for writing and editing the text. These tools are listed below
Name of theTool
IconPurpose of using this
toolExample
Pencil
Used to draw freehand
drawing of required
thickness
Eraser
Used to erase your
drawing by using erase
tool
TextUsed to insert text into
the picture
Fill with color
Used to fill color to the
entire picture or an
enclosed shape you
want.
The Magnifier
The Magnifier Tool can be clicked over an area of which you want a closer view.
Left clicks give a closer view. Right clicks zoom out. So much less clunky than in previous
versions of Paint!
Drawing Shapes
You can use Paint to draw different types of shapes. Various tools to draw different
shapes are listed below:
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Name of the Tool Icon Purpose of using this tool
Line Used to draw Lines
Curve Used to draw Curved shapes
Oval Used to draw Circles and Ovals
Rectangle and
Rounded
rectangle
Used to draw Squares and
Rectangles
Triangle and
Right triangleUsed to draw Triangles
Pentagon Use to draw Pentagon
Hexagon Use to draw Hexagon
Heart shapeUsed to draw Heart shape
drawings
Procedures to select a Tool.
1. On the Home tab, in the Shapes group, click on a shape.
2. To draw the shape, drag the mouse pointer overdrawing area. Drag the mouse to draw
the shape you have selected.
Colors
The Color section of the ribbon has three parts: Color 1, Color 2, and Color Palette.
Color 1
Color 1 is the Foreground Color and is always black when you open Paint or open
different Paint page.
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Name of the Tool Icon Purpose of using this tool
Line Used to draw Lines
Curve Used to draw Curved shapes
Oval Used to draw Circles and Ovals
Rectangle and
Rounded
rectangle
Used to draw Squares and
Rectangles
Triangle and
Right triangleUsed to draw Triangles
Pentagon Use to draw Pentagon
Hexagon Use to draw Hexagon
Heart shapeUsed to draw Heart shape
drawings
Procedures to select a Tool.
1. On the Home tab, in the Shapes group, click on a shape.
2. To draw the shape, drag the mouse pointer overdrawing area. Drag the mouse to draw
the shape you have selected.
Colors
The Color section of the ribbon has three parts: Color 1, Color 2, and Color Palette.
Color 1
Color 1 is the Foreground Color and is always black when you open Paint or open
different Paint page.
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Name of the Tool Icon Purpose of using this tool
Line Used to draw Lines
Curve Used to draw Curved shapes
Oval Used to draw Circles and Ovals
Rectangle and
Rounded
rectangle
Used to draw Squares and
Rectangles
Triangle and
Right triangleUsed to draw Triangles
Pentagon Use to draw Pentagon
Hexagon Use to draw Hexagon
Heart shapeUsed to draw Heart shape
drawings
Procedures to select a Tool.
1. On the Home tab, in the Shapes group, click on a shape.
2. To draw the shape, drag the mouse pointer overdrawing area. Drag the mouse to draw
the shape you have selected.
Colors
The Color section of the ribbon has three parts: Color 1, Color 2, and Color Palette.
Color 1
Color 1 is the Foreground Color and is always black when you open Paint or open
different Paint page.
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Color 2
Color 2 is the Background Color and is always white when you open Paint or open a
different Paint page.
You can change foreground and background color by selecting colors from Color Palette.
Color Palette
The two top lines of the Color Palette
show all the colors available whenever you are
making a picture. The line of blank squares at the bottom will show any colors you have
edited during this session. Once Paint is closed, those colors will vanish away.
Edit Colors
Click any color on an extended palette and
click the Add to Custom Colors button. As shown in
Figure.
Brushes
Brushes tool is used to draw lines that have a different appearance
and texture—it's like using different artistic brushes. By using different size
brushes, you can draw free-form and curving lines of different size that have
different effects.
1. On the Home tab, click the down arrow under Brushes.
2. Click the artistic brush that you want to use.
3. Click Size, and then click a line size, which determines the thickness of the brush
stroke.
In the Colors group, click Color 1, click
a color, and then drag the pointer to
paint.
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Color 2
Color 2 is the Background Color and is always white when you open Paint or open a
different Paint page.
You can change foreground and background color by selecting colors from Color Palette.
Color Palette
The two top lines of the Color Palette
show all the colors available whenever you are
making a picture. The line of blank squares at the bottom will show any colors you have
edited during this session. Once Paint is closed, those colors will vanish away.
Edit Colors
Click any color on an extended palette and
click the Add to Custom Colors button. As shown in
Figure.
Brushes
Brushes tool is used to draw lines that have a different appearance
and texture—it's like using different artistic brushes. By using different size
brushes, you can draw free-form and curving lines of different size that have
different effects.
1. On the Home tab, click the down arrow under Brushes.
2. Click the artistic brush that you want to use.
3. Click Size, and then click a line size, which determines the thickness of the brush
stroke.
In the Colors group, click Color 1, click
a color, and then drag the pointer to
paint.
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Color 2
Color 2 is the Background Color and is always white when you open Paint or open a
different Paint page.
You can change foreground and background color by selecting colors from Color Palette.
Color Palette
The two top lines of the Color Palette
show all the colors available whenever you are
making a picture. The line of blank squares at the bottom will show any colors you have
edited during this session. Once Paint is closed, those colors will vanish away.
Edit Colors
Click any color on an extended palette and
click the Add to Custom Colors button. As shown in
Figure.
Brushes
Brushes tool is used to draw lines that have a different appearance
and texture—it's like using different artistic brushes. By using different size
brushes, you can draw free-form and curving lines of different size that have
different effects.
1. On the Home tab, click the down arrow under Brushes.
2. Click the artistic brush that you want to use.
3. Click Size, and then click a line size, which determines the thickness of the brush
stroke.
In the Colors group, click Color 1, click
a color, and then drag the pointer to
paint.
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Line Thickness, the Size Tool
This tool becomes active only after you have chosen either a
Brush or a Shape, so choose Brush or Shape and click the down arrow
under Size and choose a line thickness. The line thicknesses offered vary
according to the brush chosen.
Text tool
Use the Text tool to enter text in the picture.
1. On the Home tab, in the Tools group, click the Text tool .
2. Drag the pointer on the drawing area where you want to add text.
3. Under Text Tools, on the Text tab, in the Font group, click and choose the font face,
size, and style.
4. In the Colors group, click Color 1, and then click a color for the text.
5. Type the text that you want to
add.
6. (Optional) The backgrounds
of the text area to be filled, in
the Background group, click
Opaque. In the Colors group, click Color 2, and then click a background color for the
text area.
7. (Optional) Change the appearance of some of the text in the text box, select the text
you want to change, and then choose a new font face, size, style or color for the
selected text.
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Line Thickness, the Size Tool
This tool becomes active only after you have chosen either a
Brush or a Shape, so choose Brush or Shape and click the down arrow
under Size and choose a line thickness. The line thicknesses offered vary
according to the brush chosen.
Text tool
Use the Text tool to enter text in the picture.
1. On the Home tab, in the Tools group, click the Text tool .
2. Drag the pointer on the drawing area where you want to add text.
3. Under Text Tools, on the Text tab, in the Font group, click and choose the font face,
size, and style.
4. In the Colors group, click Color 1, and then click a color for the text.
5. Type the text that you want to
add.
6. (Optional) The backgrounds
of the text area to be filled, in
the Background group, click
Opaque. In the Colors group, click Color 2, and then click a background color for the
text area.
7. (Optional) Change the appearance of some of the text in the text box, select the text
you want to change, and then choose a new font face, size, style or color for the
selected text.
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Line Thickness, the Size Tool
This tool becomes active only after you have chosen either a
Brush or a Shape, so choose Brush or Shape and click the down arrow
under Size and choose a line thickness. The line thicknesses offered vary
according to the brush chosen.
Text tool
Use the Text tool to enter text in the picture.
1. On the Home tab, in the Tools group, click the Text tool .
2. Drag the pointer on the drawing area where you want to add text.
3. Under Text Tools, on the Text tab, in the Font group, click and choose the font face,
size, and style.
4. In the Colors group, click Color 1, and then click a color for the text.
5. Type the text that you want to
add.
6. (Optional) The backgrounds
of the text area to be filled, in
the Background group, click
Opaque. In the Colors group, click Color 2, and then click a background color for the
text area.
7. (Optional) Change the appearance of some of the text in the text box, select the text
you want to change, and then choose a new font face, size, style or color for the
selected text.
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Resizing an image:
Pictures are resized in Paint using Resize tool present in the Image group of home tab.
Steps to resizing an image are given below
1. Select the image drawn on the drawing area using select tool.
2. Click resize button
3. ‘Resize and Skew’ dialogue box opens, enter the horizontal and vertical size of the
picture to be resized
4. Click ok. The picture of the drawing area gets resized.
View tab
The View tab is placed next to the Home tab. Zoom In/Out or sees an image in Full-
Screen mode. Select to show Rulers and Gridlines on an image which can help you align
elements in an image.
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Resizing an image:
Pictures are resized in Paint using Resize tool present in the Image group of home tab.
Steps to resizing an image are given below
1. Select the image drawn on the drawing area using select tool.
2. Click resize button
3. ‘Resize and Skew’ dialogue box opens, enter the horizontal and vertical size of the
picture to be resized
4. Click ok. The picture of the drawing area gets resized.
View tab
The View tab is placed next to the Home tab. Zoom In/Out or sees an image in Full-
Screen mode. Select to show Rulers and Gridlines on an image which can help you align
elements in an image.
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Resizing an image:
Pictures are resized in Paint using Resize tool present in the Image group of home tab.
Steps to resizing an image are given below
1. Select the image drawn on the drawing area using select tool.
2. Click resize button
3. ‘Resize and Skew’ dialogue box opens, enter the horizontal and vertical size of the
picture to be resized
4. Click ok. The picture of the drawing area gets resized.
View tab
The View tab is placed next to the Home tab. Zoom In/Out or sees an image in Full-
Screen mode. Select to show Rulers and Gridlines on an image which can help you align
elements in an image.
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Do and Enjoy
Now let us draw in paint. Follow the steps given below to draw a house in paint
1. Open paint.
2. Select the Line tool by clicking on it. Increase the
thickness of rectangular sides. Click size; select the
thickness of the line from the drop down menu.
3. Click and drag the mouse to draw a line in the Drawing Area as shown below. (Note:
You can use the Eraser tool to erase a mistake.)
4. Click and drag the mouse to draw a line in the Drawing Area as shown below.
5. Select Rectangle from shapes. Set thickness of rectangular sides. Click and drag
the mouse to draw a line in the Drawing Area as shown below.
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Do and Enjoy
Now let us draw in paint. Follow the steps given below to draw a house in paint
1. Open paint.
2. Select the Line tool by clicking on it. Increase the
thickness of rectangular sides. Click size; select the
thickness of the line from the drop down menu.
3. Click and drag the mouse to draw a line in the Drawing Area as shown below. (Note:
You can use the Eraser tool to erase a mistake.)
4. Click and drag the mouse to draw a line in the Drawing Area as shown below.
5. Select Rectangle from shapes. Set thickness of rectangular sides. Click and drag
the mouse to draw a line in the Drawing Area as shown below.
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Do and Enjoy
Now let us draw in paint. Follow the steps given below to draw a house in paint
1. Open paint.
2. Select the Line tool by clicking on it. Increase the
thickness of rectangular sides. Click size; select the
thickness of the line from the drop down menu.
3. Click and drag the mouse to draw a line in the Drawing Area as shown below. (Note:
You can use the Eraser tool to erase a mistake.)
4. Click and drag the mouse to draw a line in the Drawing Area as shown below.
5. Select Rectangle from shapes. Set thickness of rectangular sides. Click and drag
the mouse to draw a line in the Drawing Area as shown below.
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6. Select the pencil. Click and drag the mouse to the drawing area as shown below
to draw Trees.
7. Click on Fill with color tool Select any color from the colors palette and click on
the part of the drawing. Select other colors to make a colorful drawing.
8. Color trees using different artistic Brushes. Choose brushes of
various widths. Choose the color from the color palette.
9. Draw different shapes that you like on the drawing area.
10. Use the Text tool to enter text in the picture
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6. Select the pencil. Click and drag the mouse to the drawing area as shown below
to draw Trees.
7. Click on Fill with color tool Select any color from the colors palette and click on
the part of the drawing. Select other colors to make a colorful drawing.
8. Color trees using different artistic Brushes. Choose brushes of
various widths. Choose the color from the color palette.
9. Draw different shapes that you like on the drawing area.
10. Use the Text tool to enter text in the picture
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6. Select the pencil. Click and drag the mouse to the drawing area as shown below
to draw Trees.
7. Click on Fill with color tool Select any color from the colors palette and click on
the part of the drawing. Select other colors to make a colorful drawing.
8. Color trees using different artistic Brushes. Choose brushes of
various widths. Choose the color from the color palette.
9. Draw different shapes that you like on the drawing area.
10. Use the Text tool to enter text in the picture
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Save and Exit
How to save a picture in Paint?
To save your picture in paint, follow the steps given
below
1. Click on the Paint button.
2. Click on Save option.
3. The Save As dialog box appears.
4. Type the file name in the File name: box
5. Click the save button.
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Save and Exit
How to save a picture in Paint?
To save your picture in paint, follow the steps given
below
1. Click on the Paint button.
2. Click on Save option.
3. The Save As dialog box appears.
4. Type the file name in the File name: box
5. Click the save button.
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Save and Exit
How to save a picture in Paint?
To save your picture in paint, follow the steps given
below
1. Click on the Paint button.
2. Click on Save option.
3. The Save As dialog box appears.
4. Type the file name in the File name: box
5. Click the save button.
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How to open a saved picture in the paint?
1. Click on the Paint button.
2. Click on open option.
3. An open dialog box appears. Select the file, click
the open button.
How to exit from paint?
1. Click on the Paint button.
2. Click on Exit option.
Know This!
You can copy or cut an image, drawn on the drawing area and can beplaced in another place. You can also copy or cut an image drawn on theDrawing area into another file. Paint provides tools to do these activities in the Clipboard group of
Home tab.
Paint files can be saved with different File Formats: PNG (default),BMP, JPEG etc.
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How to open a saved picture in the paint?
1. Click on the Paint button.
2. Click on open option.
3. An open dialog box appears. Select the file, click
the open button.
How to exit from paint?
1. Click on the Paint button.
2. Click on Exit option.
Know This!
You can copy or cut an image, drawn on the drawing area and can beplaced in another place. You can also copy or cut an image drawn on theDrawing area into another file. Paint provides tools to do these activities in the Clipboard group of
Home tab.
Paint files can be saved with different File Formats: PNG (default),BMP, JPEG etc.
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How to open a saved picture in the paint?
1. Click on the Paint button.
2. Click on open option.
3. An open dialog box appears. Select the file, click
the open button.
How to exit from paint?
1. Click on the Paint button.
2. Click on Exit option.
Know This!
You can copy or cut an image, drawn on the drawing area and can beplaced in another place. You can also copy or cut an image drawn on theDrawing area into another file. Paint provides tools to do these activities in the Clipboard group of
Home tab.
Paint files can be saved with different File Formats: PNG (default),BMP, JPEG etc.
Chapter 6: Playing With Paint
How to open Tux Paint?
Tux paint Interface
Use of Tools
Drawing Diagrams
Learning Outcomes:
After you have studied this lesson you will be able to:
Draw and color painting in Tux Paint.
Use different options in Tool Box.
Identify icons associated with Tux paint.
Inside
Chapter 6: Playing With Paint
How to open Tux Paint?
Tux paint Interface
Use of Tools
Drawing Diagrams
Learning Outcomes:
After you have studied this lesson you will be able to:
Draw and color painting in Tux Paint.
Use different options in Tool Box.
Identify icons associated with Tux paint.
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Chapter 6: Playing With Paint
How to open Tux Paint?
Tux paint Interface
Use of Tools
Drawing Diagrams
Learning Outcomes:
After you have studied this lesson you will be able to:
Draw and color painting in Tux Paint.
Use different options in Tool Box.
Identify icons associated with Tux paint.
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(This lesson helps to know how to draw painting through computer.)
Gunda: Teacher today we want to draw paint. Whether to double click one ofthese small pictures on the screen.
Teacher: Icons are the small pictures which appear on the screen. Doa double click on Paint Icon.
Reeta double clicks on the Paint Icon and points to space open up on theMonitor and ask.
Reeta: Is this space where we draw and paint?
Teacher: Yes. The blank space on the monitor appears is like a
page in your Drawing Book, where we can draw and
paint. This is called Canvass Area. There are some
ready pictures which you can color them.
Gunda: I see Tools written on the screen. What do they stand
for?
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(This lesson helps to know how to draw painting through computer.)
Gunda: Teacher today we want to draw paint. Whether to double click one ofthese small pictures on the screen.
Teacher: Icons are the small pictures which appear on the screen. Doa double click on Paint Icon.
Reeta double clicks on the Paint Icon and points to space open up on theMonitor and ask.
Reeta: Is this space where we draw and paint?
Teacher: Yes. The blank space on the monitor appears is like a
page in your Drawing Book, where we can draw and
paint. This is called Canvass Area. There are some
ready pictures which you can color them.
Gunda: I see Tools written on the screen. What do they stand
for?
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(This lesson helps to know how to draw painting through computer.)
Gunda: Teacher today we want to draw paint. Whether to double click one ofthese small pictures on the screen.
Teacher: Icons are the small pictures which appear on the screen. Doa double click on Paint Icon.
Reeta double clicks on the Paint Icon and points to space open up on theMonitor and ask.
Reeta: Is this space where we draw and paint?
Teacher: Yes. The blank space on the monitor appears is like a
page in your Drawing Book, where we can draw and
paint. This is called Canvass Area. There are some
ready pictures which you can color them.
Gunda: I see Tools written on the screen. What do they stand
for?
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Teacher: If you draw a Picture on a drawing sheet you use drawing materials.
So to draw a picture on the computer we use some tools they are called
Tool Bar Options.
To open a picture click Open under Tools. Then color it by choosing Tool Bar.
Reeta: I want to draw my own picture and then color it. How should I do this?
Teacher: It’s very easy you can do this by selecting New option under Tools
and use Paint options start drawing yourself.
Reeta: I want to draw bright ‘Sun’. Can I use Colors Toolbars?
Teacher: Correct. The Color Tool Bar is called Color Palette. Select Red color
and the brush to draw Apple. In the same way, you can use different
colors for drawing different pictures.
Gunda: When I click shapes tool. I see another toolbar with many shapes. Why
is it so?
Teacher: All the shape items such as square and circle are grouped together in
the Shapes toolbar.
Gunda: Oh, this is just like drawing materials we use in drawing- Pencil, eraser,
brush, scale sharpener etc.
Reeta: Oh! All the food items like idli, sambar, and sweets put together by my
mom in my lunch box.
Teacher: Fine look at the different shapes in the toolbar.
Reeta: (Pointing to Pentagon) A Pentagon has five sides. It is known to me.
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Teacher: If you draw a Picture on a drawing sheet you use drawing materials.
So to draw a picture on the computer we use some tools they are called
Tool Bar Options.
To open a picture click Open under Tools. Then color it by choosing Tool Bar.
Reeta: I want to draw my own picture and then color it. How should I do this?
Teacher: It’s very easy you can do this by selecting New option under Tools
and use Paint options start drawing yourself.
Reeta: I want to draw bright ‘Sun’. Can I use Colors Toolbars?
Teacher: Correct. The Color Tool Bar is called Color Palette. Select Red color
and the brush to draw Apple. In the same way, you can use different
colors for drawing different pictures.
Gunda: When I click shapes tool. I see another toolbar with many shapes. Why
is it so?
Teacher: All the shape items such as square and circle are grouped together in
the Shapes toolbar.
Gunda: Oh, this is just like drawing materials we use in drawing- Pencil, eraser,
brush, scale sharpener etc.
Reeta: Oh! All the food items like idli, sambar, and sweets put together by my
mom in my lunch box.
Teacher: Fine look at the different shapes in the toolbar.
Reeta: (Pointing to Pentagon) A Pentagon has five sides. It is known to me.
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Teacher: If you draw a Picture on a drawing sheet you use drawing materials.
So to draw a picture on the computer we use some tools they are called
Tool Bar Options.
To open a picture click Open under Tools. Then color it by choosing Tool Bar.
Reeta: I want to draw my own picture and then color it. How should I do this?
Teacher: It’s very easy you can do this by selecting New option under Tools
and use Paint options start drawing yourself.
Reeta: I want to draw bright ‘Sun’. Can I use Colors Toolbars?
Teacher: Correct. The Color Tool Bar is called Color Palette. Select Red color
and the brush to draw Apple. In the same way, you can use different
colors for drawing different pictures.
Gunda: When I click shapes tool. I see another toolbar with many shapes. Why
is it so?
Teacher: All the shape items such as square and circle are grouped together in
the Shapes toolbar.
Gunda: Oh, this is just like drawing materials we use in drawing- Pencil, eraser,
brush, scale sharpener etc.
Reeta: Oh! All the food items like idli, sambar, and sweets put together by my
mom in my lunch box.
Teacher: Fine look at the different shapes in the toolbar.
Reeta: (Pointing to Pentagon) A Pentagon has five sides. It is known to me.
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Teacher: Every picture we see is having its own shape. Can you draw and paint
some objects using tools?
Reeta and Gunda use drawing and painting tools to draw the following
picture.
Reeta: I would like draw and paint another picture. I don’t like to erase this
picture.
Teacher: Ok use the save option to save the picture which you drawn so far.
(The computer saves the picture in a file.)
Reeta: I would like to draw a new picture today. May I click the New option to
get a blank canvas (Drawing Area).
Teacher: You may use New option to get a blank canvas. You can draw a new
picture and paint here.
Reeta: (After drawing the picture) you said that we should click the save option
to save the picture in a file. What is a file?
Teacher: A file is just like a page in your notebook. Every time you use a new
canvas, the picture will be saved as a new file.
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Teacher: Every picture we see is having its own shape. Can you draw and paint
some objects using tools?
Reeta and Gunda use drawing and painting tools to draw the following
picture.
Reeta: I would like draw and paint another picture. I don’t like to erase this
picture.
Teacher: Ok use the save option to save the picture which you drawn so far.
(The computer saves the picture in a file.)
Reeta: I would like to draw a new picture today. May I click the New option to
get a blank canvas (Drawing Area).
Teacher: You may use New option to get a blank canvas. You can draw a new
picture and paint here.
Reeta: (After drawing the picture) you said that we should click the save option
to save the picture in a file. What is a file?
Teacher: A file is just like a page in your notebook. Every time you use a new
canvas, the picture will be saved as a new file.
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Teacher: Every picture we see is having its own shape. Can you draw and paint
some objects using tools?
Reeta and Gunda use drawing and painting tools to draw the following
picture.
Reeta: I would like draw and paint another picture. I don’t like to erase this
picture.
Teacher: Ok use the save option to save the picture which you drawn so far.
(The computer saves the picture in a file.)
Reeta: I would like to draw a new picture today. May I click the New option to
get a blank canvas (Drawing Area).
Teacher: You may use New option to get a blank canvas. You can draw a new
picture and paint here.
Reeta: (After drawing the picture) you said that we should click the save option
to save the picture in a file. What is a file?
Teacher: A file is just like a page in your notebook. Every time you use a new
canvas, the picture will be saved as a new file.
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Gunda: I clicked Open option. It
shows many saved
pictures. There is also a
picture driven by me last
day.
Teacher: The open option gives a
list of all the saved files.
You can continue to
draw and change any pictures you like.
Gunda: If I try to save this changed picture, will I lose the earlier picture?
Teachers: Click on save and see what happens.
Gunda: Clicks on Save and sees this screen.
Teacher: This is a dialog box. See here; it asks how
you want to save the picture. You can
choose “Yes” or “No”.
Teacher: You must remember to close the activities once you finish your work
on a computer.
Reeta: I clicked on Quit to close the activity.
What is this new dialog box?
Teacher: You have not saved your picture before
you clicked the Quit button. That’s why
computer gives you a chance to save the picture again. If you don’t
want to save the picture you can choose no and quit without saving the
picture.
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Gunda: I clicked Open option. It
shows many saved
pictures. There is also a
picture driven by me last
day.
Teacher: The open option gives a
list of all the saved files.
You can continue to
draw and change any pictures you like.
Gunda: If I try to save this changed picture, will I lose the earlier picture?
Teachers: Click on save and see what happens.
Gunda: Clicks on Save and sees this screen.
Teacher: This is a dialog box. See here; it asks how
you want to save the picture. You can
choose “Yes” or “No”.
Teacher: You must remember to close the activities once you finish your work
on a computer.
Reeta: I clicked on Quit to close the activity.
What is this new dialog box?
Teacher: You have not saved your picture before
you clicked the Quit button. That’s why
computer gives you a chance to save the picture again. If you don’t
want to save the picture you can choose no and quit without saving the
picture.
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Gunda: I clicked Open option. It
shows many saved
pictures. There is also a
picture driven by me last
day.
Teacher: The open option gives a
list of all the saved files.
You can continue to
draw and change any pictures you like.
Gunda: If I try to save this changed picture, will I lose the earlier picture?
Teachers: Click on save and see what happens.
Gunda: Clicks on Save and sees this screen.
Teacher: This is a dialog box. See here; it asks how
you want to save the picture. You can
choose “Yes” or “No”.
Teacher: You must remember to close the activities once you finish your work
on a computer.
Reeta: I clicked on Quit to close the activity.
What is this new dialog box?
Teacher: You have not saved your picture before
you clicked the Quit button. That’s why
computer gives you a chance to save the picture again. If you don’t
want to save the picture you can choose no and quit without saving the
picture.
Chapter 7: Fun with Tux Typing
Introduction to Tux Typing
Fish Cascade
Comet Zap
Lessons
Learning Outcomes:
After you have studied this lesson you will be able to:
Open & work with Tux Typing.
Practicing typing skills with games.
Type letters & words with speed and accuracy.
Inside
Chapter 7: Fun with Tux Typing
Introduction to Tux Typing
Fish Cascade
Comet Zap
Lessons
Learning Outcomes:
After you have studied this lesson you will be able to:
Open & work with Tux Typing.
Practicing typing skills with games.
Type letters & words with speed and accuracy.
Inside
Chapter 7: Fun with Tux Typing
Introduction to Tux Typing
Fish Cascade
Comet Zap
Lessons
Learning Outcomes:
After you have studied this lesson you will be able to:
Open & work with Tux Typing.
Practicing typing skills with games.
Type letters & words with speed and accuracy.
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Introduction to Tux Typing
Tux Typing is a delightful typing game that helps to
improve typing skills while having fun. Tux Typing features a
penguin called Tux, the mascot of Linux Operating System.
To start Tux Typing double click the Tux Typing icon on the
desktop.
Another way is to click Start button, select All Programs and click Tux
Typing.
The interface of Tux Typing looks like this:
Tux Typing has two fun games: Fish Cascade & Comet Zap and also
various typing Lessons. Each game has different difficulty levels and option to
choose letters/words from alphabet, animals, astronomy, colors, finger exercises
and fruits etc.
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Introduction to Tux Typing
Tux Typing is a delightful typing game that helps to
improve typing skills while having fun. Tux Typing features a
penguin called Tux, the mascot of Linux Operating System.
To start Tux Typing double click the Tux Typing icon on the
desktop.
Another way is to click Start button, select All Programs and click Tux
Typing.
The interface of Tux Typing looks like this:
Tux Typing has two fun games: Fish Cascade & Comet Zap and also
various typing Lessons. Each game has different difficulty levels and option to
choose letters/words from alphabet, animals, astronomy, colors, finger exercises
and fruits etc.
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Introduction to Tux Typing
Tux Typing is a delightful typing game that helps to
improve typing skills while having fun. Tux Typing features a
penguin called Tux, the mascot of Linux Operating System.
To start Tux Typing double click the Tux Typing icon on the
desktop.
Another way is to click Start button, select All Programs and click Tux
Typing.
The interface of Tux Typing looks like this:
Tux Typing has two fun games: Fish Cascade & Comet Zap and also
various typing Lessons. Each game has different difficulty levels and option to
choose letters/words from alphabet, animals, astronomy, colors, finger exercises
and fruits etc.
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Fish Cascade
In this game, the Tux is very hungry and looking for some fish to eat.
Fortunately, fishes are falling from the sky but each fish has a letter in it. Just
eating fish with a letter gives tummy ache! Just press the letter on the keyboard
and they disappear from the fishes. Help Tux to eat all the fish by pressing
letters.
Comet Zap
The mission of Tux is to save the cities from the comets falling from space.
Tux can destroy the comets by using a laser zap but he can’t aim. Fortunately,
each comet has a letter on it. Press the letter displayed on the comet and help
Tux to aim and destroy the comets to save our world.
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Fish Cascade
In this game, the Tux is very hungry and looking for some fish to eat.
Fortunately, fishes are falling from the sky but each fish has a letter in it. Just
eating fish with a letter gives tummy ache! Just press the letter on the keyboard
and they disappear from the fishes. Help Tux to eat all the fish by pressing
letters.
Comet Zap
The mission of Tux is to save the cities from the comets falling from space.
Tux can destroy the comets by using a laser zap but he can’t aim. Fortunately,
each comet has a letter on it. Press the letter displayed on the comet and help
Tux to aim and destroy the comets to save our world.
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Fish Cascade
In this game, the Tux is very hungry and looking for some fish to eat.
Fortunately, fishes are falling from the sky but each fish has a letter in it. Just
eating fish with a letter gives tummy ache! Just press the letter on the keyboard
and they disappear from the fishes. Help Tux to eat all the fish by pressing
letters.
Comet Zap
The mission of Tux is to save the cities from the comets falling from space.
Tux can destroy the comets by using a laser zap but he can’t aim. Fortunately,
each comet has a letter on it. Press the letter displayed on the comet and help
Tux to aim and destroy the comets to save our world.
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Lessons
Typing lesson helps to practice the typing skills such as speed and
accuracy. Just select any lesson and Tux will guide you with the proper finger
placement and also show your errors and accuracy.
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Lessons
Typing lesson helps to practice the typing skills such as speed and
accuracy. Just select any lesson and Tux will guide you with the proper finger
placement and also show your errors and accuracy.
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Lessons
Typing lesson helps to practice the typing skills such as speed and
accuracy. Just select any lesson and Tux will guide you with the proper finger
placement and also show your errors and accuracy.
Chapter 8: Number System
Introduction to Number System
Decimal Numbers
Binary Numbers
Octal Numbers
Hexadecimal Numbers
Conversions
Other Computer Coding Systems
Learning Objectives:
After you have studied this lesson you will be able to:
Convert number from one number system to another.
Identify different coding systems.
Inside
Chapter 8: Number System
Introduction to Number System
Decimal Numbers
Binary Numbers
Octal Numbers
Hexadecimal Numbers
Conversions
Other Computer Coding Systems
Learning Objectives:
After you have studied this lesson you will be able to:
Convert number from one number system to another.
Identify different coding systems.
Inside
Chapter 8: Number System
Introduction to Number System
Decimal Numbers
Binary Numbers
Octal Numbers
Hexadecimal Numbers
Conversions
Other Computer Coding Systems
Learning Objectives:
After you have studied this lesson you will be able to:
Convert number from one number system to another.
Identify different coding systems.
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Introduction
The number system that we use in day-to-day life is decimal number system. For
example, a number system can be used to represent the number of students in a class or
number of people watching a certain TV program etc.
The Digital Computer represents all kinds of data and information in binary numbers.
It includes audio, graphics, video, text, and numbers.
Classification of Number System
Decimal number system
Binary number system
Octal number system
Hexadecimal number system
The decimal number system is used in general. However, the computers use the binary
number system. The octal and hexadecimal number systems are also used in the computer.
Decimal Number System
The decimal number system consists of ten digits from 0 to 9. It has 10 digits and
hence base of this system is 10.These digits can be used to represent any numeric value. It is
the most widely used number system.
Ex: 123(10), 456(10), 7890(10).
Definition
"A set of values used to represent different quantities is
known as Number System".
Know This!
The total number of digits used in a number system is called its Base
or Radix.
The base is written after the number as subscript such as 512(10).It is
a Decimal number as its base is 10.
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Introduction
The number system that we use in day-to-day life is decimal number system. For
example, a number system can be used to represent the number of students in a class or
number of people watching a certain TV program etc.
The Digital Computer represents all kinds of data and information in binary numbers.
It includes audio, graphics, video, text, and numbers.
Classification of Number System
Decimal number system
Binary number system
Octal number system
Hexadecimal number system
The decimal number system is used in general. However, the computers use the binary
number system. The octal and hexadecimal number systems are also used in the computer.
Decimal Number System
The decimal number system consists of ten digits from 0 to 9. It has 10 digits and
hence base of this system is 10.These digits can be used to represent any numeric value. It is
the most widely used number system.
Ex: 123(10), 456(10), 7890(10).
Definition
"A set of values used to represent different quantities is
known as Number System".
Know This!
The total number of digits used in a number system is called its Base
or Radix.
The base is written after the number as subscript such as 512(10).It is
a Decimal number as its base is 10.
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Introduction
The number system that we use in day-to-day life is decimal number system. For
example, a number system can be used to represent the number of students in a class or
number of people watching a certain TV program etc.
The Digital Computer represents all kinds of data and information in binary numbers.
It includes audio, graphics, video, text, and numbers.
Classification of Number System
Decimal number system
Binary number system
Octal number system
Hexadecimal number system
The decimal number system is used in general. However, the computers use the binary
number system. The octal and hexadecimal number systems are also used in the computer.
Decimal Number System
The decimal number system consists of ten digits from 0 to 9. It has 10 digits and
hence base of this system is 10.These digits can be used to represent any numeric value. It is
the most widely used number system.
Ex: 123(10), 456(10), 7890(10).
Definition
"A set of values used to represent different quantities is
known as Number System".
Know This!
The total number of digits used in a number system is called its Base
or Radix.
The base is written after the number as subscript such as 512(10).It is
a Decimal number as its base is 10.
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Binary Number System
Digital computer represents all kinds of data and information in the binary system.
Binary number system consists of two digits 0 and 1. Its base is 2. Each digit or bit in binary
number system can be 0 or 1.
A combination of binary numbers may be used to represent different quantities like
1001. The weight of each position is a power of 2.
Ex: 1011(2), 111(2), 100001(2)
Octal Number System
The octal number system has digits starting from 0 to 7. The base of this system is 8.
Each digit position in this system represents a power of 8. Any digit in this system is always
less than 8.
Ex: 123(8), 236(8), 564(8)
Hexadecimal Number System
The hexadecimal number system consists of 16 digits from 0 to 9 and A to F. The
letters A to F represent decimal numbers from 10 to 15. That is, ‘A’ represents 10, ‘B’
represents 11, ‘C’ represents 12, ‘D’ represents 13, ‘E’ represents 14 and ‘F’ represents
15.The base of this number system is 16.
Ex: A4 (16), 1AB (16), 934(16), C (16)
Number System Base Symbol used
Binary 2 0, 1
Octal 8 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Decimal 10 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Hexadecimal 160,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, A,B,C,D,E,F
where A=10; B=11; C=12; D=13; E=14; F=15
Note
The number 6418 is not a valid octal number because 8 is not a
valid digit.
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Binary Number System
Digital computer represents all kinds of data and information in the binary system.
Binary number system consists of two digits 0 and 1. Its base is 2. Each digit or bit in binary
number system can be 0 or 1.
A combination of binary numbers may be used to represent different quantities like
1001. The weight of each position is a power of 2.
Ex: 1011(2), 111(2), 100001(2)
Octal Number System
The octal number system has digits starting from 0 to 7. The base of this system is 8.
Each digit position in this system represents a power of 8. Any digit in this system is always
less than 8.
Ex: 123(8), 236(8), 564(8)
Hexadecimal Number System
The hexadecimal number system consists of 16 digits from 0 to 9 and A to F. The
letters A to F represent decimal numbers from 10 to 15. That is, ‘A’ represents 10, ‘B’
represents 11, ‘C’ represents 12, ‘D’ represents 13, ‘E’ represents 14 and ‘F’ represents
15.The base of this number system is 16.
Ex: A4 (16), 1AB (16), 934(16), C (16)
Number System Base Symbol used
Binary 2 0, 1
Octal 8 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Decimal 10 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Hexadecimal 160,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, A,B,C,D,E,F
where A=10; B=11; C=12; D=13; E=14; F=15
Note
The number 6418 is not a valid octal number because 8 is not a
valid digit.
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Binary Number System
Digital computer represents all kinds of data and information in the binary system.
Binary number system consists of two digits 0 and 1. Its base is 2. Each digit or bit in binary
number system can be 0 or 1.
A combination of binary numbers may be used to represent different quantities like
1001. The weight of each position is a power of 2.
Ex: 1011(2), 111(2), 100001(2)
Octal Number System
The octal number system has digits starting from 0 to 7. The base of this system is 8.
Each digit position in this system represents a power of 8. Any digit in this system is always
less than 8.
Ex: 123(8), 236(8), 564(8)
Hexadecimal Number System
The hexadecimal number system consists of 16 digits from 0 to 9 and A to F. The
letters A to F represent decimal numbers from 10 to 15. That is, ‘A’ represents 10, ‘B’
represents 11, ‘C’ represents 12, ‘D’ represents 13, ‘E’ represents 14 and ‘F’ represents
15.The base of this number system is 16.
Ex: A4 (16), 1AB (16), 934(16), C (16)
Number System Base Symbol used
Binary 2 0, 1
Octal 8 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Decimal 10 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Hexadecimal 160,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, A,B,C,D,E,F
where A=10; B=11; C=12; D=13; E=14; F=15
Note
The number 6418 is not a valid octal number because 8 is not a
valid digit.
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Conversions
Conversion from Decimal to Binary
Steps to convert decimal number to binary number:
Step 1: Divide the decimal number by 2.
Step 2: Take the remainder and record it on the right side.
Step 3: Divide the quotient by 2.
Step 4: REPEAT UNTIL the decimal number cannot be divided further
Step 5: Write the remainder in reverse order and we get the resultant binary number.
Example: To convert the decimal number 87 to binary,
follow these steps…
So 87 decimal is written as 1010111 in binary.
It can be written as 87(10)= 1010111(2)
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Steps to convert binary number to decimal number
Step 1: Start at the rightmost bit.
Step 2: Take that bit and multiply by 2n, when n is the current position beginning at 0
and increasing by 1 each time. This represents a power of two.
Step 3: Then, add each number.
Step 4: After addition, the resultant is equal to the decimal value of the binary number.
Example: To convert the binary number 1010111 to decimal, follow these steps…
The binary number 1010111 is written as 87 in the decimal system.
It can be written as 1010111(2) = 87(10)
Conversion from Decimal to Octal
Steps to convert decimal number to octal number
Step 1: Take the given decimal number.
Step 2: If the number is less than 8 the octal number is the same.
Step 3: If the number is greater than 7 then divide the decimal number by 8.
Step 4: Take the remainder and record it on the side.
Step 5: Divide the quotient by 8.
Step 5: REPEAT UNTIL the decimal number cannot be divided further
Step 6: Write the remainders in reverse order and we get the resultant octal number.
Example: To convert the decimal number 3034 to
octal, follow these steps…
So 3034 decimal is written as 5732 in octal.
It can be written as 3034(10) = 5732(8)
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Steps to convert octal number to decimal number
Step 1: Start at the rightmost bit.
Step 2: Take that bit and multiply by 8n, when n is the current position beginning at 0
and increasing by 1 each time. This represents the power of 8.
Step 3: Then, add each number.
Step 4: After addition, the resultant is equal to the decimal value of the octal number.
Example: To convert the octal or base-8 number 5732 to decimal, follow these steps…
The octal number 5732 is written as 3034 in the decimal system.
It can be written as 5732(8) = 3034(10)
Conversion from Decimal to Hexadecimal
Steps to convert decimal number to hexadecimal number
Step 1: Take the given decimal number.
Step 2: If the number is less than 16 the hexadecimal number is the same.
Step 3: If the number is greater than 15 then divide the decimal number by 16.
Step 4: Take the remainder and record it on the side.
Step 5: REPEAT UNTIL the decimal number cannot be divided further.
Step 6: Write the remainders in reverse order and we get the equivalent hexadecimal
number.
Example To convert the decimal number 3034 to
hexadecimal, follow these steps…
So 16242 decimal is written as 3F72 in
hexadecimal.
It can be written as 16242(10) = 3F72 (16)
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Steps to convert hexadecimal number to decimal number
Step 1: Start at the rightmost bit.
Step 2: Take that bit and multiply by 16n, where n is the current position beginning at
0 and increasing by 1 each time. This represents a power of 16.
Step 3: Then, add each number.
Step 4: After addition, the resultant is equal to the decimal value of the hexadecimal
number.
Example: To convert the Hexadecimal or base-16 number 3F72 to a decimal number,
follow these steps…
The Hexadecimal number 3F72 is written as 16242 in the decimal system.
It can be written as (3F72)16= (16242)10
Conversion from Octal to Binary
Steps to convert octal to binary
Step 1: Take the each digit from octal number
Step 2: Convert each digit to 3-bit binary number. (Each octal digit is represented by a
three-bit binary number as shown in Numbering System Table)
Example: Consider the octal number 456(8)
Therefore, 456(8) = 100101110 (2)
Note
Shortcut method to convert hexadecimal to decimal number
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Steps to convert hexadecimal number to decimal number
Step 1: Start at the rightmost bit.
Step 2: Take that bit and multiply by 16n, where n is the current position beginning at
0 and increasing by 1 each time. This represents a power of 16.
Step 3: Then, add each number.
Step 4: After addition, the resultant is equal to the decimal value of the hexadecimal
number.
Example: To convert the Hexadecimal or base-16 number 3F72 to a decimal number,
follow these steps…
The Hexadecimal number 3F72 is written as 16242 in the decimal system.
It can be written as (3F72)16= (16242)10
Conversion from Octal to Binary
Steps to convert octal to binary
Step 1: Take the each digit from octal number
Step 2: Convert each digit to 3-bit binary number. (Each octal digit is represented by a
three-bit binary number as shown in Numbering System Table)
Example: Consider the octal number 456(8)
Therefore, 456(8) = 100101110 (2)
Note
Shortcut method to convert hexadecimal to decimal number
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Steps to convert hexadecimal number to decimal number
Step 1: Start at the rightmost bit.
Step 2: Take that bit and multiply by 16n, where n is the current position beginning at
0 and increasing by 1 each time. This represents a power of 16.
Step 3: Then, add each number.
Step 4: After addition, the resultant is equal to the decimal value of the hexadecimal
number.
Example: To convert the Hexadecimal or base-16 number 3F72 to a decimal number,
follow these steps…
The Hexadecimal number 3F72 is written as 16242 in the decimal system.
It can be written as (3F72)16= (16242)10
Conversion from Octal to Binary
Steps to convert octal to binary
Step 1: Take the each digit from octal number
Step 2: Convert each digit to 3-bit binary number. (Each octal digit is represented by a
three-bit binary number as shown in Numbering System Table)
Example: Consider the octal number 456(8)
Therefore, 456(8) = 100101110 (2)
Note
Shortcut method to convert hexadecimal to decimal number
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Conversion from Hexadecimal to Binary
Steps to convert hexadecimal to binary
Step 1: Take the each digit from hexadecimal number
Step 2: Convert each digit to 4-bit binary number. (Each hexadecimal digit is
represented by a four-bit binary number as shown in Numbering System Table)
Example: Consider the octal number CEBA (16)
Therefore, CEBA (16) = 1100 1110 1011 1010 (2)
Other Computer Coding Systems
ASCII
Acronym for the American Standard Code for Information Interchange.
Pronounced ask-ee, ASCII is a code for representing English characters as numbers, with each
letter assigned a number from 0 to 127.
Example: The ASCII code for uppercase M is 77.
EBCDIC
Acronym for Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code. It uses an 8-bit code
and hence possible to represent 256 different characters or bit combinations. EBCDIC is
similar to ASCII commonly used on most computers and computer equipment today.
It was first developed by IBM and is a coding method generally used by larger
computers to present letters, numbers or other symbols in a binary language the computer can
understand.
BCD
BCD stands for Binary Coded Decimal. It is one of the early
computer codes. In this coding systems the bit are given from left to
right, the weights 8,4,2,1 respectively.
Example: The decimal number 537 is represented in 4-bit 8421.
BCD code as
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Teachers’Corner
Discuss the concept of machines with students. Introduce the computer as a versatile
machine that can be used for many things. Involve the children in a discussion about the
places where they have seen a computer and how it can help people perform various tasks
in those places.
Mention other interesting uses that children can identify with – for example, computers
are used in the making of cartoon films, designing toys, books, buildings, etc.
Keep some audio/ video clips like rhymes, cartoons on the computer. Play these and let
the students watch.
Give examples to clarify the concepts of input and output. For example, to make
sugarcane juice you need sugarcane as input and the juice is the output. Write different
examples on the blackboard and ask them to identify what are the inputs and outputs
devices.
Demonstrate the proper posture of using a computer.
Demonstrate how to turn on the computer and shut it down.
Allow the students to practice drawing in the Paint program.
Demonstrate how to work with Tux Paint and Tux Typing. Make your students more
curious by introducing these programs as games. Both of these programs can be freely
downloaded from http://www.tux4kids.alioth.debian.org/
Explain the concept of the binary number system. Give an example of how a particular
word is saved by the computer in the binary number system form. Explain the concept of
bit and byte.
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Teachers’Corner
Discuss the concept of machines with students. Introduce the computer as a versatile
machine that can be used for many things. Involve the children in a discussion about the
places where they have seen a computer and how it can help people perform various tasks
in those places.
Mention other interesting uses that children can identify with – for example, computers
are used in the making of cartoon films, designing toys, books, buildings, etc.
Keep some audio/ video clips like rhymes, cartoons on the computer. Play these and let
the students watch.
Give examples to clarify the concepts of input and output. For example, to make
sugarcane juice you need sugarcane as input and the juice is the output. Write different
examples on the blackboard and ask them to identify what are the inputs and outputs
devices.
Demonstrate the proper posture of using a computer.
Demonstrate how to turn on the computer and shut it down.
Allow the students to practice drawing in the Paint program.
Demonstrate how to work with Tux Paint and Tux Typing. Make your students more
curious by introducing these programs as games. Both of these programs can be freely
downloaded from http://www.tux4kids.alioth.debian.org/
Explain the concept of the binary number system. Give an example of how a particular
word is saved by the computer in the binary number system form. Explain the concept of
bit and byte.
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Teachers’Corner
Discuss the concept of machines with students. Introduce the computer as a versatile
machine that can be used for many things. Involve the children in a discussion about the
places where they have seen a computer and how it can help people perform various tasks
in those places.
Mention other interesting uses that children can identify with – for example, computers
are used in the making of cartoon films, designing toys, books, buildings, etc.
Keep some audio/ video clips like rhymes, cartoons on the computer. Play these and let
the students watch.
Give examples to clarify the concepts of input and output. For example, to make
sugarcane juice you need sugarcane as input and the juice is the output. Write different
examples on the blackboard and ask them to identify what are the inputs and outputs
devices.
Demonstrate the proper posture of using a computer.
Demonstrate how to turn on the computer and shut it down.
Allow the students to practice drawing in the Paint program.
Demonstrate how to work with Tux Paint and Tux Typing. Make your students more
curious by introducing these programs as games. Both of these programs can be freely
downloaded from http://www.tux4kids.alioth.debian.org/
Explain the concept of the binary number system. Give an example of how a particular
word is saved by the computer in the binary number system form. Explain the concept of
bit and byte.
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Common Guidelines
PREPARATION
Laboratory Setup:
Computer laboratory should have a safe and comfortable learning environment that
encourages the creativity of the students. Computers and seating arrangement should be well
organized so that students can easily access the computers and work comfortably. It also
helps the teacher to keep an eye on all the computer screens and move quickly to any
computer.
Computers are delicate devices that require a stable source of power. Avoid
connecting the computers directly to the main supply. Connect the computers to
UPS or at least, a surge protector.
Proper earthing must be done to prevent shock hazards.
Computer laboratory should be free from dust. Fitting curtains to windows reduces
the entry of dust particles. Do not allow any food particle or water inside the
laboratory.
Instruct the students to leave their footwear outside the laboratory. Use room
freshener to avoid odor in the laboratory.
Computer laboratory must have good circulation of air to avoid overheating and
suffocation. Proper ventilation enables the computers to cool and avoids damaging
the electrical parts. Switch on the cooling fans and keep the windows open during a
laboratory session. Avoid overcrowding in the room.
Computer laboratory should have proper lighting. Using computers in dark strains
the eyes and causes a headache and fatigue.
Seating should help students to maintain the proper posture and sit at a comfortable
level with the monitor. Keyboard and mouse should be properly placed on the table.
Has an alternate activity planned in case something goes wrong with the laboratory
session? If there is a power outage or technical problem with the computers, involve
students in that activity instead of having them to sit passively while you
troubleshoot the problem.
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Common Guidelines
PREPARATION
Laboratory Setup:
Computer laboratory should have a safe and comfortable learning environment that
encourages the creativity of the students. Computers and seating arrangement should be well
organized so that students can easily access the computers and work comfortably. It also
helps the teacher to keep an eye on all the computer screens and move quickly to any
computer.
Computers are delicate devices that require a stable source of power. Avoid
connecting the computers directly to the main supply. Connect the computers to
UPS or at least, a surge protector.
Proper earthing must be done to prevent shock hazards.
Computer laboratory should be free from dust. Fitting curtains to windows reduces
the entry of dust particles. Do not allow any food particle or water inside the
laboratory.
Instruct the students to leave their footwear outside the laboratory. Use room
freshener to avoid odor in the laboratory.
Computer laboratory must have good circulation of air to avoid overheating and
suffocation. Proper ventilation enables the computers to cool and avoids damaging
the electrical parts. Switch on the cooling fans and keep the windows open during a
laboratory session. Avoid overcrowding in the room.
Computer laboratory should have proper lighting. Using computers in dark strains
the eyes and causes a headache and fatigue.
Seating should help students to maintain the proper posture and sit at a comfortable
level with the monitor. Keyboard and mouse should be properly placed on the table.
Has an alternate activity planned in case something goes wrong with the laboratory
session? If there is a power outage or technical problem with the computers, involve
students in that activity instead of having them to sit passively while you
troubleshoot the problem.
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Common Guidelines
PREPARATION
Laboratory Setup:
Computer laboratory should have a safe and comfortable learning environment that
encourages the creativity of the students. Computers and seating arrangement should be well
organized so that students can easily access the computers and work comfortably. It also
helps the teacher to keep an eye on all the computer screens and move quickly to any
computer.
Computers are delicate devices that require a stable source of power. Avoid
connecting the computers directly to the main supply. Connect the computers to
UPS or at least, a surge protector.
Proper earthing must be done to prevent shock hazards.
Computer laboratory should be free from dust. Fitting curtains to windows reduces
the entry of dust particles. Do not allow any food particle or water inside the
laboratory.
Instruct the students to leave their footwear outside the laboratory. Use room
freshener to avoid odor in the laboratory.
Computer laboratory must have good circulation of air to avoid overheating and
suffocation. Proper ventilation enables the computers to cool and avoids damaging
the electrical parts. Switch on the cooling fans and keep the windows open during a
laboratory session. Avoid overcrowding in the room.
Computer laboratory should have proper lighting. Using computers in dark strains
the eyes and causes a headache and fatigue.
Seating should help students to maintain the proper posture and sit at a comfortable
level with the monitor. Keyboard and mouse should be properly placed on the table.
Has an alternate activity planned in case something goes wrong with the laboratory
session? If there is a power outage or technical problem with the computers, involve
students in that activity instead of having them to sit passively while you
troubleshoot the problem.
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Do not throw away any old computer hardware as trash. Disassemble it, fix it on a
cardboard, label its parts and make it an item of the exhibition. Use it as a tool while
teaching.
Software:
Install all necessary software well before starting the laboratory session.
Stationary:
Keep the stationary like paper, pencils, tags, etc., ready for starting an activity or
giving a written test in the classroom.
Evaluation:
Use the activities given in the book to perform Formative Assessment tests. However,
the activities need not be limited to those that are prescribed in the book. Teachers can
include new activities.The activities may be evaluated on the basis of excellent, best, good,
moderate and to be improved as shown in the table. Use different rubrics to evaluate the
performance of the child using the following parameters.
SlNo
Rubrics Excellent Best Good ModerateTo be
Improved
DEMONSTRATION
Whole-Class Presentations:
Availability of a limited number of computers restricts a number of time students are
able to individually spend with the computer. An effective solution to this problem is to lead
whole-class presentations, where an entire class can learn together.
Use a large display, such as a television monitor, LCD panel, or video projection
system. It is very important for each student to have a clear view of the demonstration screen.
If a large viewing screen is not available, have your students rotate through the demonstration
while others are working on independent group activities.
Since students are not using the computers during the presentation, there is the danger
that they will lose interest. Using multimedia is a great way to keep your students engaged.
Multimedia can range from Presentations with animated text and graphics to video streams
on the Internet.
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Collaboration & Grouping:
Whole-class presentations do not give the students hands-on computer experience.
Collaborative learning, in which students work in teams to explore a topic or create a project,
helps maximize classroom computer use. Students gathered around one computer work
together, asking each other questions, sharing ideas, and leading each other through the
assignment. When students are working in the computer laboratory, take advantage of
collaborative learning if there are not enough computers for each student - create teams of
two students for each computer.
Students work in teams of two since the limited space around the computer usually
impacts comfortable monitor viewing by all team members.
Teams consist of students of mixed ability levels. If one student has difficulty, other
more knowledgeable team member can help out.
Each team member is responsible for a specific part of an assignment, and students
should rotate their roles regularly.
Members of a team are of the same gender and comfortably collaborate while
learning.
SYSTEM HANDLING
Computer laboratory consists of valuable equipment, it is important that they are not
abused. Proper system handling habits should be cultivated among the students.
Demonstrate the proper procedure for starting and shutting down the computer to
avoid loss of data and damage to computer programs.
Encourage the gentle use of mouse and keyboard.
Avoid students from moving the computer parts unnecessarily especially when they
are powered on.
Heavy objects should not be placed on any computer components.
Energy saving habits like shutting down the computers when not used, switching off
the lights and fans while closing the laboratory etc., should be encouraged
SAFETY MEASURES
Make sure that the laboratory is safe to use before taking students inside. There
should be no exposed electrical wires or open electricity outlets reachable to
students.
The laboratory furniture must be well arranged to prevent accidents.
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Comfortable seating arrangement and proper monitor level should be maintained.
Ensure that the temperature in the laboratory stays cool, since there are a lot of
machines working in the laboratory as these can overheat easily. Maintain proper
ventilation by keeping the windows open and using fans.
Monitor the students while they are in the laboratory. Students should not attempt to
open, tamper or interfere with any of the computer, printing or cabling equipment in
the laboratory.
Gaseous fire extinguishers should be kept in the computer laboratory. Water or
powder-based fire extinguishers should not be used as they can damage the
computer components.
COMPUTER CLUB
Establish a computer club in school and students have signed up to join the club. The
goal of computer club is to attract more students towards learning computer, increase the
awareness about technology and to give an exposure to the knowledge that is beyond the
regular curriculum. Organize a club meeting once every fortnight and plan the activities.
Some of the computer club activities are:
Inviting resource persons like lecturers from the nearest Engineering College and
organize seminars on topics related to computers and technology.
Conducting a computer exhibition by collaborating with nearby schools.
Organizing school/inter-school level competitions such as computer/technology
quiz, poster making, computer games, debate etc. and rewarding the winners
suitably so that the same will motivate others.
Celebrating World Computer Literacy Day on 2nd December by conducting
meaningful programs.