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1. Getting Started
with your
first
COMPUTER

2. A computer is more than just
another household appliance.
The vast amount of information
and possibilities can be
overwhelming. But you can
accomplish a lot with a computer,
and using one can be a good
experience.

3. Turning on a computer
The first step to
do is to open your
computer. Locate
the power button
press it for you to
be able to start or
to turn on your
computer.

4. Booting Up
• Booting a computer refers to the process of
powering on the computer and starting the
operating system.
• Once your computer is turned on, your computer
take’s time before it’s ready to use.
• This Process is called “booting up”.
• It may take 15 seconds to several minutes

5. • Once the computer has booted up, it may be
ready to use, or it may require you to log in.
This means identifying yourself by typing
your user name or selecting your profile, then
typing your password. If you've never logged
in to your computer before, you may need
to create an account.

6. The keyboard and mouse
• You use your mouse and keyboard
to interact with your computer.
• Learning to use these devices is
essential to learning to use a
computer.
• Some people find it more
convenient when they place the
keyboard directly in front of them
and the mouse on their side.

7. MOUSE
• The mouse controls the pointer on
the screen.
• The pointer move in similar
manner with the movement of the
mouse.
• A mouse have two buttons the left
and right button.
• You will often interact with the
computer by moving the mouse
pointer over something on the
computer screen, then clicking one
of the buttons.

8. TRACKPAD/TOUCHPAD
• This is located on laptops.
• This is located below the
keyboard.
• You can use it by simplydragging
your finger orby drawing motion
across the touchpad to move the
pointer.
• Some trackpads do not have
buttons, so you'll either press or
tap thetrackpad to click.

10. KEYBOARD
• The keyboard allows you to type letters, numbers
and word in the computer.
• There is a flashing vertical lie that appears on the
screen, it is called the cursor.
• This cursor means you can start typing words or
letters.
• This is also called the insertion point.

11. Using a computer
• The main screen you’ll start is called “Desktop”.
• Here you can access applications, features and
programs you need to use your computer.
• Icons are used to represent the different files,
applications, and commands on your computer.
• Double-clicking an icon on the desktop will open that
application or file.

12. • Menus are organized collections of commands and
shortcuts. Click a menu to open it and display the
commands and shortcuts within. Then click an item in
the menu to execute it.
• Button, a button represent a computer’s usual command
• When you open an application or folder, it is displayed i
its own window. A window is a contained area—like a
picture within a picture—with its own menus and butt
specific to that program. You can rearrange
multiple windows on the desktop and switch between th

13. DESKTOP and ICONS

14. MENUS and BUTTONS

15. WINDOWS