Know Your PC

An intro to the computing world

Priyanka Dey

What is a Computer ?

A computer is a device that takes an input, processes the input data and then output the result. So

accordingly, it is made of input devices, a processing unit and output devices.

Input Devices( I/O Devices )

Processing Unit (CPU)

Output Devices (I/O Devices )

What is Hardware ?

To be simple : !! Anything that you can touch in a computer !!H/W is printer, cables, monitor, CPU, Keyboard,

mouse, CD, USB drives.

Co-axial cable

Ethernet cable

Wireless Router

CD

USB drive

Printer Cable

What is Software ?Something Virtual – like the songs stored in the CD.

Computer instructions or data. Anything that can be stored electronically is software.

Operating SystemAn operating system, or "OS," is software that communicates with the hardware and allows other programs to run. It is comprised of system software, or the fundamental files your computer needs to boot up and function. Every desktop computer, tablet, and smartphone includes an operating system that provides basic functionality for the device. – To be simple – it is like the basic engine of the car.

Programs / ApplicationsAn organized list of instructions that, when executed, causes the computer to behave in a predetermined manner. Without programs, computers are useless.

Browsers

Word Processor Spread Sheet

Specs of a Computer - Memory

Memory / RAM – This is a fast internal memory which is used to store information temporarily when the computer runs; Generally more memory is good and makes the computer run faster.

Specs of a Computer – CPU

CPU Speed – The speed of the central processing unit; it is generally measured in Mega Herz. The higher the Mega Herz and more latest generation the processor is the faster will be your PC.

Specs of a Computer – Hard Disk

Hard Drive – This is storage area; Generally nowadays they come as 600Gb, 750Gb and 1TB(Terabyte) etc. To estimate how much space you need think of what are you going to store – pictures, videos, songs or documents. In 1GB you can approximately store 300 good quality pictures or a video of 45 minutes or 200 songs or a 1000 docs.

Some Jargons

• OS• Hardware• Software• Browsers

• I/O Devices• Applications• RAM • CPU Speed• Hard Disk

Boot your PC

Booting your PC is turning it on. Simply press the power button and your PC will go through the boot sequence and load the OS. After which you will see a logon screen.

Logging onOnce you see the logon screen click on the username and enter your password and the OS will now load the desktop where you can start using different programs.

Know Your Desktop

• Start Button, Search Box, Startup Menu, Icons

Start Button

Menu which lists the different program

Icons This is your Desktop, this can be customized to the way you like

itSearch Box

Lets personalize the DesktopClick on the start button on the left corner, then click on all programs -> Accessories -> System Tools and then find Control Panel. Once you click on it you will get the below window, from where you can customize your computer settings.

Change Color /Theme

Lets personalize the DesktopYou can change the color of your background. Change the Screen Saver screen or you can choose an existing theme.

Themes

Questions ?

Brilliant Idea Lets get some Hands On Session

Start a Program

• Click on the start button on the left corner

Start Button Type “Word” in

this box

Start Microsoft Word

You will see a program name “Microsoft Word 2010” under programs. Double clicking on the program icon will start the program.

Microsoft Word

Working with MS WordOnce MS word program starts it will open a blank document like below. We can start typing in the white space.

Getting Familiar with the Windows Control

Minimize the window

Clicking on the dash minimize the window and clicking on the square will maximize the window. Maximize the

window Close the window

When the window is minimized, click on the word icon on the taskbar to maximize it.

Getting Familiar with the Word Menu Bar

To Save the file click on the floppy icon

Each icon on the menu bar has a function associated with it.

Maximize the window Close the

window

When the save button is pressed, you get a window where you specify a filename

Filenames

Filenames has two parts – <primary name> <dot> <Extension> Example - training.doc

Primary name can be any name you want to give. The extension decides the type of the file and is associated with the program. If you specify a different extension you will not be able to open the file back until you associate it again with the program.

Word docs will have extension of docx.Excel docs will have extension of xlsx.

Formatting icons in the Word Menu Bar

B for Bold, I for italics and U for

underline

Each icon on the menu bar has a function associated with it.

To choose a font Choose the size

To justify the text, left, right, center or

justified.

To add bullet items or numbered items

To search for a word and or replace

it with another word

Formatting icons in the Word Menu Bar

Once you have cut a text you can paste it at a different location

Each icon on the menu bar has a function associated with it.

Highlight the text and use the scissor

to cut it

Highlight the text if you want to copy it again to a different place in the document – use the copy icon

To have a text with a cross out line

Quick way to increase or

decrease the fon t size.

Quick ways to change the font

type

Aligning text in a document

This is a left aligned text. In order to make the text left aligned, first high light the text with your mouse and then click on the icon that is left aligned.

This is a right aligned text. In order to make the text right aligned, first high

light the text with your mouse and then click on the icon that is right

aligned.

This is a center aligned text. In order to make the text center aligned, first high light the text with your mouse

and then click on the icon that is center aligned.

This is a justified text. In order to make the text justified, first high light the text with your mouse and then click on the icon that is justified.

Printing your word documentTo print the document click on File menu and you will get the below screen; once you are satisfied with the layout how it looks, clicking on the print button will send it to the printer. Your printer obviously has to be preconfigured for this.

Let’s Practice You need to logon to the computer, start the Microsoft word Program and then type the document (as formatted) and print it.

The Internet - World Wide Web

The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks. Different computer behave as the server (think of the waitress in a restaurant) and you are the client. You request an item and the server provides you that item and luckily till now most of it is free.

What can I get from the Internet ?

• Read the News.• Shop – Buy airlines tickets, merchandise etc.• Research.• Send Emails• Video Chat