This document provides an introduction to basic computer components, how to power on and shut down a computer, and Microsoft Word. It defines a computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, system unit, and automatic voltage regulator. It describes how to power on a computer by connecting components to the AVR and power button, and how to shut down using the system unit button. It also introduces Microsoft Word and its ribbon, office button, quick access bar, rulers, scroll bars, zoom, page and word count, and title bar. It provides steps for creating a file, adding and formatting text, and inserting pictures, shapes, tables, icons, 3D models, SmartArt, and charts.
2. COMPUTER
A computer is a machine
that can store and process
information. A computer is
composed of hardware and
software, and can exist in a
variety of sizes.
3. A computer monitor is an output
device that displays information in
pictorial or textual form.
MONITOR
A keyboard is for putting
information including letters,
words and numbers into your
computer.
KEYBOARD
HARDWARE COMPONENTS
4. MOUSE The mouse is a small, movable
device that lets you control a range
of things on a computer.
5. SYSTEM UNIT
A system unit is the part of a
computer that houses the
primary devices that perform
operations and produce results
for complex calculations.
6. Also known as an Automatic Voltage
Regulator (AVR) or Voltage Regulator
(VR), an Automatic Voltage Stabiliser
(AVS) stabilises the mains power supply
voltage to a load.
AVR
7. HOW TO POWER ON A COMPUTER?
1. Check that the plug of the SYSTEM
UNIT and MONITOR is connected to
the AVR.
2. Plug in the AVR to the power.
3. Look for the power button to the
AVR. When you switched it on, the
light should be turned on.
4. After making sure that the AVR is on,
push the start button ON THE
SYSTEM UNIT.
9. MICROSOFT OFFICE
Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop
productivity applications that is
designed specifically by Microsoft for
business use.
• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Access
• Publisher
• OneNote
Core Applications of Microsoft Office:
10. Microsoft Word is a word processing program that
allows for the creation of both simple and complex
documents.
11.
12.
13. Ribbon
The Ribbon is the strip of buttons and icons located above the
work area in Word 2007. The Ribbon replaces the menus and toolbars
found in earlier versions of Word. Each ribbon contains groups of
command buttons with common purpose. Each ribbon contains 7 tabs.
14. Office Button
Click the Office
Button to find a drop down
menu containing options, such
as: open, save, and print. Also
shows previously opened
files, which you may choose
to “pin” them to make them
“permanent” choices.
15. Quick Access Bar
The Quick Access Toolbar is a collection of
shortcuts to the features, options, commands, or option
groups that you use frequently.
• Rulers
Gives you an idea of where you are on the page.
16. • Scroll Bars
Allows you to view entire
workbook by moving it up,
down (vertical scroll bar), left
or right (horizontal scroll bar).
• Zoom Slide
Allows you to
increase/decrease the amount
of the document you see on
the screen.
17. • Page and Word Count
To count the number of words
in only part of your document,
• Title Bar
The main function of this title bar is to show the details or title
of the document that is currently open. The title bar is present
and displayed in almost all computer applications.
18.
19. HOW TO CREATE FILE?
Create a document
• On the File tab, click New.
• In the Search for online
templates box, enter the
type of document you
want to create and press
ENTER.
20. Add and format text
• Place the cursor and type some text.
• To format, select the text and then select an
option: Bold, Italic, Bullets, Numbering, and
more.
21. Add Pictures, Shapes, SmartArt, Chart, and more
• Select the Insert tab.
• Select what you want to add:
Tables - select Table, hover over the size you want,
and select it.
Pictures - select Pictures, browse for pictures from
your computer, select a stock image
22. • Shapes - select Shapes, and choose a shape from the drop-
down.
• Icons - select Icons, pick the one you want, and select Insert.
• 3D Models - select 3D Models, choose from a file or online
source, go to the image you want, and select Insert.
• SmartArt - select SmartArt, choose a SmartArt Graphic, and
select OK.
• Chart - select Chart, select the chart you want, and select OK.