Basic Computer Operation

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MS OFFICE 2007GETTING STARTED


I am comfortable using a mouse and keyboard.

I know how to change text and insert pictures.

I have used MS Word before. I use a computer often. I find computer work difficult. I am interested in learning about Word 2007.

PRE-EVALUATION


WHAT IS A COMPUTER?

A computer is an electronic device that receives instructions for processing from the user to produce the required outcome.

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HOW THE COMPUTER WORKS?

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INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

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SOFTWAREThis refers to the collection of programs and operating aids associated with a computer that facilitate its programming and operation and extend its processing capability.



HARDWARE

This refers to the physical components that perform the function of data preparation, data input, data manipulation, data storage and output of data

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THE PARTS OF A COMPUTERDesktop Computer System

Laptop Computer System

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CATEGORY OF HARDWARE

Input Devices

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CATEGORY OF HARDWAREOutput DevicesTwo Kinds of Output Hardcopy which refers to printed output Softcopy which refers to data that is shown

on a display screen or is in audio or voice form.

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CATEGORY OF HARDWAREProcessing Devices

Central Processing Unit (CPU)- it is the “brain” of the computer

and follows instructions of the software to manipulate data into information.

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Storage Devices This refers to storing devices and

storage media where data and instructions are stored before and after they are use to be process

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Communications Devices These are commonly used in

business applications. This includes modems, fax modem, multiplexers, concentrators and front-end processor.


USING THE MOUSE

• Place three fingers on the mouse.• The thumb and little finger are on each

side.• Rest your index finger on the left button.• Rest your ring finger on the right button.• Place your centre finger over the “scroll

wheel” between the 2 buttons.• You do not have to grip the mouse tightly.

Holding the Mouse


USING THE MOUSE

• Move your hand forward to move cursor up the screen.

• Move your hand back to move cursor down.

• Move your hand left or right to move cursor.

Moving the Mouse


USING THE MOUSE

• Click the left button on your mouse one time.

• Click it one time.

Clicking the Mouse


USING THE MOUSE

• Put your index finger over the left mouse button.

• Press up and down twice quickly on the left button.

Double Clicking the Mouse

OPENING MICROSOFT WORDOPENING MICROSOFT WORD

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THE CURSOR

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USING THE KEYBOARD IN MS WORD

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To make a letter a CAPITAL letter

Hold down and the letter key

at the same time.

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For the signs on your keyboard

Hold down and the number key

at the same time.

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TAKE NOTEThe shift keys are on both sides of the keyboard.

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More on the Keyboard

The “Space bar” makes spaces between words when typing.

Tap the bar one time to make a space.

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Use the

key to move your cursor to the next line.

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Use the

key to go back to the line you were on. The Backspace key also deletes everything to the left of the cursor.

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The key will erase everything to the right of the cursor.

To make the cursor go to the end of the line press

To make the cursor go to the start of a line press

To make an indent space press

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HIGHLIGHTING TO SELECT WORDS Put the cursor at the end of the words you want

to select. Put your first finger on the left mouse button. Hold down the left mouse button. Move the mouse across the words. Lift up your finger. The word will be highlighted in blue. When this is

done, you can move words or change the size, the colour, and the style of the words on the computer.

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To DESELECT the highlighted words

Click your mouse on any WHITE part of the page to deselect.


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SCROLLING

This is your computer screen:

Up

Vertical scroll bar

Down


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SCROLLING

Click on the up arrow to go up the page Click on the down arrow to go down

the page

Keep typing until you get to the bottom of the page. This will take you to the next screen.

In a field one summer's day a Grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its heart's content. An Ant passed by, bearing along with great toil an ear of corn he was taking to the nest.

'Why not come and chat with me,' said the Grasshopper, 'instead of toiling and moiling in that way?'

'I am helping to lay up food for the winter,' said the Ant, 'and recommend you to do the same.'

'Why bother about winter?' said the Grasshopper; 'we have got plenty of food at present.' But the Ant went on its way and continued its toil. When the winter came the Grasshopper had no food, and found itself dying of hunger, while it saw the ants distributing every day corn and grain from the stores they had collected in the summer. Then the Grasshopper knew 'IT IS BEST TO PREPARE FOR THE DAYS OF NECESSITY.'

The Ant and the Grasshopper

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Basic Computer Operation